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'Natural footballer': sevens ace up for Wallaroos debut

'Natural footballer': sevens ace up for Wallaroos debut

Rugby sevens superstar Maddison Levi could be the latest Olympian to make their Wallaroos debut after being named on the bench for Australia's 100th Test.

Sevens heaven: Ballymore upgrade 20 years in making

Sevens heaven: Ballymore upgrade 20 years in making

Sevens heaven: Ballymore upgrade 20 years in making

Sevens heaven: Ballymore upgrade 20 years in making

Up to 90 Rugby Australia staff and players will move from Sydney to Brisbane, where Ballymore's upgrades are being hailed as a historic moment for the code.

'No sugar hit': Tahs want sustained success from Cheika

'No sugar hit': Tahs want sustained success from Cheika

'No sugar hit': Tahs want sustained success from Cheika

'No sugar hit': Tahs want sustained success from Cheika

While only signed for 2027 with an option for a second year, the NSW Waratahs hope Michael Cheika will prove a long-term coach at the under-achieving club.

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'Proven winner': Cheika back as Waratahs coach

'Proven winner': Cheika back as Waratahs coach

Ending Rugby Australia's months-long search, Michael Cheika will return as NSW Waratahs coach 13 years after guiding the franchise to a Super Rugby title.

Ikitau back in fray as Wallabies eye Argentina

Ikitau back in fray as Wallabies eye Argentina

Les Kiss has resisted any left-field inclusions for the Wallabies' two-Test tour of Argentina, but will have a welcome selection headache in the midfield.

Fiji welcome favourite son home for Super Rugby

Fiji welcome favourite son home for Super Rugby

Long-time Test and sevens star Leone Nakarawa will play for the Fijian Drua in the 2027 Super Rugby competition, returning home after playing in Europe.

The Kiss Wallabies 'flex': don't call it an experiment

The Kiss Wallabies 'flex': don't call it an experiment

Les Kiss thinks there is more flexibility yet in the Wallabies squad that will head to Argentina for two Tests on a refreshing three-game winning streak.

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Rising union star stays put, knocks back Chiefs offer

Rising union star stays put, knocks back Chiefs offer

Rising union star stays put, knocks back Chiefs offer

Rising union star stays put, knocks back Chiefs offer

Kadin Pritchard has re-signed with the ACT Brumbies until the end of the 2030 season in a big win for Rugby Australia, but a loss for rugby league's new boys.

'A joke': Aussie convert explains switch from Kiwis

'A joke': Aussie convert explains switch from Kiwis

'A joke': Aussie convert explains switch from Kiwis

'A joke': Aussie convert explains switch from Kiwis

Pia Tapsell was part of a New Zealand squad that beat the Wallaroos. Now she's looking to help the Australians defeat the Black Ferns for the first time.

'World-class': Cheika set for Waratahs coaching return

'World-class': Cheika set for Waratahs coaching return

'World-class': Cheika set for Waratahs coaching return

'World-class': Cheika set for Waratahs coaching return

Michael Cheika, the only man to lead the NSW Waratahs to a Super Rugby title, is firming to be named as the franchise's next mentor, possibly even this week.

Mass-ive milestone not lost on Wallaby No.1000

Mass-ive milestone not lost on Wallaby No.1000

Mass-ive milestone not lost on Wallaby No.1000

Mass-ive milestone not lost on Wallaby No.1000

Three generations of the family of the first Wallaby were in the sheds when Massimo De Lutiis, fresh off a stirring debut, accepted the 1000th cap.

Prop idol has his 'mojo' back - and Wallabies want more

Prop idol has his 'mojo' back - and Wallabies want more

Prop idol has his 'mojo' back - and Wallabies want more

Prop idol has his 'mojo' back - and Wallabies want more

Wallabies coach Les Kiss will stay in regular touch with Taniela Tupou's French club to ensure the in-form prop remains a regular fixture.

Jones' shout as Tupou powers Wallabies past Japan

Jones' shout as Tupou powers Wallabies past Japan

Jones' shout as Tupou powers Wallabies past Japan

Jones' shout as Tupou powers Wallabies past Japan

Australia's pack, led by Taniela Tupou, scored all eight of their tries as the Wallabies exploded out of a tight spot to thump Japan in Townsville.

How Tate's 'owning' finisher tag as Wallabies bench ace

How Tate's 'owning' finisher tag as Wallabies bench ace

How Tate's 'owning' finisher tag as Wallabies bench ace

How Tate's 'owning' finisher tag as Wallabies bench ace

Tate McDermott and Ben Donaldson will again warm the bench in Townsville as the Wallabies pair embrace their role as "finishers".

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Why Wallabies' new 'Pooper' combo can work

Les Kiss's Wallabies are set to unleash the modern day version of "Pooper" in Townsville against Japan.

'Four figures' the sum but Massimo more than numbers

Boasting a record bench press, Massimo De Lutiis is poised to become Wallaby No.1000 after being named as a reserve to face Japan in Townsville.

Kiss's Gordon hope and message for dropped flyhalf

Les Kiss anticipates a fit-again Carter Gordon to torment Japan's defence when the re-jigged Wallabies return to Townsville to face Eddie Jones's side.

'Very sad': ex-Wallabies, league star Brian Smith dies

Former Wallabies and rugby league player Brian Smith has died of cancer at age 59.

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Wallabies wary of fast Eddie and his Japan speedsters

After escaping with a three-point win in Osaka, the Wallabies are not expecting things to get any easier in the return bout against Japan in Townsville.

Wallaroos coaching appointment upsets Scottish Rugby

Rugby Australia will pay compensation to Scottish Rugby after signing the recently released Sione Fukofuka as Wallaroos coach.

Hobbled Suaalii scratched for Wallabies' Japan rematch

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been ruled out of the Wallabies' Japan rematch while Miles Amatosero has learnt his punishment following an Osaka red card.

Suaalii call a 'first world problem' for Wallabies

How Les Kiss tweaks his squad, especially in the halves and midfield, for a Townsville rematch with Japan will provide clues ahead of next year's World Cup.

Wallabies backed to 'play', survive first Kiss Test

Even with the game in the balance in his first Test as Wallabies coach, Les Kiss was able to crack a smile before his side hung on to win in Japan.

Wallabies defy Osaka heat, scramble for Kiss debut win

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson has credited the side's new coaching team for the composure shown when it appeared Japan were set for a historic win.

Wallabies see red but survive Osaka sauna

The Wallabies' Les Kiss coaching era has begun with a nerve-racking 35-32 defeat of Japan, the visitors scraping home despite lock Miles Amatosero's red card.

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