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Wallabies pack their Teddy for end-of-year Tests

Wallabies pack their Teddy for end-of-year Tests

Wallabies coach Les Kiss has included a rookie scrumhalf and beefed up the forwards with some international flavour for the side's end-of-year European tour.

End of an era for Wallaroos as full-time program looms

End of an era for Wallaroos as full-time program looms

End of an era for Wallaroos as full-time program looms

End of an era for Wallaroos as full-time program looms

Australia’s women's rugby union team will be in a full-time integrated program from next year, and their captain insists the work for the players starts now.

An emotional game inbound for the Wallaroos

An emotional game inbound for the Wallaroos

An emotional game inbound for the Wallaroos

An emotional game inbound for the Wallaroos

While one Wallaroo will mark a milestone, two more are set to retire, creating great impetus for the green and gold to send Scotland home with their heads down.

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'True identity': PNG Chiefs unveil new logo amid drama

The Chiefs have launched their new logo in Port Moresby as PNG Prime Minister James Marape told Australian taxpayers their contribution "won't be in vain".

'Next chapter': Wallaroos star makes decision on future

'Next chapter': Wallaroos star makes decision on future

Back-rower Emily Chancellor is set to feature in her final Test for the Wallaroos on Friday after announcing that she will retire from the international game.

Last Kiss: why the honeymoon's over for Wallabies coach

Last Kiss: why the honeymoon's over for Wallabies coach

While Wallabies coach Les Kiss picks up the pieces, All Blacks counterpart Dave Rennie is refusing to gloat after securing the Bledisloe Cup for a 23rd year.

Another All Black day hands Wallabies a dose of reality

Another All Black day hands Wallabies a dose of reality

The Wallabies admit their performance was not up to standard after the Blacks have piled on seven tries in a crushing 43-21 second Bledisloe Cup win in Sydney.

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Sobering sevens Sydney battles in historic tune-ups

Sobering sevens Sydney battles in historic tune-ups

Sobering sevens Sydney battles in historic tune-ups

Sobering sevens Sydney battles in historic tune-ups

Australia's men's and women's sevens outfits were left winless in their historic Sydney fixtures, where they shared the stage with the Wallabies and Wallaroos.

Miller time as Wallaroos run rampant in Aussie return

Miller time as Wallaroos run rampant in Aussie return

Miller time as Wallaroos run rampant in Aussie return

Miller time as Wallaroos run rampant in Aussie return

Desiree Miller has scored her record-extending 20th and 21st Test tries as the Wallaroos produced some of their best rugby in a big win over Scotland.

'Decision next year': Nawaqanitawase keeps options open

'Decision next year': Nawaqanitawase keeps options open

'Decision next year': Nawaqanitawase keeps options open

'Decision next year': Nawaqanitawase keeps options open

Rugby Australia may believe Mark Nawaqanitawase is returning to rugby to wear the Wallabies gold, but the super talent insists he's keeping his options open.

Wallaroos look to build some buzz ahead of World Cup

Wallaroos look to build some buzz ahead of World Cup

Wallaroos look to build some buzz ahead of World Cup

Wallaroos look to build some buzz ahead of World Cup

The Wallaroos are looking to change the fabric of Australian rugby ahead of a golden opportunity to promote the women's game before their home World Cup.

Judge sides with NRL over NZ Rugby on Chiefs name

Judge sides with NRL over NZ Rugby on Chiefs name

Judge sides with NRL over NZ Rugby on Chiefs name

Judge sides with NRL over NZ Rugby on Chiefs name

Rugby league has struck the first blow in the Chief name wars, with New Zealand Rugby's urgent injunction denied ahead of the new PNG NRL club's jersey reveal.

'It hurts': Wallabies feeling the Bledisloe Cup blues

'It hurts': Wallabies feeling the Bledisloe Cup blues

'It hurts': Wallabies feeling the Bledisloe Cup blues

'It hurts': Wallabies feeling the Bledisloe Cup blues

Winless against New Zealand since the COVID days, the Wallabies are desperate to end a six-year, 12-match losing streak against the All Blacks on Saturday.

On the fly: injury forces Wallabies into late change

On the fly: injury forces Wallabies into late change

On the fly: injury forces Wallabies into late change

On the fly: injury forces Wallabies into late change

Declan Meredith will start for the Wallabies at flyhalf against New Zealand in Sydney after injury again forced a change in the pivotal position.

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'Lot to re-learn': Kiss's shock take on code-hopper

In a development that will be music to Peter V'landys's ears, Wallabies coach Les Kiss isn't rolling out the red carpet for returning star Mark Nawaqanitawase.

Wallaroos trio return for bumper quadruple header

The Wallaroos will welcome back a seasoned trio against Scotland to kick-off to a rugby quadruple header in Sydney.

'We know': the Wallabies' new game plan for All Blacks

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii says the Wallabies have hatched a new game plan to topple the All Blacks but they aren't telling ahead of Bledisloe Cup II in Sydney.

All Blacks 'demands': demolish the Wallabies again

New Zealand have secured the Bledisloe cup after thumping the Wallabies, but are preparing for a strong Australian response when the teams meet on Saturday.

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'Will be great for us': Suaalii welcomes Nawaqanitawase

He looms as a rival for a Wallabies backline spot but Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii cannot wait to have fellow code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase back in rugby.

World Cup-winning coach to lead Fiji at 2027 tournament

Former South Africa coach Jake White has beaten a strong field to be named as Fiji coach ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.

The guns were loaded: Wallabies digest what went wrong

The Wallabies haven't beaten New Zealand since 2020, but star fullback Tom Wright feels that could change in Saturday's blockbuster clash in Sydney.

Wallabies' injuries pile up after Bledisloe loss

Jordan Petaia's hopes of a Test return have been dashed after he joined fellow centre Len Ikitau on the Wallabies' injury list ahead of their Sydney Bledisloe.

Eden Park humbling to test Wallabies' resolve

Proud Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto insists the side's belief won't ebb and flow with results after a 31-point thumping ended Les Kiss's winning start.

Bledisloe blues: Wallabies' Eden Park curse continues

The Wallabies threatened to end a 40-year Eden Park winless streak before the All Blacks romped home to maintain their 23-year hold on the Bledisloe Cup.

Wallabies aiming high on a wing and an Eden Park prayer

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has invited the Wallabies to kick for their wingers, confident it will play into the hosts' hands at their Eden Park fortress.

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