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Why Wallabies winger Pietsch has a pep in his step

Why Wallabies winger Pietsch has a pep in his step

Dylan Pietsch has given debutant flyhalf Declan Meredith a huge pump-up and explained how it feels to be acknowledged on the Wallabies' First Nations jersey.

Flyhalf 'curse' forces halves overhaul for French Test

Flyhalf 'curse' forces halves overhaul for French Test

Flyhalf 'curse' forces halves overhaul for French Test

Flyhalf 'curse' forces halves overhaul for French Test

Flyhalf Declan Meredith will make his Test debut and fullback Jock Campbell has been benched to act as his unlikely back-up against France in Brisbane.

French lessons and scrum cheats: Tupou's Paris revival

French lessons and scrum cheats: Tupou's Paris revival

French lessons and scrum cheats: Tupou's Paris revival

French lessons and scrum cheats: Tupou's Paris revival

Taniela Tupou's French move has worked wonders for the Wallabies prop, who has returned with new tricks up his sleeve, both on the field and off.

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Double blow as Wallabies prepare for French lesson

Double blow as Wallabies prepare for French lesson

Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon and influential flanker Tom Hooper have both been ruled out of Brisbane's Test against France due to injury.

Small margins separate Wallabies as 10-year low looms

Small margins separate Wallabies as 10-year low looms

The Wallabies head to Brisbane to face France, attempting to stave off a sixth straight Test loss and lamenting similar mistakes in a tight defeat to Ireland.

Reds sneak into Super finals, but Brumbies' season over

Reds sneak into Super finals, but Brumbies' season over

The NSW Waratahs have blown a golden opportunity to claim the Super Rugby Women's minor premiership, while the Western Force secured an important win.

'Huge challenge': gutted Wallabies eye smarting France

'Huge challenge': gutted Wallabies eye smarting France

After blowing a 24-12 lead against Ireland, the Wallabies head to Brisbane needing to topple Six Nations champions France to avoid a sixth straight defeat.

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'Hell of a Test match': Wallabies lose 10-try thriller

'Hell of a Test match': Wallabies lose 10-try thriller

'Hell of a Test match': Wallabies lose 10-try thriller

'Hell of a Test match': Wallabies lose 10-try thriller

The Wallabies have run in five tries but suffered a gut-wrenching 33-31 loss to Ireland in Sydney to open their Nations Championship campaign.

'All in our hands': Wallabies vow to take it to Ireland

'All in our hands': Wallabies vow to take it to Ireland

'All in our hands': Wallabies vow to take it to Ireland

'All in our hands': Wallabies vow to take it to Ireland

The Wallabies are hoping to seize the moment and win back fans with a statement win over Ireland in a high-stakes Nations Championship opener in Sydney.

'Good solution': the Wallaby back after 1316-day exile

'Good solution': the Wallaby back after 1316-day exile

'Good solution': the Wallaby back after 1316-day exile

'Good solution': the Wallaby back after 1316-day exile

After a four-year exile, Jock Campbell has beaten Max Jorgensen and Tom Wright to the fullback spot for Australia's Nations Championship opener against Ireland.

'New interest': Aussie clubs back Super Rugby changes

'New interest': Aussie clubs back Super Rugby changes

'New interest': Aussie clubs back Super Rugby changes

'New interest': Aussie clubs back Super Rugby changes

Australia's Super Rugby Pacific clubs say changes to the league's format for next year will boost the struggling competition as well as the Wallabies.

'Playing for more': Wallabies set for new Championship

'Playing for more': Wallabies set for new Championship

'Playing for more': Wallabies set for new Championship

'Playing for more': Wallabies set for new Championship

A Wallabies star has been left battered and bruised following an intense training session ahead of their inaugural Nations Championship Test in Sydney.

'Worked incredibly hard': McKellar departs Waratahs

'Worked incredibly hard': McKellar departs Waratahs

'Worked incredibly hard': McKellar departs Waratahs

'Worked incredibly hard': McKellar departs Waratahs

The NSW Waratahs could make a play for Michael Cheika after accepting Dan McKellar's resignation as coach after two disappointing Super Rugby Pacific seasons.

'We're ready': Wallabies brace for torrid scrum battles

'We're ready': Wallabies brace for torrid scrum battles

'We're ready': Wallabies brace for torrid scrum battles

'We're ready': Wallabies brace for torrid scrum battles

The Wallabies expect matching Ireland, France and Italy at scrums will go a long way towards determining their Nations Championship fate next month.

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Nothing special on menu as Wallabies aim to end hoodoo

The Wallabies haven't beaten Ireland since 2018, and they'll get their chance to break that rut against the No.3 Test nation in Saturday's clash in Sydney.

Anzac Day Test confirmed, Bledisloe Cup to change

Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have announced that a third Bledisloe Cup Test will be played on Anzac Day in Brisbane next year.

Force upset Tahs to break Super Rugby Women hoodoo

The Western Force have pulled off a stellar second half comeback to end the NSW Waratahs 37-0 unbeaten streak against Australian opponents.

Drua run rampant over Reds, seal Super finals spot

Fijiana Drua have delivered a statement to their Super Rugby Women rivals, thrashing the Queensland Reds to continue their push for the minor premiership.

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Returning Wallabies trio put hands up to face Ireland

Match-hardened from his playing stint in the UK, Tom Hooper says he will be ready to face Ireland in Sydney if called upon by Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt.

Wallaby star ready to confront Irish 'friends for life'

Prop Angus Bell is casting friendship aside as the Wallabies face a challenging start to 2026 with Nations Championship Tests against Ireland, France and Italy.

'Every road's different': a Cairns to Canberra Wallaby

A 26-year-old who never played representative junior rugby is in line to be Joe Schmidt's eighth different No.10 in the upcoming Nations Championship Tests.

'Look to rectify': Wallabies to atone for horror tour

The Wallabies are hoping to right the wrongs of last year's horror spring tour of Europe with a flying start to 2026 against European giants Ireland and France.

Moana Pasifika's Super future confirmed by NZ Rugby

Super Rugby Pacific will be a 10-team competition in 2027 with New Zealand Rugby closing the door on Moana Pasifika by rejecting any bids to save the franchise.

Master sevens coach Walsh lands vital new RA role

Rio Olympics gold medal-winning sevens coach Tim Walsh has been unveiled as Rugby Australia's new women's high-performance boss.

Force teenager shocks Reds, Drua overcome Brumbies

The Fijiana Drua have cemented their position inside the Super Rugby Women's top four, while the Western Force produced a stunning comeback against Queensland.

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