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Matt Faessler charging over for his third try.

In 695 Tests over 125 years, no Wallabies hooker had done what Matt Faessler did

The man who starred in the win over Wales in Cardiff didn’t have a Super Rugby contract three years ago.

  • Iain Payten

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Len Ikitau scores during the big victory over Wales.

Redemption. Revenge. Renaissance. The Wallabies are back, baby

Two down and two to go. The Wallabies are reborn under Joe Schmidt.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Tom Wright races away for a try in the first half.

‘Really proud’: Wallabies overcome red card to thump Wales

The Wallabies have kept their Grand Slam dream alive by scoring a 32-point win over Wales in Cardiff.

  • Iain Payten
Wallaby player rating index

Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against Wales

The Grand Slam tour remains on track for the Wallabies after a commanding 32-point victory over Wales in Cardiff, despite losing Samu Kerevi to a red card.

  • Jonathan Drennan
TEDDINGTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i of Australia looks on as the team huddle together during a training session at The Lensbury on November 08, 2024 in Teddington, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Talk about a revolution? Wallabies weren’t even aware of LIV-style rugby breakaway league

Wallabies players and coaches were playing catch-up on news they could be targeted to join a lucrative new global franchise competition.

  • Iain Payten
The Wallabies will be hoping for further celebrations after playing Wales.

The Wallabies lost 40-6 to Wales last year. Why it’ll be different this time around

The darkest moments of a miserable 2023 World Cup came against Wales. But a refreshed Wallabies team should prove too strong in Cardiff.

  • Paul Cully
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Jonathan Davies beats Brett Mullins to the line in a 1994 Test.

Code-hopping trailblazer: The Welsh Bulldog who walked so Suaalii and Co can run

Long before Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and SBW, Jonathan Davies turned up at Belmore Oval - and made jaws drop.

  • Iain Payten
Warren Gatland is under pressure after Wales crashed to a 10th straight loss.

Wales have lost 10 straight Tests. Their coach is under siege. Should the Wallabies be worried?

After last week’s win over England, the difference in mood between the Wallabies and Wales camps could not be starker. But Joe Schmidt’s side won’t be taking their hosts lightly.

  • Iain Payten
The Len Ikitau flick pass for the Wallabies’ match-winner against England.

‘Lenny Flickitau’: How Wallabies’ matchwinning play spawned a legend

Len Ikitau laid on the Wallabies’ match-winning try against England with an audacious flick pass. Or as he calls it: “A rugby decision”.

  • Iain Payten
All smiles after Max Jorgensen’s try.

The Wallabies are flying high after a famous win. Time to start worrying

The Wallabies are favourites to beat a Wales side who haven’t won in more than 400 days. Here’s why fans should be nervous.

  • Iain Payten

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