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'Older head': Wallabies back O'Connor to spark revival

'Older head': Wallabies back O'Connor to spark revival

Teammates have welcomed veteran playmaker James O'Connor into the Wallabies squad for the spring tour Test against Ireland in Dublin.

Schmidt's battered Wallabies facing grim 67-year low

Schmidt's battered Wallabies facing grim 67-year low

Schmidt's battered Wallabies facing grim 67-year low

Schmidt's battered Wallabies facing grim 67-year low

After falling to England and Italy, the Wallabies are halfway towards becoming the first Australian tourists since 1958 to lose four straight Tests in Europe.

Lynagh teen joins Wallaby brother at Ballymore

Lynagh teen joins Wallaby brother at Ballymore

Lynagh teen joins Wallaby brother at Ballymore

Lynagh teen joins Wallaby brother at Ballymore

Tom Lynagh's 18-year-old brother Nic, a fullback or winger, will join the Queensland Reds' academy from London later this month.

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No excuses: coach says Wallabies are a work in progress

No excuses: coach says Wallabies are a work in progress

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says his weary charges must man up rather than seek excuses after falling to humble Italy in a new low for Australian rugby.

Ugly Italian job puts heat on Wallabies coach Schmidt

Ugly Italian job puts heat on Wallabies coach Schmidt

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is under pressure to revive his side's flagging fortunes following a disastrous spring tour loss to lowly-ranked Italy in Udine.

Code-hopping Carter Gordon back as Wallabies' number 10

Code-hopping Carter Gordon back as Wallabies' number 10

The code-bounding Carter Gordon will be back in the starting No.10 shirt for the Wallabies against Italy in Udine as Tane Edmed reverts to the bench.

Wallabies learn lessons from last Italy performance

Wallabies learn lessons from last Italy performance

The Wallabies are determined history won't repeat when they face the Azzurri this week, with Australia shock losers on their last visit to Italy.

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Wallabies out to bounce back in demanding Italian job

Wallabies out to bounce back in demanding Italian job

Wallabies out to bounce back in demanding Italian job

Wallabies out to bounce back in demanding Italian job

The Wallabies are still licking their wounds after a pasting by England, but veteran halfback Jake Gordon is confident they'll bounce back in Italy.

England dominate Wallabies despite Harry Potter magic

England dominate Wallabies despite Harry Potter magic

England dominate Wallabies despite Harry Potter magic

England dominate Wallabies despite Harry Potter magic

England have crushed the Wallabies' hopes of back-to-back wins at Twickenham, winning comfortably 25-7 in a largely one-sided affair.

Underdog Wallabies ready to bite at Twickenham again

Underdog Wallabies ready to bite at Twickenham again

Underdog Wallabies ready to bite at Twickenham again

Underdog Wallabies ready to bite at Twickenham again

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson reckons his men revel in the role of underdogs and are ready to pull off another shock triumph at Twickenham

No complaints from Schmidt over England 'advantage'

No complaints from Schmidt over England 'advantage'

No complaints from Schmidt over England 'advantage'

No complaints from Schmidt over England 'advantage'

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says he's happy to have the hand he's been dealt despite complaints the Twickenham Test has been stacked in England's favour.

Kangaroos, Wallabies united in one quest: beat England

Kangaroos, Wallabies united in one quest: beat England

Kangaroos, Wallabies united in one quest: beat England

Kangaroos, Wallabies united in one quest: beat England

In the space of 40 minutes this weekend, Australia's rugby codes could be celebrating a unique double - or disappointment - on English turf.

Reds stalwart ready for new chapter in rugby career

Reds stalwart ready for new chapter in rugby career

Reds stalwart ready for new chapter in rugby career

Reds stalwart ready for new chapter in rugby career

Favourite son Liam Wright is moving on from the Queensland Reds, with the former captain announcing his departure after eight years and 86 matches.

Wallabies to call on reserves after lock injury toll

Wallabies to call on reserves after lock injury toll

Wallabies to call on reserves after lock injury toll

Wallabies to call on reserves after lock injury toll

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will send an SOS back to Australia after likely losing two locks ahead of their Test against England at Twickenham.

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New Kangaroo will earn Wallabies recall in 2027: Kiss

Wallabies coach-in-waiting Les Kiss is an admirer of Kangaroos debutant Mark Nawaqanitawase, who he says will return to union in 2027 wiser and a better player.

Rookie Champion de Crespigny named Wallabies captain

Two-Test rookie flanker Nick Champion de Crespigny has been named to captain the Wallabies against Eddie Jones' Japan in Saturday's rugby Test in Tokyo.

Ex-Wallabies star backs Gordon to flourish in return

Berrick Barnes believes Carter Gordon will hit the ground running in his rugby return after coaching the young No.10 at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Paisami looking to be Wallabies' centre of attention

Hunter Paisami is hoping to prove himself in Saturday's Test against Japan and regain the Wallabies No.12 jersey for the spring tour.

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Wallabies' 'Flickitau' Ikitau claims John Eales Medal

Classy Len Ikitau has etched his name in history as the first centre to win the John Eales Medal as Australian rugby's player of the year.

'Good chance' Gordon will be rushed back for Wallabies

Coach Joe Schmidt says code-hopping Carter Gordon is a big chance of playing in the Wallabies' spring tour opener just 12 days after leaving the NRL.

Wallaroos trailblazer hangs up her Test boots

Two Wallaroos veterans have announced their Test retirements as the team hunts for a new full-time coach.

Wallabies playmaker flashes back into Cup contention

Released from his NRL deal, Carter Gordon has been thrust into the Wallabies' end-of-year tour squad, while another Test playmaker has been left out.

Code-hopping Titans star might bounce back to rugby

With Quade Cooper floating the idea following the Wallabies' recent loss to NZ, Carter Gordon could switch back to rugby after an injury-affected NRL stint.

All Blacks clean sweep Wallabies in Slipper's farewell

The Wallabies have slumped to their 11th straight loss to the All Blacks after conceding four tries to one in a wet Bledisloe Cup clash in Perth.

Let's make him proud: Wallabies to do it for Slipper

The Wallabies have lost their past 10 matches against New Zealand, and slumping to an 11th loss would be simply unthinkable in James Slipper's Test farewell.

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