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Why Hunter's become the hunted in centre Test battle

Why Hunter's become the hunted in centre Test battle

Hunter Paisami has backed Isaac Henry to show why new Wallabies coach Les Kiss rates him so highly when the long-time clubmates wear gold in Osaka.

'Never rule out Quade': familiar face in Wallabies camp

'Never rule out Quade': familiar face in Wallabies camp

'Never rule out Quade': familiar face in Wallabies camp

'Never rule out Quade': familiar face in Wallabies camp

Quade Cooper, who played and now coaches in Osaka, has aided preparations in the city ahead of the Wallabies' clash with Japan.

Jones plots Japan history, Kiss braces for rough ride

Jones plots Japan history, Kiss braces for rough ride

Jones plots Japan history, Kiss braces for rough ride

Jones plots Japan history, Kiss braces for rough ride

Les Kiss and Eddie Jones have history but the coaches have kept things civil ahead of a Test meeting in Osaka that serves as a full-circle moment.

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'Might consider it': home World Cup on Foley's mind

'Might consider it': home World Cup on Foley's mind

He'd be 38 but veteran playmaker Bernard Foley isn't ruling out featuring in next year's home Rugby World Cup after returning to the NSW Waratahs in 2027.

Les is more: Kiss seeks balance in first Test at helm

Les is more: Kiss seeks balance in first Test at helm

There is continuity, but Wallabies coach Les Kiss has still made nine changes for his first Test in charge, against Eddie Jones's Japan in Osaka.

'Age is just a number': veteran duo back for Waratahs

'Age is just a number': veteran duo back for Waratahs

The NSW Waratahs have signed veteran 2014 Super Rugby-winning halves Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps in an eyebrow-raising move sure to polarise fans.

Albornoz banned from Australia Tests after Gardner row

Albornoz banned from Australia Tests after Gardner row

Argentina fly-half Tomas Albornoz will sit out Tests with the Wallabies after receiving a four-match ban following a bust-up with Aussie referee Angus Gardner.

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Wallabies boss tipped to do more in timely first Test

Wallabies boss tipped to do more in timely first Test

Wallabies boss tipped to do more in timely first Test

Wallabies boss tipped to do more in timely first Test

Seeking his 'true north', James Horwill expects Les Kiss to immediately assess his options in Japan after adding some fresh faces to his first Wallabies squad.

'Play fast': the Wallabies ready for an up-tempo Japan

'Play fast': the Wallabies ready for an up-tempo Japan

'Play fast': the Wallabies ready for an up-tempo Japan

'Play fast': the Wallabies ready for an up-tempo Japan

Knowing a first-up win in the Les Kiss era is non-negotiable, the Wallabies have turned up the heat ahead of Saturday's showdown with Japan in Osaka.

Wallabies to battle heat, typhoon in Japanese Test

Wallabies to battle heat, typhoon in Japanese Test

Wallabies to battle heat, typhoon in Japanese Test

Wallabies to battle heat, typhoon in Japanese Test

The Wallabies know scorching conditions and a typhoon may wreak havoc in their clash against Eddie Jones' Japan, but they have a plan to work through it.

Thriller breeds hope for trans-Tasman rivalry

Thriller breeds hope for trans-Tasman rivalry

Thriller breeds hope for trans-Tasman rivalry

Thriller breeds hope for trans-Tasman rivalry

Australian female rugby players have proven their mettle against one of the world's strongest teams, boding well as the Wallaroos prepare to face New Zealand.

No trans-Tasman glory, but Tahs proud of scaring Blues

No trans-Tasman glory, but Tahs proud of scaring Blues

No trans-Tasman glory, but Tahs proud of scaring Blues

No trans-Tasman glory, but Tahs proud of scaring Blues

The Waratahs found solace in mounting a genuine contest against women's Super Rugby juggernaut the Blues in the trans-Tasman clash of champions.

Lomax still in Wallabies World Cup selection frame

Lomax still in Wallabies World Cup selection frame

Lomax still in Wallabies World Cup selection frame

Lomax still in Wallabies World Cup selection frame

Despite being set to leave rugby, code-hopper Zac Lomax will be kept firmly in the mix as the Wallabies walk the road to the 2027 World Cup.

Waratahs blast headspace bogies ahead of super final

Waratahs blast headspace bogies ahead of super final

Waratahs blast headspace bogies ahead of super final

Waratahs blast headspace bogies ahead of super final

Australia's most dominant women's rugby franchise won't allow itself to be tackled by self-doubt as it stares down a final of finals against an old foe.

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Rugby World Cup funding to aid Pacific push

As well as targeting Australian grassroots rugby, part of a $90 million World Cup funding package will be directed to establishing competitions in the Pacific.

Waratahs flyer gets start against NZ rugby rivals

Amelia Whitaker will look to add to her try-scoring haul when she starts for NSW in the Champions Final, which pits Australia's top team against New Zealand's.

Bulked up lock Salakaia-Loto back in Wallabies fray

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has discussed his controversial omission from Joe Schmidt's final Wallabies Test squad ahead of his potential return to the fold in Japan.

'World-class' criteria as Waratahs coach search narrows

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has remained coy on the prospect of Michael Cheika returning to coach the NSW Waratahs next season.

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Kiss era begins as Wallabies plan for Eddie's Japan

Les Kiss has addressed the Wallabies for the first time as coach as the squad began preparations for Eddie Jones' Japan in Osaka.

Rugby's 'generational talent' shuns NRL in code war win

Australian rugby is celebrating a crucial contracting triumph, with Treyvon Pritchard understood to have shunned NRL overtures and agreed to remain in the code.

Drua excited for Mooar given new coach's high hopes

New coach Brad Mooar, no stranger to Super Rugby success, has big plans for a Fijian Drua team he wants the country to be proud of.

Tahs defy doubters to claim seventh Super W title

NSW Waratahs have run in six tries to beat Super W minor premiers Fijian Drua 34-17 in the final in Fiji to secure a third-straight title.

Olympian arrives at perfect time for Tahs' title tilt

Tia Hinds has switched from rugby sevens to Super W and the flyhalf is set to play a key role as the Waratahs chase a historic win over the Drua in Fiji.

Pritchard's golden pitch, Reds lock in schoolboy giant

Australian rugby has locked in an enormous schoolboy prospect while Olympic gold is being dangled as a carrot to keep Treyvon Pritchard in the game.

Lock him in: new Test coach's big selection call

Les Kiss has recalled Lukhan Salakaia-Loto in his first big move as Wallabies coach, while a rookie could form a centre partnership with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

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