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'He'd smash us to bits': Wallaby pal knows Sione threat

'He'd smash us to bits': Wallaby pal knows Sione threat

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu forged his rugby talent in a Melbourne backyard against Wallaby-to-be Isaac Kailea. Years later, could it be time for revenge?

Olympic guru's advice to Wallabies as pay saga rolls on

Olympic guru's advice to Wallabies as pay saga rolls on

Olympic guru's advice to Wallabies as pay saga rolls on

Olympic guru's advice to Wallabies as pay saga rolls on

John Coates, who helped parlay Sydney 2000 into long-term stability for the Olympic movement in Australia, feels a sense of deja vu about rugby's pay spat.

Kiss of life: Wallabies coach refuses to be discouraged

Kiss of life: Wallabies coach refuses to be discouraged

Kiss of life: Wallabies coach refuses to be discouraged

Kiss of life: Wallabies coach refuses to be discouraged

Coach Les Kiss has reaffirmed his faith in his ailing Wallabies outfit to bounce back in Edinburgh after three successive heavy Test defeats.

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'They're very, very good': ailing Wallabies praised

'They're very, very good': ailing Wallabies praised

Australia's much-lambasted rugby men have found a champion in England's Jamie George, who feels the Wallabies will bounce back in the Nations Championship.

'Not good enough': Wallabies in another woeful loss

'Not good enough': Wallabies in another woeful loss

Captain Harry Wilson has admitted Australia's latest crushing 45-22 defeat at Twickenham by a rampant England side was simply not good enough.

'So lucky to have him': Nawaqanitawase feted in Japan

'So lucky to have him': Nawaqanitawase feted in Japan

Ex-Wallabies vice-captain Berrick Barnes is now coaching Mark Nawaqanitawase in Japan and says the code-hopping sensation has received a rock star's reception.

'Got your number': England World Cup plot for Wallabies

'Got your number': England World Cup plot for Wallabies

England are eyeing a long-term psychological edge over World Cup opponents Australia by winning their Twickenham duel.

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Wilson: Wallabies will test England unity at Twickenham

Wilson: Wallabies will test England unity at Twickenham

Wilson: Wallabies will test England unity at Twickenham

Wilson: Wallabies will test England unity at Twickenham

Amid talk of disunity in the England camp, Harry Wilson's Wallabies are ready to find if the stories have a ring of truth as they seek victory at Twickenham.

'Not desperate': no Wallaby guarantees for code-hopper

'Not desperate': no Wallaby guarantees for code-hopper

'Not desperate': no Wallaby guarantees for code-hopper

'Not desperate': no Wallaby guarantees for code-hopper

Code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase has been warned by Wallabies coach Les Kiss that winning back the gold jersey wouldn't be "just a given."

'Stop the Chariot-singing': Kiss looks to bench power

'Stop the Chariot-singing': Kiss looks to bench power

'Stop the Chariot-singing': Kiss looks to bench power

'Stop the Chariot-singing': Kiss looks to bench power

The Wallabies have rung the changes for the Nations Championship Test against England with bench power set to play a major part in their plans.

Golden Boot mockery as Nawaqanitawase's treble ignored

Golden Boot mockery as Nawaqanitawase's treble ignored

Golden Boot mockery as Nawaqanitawase's treble ignored

Golden Boot mockery as Nawaqanitawase's treble ignored

Just as Reece Walsh missed out in 2025, code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase won't be considered for the Golden Boot award because of a rule change.

Son of English parents ready to soar in Wallabies' gold

Son of English parents ready to soar in Wallabies' gold

Son of English parents ready to soar in Wallabies' gold

Son of English parents ready to soar in Wallabies' gold

The Reds' Josh Canham has made a real name for himself with the Wallabies this season - and he can't wait for his latest towering Twickenham task.

Max after another mad, magic moment ... but not so late

Max after another mad, magic moment ... but not so late

Max after another mad, magic moment ... but not so late

Max after another mad, magic moment ... but not so late

Brilliant winger Max Jorgensen hopes Australia can conjure up another special win at England's Twickenham HQ -- but this time not quite such a heart-stopper.

'I'm the bad cop': Cheika assembles coaching dream team

'I'm the bad cop': Cheika assembles coaching dream team

'I'm the bad cop': Cheika assembles coaching dream team

'I'm the bad cop': Cheika assembles coaching dream team

Michael Cheika has explained why he's going back to the future to revive the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific fortunes - and how old heads can prove crucial.

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'Here to win the comp': why Cheika returned to Waratahs

Michael Cheika has wasted no time laying out his intentions after returning to the NSW Waratahs more than 12 years after coaching the side to Super Rugby glory.

England reel from injury loss as Wallabies loom

Alex Mitchell, England's Lions halfback will miss the Nations Championship with an injury that rules him out of the opener at Twickenham against Australia.

'Unfinished business': Kurtley's back with his X-factor

Veteran Wallabies' wonder Kurtley Beale is back, still believing he can play a part in his fourth World Cup next year at the age of 38.

Reds champion November tours as big rugby fix

The Queensland Reds will play four tour games in Japan and Italy this month while the NSW Waratahs and Western Force stay home.

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'I'll be back': Cheika won't rule out league return

Michael Cheika is making an eagerly-awaited return as the NSW head coach in Super Rugby, but says he would love to come back to rugby league again.

'In there to perform': Kiss addresses Beale call-up

Wallabies coach Les Kiss says Kurtley Beale has been called up with an expectation that he'll perform on Australia's spring tour of the UK.

Favourite son leaves Force, NZ commit to Super Rugby

The Western Force's transition to a not-for-profit organisation has claimed a high-profile victim, while NZ Rugby have committed to staying in Super Rugby.

Lomax lands Wallabies audition for World Cup spot

Former NRL star Zac Lomax is set to add to his case for a Wallabies spot at next year's home World Cup after earning a senior debut for Australia A.

Beale recalled to Wallabies in huge World Cup pointer

Veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale is being considered for a fourth Rugby World Cup after being recalled to the Wallabies' spring tour squad at age 37.

Three-game Bledisloe series looms as new deal struck

The Wallabies will take on the All Blacks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as part of the Rugby Championship in 2027, along with an additional Test in 2029.

End of an era as Wallaroos pair go 'out with a bang'

Retiring Wallaroos Cecilia Smith and Emily Chancellor have gone out winners as Australia edged Scotland in a drama-filled Canberra contest.

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