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Nathan Cleary celebrates after NSW’s win over Queensland on Wednesday night. Adam Head

Rugby UnionWallabies open to Cleary code switch

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has addressed “rumours” that Penrith and NSW star Nathan Cleary might want to move from rugby league to rugby union.

Marco Monteverde

Sam Carter has called time on his playing career.

Rugby unionCarter’s call: World Cup runner-up and Force lock retires

Western Force lock Sam Carter has called time on his decorated 14-year career, with the former Wallabies second-rower to potentially play his last professional game against the British and Irish Lions.

Ben Smith

Toutai Kefu will coach a First Nations and Pasifika XV team playing against the British and Irish Lions. Marc Robertson

Rugby UnionCombined Aussie-Kiwi team coach named

The next coach of the Wallabies will lead a combined Australia-New Zealand outfit against the British and Irish Lions in July.

Marco Monteverde

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh is open to the idea of the next Wallabies coach also guiding the fortunes of a Super Rugby Pacific team. Tim Hunter

Rugby UnionKiss could coach Reds and Wallabies

A potential hurdle to Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss taking charge of the Wallabies has been removed by Rugby Australia.

News Corp Australia

Injured Western Force utility back Kurtley Beale says the upcoming Optus Stadium tour match against the British-Irish Lions is a “huge motivation” in his bid to return from a torn Achilles.

RUGBY UNIONCommentsPremiumForce’s Optus blockbuster ‘huge motivation’ for Beale

Injured Western Force utility back Kurtley Beale says the upcoming Optus Stadium tour match against the British and Irish Lions is a ‘huge motivation’ in his bid to return from a torn Achilles.

Samantha Rogers

Former Wallabies skipper Rocky Elsom is wanted by French authorities.

HUNT BEGINSInternational manhunt begins for former Aussie captain

The warrant for his arrest has been issued after he was sentenced to two years in prison.

Digital Staff

Prop Massimo De Lutiis will start for the Reds on Friday night. Stefan Ahfuni

Rugby UnionReds coach silent on Wallabies gig

He is considered among the favourites to coach the Wallabies after Joe Schmidt stands down, but Les Kiss is concentrating on the Queensland Reds.

Marco Monteverde

Ben Donaldson celebrates his winning try.

Rugby unionPremiumWhy Force hero’s match-winning miracle almost didn’t happen

Western Force fly-half and match-winner Ben Donaldson has revealed he was close to being substituted out of the game before his remarkable match-winning solo try against Moana Pasifika.

Ben Smith

Liam Wright (left) and Tate McDermott will again co-captain the Queensland Reds this year. Supplied

Rugby UnionReds star staying patient in comeback bid

With a ‘weird’ 2024 behind him, Queensland Reds co-captain Liam Wright is eager to return from a shoulder injury that has sidelined him since July.

Marco Monteverde

Carlo Tizzano has bulked up this off-season.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumMuscle memory: Why Tizzano is punching above his weight

Western Force loose forward Carlo Tizzano says he has not lost any fitness despite having gained 7kg since the end of the last Super Rugby Pacific season at the behest of Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt.

Ben Smith

Joe Schmidt will depart as Wallabies coach.

Rugby unionCommentsWallabies dealt a seismic blow as Joe Schmidt walks away

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will step down in late 2025, after the Bledisloe Cup. He’ll focus on family while seeking his successor.

Ben Smith

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will play fullback for the NSW Waratahs. Jonathan Ng

RugbySuaalii question finally answered

With a monster year for the Wallabies to come, one big issue surrounding the team’s $8m man has been resolved for now.

News Corp Australia

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RugbyRookie Reds prop in Wallabies training squad

An emerging Queensland Reds prop has been included in a 40-man Wallabies training squad.

Marco Monteverde

Angus Crichton with former teammates Wallaby Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

RugbyUpdate on Wallabies gun after ‘stinger’ shock

The Wallabies have one final chance to frank their improving form with a win over the world’s second best team and have a key inclusion to help.

News Corp Australia

Harry Potter’s debut was spoiled by defeat.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumPotter’s magical debut soured as Scots dash grand slam hopes

Western Force winger Harry Potter has scored on his international debut — but it was not enough to rescue the Wallabies’ dreams of a rare and historic grand slam.

Ben Smith

Captain Harry Wilson cuts a forlorn figure after the Wallabies' grand slam dream died. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionCommentsWallabies' slam hopes slayed by Scots at Murrayfield

The Wallabies' dream of a British Isles tour 'grand slam' of victories has been dynamited by Scotland at Murrayfield in a 27-13 drubbing.

Ian Chadband

The Wallabies are chasing consistency.

Rugby‘Flashback’ guiding Wallabies in 40-year quest

The Wallabies’ win over England was epic but recent memories of a second-up hammering are front of mind as they look to keep their grand slam quest alive.

News Corp Australia

The Wallabies pulled off the upset against England.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce quartet, wunderkind help Wallabies to English upset

Western Force skipper Jeremy Williams scored his first Test try as the Wallabies pulled off a heroic and famous last-gasp victory over England in their first win at Twickenham in nine years.

Ben Smith

Folau has been Suaalii’s inspiration.

RugbyPremium‘Great man’: Wallabies convert talks up Folau link

One of the biggest signings in Australian rugby history is leaning on another famous cross-code star as he prepares for a highly anticipated Wallabies debut.

News Corp Australia

Wallabies fans will again get the chance to see their team battle their fiercest rivals in Perth next year.

Rugby unionCommentsWallabies, All Blacks set for another Perth blockbuster

The Wallabies are returning to Perth in 2025 — and they are bringing their biggest rivals with them.

Ben Smith

Harry Potter has broken into the Wallabies sqaud.

Rugby CommentsPremiumForce winger could make Wallabies debut on spring tour

Western Force winger Harry Potter has been picked in a Wallabies squad for the first time and is in the mix to make a debut on the spring tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland. 

Jackson Barrett

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RugbyNRL convert in shock Wallabies call

His last game was in an NRL final and now Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to play his next match as a Wallaby in the UK after a rapid elevation and confirmation he’s not going to England just for a ride.

Martin Gabor

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Rugby‘I’m ready’: Sad sight for NRL lovers

Less than a month after playing in an NRL preliminary final, the newest multimillion-dollar signing for Australian rugby declared himself ready to wear Wallaby gold.

News Corp Australia

Western Force look set to get the best version of Darcy Swain, with the high-profile recruit confident his work with sports psychologists has helped him mature as a player.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumOn-field blues a thing of the past for Force recruit Swain

Western Force appear set to get the best version of Darcy Swain, with the high-profile recruit confident his work with sports psychologists has helped him mature as a player.

Ben Smith

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