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Waugh outlines winning Wallabies expectation under Kiss

Waugh outlines winning Wallabies expectation under Kiss

Joe Schmidt's losing record doesn't tell the full story, Phil Waugh says, as Les Kiss takes the Wallabies reins and the expectations shift.

Waratahs walking the talk ahead of Super W decider

Waratahs walking the talk ahead of Super W decider

Waratahs walking the talk ahead of Super W decider

Waratahs walking the talk ahead of Super W decider

Desiree Miller says a player-led meeting helped halt the NSW Waratahs' slide and position them for an record-extending seventh Super W title.

It's all academic: key areas in rugby's contract battle

It's all academic: key areas in rugby's contract battle

It's all academic: key areas in rugby's contract battle

It's all academic: key areas in rugby's contract battle

Australian rugby powerbrokers have weighed in on the battle to contract the code's best talent and renewed calls to outlaw a "catastrophic" tackle technique.

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'Lots of positives': Schmidt's take on Wallabies reign

'Lots of positives': Schmidt's take on Wallabies reign

Despite presiding over just 12 wins from 31 Tests, outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has declared his three-year tenure a success before Les Kiss takes over.

Perese finds way home to Ballymore with Cup ambition

Perese finds way home to Ballymore with Cup ambition

Izaia Perese will launch a second stint at Ballymore after re-signing with the Queensland Reds ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.

Code theory: Les to give Wallabies Kiss of life

Code theory: Les to give Wallabies Kiss of life

Les Kiss has detailed his Wallabies way and a theory that's underpinned almost 30 years of coaching as he takes the reins ahead of a home Rugby World Cup.

Schmidt identifies key weakness for Australian rugby

Schmidt identifies key weakness for Australian rugby

The Wallabies have farewelled coach Joe Schmidt with a win, running in nine tries to two in a 57-10 thumping of Italy in Perth.

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Lock it in as hat-trick helps Wallabies wallop Italy

Lock it in as hat-trick helps Wallabies wallop Italy

Lock it in as hat-trick helps Wallabies wallop Italy

Lock it in as hat-trick helps Wallabies wallop Italy

Josh Canham has become the first lock in Wallabies history to score a Test hat-trick as Australia snapped a six-match losing streak with a huge win over Italy.

Waratahs defy Force-ful rivals to make Super W decider

Waratahs defy Force-ful rivals to make Super W decider

Waratahs defy Force-ful rivals to make Super W decider

Waratahs defy Force-ful rivals to make Super W decider

NSW Waratahs will play Fijian Drua in next Saturday’s Super W rugby grand final in Ba after a 33-22 away win over Western Force in their semi-final in Perth.

Drua prove too strong for Reds to reach Super W decider

Drua prove too strong for Reds to reach Super W decider

Drua prove too strong for Reds to reach Super W decider

Drua prove too strong for Reds to reach Super W decider

Minor premiers Fijian Drua have secured a Super W home grand final with a crushing 31-5 win over the Queensland Reds in their semi-final in Lautoka.

Bad memories: Wallabies on alert for Italy clash

Bad memories: Wallabies on alert for Italy clash

Bad memories: Wallabies on alert for Italy clash

Bad memories: Wallabies on alert for Italy clash

Australia have lost twice in a row to Italy, but the Wallabies are vowing to make amends in Perth in a bid to farewell coach Joe Schmidt in style.

Wilson makes captaincy pitch as new Wallabies era looms

Wilson makes captaincy pitch as new Wallabies era looms

Wilson makes captaincy pitch as new Wallabies era looms

Wilson makes captaincy pitch as new Wallabies era looms

The Wallabies are keen to send coach Joe Schmidt out with a win, but they know they face a tough task against an Italian side that beat Australia last year.

'Motherland' calls as Reds brace for dominant Drua

'Motherland' calls as Reds brace for dominant Drua

'Motherland' calls as Reds brace for dominant Drua

'Motherland' calls as Reds brace for dominant Drua

Tanya Kalounivale says she is buzzing with excitement at finally playing a professional game in her native country, even if it is for the Queensland Reds.

Wallabies set to unleash new enforcer against Italy

Wallabies set to unleash new enforcer against Italy

Wallabies set to unleash new enforcer against Italy

Wallabies set to unleash new enforcer against Italy

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has heaped praise on Miles Amatosero after naming the enforcer to make his Test debut off the bench in Saturday's clash with Italy.

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Golden heart, Italian budgies: Tizzano's unique mix

Western Force star Carlo Tizzano is proud of his Italian heritage, but he's fully invested in the Wallabies gold ahead of Saturday night's Test in Perth.

Schmidt backs in Meredith ahead of Wallabies farewell

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has taken the gamble of selecting Declan Meredith for the starting flyhalf spot ahead of Ben Donaldson for the clash against Italy.

Stewart back to give 'Tahs massive boost ahead of semi

Wallaroos' joint all-time leading tryscorer Maya Stewart is back from injury for the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby crunch semi-final against the Western Force.

Veteran pair eye super one-year comeback with Waratahs

Two former Wallabies who helped deliver the Waratahs a Super Rugby premiership more than a decade ago look set to sign for a one-and-done return season in 2027.

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Record low? Not on our watch, say Wallabies

Outgoing coach Joe Schmidt will need to guide his team to victory over Italy in Perth if he is to avoid owning the worst losing record in Wallabies history.

Wallabies playmaker sets sights on Italy Test return

Ben Donaldson is hopeful of giving the Wallabies a play-making boost against Italy as coach Joe Schmidt prepares to say arrivederci.

Trio called in as winless Wallabies farewell Schmidt

Outgoing coach Joe Schmidt has called in another young playmaker among three additions to the injury-hit squad for his final Test in charge of the Wallabies.

Gutted Wallabies hit decade low in French comeback win

The Wallabies have been left regretting another missed opportunity after France stormed from behind to win 42-26, Australia's sixth-straight Test defeat.

Baptism of fire: Wallabies debutant in tough initiation

Debutant Wallabies flyhalf Declan Meredith was on track to taste sweet victory, before France unleashed a devastating second-half try barrage.

French flush with options to torment winless Wallabies

A restocked French outfit, still brimming with class despite the absence of Antoine Dupont, has vowed to put the Wallabies' inexperienced halves under the pump.

'That's not good enough': Wallabies make desires clear

The injury-hit Wallabies will debut another flyhalf against a French team full of familiar faces as the hosts aim to snap a five-Test losing run.

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