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Wallabies regain juggernaut, O'Connor relegated

Wallabies regain juggernaut, O'Connor relegated

The Wallabies must defeat the All Blacks in Perth on Saturday night and then hope for Argentina to do them a favour in order to win the Rugby Championship.

Rugby Australia to block R360 as NRL downplays threat

Rugby Australia to block R360 as NRL downplays threat

Rugby Australia to block R360 as NRL downplays threat

Rugby Australia to block R360 as NRL downplays threat

Breakaway rugby competition R360 is planning an October 2026 start, with Rugby Australia moving against potential players as the NRL waits on more details.

Silverware the goal as Wallabies plot World Cup assault

Silverware the goal as Wallabies plot World Cup assault

Silverware the goal as Wallabies plot World Cup assault

Silverware the goal as Wallabies plot World Cup assault

The draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup will be held on December 3, and the No.7-ranked Wallabies will be desperate to rise into the top six before then.

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Wallabies record-holder to quit international rugby

Wallabies record-holder to quit international rugby

Wallabies prop James Slipper says the time is right to step away from international rugby after a career in which he has smashed all sorts of records.

Former Wallabies boss gets NRL coaching gig

Former Wallabies boss gets NRL coaching gig

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has rejoined the Sydney Roosters but this time in a full-time role, working with their forwards and emerging coaches.

Injured Wallabies star faces long stint on sidelines

Injured Wallabies star faces long stint on sidelines

Scans have revealed the worst possible news for Wallabies halfback Tate McDermott, who requires year-ending surgery on his hamstring.

Rain, schedule and flights conspire against Skelton

Rain, schedule and flights conspire against Skelton

Will Skelton says he wanted to play in Australia's Bledisloe Cup opener against New Zealand, but a series of logistical hurdles denied him the chance.

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New Zealand win bronze final in Women's Rugby World Cup

New Zealand win bronze final in Women's Rugby World Cup

New Zealand win bronze final in Women's Rugby World Cup

New Zealand win bronze final in Women's Rugby World Cup

New Zealand have defeated France in the bronze final of the Women's Rugby World Cup at Twickenham in the curtain-raiser to the England-Canada final.

'Gutted' Wallabies blow Bledisloe hopes in Auckland

'Gutted' Wallabies blow Bledisloe hopes in Auckland

'Gutted' Wallabies blow Bledisloe hopes in Auckland

'Gutted' Wallabies blow Bledisloe hopes in Auckland

The Eden Park hoodoo continues for the Wallabies, who have lost the chance to reclaim the Bledisloe Cup with a 33-24 defeat to New Zealand.

Wallabies true believers they can end Bledisloe drought

Wallabies true believers they can end Bledisloe drought

Wallabies true believers they can end Bledisloe drought

Wallabies true believers they can end Bledisloe drought

The Wallabies are saying 'why not' as they look to snap a 39-year drought in Auckland and give themselves a shot at lifting the Bledisloe Cup trophy again.

Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Bledisloe opener

Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Bledisloe opener

Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Bledisloe opener

Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Bledisloe opener

Andrew Kellaway is the latest Wallabies player to be ruled out with a calf injury, paving the way for Max Jorgensen to make his Bledisloe Cup debut at fullback.

PVL wants Nawaqanitawase in Ashes, even with rugby move

PVL wants Nawaqanitawase in Ashes, even with rugby move

PVL wants Nawaqanitawase in Ashes, even with rugby move

PVL wants Nawaqanitawase in Ashes, even with rugby move

The ARL Commission will not stand in the way of Mark Nawaqanitawase playing for Australia in the rugby league Ashes, despite his move back to union for 2027.

Wallabies look to insider knowledge in Bledisloe quest

Wallabies look to insider knowledge in Bledisloe quest

Wallabies look to insider knowledge in Bledisloe quest

Wallabies look to insider knowledge in Bledisloe quest

While Will Skelton will return for the second Bledisloe Cup Test, the Wallabies need a win in Auckland and hope some additional Kiwi insight proves beneficial.

Waratahs restock as Test hooker thrown back in mix

Waratahs restock as Test hooker thrown back in mix

Waratahs restock as Test hooker thrown back in mix

Waratahs restock as Test hooker thrown back in mix

Folau Fainga’a will return to Australian rugby with the NSW Waratahs to add competition to a position that remains an open race ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

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Eden Park awaits as Wallabies aim to defy history

The Wallabies haven't beaten NZ at Eden Park since 1986, but they will take a huge step towards winning the Rugby Championship if they can end that hoodoo.

Wallabies star's epic voyage for Bledisloe Cup glory

James O'Connor will fly around the world in less than a week, with the flyhalf preferred ahead of Ben Donaldson for the Wallabies' Bledisloe Cup squad.

Wallabies veteran's Test future remains up in the air

James O'Connor hasn't given up on being a part of the Wallabies' Bledisloe Cup campaign, despite the flyhalf leaving for London to join his new club Leicester.

Wallaroos' World Cup hopes dashed by dominant Canada

The Wallaroos have missed the chance to reach the Rugby World Cup semi-finals, losing heavily 46-5 to Canada in Bristol.

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Disappointed Wallabies pay price for lack of discipline

The Wallabies are "dominated by disappointment" after leaving it too late to launch a fightback against Argentina, falling to a 28-26 Rugby Championship defeat.

'One shot': Wallaroos must be brave in do-or-die game

Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has urged her side to come out of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash against Canada, knowing they gave absolutely everything.

Resurgent Wallabies brace for 'scary' Argentina

The Wallabies sit second on the Rugby Championship table after posting two wins from three games, but Argentina will be gunning for revenge in Sydney.

'Anything can happen': Roos target World Cup boilover

Australia's Wallaroos believe they can cause a World Cup sensation as coach Jo Yapp makes two changes to the starting XV to face Canada.

Wallabies make call on new fly-half for Argentina Test

Tane Edmed will start at fly-half for the Wallabies for the first time after being named as Tom Lynagh's replacement to face Argentina in Sydney.

'Win-win': Wallabies and Roosters great hails code swap

A former teenage Wallaby turned dual Sydney Roosters premiership winner is hailing the cross-code transitions of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Mark Nawaqanitawase.

Wallaroos looking to follow Matildas' World Cup lead

The Wallaroos are hunting their first World Cup semi-final berth since 2010, hoping to follow the lead of the Matildas' final-four appearance two years ago.

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