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Fit Lynagh's time to 'get out there and boss' in return

Fit Lynagh's time to 'get out there and boss' in return

Tom Lynagh will return for the Queensland Reds in a pre-season fixture days after teammate and fellow Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon broke his leg.

'Determination': Wallaroos futures at stake before Test

'Determination': Wallaroos futures at stake before Test

'Determination': Wallaroos futures at stake before Test

'Determination': Wallaroos futures at stake before Test

Australia are about to enter a crucial period of their season, and contracts are lingering in the back of Wallaroos players' minds ahead of a series of Tests.

Fresh Gordon blow as Wallabies aim up for Boks Test

Fresh Gordon blow as Wallabies aim up for Boks Test

Fresh Gordon blow as Wallabies aim up for Boks Test

Fresh Gordon blow as Wallabies aim up for Boks Test

The Wallabies' playmaking stocks have taken a hit, with Carter Gordon's leg injury likely ruling him out of a clash with South Africa and the Bledisloe Cup.

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Gordon injured, Wallabies' draw lets Pumas 'off hook'

Gordon injured, Wallabies' draw lets Pumas 'off hook'

Carter Gordon is under an injury cloud after the Wallabies settled for a frustrating Test draw that still secured them a historic series win in Argentina.

Wallabies skipper's delicate balance in backrow hotseat

Wallabies skipper's delicate balance in backrow hotseat

Harry Wilson knows better than to use all his tricks at Test level as the skipper returns to a competitive backrow in a side chasing five-straight wins.

'Kick the gate open': Tongan tour a timely rugby dose

'Kick the gate open': Tongan tour a timely rugby dose

First Nations and Pasifika captain Triston Reilly has made a passionate case for annual action for the side after their big win in rugby-mad Tonga.

Donaldson in rare start, Kiss makes centres switch

Donaldson in rare start, Kiss makes centres switch

Ben Donaldson will wear the Wallabies' No.10 for the first time in two years while Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Len Ikitau have been returned to the centres.

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'Lucky' veteran signs on as historic World Cup beckons

'Lucky' veteran signs on as historic World Cup beckons

'Lucky' veteran signs on as historic World Cup beckons

'Lucky' veteran signs on as historic World Cup beckons

The ACT Brumbies have announced that prop James Slipper will stay on for another year following a season where he became Super Rugby's most-capped player.

'More mature' O'Connor back home, eyes Wallabies return

'More mature' O'Connor back home, eyes Wallabies return

'More mature' O'Connor back home, eyes Wallabies return

'More mature' O'Connor back home, eyes Wallabies return

Veteran James O'Connor is back in Western Force black and blue, but wants to fight for another Wallabies green and gold jersey.

'Happy, fulfilled, hungry': Drua lure home Naisarani

'Happy, fulfilled, hungry': Drua lure home Naisarani

'Happy, fulfilled, hungry': Drua lure home Naisarani

'Happy, fulfilled, hungry': Drua lure home Naisarani

Isi Naisarani, after an impressive season in Sydney club rugby, has been lured home to Fiji as the Drua build an impressive roster under new coach Brad Mooar.

'If we're serious about it': Tonga's rugby reminder

'If we're serious about it': Tonga's rugby reminder

'If we're serious about it': Tonga's rugby reminder

'If we're serious about it': Tonga's rugby reminder

Wycliff Palu, the former Wallaby with Tongan heritage, is invested in providing consistent exposure to the sport in a country that still loves rugby.

Changes incoming as Wallabies heed history lessons

Changes incoming as Wallabies heed history lessons

Changes incoming as Wallabies heed history lessons

Changes incoming as Wallabies heed history lessons

Injuries in key positions and the return of fresh stars mean a very different Wallabies will look to notch rare back-to-back wins against Argentina in Mendoza.

James O'Connor rejoins Force with Wallabies on his mind

James O'Connor rejoins Force with Wallabies on his mind

James O'Connor rejoins Force with Wallabies on his mind

James O'Connor rejoins Force with Wallabies on his mind

Veteran flyhalf James O'Connor says his one-year playing deal with the Western Force will possibly be his final hurrah, and he wants to go out with a bang.

Sevens added to Bledisloe rugby buffet in Aussie first

Sevens added to Bledisloe rugby buffet in Aussie first

Sevens added to Bledisloe rugby buffet in Aussie first

Sevens added to Bledisloe rugby buffet in Aussie first

For the first time Australia's rugby sevens teams will share a ticket with the Wallaroos and Wallabies to create a four-course Bledisloe Cup feast in Sydney.

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Wallabies wary of Pumas' history repeating

The Wallabies are aware of Argentina's bounce-back ability on home soil as Australia chase a fifth-straight Test win for the first time since 2021.

Howzat: Australia funds Pacific sport on road to 2032

Australia lacked a sports diplomacy strategy leading into the 2000 Sydney Olympics but is set on maximising leverage from the upcoming Brisbane Games.

'Be effective, win games': new Reds chief wants results

Vern Cotter, a title winner in France and with Auckland's Blues, has seen enough to think he can elevate the Queensland Reds after his unprecedented move.

Wallabies show steel in mountain Test battle

The Wallabies remain unbeaten after three Tests under new coach Les Kiss, winning a hard-fought battle against Argentina 27-21 in San Salvador de Jujuy.

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Wallabies sense Wright time to attack Los Pumas

The Wallabies will be hoping to pile on the points again when they meet Argentina in an afternoon timeslot on the borders of Chile and Bolivia.

Pack calls to face Pumas not 'too cute': Kiss

The Wallabies have rung the changes up front for their clash against Argentina, with prop Isaac Kailea making his first start in two years.

Wallabies prepare to embrace lasers, altitude and drama

Wallabies stars Ben Donaldson and Tom Hooper know a formidable challenge awaits as they gear up to play the Pumas in Argentina in a two-Test series.

Kiss reveals Suaalii plan as Wallabies' options grow

Les Kiss has explained his thoughts around a positional switch for Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and how Michael Cheika's return to Australian rugby will impact him.

Wallaroos decimated by Black Ferns in milestone Test

The much-anticipated Wallaroos debut of sevens star Maddison Levi has been overshadowed by a poor performance against New Zealand in their milestone Test.

Wallaroos out to end hoodoo in milestone Test

Australia are playing their 100th women's Test when they face trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand, and hoping a few champions can help them claim turn the tables.

Wallabies feeling pressure as Kiss cooks up Cup 'pie'

The Wallabies will arrive in Argentina flush with options after new coach Les Kiss gave peripheral members a chance to push their case in wins over Japan.

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