Timeline set for Schmidt to finalise Wallabies future
Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says a decision on Joe Schmidt's future as Wallabies coach should be finalised in the next fortnight.
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Brumbies disappointed by Canberra Rugby World Cup snub
Rugby union legends have questioned why Canberra has been overlooked as a Rugby World Cup host, with the capital's aging stadium blamed for the snub.
Wallabies lock in Tokyo grudge match with Jones’ Japan
The Wallabies will play Japan in October in their first meeting with former coach Eddie Jones, should he still be in charge of the Brave Blossoms by then.
Wallabies speedster returns in style, Reds belt Bristol
The Queensland Reds have started their preseason tour of the UK with a 82-21 win over Bristol, scoring six tries in each half.
Sore superstar: Suaalii rests, resets after Tahs’ trial
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is expected to be fit for the start of the Super Rugby season, while the Waratahs are likewise upbeat that Jake Gordon's injury is minor.
Springbok teaches Aussie Manu valuable lesson in Japan
Springbok midfielder Jesse Kriel scored one try and played a hand in setting up two others as his Yokohama Eagles beat Joseph Manu's Verblitz side in Japan.
Grass greener as rebuilt Waratahs address injury curse
New Waratahs coach Dan McKellar hopes an improved training surface will mitigate the injuries that spectacularly hobbled the side's 2024 campaign.
Flying Fiji perfect prep for Wallabies ahead of Lions
Australian fans can expect razzle-dazzle and bone-rattling collisions when the Wallabies host Fiji for the first time since 2017.
Seeing red: younger Gordon details stressful code call
Queensland Reds recruit Mason Gordon strongly considered following his Wallabies brother Carter to rugby league before landing back at Ballymore.
Northern exposure: Red’s big chance on historic UK tour
The Queensland Reds' first tour of the United Kingdom in 35 years will have spin-offs for the Super Rugby club and it's Wallabies hopefuls.
Aussie rugby women win Perth Sevens as men lose final
Australia have beaten New Zealand 28-26 in a thrilling women's final of the Perth Rugby Sevens with the home men's team finishing runners-up to Argentina.
Mass gains: ‘Mutant strong’ Reds gun’s origin story
Massimo De Lutiis has revealed an Irish eligibility twist and the eight-week basement home gym lockdown that triggered his rugby transformation.
Ex-Wallaby Nucifora set to be a Lion king in Australia
World Cup-winning Wallaby David Nucifora has been reported to have been given a key role in the British & Irish Lions camp for the Tests in Australia.
Reds recruit fires cheeky barb in Super Rugby rivalry
Returning Reds forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto's cheeky Taniela Tupou sledge has spiced up and old Super Rugby rivalry.
‘It’s madness’: Suaalii won’t revive Waratahs alone
The NSW Waratahs can't solely rely on Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to fire them up the Super Rugby ladder, new coach Dan McKellar says.
Morgan’s Super move a bonus as Reds restock
Waratahs triple premiership winner Layne Morgan has landed in the laps of the Queensland Reds as a prize Super Rugby Women's addition.
Lynagh targets key growth as Wallabies carrot dangles
Queensland Reds No.10 Tom Lynagh has vowed not to shy away from the physical side of the game ahead of a season where the Wallabies play the Lions.
Schmidt gets Lions prep started with Wallabies camp
While he's yet to make a call on his coaching future, Joe Schmidt is continuing to plan for next year's touring Lions with the Wallabies assembling next month.
Sevens stars join Super Rugby to push World Cup claims
The Wallaroos could be boosted by some strike power, with superstar Maddison Levi among nine sevens players looking to play in the 15-a-side World Cup.
Wallabies duo, NRL star have a point to prove in Japan
Code hoppers Joseph Manu and Israel Folau are among the big names in action this Japanese rugby season, while the stakes are high for two Wallabies.
Rugby Australia targets Bledisloe glory in bold plan
While Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt could make a contract call this week, Rugby Australia has revealed an ambitious plan to return the code to its glory days.
All Blacks prop eligible for Wallabies after Reds deal
Chiefs veteran Aidan Ross has signed a two-year Super Rugby deal with Queensland, with the Australia-born prop eligible for the Wallabies.
Wallaroos to play seven Tests to prepare for World Cup
After claiming their first ever silverware in 2024, the Wallaroos will look to build on their success heading into the Women's Rugby World Cup next year.
Petaia chasing NFL dream sparked by Super Bowl memories
Super Bowls, skipping school and former Pittsburgh safety Troy Polamalu helped put rugby star Jordan Petaia on a path to a potential NFL call-up.
Wallabies’ slam hopes slayed by Scots at Murrayfield
The Wallabies' dream of a British Isles tour 'grand slam' of victories has been dynamited by Scotland at Murrayfield in a 27-13 drubbing.
Wallabies’ relief as Suaalii cleared of fractured arm
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's tour may not be over as first feared after a more positive update on the arm injury he suffered in the Wallabies' defeat to Scotland.
Lions’ Farrell sure pal Schmidt has Wallabies on track
Nobody knows how Joe Schmidt operates better than Andy Farrell, the Ireland and Lions coach who's ready to pit his wits against his old boss for the first time.
Suaalii and Edmed out to give Wallabies a final splash
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will play the last Test of Australia's European tour in Dublin while Tane Edmed is set to be the Wallabies' 19th debutant of 2024.
Wallabies out to bring sunshine to help rugby flourish
A Wallabies' win in the final Test of the year with Ireland would help Australian rugby flourish in its tough battle to survive and thrive, says Joe Schmidt.
Slipper will raise a toast to fellow prop idol Healy
James Slipper became Australia's most capped player in September and will now salute his fellow prop Cian Healy who's about to be Ireland's cap record breaker.
Wallabies end tour with agonising defeat to Ireland
The Wallabies have ended their northern tour with a narrow 22-19 defeat to Ireland in Dublin, their second loss to go with two wins in four British Isles Tests.