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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

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

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

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

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

Record low? Not on our watch, say Wallabies

Record low? Not on our watch, say Wallabies

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

Wallabies playmaker sets sights on Italy Test return

Wallabies playmaker sets sights on Italy Test return

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

Trio called in as winless Wallabies farewell Schmidt

Trio called in as winless Wallabies farewell Schmidt

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

Gutted Wallabies hit decade low in French comeback win

Gutted Wallabies hit decade low in French comeback win

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

Baptism of fire: Wallabies debutant in tough initiation

Baptism of fire: Wallabies debutant in tough initiation

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

French flush with options to torment winless Wallabies

French flush with options to torment winless Wallabies

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

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

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

'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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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 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

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.

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.

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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

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

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.

'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

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

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

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.

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