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Wallabies can be Rugby World Cup contenders: Mortlock

Wallabies can be Rugby World Cup contenders: Mortlock

Former World Cup captain Stirling Mortlock is a believer again and says the Wallabies are improving enough to challenge for the Webb Ellis trophy in France.

Retallick, Clarke make All Blacks cut for World Cup

Retallick, Clarke make All Blacks cut for World Cup

Retallick, Clarke make All Blacks cut for World Cup

Retallick, Clarke make All Blacks cut for World Cup

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has unveiled the 33-man squad entrusted with New Zealand's Rugby World Cup campaign.

Wallabies lick wounds ahead of World Cup squad naming

Wallabies lick wounds ahead of World Cup squad naming

Wallabies lick wounds ahead of World Cup squad naming

Wallabies lick wounds ahead of World Cup squad naming

Eddie Jones has promised Australian fans his young Wallabies side is going to be "a hell of a team" after showing growth in their latest Bledisloe Cup loss.

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Wallabies show fight, but same old Bledisloe Cup story

Wallabies show fight, but same old Bledisloe Cup story

Australia led 17-3 at halftime in Dunedin only to throw away their shot at a drought-breaking away Bledisloe Cup win, losing 23-20 to the All Blacks.

Bledisloe II a 'free hit' for All Blacks, Wallabies

Bledisloe II a 'free hit' for All Blacks, Wallabies

With the Bledisloe Cup safe in Kiwi hands for another year, All Blacks great John Kirwan says Dunedin's Test is a "free hit" for both sides.

All Blacks no B-Team, insists Wallabies' Samu Kerevi

All Blacks no B-Team, insists Wallabies' Samu Kerevi

A much-changed New Zealand will still provide world-class opposition in the Bledisloe Cup return leg against Australia, Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi says.

All Blacks ring the changes for Bledisloe Cup II

All Blacks ring the changes for Bledisloe Cup II

Just three of the All Blacks starting XV - Brodie Retallick, Ardie Savea and Will Jordan - will repeat for the Bledisloe Cup return leg in Dunedin on Saturday.

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McDermott promoted to captain Wallabies in Bledisloe

McDermott promoted to captain Wallabies in Bledisloe

McDermott promoted to captain Wallabies in Bledisloe

McDermott promoted to captain Wallabies in Bledisloe

Eddie Jones says "tough little bugger" Tate McDermott will make a fine captain after picking the halfback to lead Australia in the Bledisloe Cup return leg.

Crunch time as Wallabies look to lift in Bledisloe Cup

Crunch time as Wallabies look to lift in Bledisloe Cup

Crunch time as Wallabies look to lift in Bledisloe Cup

Crunch time as Wallabies look to lift in Bledisloe Cup

With the World Cup starting in France just over a month away, the Wallabies know the clock is ticking as they chase a rare Bledisloe Cup victory in New Zealand.

O'Connor recommits to Queensland with coaching in mind

O'Connor recommits to Queensland with coaching in mind

O'Connor recommits to Queensland with coaching in mind

O'Connor recommits to Queensland with coaching in mind

James O'Connor will fast track his transition to coaching after signing a one-year extension with the Reds that includes a host of mentoring opportunities.

Bookies give Wallabies next to no hope of beating ABs

Bookies give Wallabies next to no hope of beating ABs

Bookies give Wallabies next to no hope of beating ABs

Bookies give Wallabies next to no hope of beating ABs

One Australian betting agency has listed the All Blacks as $1.01 certainties to extend the Wallabies' 22 years of pain in New Zealand in Bledisloe Cup game two.

Beale's bail varied so he can chase French rugby offer

Beale's bail varied so he can chase French rugby offer

Beale's bail varied so he can chase French rugby offer

Beale's bail varied so he can chase French rugby offer

Suspended Wallaby Kurtley Beale has had his bail varied awaiting trial on sexual assault allegations, so he's able to take up an offer to play rugby in France.

'Wise' Cooper steering Wallabies into Bledisloe battle

'Wise' Cooper steering Wallabies into Bledisloe battle

'Wise' Cooper steering Wallabies into Bledisloe battle

'Wise' Cooper steering Wallabies into Bledisloe battle

Veteran Quade Cooper is helping steer the embattled Wallabies who are missing some leaders ahead of the second Bledisloe Cup battle.

Wallabies face daunting task against NZ in Dunedin

Wallabies face daunting task against NZ in Dunedin

Wallabies face daunting task against NZ in Dunedin

Wallabies face daunting task against NZ in Dunedin

Unable to snap the All Blacks' 21-year Bledisloe Cup streak at the MCG, the Wallabies face another long-held Kiwi record next Saturday in Dunedin.

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'We can turn it around,' says Wallabies coach Jones

Despite another disappointing loss, coach Eddie Jones says he sees enough in the Wallabies to know he can turn their Rugby World Cup prospects around.

Wallabies crash to Bledisloe Cup loss to All Blacks

Australia have crashed 38-7 in the Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand at the MCG with the night made worse by a serious injury to Allan Alaalatoa.

Wallabies' Alaalatoa to miss World Cup after MCG injury

Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa has been stretchered off the MCG with a ruptured Achilles ruling him out of Rugby World Cup in France in September.

All Blacks insist they can get better for Bledisloe Cup

Unbeaten this year, All Blacks star Ardie Savea says his team can still improve as they look to continue their Bledisloe Cup dominance over the Wallabies.

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Jones instilling belief as Wallabies hunt Bledisloe

Jed Holloway says coach Eddie Jones's optimism is unwavering as the Wallabies attempt to pull off a Bledisloe Cup upset against the All Blacks in Melbourne.

Mass changes as Wallabies chase Bledisloe Cup

Carter Gordon will make his starting debut at No.10 as Wallabies coach Eddie Jones chases a Bledisloe Cup victory against the All Blacks at the MCG.

Savea to captain All Blacks for Bledisloe Cup opener

New Zealand coach Ian Foster has named Hurricanes forward Ardie Savea as captain for the opening game of the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup defence.

Kerevi not feeling weight of Bledisloe Cup history

Ahead of the MCG Test, Wallabies linchpin Samu Kerevi says playing rugby in Japan means he doesn't carry the weight of history into Bledisloe Cup battle.

Selection squeeze always on Wallabies says Kellaway

Set to make a return from a hamstring injury against the All Blacks, Andrew Kellaway says the Wallabies aren't feeling extra pressure of World Cup selection.

Co-captain Hooper at long odds for Bledisloe opener

Wallabies co-captain Michael Hooper is still battling a calf injury, making him unlikely to play in the first Bledisloe Cup Test in Melbourne next Saturday.

McDermott eyes start as Wallabies seek fast improvement

Tate McDermott said the Wallabies have licked their wounds, reviewed and "moved on bloody quickly" ahead of next weekend's Bledisloe Cup opener.

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