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SAINT-ETIENNE, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 17: Lalakai Foketi of Australia looks on after the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Australia and Fiji at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on September 17, 2023 in Saint-Etienne, France. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

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Revealed: Ex-Wallaby wants more than $50k from Rugby Australia

Lalakai Foketi has officially lodged a claim seeking more than $50,000 from Rugby Australia, with his lawyer accusing the “cash-strapped” governing body of a “poor use of funds”.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 11: Payton Tarau of Australia is congratulated by team mates after scoring a try during the match between the Australia U16s and Queensland Reds U17s at Wests Rugby Club on December 11, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

Rugby rookies: Full Aus U16s, Reds U17s picture gallery, headshots

Here’s more than 100 images of the Australian Under-16s rugby team and Queensland Reds Under-17s in action during Thursday’s representative match at Wests. See the gallery inside, along with headshots of the nation’s leading rugby teens.

Treyvon Pritchard. Action from the the Queensland Reds and New South Wales Waratahs academy bout. Picture: Stephen Archer.

Big futures: Who are the Aussie U18 Rugby Sevens golden studs?

From 32 hopefuls to 13 champions-in-waiting: Australia’s most promising young rugby sevens teens will battle for glory across the ditch this December. Read an insight into all members of the Australian Under-18 squad out for blood at the Global Youth Sevens.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 27: James Slipper of Australia runs onto the field in his 150th game during the The Rugby Championship & Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand All Blacks and Australia Wallabies at Eden Park on September 27, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

The 40-year hoodoo in the way of Les Kiss’ Bledisloe Cup hopes

Seven Wallabies coaches have tried and failed to win back the Bledisloe Cup, and now it just got a whole lot tougher for the man who will be the eighth, Les Kiss.

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Lalakai Foketi, players association boss Justin Harrison

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‘Betrayed’: Foketi slams players’ union over RA legal action

Wallabies star Lalakai Foketi has slammed the rugby players’ association, claiming the union provided no support in his decision to take legal action against Rugby Australia.

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Noah Lolesio of the Wallabies passes during the International Test match between Australia Wallabies and Fiji at McDonald Jones Stadium on July 06, 2025 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

‘Noah’s the man’: Rugby legend picks his Wallabies best 10

The Wallabies have a mountain to climb at the home World Cup in 2027, with the draw pitting them against the best teams in the world. Now a legendary playmaker has weighed in on who should lead the way.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of Australia and Leroy Carter of New Zealand compete for the ball during the The Rugby Championship & Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand All Blacks and Australia Wallabies at Eden Park on September 27, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

Wallabies set for nightmare path to 2027 World Cup as draw revealed

The Wallabies have been handed a nightmare draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, which will see them come up against their biggest rivals in the pool stages. See all the group reveals.

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SAINT-ETIENNE, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 17: Lalakai Foketi of Australia looks on after the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Australia and Fiji at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on September 17, 2023 in Saint-Etienne, France. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

‘I’ll never come back’: Wallabies star launches legal action against RA

Lalakai Foketi says he will never represent the Wallabies again after his relationship with Rugby Australia nosedived in the past month over an unpaid contract. Now, they’re headed for the courtroom.

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Ryan Papenhuyzen says he has no plans to make an NRL comeback despite the collapse of rebel competition R360. Picture: Getty

Career over? Paps shuts down NRL return despite R360 collapse

Ryan Papenhuyzen has ruled out returning to the NRL next year and says he can’t imagine playing professional sport again after walking out on his Storm contract.

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Wallabies 2026 fixtures revealed art

Les’ first kiss a date with Eddie Jones

Les Kiss’ first match as Wallabies boss will come against old foe Eddie Jones, with Australia’s rugby schedule for 2026 locked in. See every fixture here.

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Wallabies rugby union coach Joe Schmidt at training in Paris on November 18, 2025. Picture: Jacquelin Magnay

Waugh: Schmidt’s not going anywhere despite 126-year low

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has categorically shut down any notion of replacing Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt before next July, despite a record 10 defeats in a calendar year.

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France's and Australia's players react after France won the Autumn Nations Series international rugby union test match between France and Australia at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on November 22, 2025. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP)

Wallabies slump to 126-year low after winless European tour

Australian rugby has plunged to its darkest depths as the Wallabies suffered an unprecedented 10th Test defeat of the calendar year, this time against France on a snowy night in Paris.

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It was a night to forget for a number of Wallabies players.

Skipper struggles, $5m man misfires: Every Wallabies player rated

If the Wallabies want to be a contender at the 2027 World Cup, there are questions that need to be asked about a number of underperformers in their loss to France. See the player ratings.

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - NOVEMBER 15: Joe Schmidt, Head Coach of Australia, looks on prior to the Quilter Nations Series 2025 rugby international match between Ireland and Australia at Aviva Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

‘One of the best’: Suaalii backs under-fire coach

Despite six losses in seven games, Wallabies players have united behind coach Joe Schmidt, refusing to blame him for the team’s poor performances.

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Dean Mumm with his sons Rupert (left) and Alfie Picture: Supplied

Rugby star’s unimaginable loss: ‘Only 2 of our 6 children survived’

Former rugby union player Dean Mumm opens up in a heartbreaking and emotional piece about how he and his wife are the proud parents of six children — only two of whom they get to raise at home.

