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Wallabies left in shade having missed chance to shine

Wallabies left in shade having missed chance to shine

After a weekend in which the AFL and NRL delivered thrilling grand finals, Australian rugby laments the lost opportunity of its worst World Cup campaign.

Wallabies bank win to keep slim World Cup hopes alive

Wallabies bank win to keep slim World Cup hopes alive

Wallabies bank win to keep slim World Cup hopes alive

Wallabies bank win to keep slim World Cup hopes alive

Coach Eddie Jones says the Wallabies will prepare for a potential World Cup quarter-final against England, with his side's destiny now in the hands of Fiji.

Wallabies closer to World Cup exit after Fiji victory

Wallabies closer to World Cup exit after Fiji victory

Wallabies closer to World Cup exit after Fiji victory

Wallabies closer to World Cup exit after Fiji victory

The Wallabies' World Cup hopes remain on life support after Fiji sent them ever closer to elimination with their heart-stopping victory over Georgia.

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Tom Hooper will use Wallabies' pain as fuel for future

Tom Hooper will use Wallabies' pain as fuel for future

Australia flanker Tom Hooper says he will never move on from the Wallabies' record loss to Wales - but thinks it will spur him for future World Cup success.

Head, Labuschagne both in ODI World Cup squad, Agar out

Head, Labuschagne both in ODI World Cup squad, Agar out

Marnus Labuschagne has been brought into Australia's World Cup squad, squeezed in along with the injured Travis Head, with spinner Ashton Agar ruled out.

Coach Jones ponders Wallabies captain for Wales clash

Coach Jones ponders Wallabies captain for Wales clash

The Wallabies haven't been told who will be their captain for their biggest match of the year, with World Cup survival on the line against Wales in Lyon.

Porecki on stand-by to lead Wallabies if Skelton's out

Porecki on stand-by to lead Wallabies if Skelton's out

While the Wallabies wait to see if captain Will Skelton can recover from a calf injury, they have revealed hooker Dave Porecki will lead the side against Fiji.

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Wallabies gun Tupou in doubt for Fiji pool clash

Wallabies gun Tupou in doubt for Fiji pool clash

Wallabies gun Tupou in doubt for Fiji pool clash

Wallabies gun Tupou in doubt for Fiji pool clash

Super-sized prop Taniela Tupou has skipped Wallabies training with a hamstring issue which threatens him lining up for their crunch World Cup match with Fiji.

Donaldson stars in Wallabies World Cup win over Georgia

Donaldson stars in Wallabies World Cup win over Georgia

Donaldson stars in Wallabies World Cup win over Georgia

Donaldson stars in Wallabies World Cup win over Georgia

The Wallabies are no longer winless under Eddie Jones after downing Georgia 35-15 in their Rugby World Cup opener in Paris, as fullback Ben Donaldson starred.

Key Wallaby Samu Kerevi fit to play in World Cup opener

Key Wallaby Samu Kerevi fit to play in World Cup opener

Key Wallaby Samu Kerevi fit to play in World Cup opener

Key Wallaby Samu Kerevi fit to play in World Cup opener

The Wallabies say Samu Kerevi is available for selection for their opening World Cup match against Georgia.

Rugby World Cup is wide open says Wallabies hero Eales

Rugby World Cup is wide open says Wallabies hero Eales

Rugby World Cup is wide open says Wallabies hero Eales

Rugby World Cup is wide open says Wallabies hero Eales

A skewed draw has added an extra element to the Rugby World Cup, making predicting a winner harder than ever according to Wallabies legend John Eales.

Genia says Wallabies can dare to dream at World Cup

Genia says Wallabies can dare to dream at World Cup

Genia says Wallabies can dare to dream at World Cup

Genia says Wallabies can dare to dream at World Cup

While the Wallabies' hopes of glory have been dismissed by many, three-time World Cup player Will Genia says the Australians have the ingredients for success.

Wallabies look to aerial targets in World Cup attack

Wallabies look to aerial targets in World Cup attack

Wallabies look to aerial targets in World Cup attack

Wallabies look to aerial targets in World Cup attack

The Wallabies plan to utilise the aerial strengths of their Rugby World Cup wingers including Suliasi Vunivalu, who embraced the tactic through his NRL career.

Slipper 'touch and go' to be fit for World Cup opener

Slipper 'touch and go' to be fit for World Cup opener

Slipper 'touch and go' to be fit for World Cup opener

Slipper 'touch and go' to be fit for World Cup opener

Eddie Jones says Australia's most experienced player James Slipper is "touch and go" to be fit for the Wallabies' World Cup opener against Georgia.

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Boomers embrace lock-down job on Doncic in Cup must-win

Australia will meet Slovenia for the first time since their Olympic bronze-medal clash in a must-win game if the Boomers are to progress to the quarter-finals.

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.

Mills, Giddey lay platform for Boomers' World Cup win

Classy efforts from Patty Mills and Josh Giddey helped Australia overcome a shaky start to beat Finland 98-72 in their opening men's basketball World Cup match.

Matildas take a tumble in latest soccer world rankings

Despite battling through to the last four of their home World Cup, Australia's women have dropped a place in governing body FIFA's updated global rankings.

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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.

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.

'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.

Barriers broken down as England face Spain in WWC final

There is certain to be a new name on the World Cup, with England's Millie Bright keen to end 57 years of hurt in the final against fellow first-timers Spain.

Weary Matildas slump to Sweden loss in WWC play-off

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has defended his selection policy after his fatigued Australia side lost their Women's World Cup third-place play-off to Sweden.

Injury rules Boomers' Jock Landale out of World Cup

Jock Landale is out of the World Cup in Japan after scans revealed he sustained a ligament injury in the Boomers' warm-up match against South Sudan.

Matildas to embrace last chance at WWC history

The Matildas are determined to take a bronze medal away from the Women's World Cup and coach Tony Gustavsson won't hand out jerseys based on emotion.

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