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Gordon backed to handle Wallabies goal-kicking

Gordon backed to handle Wallabies goal-kicking

Melbourne Rebels mentor Tim Sampson says Wallabies No.10 Carter Gordon has the skills and mental strength for the high-pressure World Cup goal-kicking job.

Scott Barrett free to play All Blacks' World Cup opener

Scott Barrett free to play All Blacks' World Cup opener

Scott Barrett free to play All Blacks' World Cup opener

Scott Barrett free to play All Blacks' World Cup opener

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has been cleared to play in New Zealand's Rugby World Cup opener with France.

Still time for Wallabies to find World Cup form: Jones

Still time for Wallabies to find World Cup form: Jones

Still time for Wallabies to find World Cup form: Jones

Still time for Wallabies to find World Cup form: Jones

Coach Eddie Jones has conceded the Wallabies win-loss record heading into the World Cup isn't good enough but feels they aren't far away from clicking.

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Wallabies put on World Cup notice by shock Fiji win

Wallabies put on World Cup notice by shock Fiji win

A historic win by the Wallabies' Rugby World Cup pool rivals Fiji over England has reminded Australia that advancing to the quarter-finals is no guarantee.

Skelton, Arnold intel on France a key for Wallabies

Skelton, Arnold intel on France a key for Wallabies

The Wallabies are looking to veteran France-based locks Will Skelton and Richie Arnold, who are lining up against many of their club teammates in the Les Bleus.

All Blacks suffer historic 35-7 defeat to Springboks

All Blacks suffer historic 35-7 defeat to Springboks

Champions South Africa have laid down a huge World Cup marker, inflicting New Zealand's biggest-ever defeat - 35-7 - in their warm-up at Twickenham.

Wallabies relish challenge against French firepower

Wallabies relish challenge against French firepower

Coach Eddie Jones has included two possible debutants in Blake Schoupp and Issak Fines-Leleiwasa in the Wallabies squad to face France ahead of the World Cup.

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Wallabies not at World Cup to make up numbers: Foketi

Wallabies not at World Cup to make up numbers: Foketi

Wallabies not at World Cup to make up numbers: Foketi

Wallabies not at World Cup to make up numbers: Foketi

While they don't figure among the favourites, the Wallabies believe they can go all the way at the Rugby World Cup, according to centre Lalakai Foketi.

NZ coach Foster laughs off Hansen Wallabies link-up

NZ coach Foster laughs off Hansen Wallabies link-up

NZ coach Foster laughs off Hansen Wallabies link-up

NZ coach Foster laughs off Hansen Wallabies link-up

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has laughed off the idea there's anything disloyal about his predecessor Steve Hansen's brief link-up with the Wallabies.

Donaldson set for Wallabies warm-up against France

Donaldson set for Wallabies warm-up against France

Donaldson set for Wallabies warm-up against France

Donaldson set for Wallabies warm-up against France

Coach Eddie Jones says he's keen to get some game time into surprise selection Ben Donaldson as the Wallabies face France in their World Cup warm-up.

Jones looks to Hansen to freshen World Cup Wallabies

Jones looks to Hansen to freshen World Cup Wallabies

Jones looks to Hansen to freshen World Cup Wallabies

Jones looks to Hansen to freshen World Cup Wallabies

Eddie Jones says the Wallabies want to reset this week ahead of the World Cup and he's asked Kiwi coaching great Steve Hansen to give his thoughts on the team.

Rugby Australia hires women's high-performance manager

Rugby Australia hires women's high-performance manager

Rugby Australia hires women's high-performance manager

Rugby Australia hires women's high-performance manager

Two days after being lashed by the Wallaroos for inequalities in resources, Rugby Australia has announced the appointment of a women's high-performance manager.

'Wallaby' Hansen should lose citizenship, Kiwi PM jokes

'Wallaby' Hansen should lose citizenship, Kiwi PM jokes

'Wallaby' Hansen should lose citizenship, Kiwi PM jokes

'Wallaby' Hansen should lose citizenship, Kiwi PM jokes

Rugby World Cup winner Sir Steve Hansen has shocked the All Blacks and New Zealand's prime minister by linking up with the Wallabies in France.

Former All Blacks coach Hansen joins Wallabies set-up

Former All Blacks coach Hansen joins Wallabies set-up

Former All Blacks coach Hansen joins Wallabies set-up

Former All Blacks coach Hansen joins Wallabies set-up

Former New Zealand boss Steve Hansen has joined the Wallabies for a one-week advisory stint ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

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Rugby Australia admit Wallaroos program needs work

Rugby Australia has vowed to work with the under-funded Wallaroos to improve investment in women's rugby but admits it still has a way to go.

Wallabies' Jones and Bellamy on the same page: Ryles

Working with two of the master coaches in their codes in Eddie Jones and Craig Bellamy, new Wallabies assistant Jason Ryles says the pair share coaching traits.

Coach Ryles returns to rugby for Wallabies World Cup

NRL assistant Jason Ryles has answered an SOS from Wallabies coach Eddie Jones and will join the Australian squad as a replacement for attack coach Brad Davis.

Coach Jones curses media negativity around Wallabies

Eddie Jones says the Wallabies will prove critics wrong at next month's Rugby World Cup, including the media whom he believes are too negative about the team.

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Skelton vowing to be his own man as Wallabies captain

Shock new Wallabies captain Will Skelton is pledging to be his own man while also leaning on teammates for support during Australia's Rugby World Cup campaign.

Jones snubs Quade Cooper again, this time from A squad

Quade Cooper's spectacular fall from grace is complete with Wallabies coach Eddie Jones overlooking the playmaker for Australia A's team to play Portugal.

Greenhorn Gordon ready for Wallabies World Cup ride

Two-Test playmaker Carter Gordon says he's ready for the Rugby World Cup pressure-cooker despite being the only specialist five-eighth in the Wallabies squad.

Golden staph outbreak rocks WA's premier rugby comp

Perth Bayswater, a premier rugby union team in Western Australia, have been left decimated by a golden staph outbreak that sent three players to hospital.

Skelton to let actions do talking as Wallabies skipper

New Wallabies captain Will Skelton won't let his lack of leadership experience prevent him driving Australia's young side forward at the Rugby World Cup.

Wallabies legends axed as Jones floats World Cup double

Eddie Jones says the Wallabies can win the World Cup in 2023 and 2027 after he named a squad bursting with youth but minus Quade Cooper and Michael Hooper.

Hooper '50-50' as huge Wallabies World Cup call looms

Tim Horan would pick Michael Hooper but admits he has slipped down the pecking order as a huge World Cup call on the Wallabies co-captain looms.

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