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Gordon back but Koroibete, Slipper out of Bledisloe II

Gordon back but Koroibete, Slipper out of Bledisloe II

Veteran winger Marika Koroibete has suffered a wrist injury and won't play in the return Bledisloe Cup clash in Wellington on Saturday.

Barrett gets No.10 chance for All Blacks in Bledisloe

Barrett gets No.10 chance for All Blacks in Bledisloe

Barrett gets No.10 chance for All Blacks in Bledisloe

Barrett gets No.10 chance for All Blacks in Bledisloe

The All Blacks can't win the Rugby Championship but can extend their 23-year unbeaten run at home against Australia in the second Bledisloe Cup Test.

NZ's wobbly Wellington record gives Wallabies hope

NZ's wobbly Wellington record gives Wallabies hope

NZ's wobbly Wellington record gives Wallabies hope

NZ's wobbly Wellington record gives Wallabies hope

The Wallabies have returned to Wellington for the first time since a pulsating 16-16 draw against the All Blacks in 2020.

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NZ's centurion Cane to raise the bat in Bledisloe II

NZ's centurion Cane to raise the bat in Bledisloe II

Sam Cane will become the 13th All Blacks representative to notch 100 Tests when New Zealand face Australia in Wellington on Saturday.

Wallabies frustrated by rollercoaster Test performances

Wallabies frustrated by rollercoaster Test performances

Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa says the team badly want an 80-minute performance in their second Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand.

Cut-throat Bledisloe Cup format called into question

Cut-throat Bledisloe Cup format called into question

After five drawn series and a heartbreaking Wallabies three-point loss, the fairness of the Bledisloe Cup format has been called in to question.

All Blacks edge out Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup

All Blacks edge out Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup

The Bledisloe Cup will remain in New Zealand for a 23rd straight year after the All Blacks beat the Wallabies 31-28 in a Rugby Championship thriller in Sydney.

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Wallaroos lose agonisingly to Wales after last-gasp try

Wallaroos lose agonisingly to Wales after last-gasp try

Wallaroos lose agonisingly to Wales after last-gasp try

Wallaroos lose agonisingly to Wales after last-gasp try

Australia's rugby women have suffered an agonising late, late 31-24 defeat at the hands of Wales, a second straight loss on their British and Irish tour.

The fear driving All Blacks to keep the Bledisloe Cup

The fear driving All Blacks to keep the Bledisloe Cup

The fear driving All Blacks to keep the Bledisloe Cup

The fear driving All Blacks to keep the Bledisloe Cup

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett admits no one wants to be part of that team in history that handed the Bledisloe Cup back to Australia.

Bohemoth prop Tosi threatens to terrorise Wallabies

Bohemoth prop Tosi threatens to terrorise Wallabies

Bohemoth prop Tosi threatens to terrorise Wallabies

Bohemoth prop Tosi threatens to terrorise Wallabies

The All Blacks believes powerhouse prop Pasilio Tosi can be a one-man wrecking ball in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup opener against the Wallabies in Sydney.

Wallaroos hoping honesty session reaps rewards in Wales

Wallaroos hoping honesty session reaps rewards in Wales

Wallaroos hoping honesty session reaps rewards in Wales

Wallaroos hoping honesty session reaps rewards in Wales

After a disappointing loss to Ireland the Wallaroos have shared some hard truths ahead of their Test against Wales, looking to keep a six-game win streak alive.

Schmidt refuses to talk about bringing Bledisloe back

Schmidt refuses to talk about bringing Bledisloe back

Schmidt refuses to talk about bringing Bledisloe back

Schmidt refuses to talk about bringing Bledisloe back

With an intimate knowledge of the All Blacks' firepower, the Wallabies' New Zealand coach Joe Schmidt won't talk about returning the Bledisloe Cup to Australia.

All Blacks chase ruthless edge in warning to Wallabies

All Blacks chase ruthless edge in warning to Wallabies

All Blacks chase ruthless edge in warning to Wallabies

All Blacks chase ruthless edge in warning to Wallabies

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is ordering his side to find a ruthless streak in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup opener against the Wallabies in Sydney.

Wallaroos look to bounce back in Test against Wales

Wallaroos look to bounce back in Test against Wales

Wallaroos look to bounce back in Test against Wales

Wallaroos look to bounce back in Test against Wales

Coach Jo Yapp has made four changes as the Wallaroos look to stretch their winning run over Wales to seven straight victories in their Test match in Newport.

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Inside knowledge goes both ways, says Wallaby Schmidt

The Wallabies will tap into their coach's intel on the All Blacks, but Joe Schmidt says inside knowledge goes both ways ahead of the Bledisloe Cup opener.

Wallabies batten down the hatches for All Blacks Test

The Wallabies are doing their best to ignore the outside noise as they look to bounce back from a 40-point loss to Argentina against the stewing All Blacks.

Wallabies bracing for beaten All Blacks Cup response

Wallabies fullback Tom Wright is expecting the All Blacks to be keen to "rip in" in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash, disappointed by their recent results.

Wallaroos suffer chastening loss to Ireland in Belfast

The Wallaroos have been beaten 36-10 by lower-ranked Ireland in a one-sided women's rugby international in Belfast.

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Wallaroos aiming for statement win over Ireland

After missing qualifying for the top-tier WXV 1 competition, Australia's women's rugby team hope to prove they are among the world's best by beating Ireland.

Super Rugby to feature 'lucky loser' in 2025 finals

Super Rugby will change from a top-eight finals format to a top six in 2025, with the competition featuring only 11 teams following the Rebels' axing.

No mass changes for Wallabies despite record loss

The Wallabies are banking on stability to help them rebound from their horror loss to Argentina when they confront the All Blacks in the Bledisloe Cup.

Suaalii to go straight from NRL finals to Spring Tour

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to go from the NRL finals to a Spring Tour in a little over a month, as he closes in on a Wallabies debut in Europe.

Brumbies find familiar Friend in new SuperW coach

The ACT Brumbies have made a Super Rugby Women's statement, bringing in experienced former mentor Andy Friend as head coach.

O'Connor opts out at Reds, seeks overseas move

Australian rugby star James O'Connor will likely finish his career overseas after not extending his contract at the Queensland Reds.

Schmidt won't panic after Wallabies' Santa Fe smashing

Coach Joe Schmidt says he won't do anything drastic ahead of the Bledisloe Cup, despite the Wallabies copping a record 67-27 hiding in Argentina.

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