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'Consistency at 10 will help': Joe Schmidt's confession

'Consistency at 10 will help': Joe Schmidt's confession

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admits settling on a first-choice No.10 is a challenge after the coach used seven flyhalves in a rollercoaster 2025 campaign.

'Not at this stage': Schmidt coy about Wallabies role

'Not at this stage': Schmidt coy about Wallabies role

'Not at this stage': Schmidt coy about Wallabies role

'Not at this stage': Schmidt coy about Wallabies role

Wily Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has not ruled out staying on as a World Cup advisor - or returning to the All Blacks camp for the 2027 showpiece in Australia.

Wallabies want to face All Blacks to open World Cup

Wallabies want to face All Blacks to open World Cup

Wallabies want to face All Blacks to open World Cup

Wallabies want to face All Blacks to open World Cup

In a first-ever scenario, tournament hosts Australia have been drawn in the same group as arch-rivals New Zealand for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

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Aussies humbled by New Zealand in Dubai Sevens finals

Aussies humbled by New Zealand in Dubai Sevens finals

Both Australian teams at the Dubai Sevens have suffered anti-climactic losses in their respective finals against their old New Zealand rivals.

Maddi Levi fires as Aussies reach Dubai Sevens semis

Maddi Levi fires as Aussies reach Dubai Sevens semis

Maddison Levi has begun the sevens season in style, five tries pushing Australia's women into the Dubai semi-finals, while the men reached the last-four too.

R360's demise could make for one big winner in NRL

R360's demise could make for one big winner in NRL

Brisbane will be relieved by the news of R360's abandoned launch given their battle to keep Payne Haas and would not be alone in welcoming the collapse.

Financial boon for Fijian rugby with tournament invite

Financial boon for Fijian rugby with tournament invite

Fijian rugby is set to flourish following their inclusion in the Nations Championship, with the financial windfall set to improve facilities on the island.

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R360 threat over with NRL ready to welcome back stars

R360 threat over with NRL ready to welcome back stars

R360 threat over with NRL ready to welcome back stars

R360 threat over with NRL ready to welcome back stars

Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen will be able to return to the NRL if they wish, after rebel rugby competition R360's launch was abandoned until at least 2028.

Wallabies say konnichiwa to coach Kiss with Japan Test

Wallabies say konnichiwa to coach Kiss with Japan Test

Wallabies say konnichiwa to coach Kiss with Japan Test

Wallabies say konnichiwa to coach Kiss with Japan Test

With Joe Schmidt overseeing the Wallabies for three Tests of the new Nations Championship, Les Kiss will take over for a home and away series against Japan.

Wallabies apologise as pressure mounts on Schmidt

Wallabies apologise as pressure mounts on Schmidt

Wallabies apologise as pressure mounts on Schmidt

Wallabies apologise as pressure mounts on Schmidt

The Wallabies have fallen to France, consigning Joe Schmidt's side to a dubious place in history as the first Australians to lose 10 Tests in a year.

Injured Wallaby tipped to become a champion in gold

Injured Wallaby tipped to become a champion in gold

Injured Wallaby tipped to become a champion in gold

Injured Wallaby tipped to become a champion in gold

Carter Gordon's injury woes mean he'll miss the last Wallabies' Test of the year, but his captain is sure the luckless flyhalf will become a rugby star in gold.

O'Connor still wanted amid Wallabies' 10 turmoil

O'Connor still wanted amid Wallabies' 10 turmoil

O'Connor still wanted amid Wallabies' 10 turmoil

O'Connor still wanted amid Wallabies' 10 turmoil

The Wallabies' No.10 woes keep going with Carter Gordon out of the team to face France - but James O'Connor has been told he still has an international future.

'Frustrated' Schmidt defends his weary Wallaby triers

'Frustrated' Schmidt defends his weary Wallaby triers

'Frustrated' Schmidt defends his weary Wallaby triers

'Frustrated' Schmidt defends his weary Wallaby triers

Carter Gordon is set to play No.10 despite an injury worry as "frustrated" Joe Schmidt backs the Wallabies to be rewarded with a win in their tour finale.

Ex-Wallabies winger more at home at sea than land

Ex-Wallabies winger more at home at sea than land

Ex-Wallabies winger more at home at sea than land

Ex-Wallabies winger more at home at sea than land

Preparing for his 12th Sydney to Hobart, former Wallabies winger Michael Martin feels more comfortable on the high seas than he does on dry land.

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Wallabies insist No.10 merry-go-round not 'disruptive'

Joe Schmidt will make yet another change of starting fly-half against France but his Wallabies don't believe the revolving door of 10s is disrupting them.

Superstar Suaalii remains Wallabies' true believer

After his first full year in a gold jersey, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii doesn't appear to have regrets about his code switch, believing the Wallabies are on the up.

Samoa scrape past Belgium to qualify for World Cup

Samoa have qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia by a single bonus point after a tense 13-13 draw with Belgium.

Wallabies star in running for World Rugby award

Australia's Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is one of four finalists in World Rugby's men's breakthrough player of the year, impressing after switching from rugby league.

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Wallabies have progressed since World Cup woes: Hooper

Forward Tom Hooper was part of the Wallabies' 2023 World Cup humiliation and, back in Paris, insists the current crop are very different under Joe Schmidt.

Irish first for Wallabies in daunting start to new comp

The Wallabies will launch their debut Nations Championship campaign with a triple-header against Ireland, France and Italy in Australia in July 2026.

Eels release star Lomax as R360 beckons

Parramatta star Zac Lomax has been released from the final three years of his NRL contract, fuelling speculation of a move to breakaway rugby competition R360.

Ireland sink Wallabies - and the best Aussie wore green

The slumping Wallabies are on the brink of a first winless trip to Europe in 67 years after being belted by Ireland.

Harry Wilson's war: Wallabies vow to banish 'hurt'

Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson is determined his side deliver a performance of fire, passion and discipline in Dublin that can transform their European tour.

Look out, old Macky is back: Wallabies' Aussie danger

The Wallabies were hit by tries made in Australia in their last Test - and now an Ireland danger man honed in Canberra is out to do the same.

'Shift for Joe': refreshed Wallabies fight for Schmidt

James O'Connor will steer the ailing Wallabies, who are determined to give coach Joe Schmidt a fitting farewell to Dublin Tests at his old stamping ground.

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