Wallabies send six injured players home
The Wallabies' loss to Ireland has ended in carnage with six injured players sent home from the spring tour, missing their final Test against Wales.
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Wallabies to lift for Ireland: Slipper
Skipper James Slipper says the Wallabies' inconsistency is a huge issue but he's confident they will bounce back from their shock loss to Italy against Ireland.
Rennie recalls big guns for Ireland Test
Dave Rennie has recalled big guns Michael Hooper, Bernard Foley and Nic White among nine starting changes for the Wallabies' showdown with Ireland in Dublin.
Wallabies pledge to play for coach Rennie
The Wallabies want to restore pride after their shock loss to Italy and also play for their coach Dave Rennie, whose position is under growing pressure.
Friend points Wallabies to Irish lessons
Andy Friend has seen plenty during five years in Ireland with Connacht that he thinks could be adopted by Rugby Australia to strengthen the code.
Tough to leave Jones’ England: Seibold
Anthony Seibold has revealed how tough a decision it was to quit England's Rugby Union World Cup campaign under Eddie Jones and join Manly a year early.
Poor discipline bringing Wallabies undone
The Wallabies are topping one unwanted World Rugby tally by averaging almost 14 penalties a game - a contributor to spring tour losses to Italy and France.
Hansen, 7s guns eye World Rugby gongs
Five Australians have been shortlisted for the men's and women's sevens player of the year, including reigning title-holder Charlotte Caslick.
Wallabies to wield axe on repeat offenders
Wallabies assistant Dan McKellar has rejected Stirling Mortlock's claims that Australia can't win the 2023 Rugby World Cup, but concedes there's issues to fix.
Winger Ioane completes rugby’s full circle
Incoming Australian-born Melbourne recruit Monty Ioane will play against his country of birth for the first time when he runs out on the wing for Italy.
New skipper, new energy drives Wallabies
New captain Allan Alaalatoa must manage late injuries, illness and a host of fresh combinations for the Wallabies to retain their perfect record against Italy.
Wallabies lose to Italy in historic defeat
The Wallabies have lost to Italy for the first time ever, a 28-27 defeat in Florence coming after coach Dave Rennie made a dozen team changes.
Mortlock writes off Wallabies at World Cup
Ex-World Cup captain Stirling Mortlock says Australia has no hope of winning the 2023 edition of rugby's global showpiece and must address disciplinary issues.
McReight out to make up for lost time
Wallabies flanker Fraser McReight plans to make his presence felt against Italy in a rare Test start as he fills in for long-time former captain Michael Hooper.
Injury drama after Rennie rings changes
Nick Frost is a late scratching to face Italy after injuring his ankle, while illness has also crept into Wallabies camp in Florence.
Wallabies wary of Italy danger game
Australia have never lost to Italy but winger Tom Wright says the Wallabies are blocking out outside noise that it is the easiest Test of their spring tour.
Gordon earns Wallabies call-up for Italy
Under Dave Rennie's halfback rotation, Jake Gordon will get his start against Italy, the team he made his Test debut against in 2018.
Wallabies lose Foketi for remaining tour
The Wallabies have suffered an injury blow, losing in-form centre Lalakai Foketi for the remainder of their European tour due to a shin injury against France.
Tupou, Skelton aim up for French Test
Australia must end France's 10-Test winning streak if they're to notch back-to-back victories for the first time in more than a year on Sunday.
France deny Wallabies in epic encounter
The Wallabies have suffered a gut-wrenching 30-29 loss to 2023 Rugby World Cup hosts and tournament favourites France in Paris.
Australia earn famous Hong Kong Sevens win
Australia's rugby 'misfits' have won the Hong Kong Sevens title, earning the nation's first triumph in the prestigious rugby festival since 1988.
Rennie ready for the ‘world’s best’ team
Wallabies' coach Dave Rennie has hailed France as "the world's best" team as the hosts named a powerful outfit for the eagerly-awaited Paris Test.
Talks on joint Aust/NZ team to face Lions
New Zealand and Australian rugby chiefs are having talks about fielding a joint Anzac team to face the British & Irish Lions in 2025, according to a report.
Rennie rings more changes for Wallabies
Late-blooming fullback Jock Campbell will make his Test starting debut among four Wallabies changes for the clash with France in Paris.
Skelton wants to be at best for Wallabies
Wallabies giant Will Skelton admits his superstar club status has not translated to the Test arena, which he is hoping to change as Australia take on France.
Will Skelton a giant asset for Wallabies
Will Skelton has joined the touring Wallabies and his teammate Jed Holloway says the giant lock has undeniable strengths as they prepare to play France.
Wallabies relieved by tour-opening victory
The relieved Wallabies have started their five-Test tour with a win over Scotland, but there's plenty for coach Dave Rennie to work on ahead of France.
England crush Wallaroos in World Cup QF
Jay Tregonning's Wallaroos side are heading home from New Zealand after a 41-5 World Cup quarter-final humbling by England.
Wallaroos ready for Red Roses at RWC
Wallaroos captain Shannon Parry says the Wallaroos' forward pack needs to match tournament favourites England if they're to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Campbell to get a Wallabies crack
Late-blooming Jock Campbell is set to make his Wallabies debut after being named on the bench for Saturday's clash with Scotland.
Wallabies’ Kellaway backs new Scot Dempsey
Australia winger Andrew Kellaway supports Jack Dempsey's Scotland move, with new eligibility rules allowing the former Wallabies backrower to switch allegiance.