State’s audacious bid to host entire World Cup
After being snubbed for a host of major matches, one state has responded by launching an audacious swoop to have an entire World Cup played there.
Wallabies
Israel Folau plots shock rugby revenge
Israel Folau is back on the Test rugby scene and is set for a showdown against Australia, while there could be a radical change to the British & Irish Lions tour.
The NRL players Wallabies want for home World Cup
Former NRL and Wallabies player Lote Tuqiri has identified the league stars rugby must target to boost its hopes of winning the World Cup on home soil in 2027.
Star Wallabies prop considers World Cup move
The chance to play a World Cup on home soil has star Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou considering a season overseas to freshen up.
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Petaia eases back into mix for World Cup
Classy centre Jordan Petaia is back on the Wallabies’ radar after an encouraging return from injury for Wests in Brisbane.
Wallabies sniff rare chance as Naisarani makes bow
Michael Hooper, for one, is happy new cap Isi Naisarani is on his side for a change as the Wallabies look to end 56 years of heartache by beating the Springboks in Johannesburg.
Everything you need to know for Wallabies v Springboks
The Rugby Championship gets underway on Sunday morning as the Wallabies take on the Springboks in Johannesburg. Check out all the details here.
Ex-Reds skipper reveals dark days of drugs ban
As the depression took hold of James Slipper, the thoughts that he would never wear the green and gold again wedged themselves deep within his mind. Read Jim Tucker’s full interview here.
The 7 ways the Wallabies have changed their game
The Israel Folau saga is damaging but it’s not going to kill Australian rugby – poor ball handling and bad skills from the Wallabies will, writes Jim Tucker.
Australia Banks on new-look team to tackle Boks
Coach Michael Cheika and his co-selectors have whipped together an exciting blend of proven talent and calculated recalls to play South Africa in Johannesburg this weekend.
Cheika: If we don’t win Cup I’m gone
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has put his job on the line ahead of the World Cup – and Rugby Australia is already headhunting for possible replacements.
Why Springboks are loving Izzy absence
This weekend marks the first Test the Wallabies will play since Israel Folau was sacked by Rugby Australia. And South Africa are more than happy not to have to face him.
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