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Young guns add to South Sydney contract speculation

Young guns add to South Sydney contract speculation

Young second-rower Jacob Host and 28-gamer Jye Gray haven't ruled out moves away from the NRL as they prepare for latest "Spoon Bowl".

Caslick's Cup 'prayer' in race to return from injury

Caslick's Cup 'prayer' in race to return from injury

Caslick's Cup 'prayer' in race to return from injury

Caslick's Cup 'prayer' in race to return from injury

Charlotte Caslick and Siokapesi Palu are busy rehabilitating injuries in the hope of joining the Wallaroos' World Cup effort later this month.

Injured star prop targeting Rugby Championship return

Injured star prop targeting Rugby Championship return

Injured star prop targeting Rugby Championship return

Injured star prop targeting Rugby Championship return

With his words inspiring the Wallabies' third Test triumph over the Lions, injured prop Allan Alaalatoa is aiming for a Rugby Championship return.

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'Exceeds expectations': Lions a win for Rugby Australia

'Exceeds expectations': Lions a win for Rugby Australia

While the Wallabies suffered a narrow series loss to the British and Irish Lions, Rugby Australia are cheering the tour's success on and off the field.

Injured Wallaroos pair included for World Cup campaign

Injured Wallaroos pair included for World Cup campaign

Injured Olympic gold medallist Charlotte Caslick and skipper Siokapesi Palu have been named in the Wallaroos squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup.

'Hell of a team': Lions' gushing praise for Wallabies

'Hell of a team': Lions' gushing praise for Wallabies

Joe Schmidt is refusing to get swept up in the emotion of the Wallabies' victory over the British and Irish Lions, saying he is still definitely stepping down.

'Utter rubbish': Lions slam lightning delay criticism

'Utter rubbish': Lions slam lightning delay criticism

Coach Andy Farrell has blasted critics after being challenged about the British and Irish Lions' tactics during a dramatic third-Test loss in Sydney.

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Spirited Wallabies deny Lions series clean sweep

Spirited Wallabies deny Lions series clean sweep

Spirited Wallabies deny Lions series clean sweep

Spirited Wallabies deny Lions series clean sweep

The Wallabies have avoided a series whitewash with an action-packed 22-12 win over the British and Irish Lions in a spiteful third and final Test in Sydney.

Wallaroos crush Wales in final World Cup warm-up

Wallaroos crush Wales in final World Cup warm-up

Wallaroos crush Wales in final World Cup warm-up

Wallaroos crush Wales in final World Cup warm-up

The Wallaroos have comfortably beaten Wales 36-5 in their final Test before heading to England for the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Wounded Wallabies rocked by yet another injury setback

Wounded Wallabies rocked by yet another injury setback

Wounded Wallabies rocked by yet another injury setback

Wounded Wallabies rocked by yet another injury setback

The Wallabies have suffered another massive injury setback and are now staring down the barrel of an unwanted place in Australian rugby history.

'Not a sentimentalist': Schmidt defends shock decision

'Not a sentimentalist': Schmidt defends shock decision

'Not a sentimentalist': Schmidt defends shock decision

'Not a sentimentalist': Schmidt defends shock decision

In a number of team changes, Joe Schmidt has handed retiring half Nic White a surprise Wallabies start in the third Test against the British and Irish Lions.

Wallaroos can match Wales in Sydney wet: skipper

Wallaroos can match Wales in Sydney wet: skipper

Wallaroos can match Wales in Sydney wet: skipper

Wallaroos can match Wales in Sydney wet: skipper

The Wallaroos came unstuck at Ballymore but say they'll prove their wet-weather capabilities in a Sydney rematch with Wales.

Sheehan says Lions are hungry for Australia whitewash

Sheehan says Lions are hungry for Australia whitewash

Sheehan says Lions are hungry for Australia whitewash

Sheehan says Lions are hungry for Australia whitewash

Lions hooker Dan Sheehan says his side are determined to complete a 3-0 series victory when they take on Australia in the final Test in Sydney on Saturday.

Wallaroos' mixed injury news ahead of last pre-Cup Test

Wallaroos' mixed injury news ahead of last pre-Cup Test

Wallaroos' mixed injury news ahead of last pre-Cup Test

Wallaroos' mixed injury news ahead of last pre-Cup Test

The Wallaroos have received some welcome news amid more injuries ahead of their final Test on home soil before England's World Cup.

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'More time': Why Lynagh craves more Wallabies starts

Rookie flyhalf Tom Lynagh has outlined why he hopes Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt sticks with him for Saturday's final Test against the British and Irish Lions.

More to Lions loss than referee call, say Wallabies

A wounded Wallabies side can't put all the blame for their second Test loss to the British and Irish Lions on a refereeing decision, says lock Nick Frost.

Wallaroos aim to head into World Cup with Welsh scalp

The Wallaroos are out to put a miserable match against Wales behind them in their rematch, which is their last hit-out before the Rugby World Cup in England.

Wounded Wallabies vow to rebound for third Lions Test

The Wallabies have injury worries ahead of the third Test against the British and Irish Lions, where they only have pride to play for after their game two loss.

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Lions still hungry after series win over Wallabies

The British and Irish Lions aren't planning to party in Sydney, looking to finish their tour with a clean sweep of Tests against the Wallabies.

Wallabies shattered after last-gasp loss to Lions

A British and Irish Lions try in the final minute has seen the Wallabies go down 29-26 at the MCG, which meant a series loss with a Test to play.

Lightning strikes for Wales in upset win over Wallaroos

After lightning forced the suspension of play for more than half an hour, Wales have downed the Wallaroos in their rugby Test in Brisbane.

Lynagh bringing his own swagger to Lions

Ahead of the second Lions Test, Tom Wright says new Wallabies flyhalf Tom Lynagh is bringing his own style to the role after taking over from Noah Lolesio.

Lions look to legend ahead of crunch Wallabies clash

Experiencing some of the greatest highs and lows of his storied career in Australia, former England great Martin Johnson has returned to rally the Lions.

Wallabies look to avoid slice of unwanted Lions history

Skipper Harry Wilson says the Wallabies have taken confidence from their second half against the Lions but knows they need to lift to avoid a 59-year first.

How Wallaroo saved Cup hopes after sevens 'shake up'

Wallaroos veteran Lori Cramer remembers the 'okay, shit' moment and how, ahead of the World Cup, she's become indispensable despite the influx of sevens talent.

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