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Wallaroos' agony after amazing French rugby comeback

Wallaroos' agony after amazing French rugby comeback

The Wallaroos will look back in frustration at a Test where they had indisciplined France at their mercy only to end up losing 29-26.

Central Coast Springboks: champs, Fiji lock in Test

Central Coast Springboks: champs, Fiji lock in Test

Central Coast Springboks: champs, Fiji lock in Test

Central Coast Springboks: champs, Fiji lock in Test

South Africa will play Fiji in Gosford before defending the Rugby World Cup in Australia, with both sides set to base themselves on the NSW Central Coast.

Wallaroos eye win against 'physical, flamboyant' French

Wallaroos eye win against 'physical, flamboyant' French

Wallaroos eye win against 'physical, flamboyant' French

Wallaroos eye win against 'physical, flamboyant' French

The Wallaroos, who took plenty from a last-start battle with world-beating England, can return to the winner's circle in France.

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Tahs set succession plan, RA courts ownership interest

Tahs set succession plan, RA courts ownership interest

Stephen Hoiles and Wycliff Palu have been confirmed as Michael Cheika's NSW Waratahs assistants as the club again attracts private ownership interest.

Special bond: Beale and O'Connor to take on Brumbies

Special bond: Beale and O'Connor to take on Brumbies

James O'Connor has been named to make his first appearance for the Western Force since 2011 when they take on the Brumbies in Perth on Sunday.

Wallaroos prop endorses rising star before Frrench Test

Wallaroos prop endorses rising star before Frrench Test

Eva Karpani believes barnstorming prop Faliki Pohiva has a big future ahead of her in the Wallaroos fold.

Former Warriors NRL star in surprise Reds rugby cameo

Former Warriors NRL star in surprise Reds rugby cameo

Former Warriors NRL winger David Fusitua, after two impressive seasons in Brisbane club rugby, will make a surprise Queensland Reds pre-season cameo in Roma.

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Super Rugby Pacific fans to feast on Sunday kick-offs

Super Rugby Pacific fans to feast on Sunday kick-offs

Super Rugby Pacific fans to feast on Sunday kick-offs

Super Rugby Pacific fans to feast on Sunday kick-offs

The 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season features 10 Sunday afternoon games as the new 10-team format throws up a series of changes to the 30-year-old tournament.

'Get them upskilled': Kiss's plan for Wallabies' No.10s

'Get them upskilled': Kiss's plan for Wallabies' No.10s

'Get them upskilled': Kiss's plan for Wallabies' No.10s

'Get them upskilled': Kiss's plan for Wallabies' No.10s

Wallabies coach Les Kiss is backing youth over experience - for now - and keeping veteran playmakers James O'Connor and Bernard Foley on the backburner.

Prodigy Petaia back in Wallabies fold ahead of Cup tilt

Prodigy Petaia back in Wallabies fold ahead of Cup tilt

Prodigy Petaia back in Wallabies fold ahead of Cup tilt

Prodigy Petaia back in Wallabies fold ahead of Cup tilt

Precocious outside back Jordan Petaia is back in the Wallabies squad for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup as Australia brace for the Springboks.

Wallaroos scare England but fail 'mission impossible'

Wallaroos scare England but fail 'mission impossible'

Wallaroos scare England but fail 'mission impossible'

Wallaroos scare England but fail 'mission impossible'

Australia's rugby women held a shock halftime lead but their dream of beating England's seemingly invincible world champions was eventually buried.

Let's get physical: Lynagh muscles up in timely return

Let's get physical: Lynagh muscles up in timely return

Let's get physical: Lynagh muscles up in timely return

Let's get physical: Lynagh muscles up in timely return

Tom Lynagh's successful return from injury has given Wallabies selectors food for thought ahead of this month's Test against world champions South Africa.

All Blacks coaching great joins Sea Eagles stable

All Blacks coaching great joins Sea Eagles stable

All Blacks coaching great joins Sea Eagles stable

All Blacks coaching great joins Sea Eagles stable

In a coaching coup, Manly have secured former All Blacks mentor Steve Hansen as their football performance director to work alongside rookie Kieran Foran.

Wallaroos to blood youngsters against world champions

Wallaroos to blood youngsters against world champions

Wallaroos to blood youngsters against world champions

Wallaroos to blood youngsters against world champions

Waratahs winger Amelia Whitaker and Reds captain Jemma Bemrose are set to make their Wallaroos debuts in the WXV Global Series opener against England.

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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

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

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.

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.

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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

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

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.

'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

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

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

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

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