The Wallabies and All Blacks are doing their best to put aside all ‘external noise’ despite both teams being heavily scrutinised heading into Sunday’s Test where one nation will return to the winner’s list.
The soul searching continues for the Wallabies ahead of their Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand on Saturday.
There were bursts of speed, great skills in wild winds and multiple scorers as the Sariah Paki and Madi Ashby 7s girl’s rugby season came to an end. Stars and result wrap from grand final day.
Rugby: Joe Schmidt has confirmed a relatively settled squad as the Wallabies prepare for the Bledisloe Cup series against the All Blacks.
Despite the Wallabies being in a shocking run of form, they could expose an underperforming All Blacks side in the Bledisloe Cup opener and push the NZ side to a place they have hardly ever been.
Having tried to rush back from a shoulder injury without success, one-time Wallabies captain Liam Wright is now taking a steady approach to his recovery.
A boom rugby league rookie and a powerhouse teenager with one of the most famous surnames in NRL could be playing footy side-by-side for Australia next month – in rugby.
A shellacking in Argentina for the Wallabies hasn’t resulted in mass changes for the next even more imposing challenge.
Rugby: King Charles has accepted a hug from the Black Ferns, breaking the usual royal protocol.
Australian rugby has lost the services of one of its most powerful props – and most popular players – with a Super Rugby rival set to cash in.
King Charles has been swamped by the New Zealand women’s rugby team after he gave them permission to break royal protocol.
He was the second youngest player ever to earn a cap for the Wallabies, and now the former wunderkind is leaving to play overseas.
After being embarrassed by Argentina and with a tough series against the All Blacks and a northern tour to come, the possibility of finishing the year without another win is becoming a real threat for the Wallabies.
The Waratahs will preview the young guns tasked with keeping intact one of the most impressive records in rugby intact in an important U16 trial on Sunday. Squad, Super Rugby U16 dates
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Police have made a tragic discovery in the search for a rugby legend’s wife after she vanished going for a group swim.
Australia has fallen apart on the international stage with the Wallabies imploding in spectacular fashion on Sunday morning.
The Wallabies were humiliated by Argentina after opening an early lead in what must go down as one of the darkest days in Australian rugby history, writes Jamie Pandaram.
Rugby Union: The Pumas have pounced against a woeful Wallabies showing by handing them a record breaking loss.
Watch the replay between Cairns Brothers and Ivanhoe Knights (A-Grade) FNQRL Grand Finals
Watch the replay between Kangaroos and Mareeba Gladiators (U19) FNQRL Grand Finals
The “shattered” family of a former rugby star has released a heartbreaking message after the search for his wife was called off.
Southern Hemisphere rugby is set for an exciting overhaul with Phil Waugh telling JAMIE PANDARAM that the Wallabies won’t miss out and a long-touted Anzac Day clash gets closer.
An all-time Wallabies playing record will be broken during the Bledisloe Cup after James Slipper was recalled to play Argentina.
South Africa unveiled a revolutionary lineout trick play, using brains and brawn to annihilate a hapless Wallabies team in front of a sell-out Brisbane crowd.
NRL superstar, and soon to be rugby union convert, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has an opportunity to create history within six months.
A grieving Taniela Tupou will serve as an inspiration to the Wallabies on Saturday against South Africa.
Having been recalled into an extended Wallabies squad, a star player has not been selected to face South Africa on Saturday.
A cross-sport promotion between Australia’s cricket and rugby union teams led to plenty of banter and big hitting.
“Clearly the broadcaster is a very important stakeholder in those conversations.” Nine to have a major say over future Wallabies afternoon Tests, despite sellout at Suncorp Stadium.
Wallabies say new law variations announced for The Rugby Championship will play right into their hands as they hand debut to Force back-rower.
Don’t expect the occasion to get the better of expected Wallabies debutant Carlo Tizzano against South Africa on Saturday.
Just a week after nearly winning a bronze medal at the Olympics, a Rugby 7s star could make his Wallabies debut.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is open to giving a former Australian captain another chance, but just not yet.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has added an overseas-based star to Australia’s squad for the two upcoming Test matches against South Africa.
Corey Toole, Luke Reimer, Carlo Tizzano and Seru Uru are all among newcomers to Schmidt’s Wallabies squad. But who he ultimately decides to be his starting wingers could bring an all new element to the team, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
A new selection method adopted by coach Joe Schmidt will leave a former Wallabies captain on the outer, while a debutant will also be dropped for the upcoming games against South Africa.
Toowoomba Olympian and rugby sevens star Dominique Du Toit is preparing for retirement after a heartbreaking loss in Paris. A junior mentor reflects on what made her so great.
He shouldered the weight of a tumultuous season as the Melbourne Rebels endured months of speculation before the club was finally axed. Now Rob Leota is making Sydney his new home.
The son of a footy great allegedly supplied a cocktail of illicit drugs including MDMA and meth, court documents reveal.
Seraphine Okemba is a headline act at the Paris Olympic Games and has it all to take the NRLW to the next level.
There were thrillers aplenty in a gripping round 3 of GPS First XV matches which included TSS’s bounce back victory, Terrace’s second win in a row and BBC’s first win of the season. Read the reports here.
In a polar opposite result to the Matildas’ opening loss to Germany, the Australian men’s rugby sevens team have booked a place in the semi-finals even before the opening ceremony has commenced in Paris.
Several major games have been ruined by red cards in recent years. Rugby Australia wants to change that, including for the Lions tour and 2027 World Cup.
With his Western Force contract having expired, a former Wallabies hooker has been selected in Queensland’s squad for Friday’s battle with Tonga.
Top city and country rugby teens have the chance to force their way into the Waratah U16 squad with ‘four to five’ spots there for the taking at the final trial in Bathurst.
The Wallabies have continued their recent impressive run of form after overcoming an ugly moment when a star was shown a red card.
GPS First XV rugby: An old boys day to remember for Nudgee College, while Terrace rose from the embers on a day which also saw BSHS go back-to-back and IGS topple TGS.
The Wallabies survived a major scare against Georgia before prevailing 40-29, but the performance has done little to suggest they can overcome world champions South Africa. This is why.
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