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Ireland's Bundee Aki, left, is tackled by Australia's Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii during the rugby union Nations Series match between Ireland and Australia in Dublin, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

When Wallabies can avenge record Test loss

The Wallabies will get an immediate chance to avenge their record loss to Ireland when the inaugural Nations Championship kicks off next July. See the Wallabies’ fixtures inside.

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Australia's players stand dejected following the rugby union Nations Series match between Ireland and Australia in Dublin, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Irish humiliation puts Wallabies on verge of 126-year low

It’s been a year of unwanted history for the Wallabies. But after a shellacking at the hands of Ireland in Dublin, the worst could be yet to come — and it could have major World Cup implications.

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Horror Wallabies reality realised: Every player rated from Ireland disaster

Just when you thought Australia’s Spring Tour couldn’t get any worse, the Wallabies gave fans an insight into the mediocrity gripping the sport. Player ratings from the third Test.

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UDINE, ITALY - NOVEMBER 08: Joe Schmidt, Head Coach of Australia, looks on during the warm up prior to the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Italy and Australia at Stadio Friuli on November 08, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

‘Can’t please everyone’: Schmidt defiant on Wallabies selection calls

The Wallabies face an embarrassing 67-year low and further fall in the rankings if they lose next two games but coach Joe Schmidt has defended selection calls that have fans and pundits scratching their heads.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 27: James O'Connor of Australia is tackled during the The Rugby Championship & Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand All Blacks and Australia Wallabies at Eden Park on September 27, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

O’Connor to answer Schmidt SOS after Italy disaster

If there’s one thing we know about Joe Schmidt, it’s that the Wallabies coach loves changing playmakers. This time, it’s James O’Connor’s turn — again — as he returns after an SOS.

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Italy's Monty Ioane, left, celebrates after scoring a try during the rugby union match between Italy and Australia in Udine, Italy, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. (Andrea Bressanutti/LaPresse via AP)

Wallabies given Nations Championship revenge shot

Italy hasn’t played in Australia for nine years — but the looming showdown next June takes on a whole new narrative after successive wins over the Wallabies.

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Australia's flyhalf #10 Carter Gordon runs with the ball during the Autumn Nations Series international rugby union match between Italy and Australia (wallabies) at the Friuli stadium in Udine on November 8, 2025. (Photo by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP)

‘He’s a talented kid, but …’: Jones’ advice for Gordon after Test return

Eddie Jones handed Carter Gordon his debut, but it was a brutal return to the Wallabies for the playmaker. The former mentor weighed in on how he improves, while another injury has struck.

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UDINE, ITALY - NOVEMBER 08: Joe Schmidt, Head Coach of Australia, looks on during the warm up prior to the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Italy and Australia at Stadio Friuli on November 08, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

‘Don’t lose faith’: Schmidt pleads with angry fans after woeful loss

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says it’s now time for the Wallabies to show some character after their woeful second consecutive loss to Italy, while urging angry fans to keep the faith.

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Australia's wing #14 Corey Toole is tackled by Italy's second row #04 Niccolo Cannone during the Autumn Nations Series international rugby union match between Italy and Australia (wallabies) at the Friuli stadium in Udine on November 8, 2025. (Photo by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP)

Every Wallabies player rated after shock defeat: Have your say

The Wallabies slumped to a 26-19 shock defeat to Italy and only one player can hang their head high. Every Wallaby rated and have your say.

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TOPSHOT - Italy's wing #11 Monty Ioane celebrates after scoring a try during the Autumn Nations Series international rugby union match between Italy and Australia (wallabies) at the Friuli stadium in Udine on November 8, 2025. (Photo by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP)

Wallabies hit new low after humiliating Italy loss

The Wallabies’ hope for a strong World Cup draw has been left in tatters after a humiliating upset loss to Italy, leaving coach Joe Schmidt ‘gutted.’ All the match details.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Freddie Steward of England jumps to catch the ball whilst under pressure from Harry Potter of Australia during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between England and Australia at Allianz Stadium on November 01, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Schmidt demands support for his catchers after ‘weakness’ exposed

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says a positional change for Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii won’t fix their issues under the high ball, but has demanded better support for catchers after England left them exposed.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 17: Carter Gordon poses after an Australian Wallabies Training Session at The Pullman Hotel on October 17, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images for ARU)

Gordon returns after two-year absence in Wallabies overhaul

Carter Gordon has been named to start as the Wallabies five-eighth, two years after his last appearance in the gold jersey, as coach Joe Schmidt overhauls his side to face Italy.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 17: Carter Gordon poses after an Australian Wallabies Training Session at The Pullman Hotel on October 17, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images for ARU)

Why the Wallabies must gamble on Gordon

After three unimpressive performances, the Wallabies need to start Carter Gordon against Italy and give him the keys as Australia’s No.10. This is why.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Tane Edmed of Australia kicks the ball upfield during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between England and Australia at Allianz Stadium on November 01, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

‘Could’ve been 40-0’: Ex-coaches slam Wallabies ahead of crucial Test

Former Wallabies coaches Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie have slammed Australia’s one-dimensional attack, as pressure builds on playmaker Tane Edmed ahead of a must-win Italy Test.

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Italy's Louis Lynagh with his family after the Guinness Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday March 16, 2024. (Photo by David Davies/PA Images via Getty Images)

‘Don’t know who he’ll root for’: Legend’s son creates Wallabies dilemma

The son of Wallaby legend Michael Lynagh could line up against the Wallabies this weekend – creating a unique dilemma for one of the most famous rugby families in Australia.

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