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Brave Wallabies miss late chances in heartbreaking loss

Brave Wallabies miss late chances in heartbreaking loss

The Wallabies' bid for landmark back-to-back triumphs over the Springboks in South Africa has fallen just short, despite an impressive debut by Corey Toole.

New Wallabies skipper plans to stick to his strengths

New Wallabies skipper plans to stick to his strengths

New Wallabies skipper plans to stick to his strengths

New Wallabies skipper plans to stick to his strengths

New captain Fraser McReight says he'll let his game do the talking as the Wallabies hunt their first win in Cape Town in 33 years, with more history on offer.

Fraser the McReight choice for Wallabies captaincy

Fraser the McReight choice for Wallabies captaincy

Fraser the McReight choice for Wallabies captaincy

Fraser the McReight choice for Wallabies captaincy

While he may have got the captaincy through injury, Fraser McReight is a player his teammates want to follow into battle, says Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt.

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It's Toole-time for the Wallabies as history beckons

It's Toole-time for the Wallabies as history beckons

Brumbies flyer Corey Toole will make his Test debut as the Wallabies aim to make history in Cape Town, where Fraser McReight will captain the side.

Wallabies up the physicality for smarting Springboks

Wallabies up the physicality for smarting Springboks

The Wallabies know a repeat of their slow start in Johannesburg won't be good enough in their return Rugby Championship bout with the Springboks in Cape Town.

'No fear': Suaalii, Wallabies ready for Boks' backlash

'No fear': Suaalii, Wallabies ready for Boks' backlash

Superstar centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii insists the Wallabies have nothing to fear about taking on the smarting Springboks in the Rugby Championship return bout.

'Pressure is coming': Wallabies ready for Boks backlash

'Pressure is coming': Wallabies ready for Boks backlash

The Wallabies are expecting a ruthless response from the Springboks when they clash a week after they downed the back-to-back world champions in Johannesburg.

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'I'm blown away': coach hails Wallabies' crazy comeback

'I'm blown away': coach hails Wallabies' crazy comeback

'I'm blown away': coach hails Wallabies' crazy comeback

'I'm blown away': coach hails Wallabies' crazy comeback

The Wallabies have recovered from a 22-point deficit to shock South Africa and claim a first win in Johannesburg in 62 years.

Schmidt's switch: Wallabies put faith in stand-in 10

Schmidt's switch: Wallabies put faith in stand-in 10

Schmidt's switch: Wallabies put faith in stand-in 10

Schmidt's switch: Wallabies put faith in stand-in 10

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has done a surprise late backflip, bringing in Tane Edmed as flyhalf cover for James O'Connor on the eve of the Springboks' Test.

Schmidt dilemma: Edmed waits on Wallabies' No.10 woes

Schmidt dilemma: Edmed waits on Wallabies' No.10 woes

Schmidt dilemma: Edmed waits on Wallabies' No.10 woes

Schmidt dilemma: Edmed waits on Wallabies' No.10 woes

Tane Edmed is waiting in the wings as Australia coach Joe Schmidt ponders an eve-of-match rejig to the Wallabies' line-up against South Africa.

Big Horse and Baby Bear lead Wallabies charge for Boks

Big Horse and Baby Bear lead Wallabies charge for Boks

Big Horse and Baby Bear lead Wallabies charge for Boks

Big Horse and Baby Bear lead Wallabies charge for Boks

The Wallabies have some in-form forwards pushing for selection including former All Black Aidan Ross and Zane Nonggorr, who made his Test debut in South Africa.

Wallabies 'grub' ready for next battle with Springboks

Wallabies 'grub' ready for next battle with Springboks

Wallabies 'grub' ready for next battle with Springboks

Wallabies 'grub' ready for next battle with Springboks

Tom Hooper says his Wallabies teammate Will Skelton loves being a "grub" and is up for the challenge of getting under the skin of the Springboks at Ellis Park.

Wallabies go hunting more game on the high veldt

Wallabies go hunting more game on the high veldt

Wallabies go hunting more game on the high veldt

Wallabies go hunting more game on the high veldt

Hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa says the Wallabies respect but don't fear the Springboks as they look to snap a 62-year hoodoo with victory at Ellis Park.

Ghana chopper crash kills two ministers and six others

Ghana chopper crash kills two ministers and six others

Ghana chopper crash kills two ministers and six others

Ghana chopper crash kills two ministers and six others

Ghana’s government says a helicopter crash has killed eight people including the nation’s defence and environment ministers.

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Rwanda agrees to take deportees from the US

Rwanda has agreed to accept up to 250 deportees from the United States under the Trump administration's third-country deportation program.

Hesitant Picklum misses chance of World Surf League win

Molly Picklum has missed out on another World Surf League crown in South Africa, but Australian-born Japanese surfer Connor O'Leary took out the men's event.

Harry retraces Diana's footsteps through mine field

Prince Harry has retraced his mother's footsteps by walking through a minefield in Angola to highlight the importance of removing explosives from old war zones.

Sudan RSF kill almost 300 in North Kordofan: activists

Activists say the Rapid Support Forces have attacked several villages around the Sudanese city of Bara, killing about 300 people.

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Ewing into J-Bay quarters as surfing finals loom

Ethan Ewing is the lone Australlan surfer left in the men's field at J-Bay, with three compatriots looming large in the women's draw.

Wright rallies as Aussie surfers advance at J-Bay

Three Australian women are through to the quarter-finals of the WSL event in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, with two Aussies in the men's round of 16.

Aussie Picklum stamps ticket to WSL's final five

A dominant first-round win in South Africa has assured Australia's series leader Molly Picklum a spot in the season-ending, five-woman World Surf League final.

High stakes in J-Bay as World Surf League Finals loom

Molly Picklum will wear the rankings leader's yellow jersey at J-Bay, but a number of Australians need to go deep in South Africa ahead of the WSL Finals.

'Sixteen killed' as Kenyan protesters and police clash

Activists say 16 people have been killed as Kenyan police clashed with thousands of demonstrators protesting police brutality and corruption.

Sudan's PM dissolves caretaker government

Sudan's new prime minister has dissolved the country's caretaker government a day after being sworn in as the country's first prime minister since 2021.

Sprint sensation Kennedy breaks magical 10-second mark

Lachlan Kennedy has joined fellow sprinter Patrick Johnson in one of Australian sport's most exclusive clubs.

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