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Tim Ryan’s incredible debut season forced his way into the Reds’ starting side, with Suliasi Vunivalu reverting to the bench.

The Junkyard Dog has been tamed, and it’s a good thing for his Test chances

After eight tries in six games, a future Wallabies star has gone five games without scoring. So why is it a good thing for his Test prospects?

  • Nick Wright

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Tom Lynagh of the Reds runs the ball during the round seven Super Rugby Pacific match.

Is Test great’s son in Wallabies’ box seat? Four things learnt in Reds win

Their side punished themselves at times, but two Wallabies stars steadied and thrust their names at the forefront of Test calculations in front of Joe Schmidt.

  • Nick Wright
Israel Folau played his last Test for the Wallabies in 2018.

Rugby Australia chief rules out Israel Folau farewell against Lions

Former Wallaby Israel Folau’s hopes of playing a part in the upcoming British and Irish Lions series are over.

  • Jonathan Drennan
James Slipper of the Australian Wallabies shakes hands with Scott Barrett of the All Blacks

Kiwis’ Bledisloe snub is a reminder of some hard truths for the Wallabies

Beating the All Blacks and becoming more of a force in Super Rugby would get the attention of New Zealand Rugby.

  • Paul Cully
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Kangaroos or Wallabies? Fans face choice in rival clashes with England

Armchair footy fans will have a tough decision to make in November when Australia’s league and union teams both play in England – on the same afternoon.

  • Ian Chadband
Kalani Thomas on the rampage for the Reds against the Highlanders.

How futures of two Wallabies stars could decide a dormant talent’s fate

Fresh off a breakout performance for the Reds, an emerging star admits his future may be out of his hands.

  • Nick Wright
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Wallabies captain Harry Wilson on the charge against New Zealand.

‘Not viable’: Kiwis kill RA plan to stage lucrative Bledisloe Cup on Anzac Day

After initial enthusiasm, New Zealand Rugby bosses say they won’t support an annual clash between the Wallabies and the All Blacks in April - despite the fact it could earn them millions.

  • Iain Payten
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How a battling Test batsman inspired Wallabies leader to new heights

He was on the receiving end of a horror captaincy debut, but a Wallabies star has revealed how he leaned on a close friend and cricket star for guidance.

  • Nick Wright
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has almost recovered from a toe injury that has kept him on the sidelines for the last five weeks.

He hasn’t played since round one, but Suaalii says he’ll return a better player. Here’s why

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will miss a third match for the Waratahs due to a toe injury, but the $5m man hasn’t been idle while sidelined – and he insists his Lions dream is still on.

  • Jonathan Drennan
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The key moves putting Queensland pair in Wallabies’ box seat

In career-best form and on long-term Australian contracts, a pair of Queensland stars are squarely in the frame for a berth against the Lions.

  • Nick Wright

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