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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Angus Bell of the Wallabies celebrates scoring a try with teammates during The Rugby Championship match between Australia Wallabies and Argentina Pumas at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Unlikely hero saves Wallabies in last-gasp Townsville thriller

Angus Bell became the unlikeliest of heroes as the Wallabies snatched victory in the 85th minute of a Townsville showstopper against Argentina.

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 23: James O'Connor of Australia during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at DHL Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

O’Connor axed, Schmidt plays it safe on fullback call

Australia has beefed up its forward pack ahead of a crucial Test against Argentina – and dropped the axe on veteran playmaker James O’Connor. Plus, Joe Schmidt’s fullback call revealed.

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SAINT-ETIENNE, FRANCE - OCTOBER 01: Mark Nawaqanitawase of Australia celebrates victory at full-time following the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Australia and Portugal at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on October 01, 2023 in Saint-Etienne, France. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) *BESTPIX*

Nawaqanitawase rugby-NRL bidding war? Don’t count on it

Most would pay good money to watch Mark Nawaqanitawase. Just don’t expect rugby to be dragged in a bidding war to lure the try-scoring machine back from the NRL. Here’s why.

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 23: Max Jorgensen of Australia scores a try during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at DHL Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Suaalii on track for Argentina, fullback contender’s verdict

As Joe Schmidt weighs up who will replace Tom Wright at fullback, one of the leading contenders has weighed in. Plus, the latest on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s recovery from concussion.

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First Nations & Pasifika XV player Charlie Gamble has his head bandaged during a training session in Melbourne on July 20, 2025, ahead of their rugby match against the British and Irish Lions to be played 22 July. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Six uncapped guns who could be Wallabies’ World Cup saviours

The World Cup is still two years away – but teams are taking shape. With Australia dealing with an injury crisis, they face more problems than most. But here’s the new blood they can call on.

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PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 05: Lalakai Foketi of Australia scores a try during the Autumn Nations Series match between France and Australia on November 05, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)

Why a 9-Test Wallaby is ditching Australia for New Zealand

Lalakai Foketi dropped a bombshell when it was announced he was heading to New Zealand — he reveals the motivation behind the move, and what it will mean about his Wallabies future.

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England's Maro Itoje celebrates at the final whistle after trouncing the Wallabies. Picture: Getty

World Cup nightmare: Alarming reality facing woeful Wallabies

Australia’s Spring Tour is off to the worst possible start – and it could have major long-term ramifications for the Wallabies unless Joe Schmidt can turns things around immediately.

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The good, bad and very ugly: Every Wallaby rated

There were skerricks of good, a lot of bad and a whole lot of ugly in Australia’s embarrassing defeat to England at Twickenham. We rate every player from the tough Wallabies loss.

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URAYASU, JAPAN - OCTOBER 23: Carter Gordon in action during the Australian Wallabies Training Session at on October 23, 2025 in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images for ARU)

Cooper: Why ‘world class’ Gordon is the Wallabies best

He hasn’t played a game of rugby in two years, but Carter Gordon is already the top Wallabies playmaker, Quade Cooper says. Plus, he rounds out his top four.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Steve Borthwick, the England head coach looks on in the warm up prior to the Autumn Nations Series 2025 match between England and New Zealand All Blacks at the Allianz Twickenham Stadium on November 02, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Wallabies tactics under fire as England complain to the ref

A video clip of more than 40 allegedly illegal breakdown cleanouts by Wallabies players has been shown to the referee by England.

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What is R360? The rebel rugby competition is set to shake up the sport.

What is R360? What you need to know about the rebel rugby comp

It’s the rebel rugby competition set to shake up the sport – with players offered mega-bucks to jump ship. But what is R360? How will it affect Australian sport? All your questions answered inside.

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Len Ikitau and James O'Connor.

120k reasons why Wallabies could not select star trio

The Wallabies had 120,000 reasons to not select a star trio, including walk-up starters Len Ikitau and James O’Connor for the upcoming clash with England.

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Tane Edmed's crazy journey from the Shute Shield to Twickenham inside six months.

How one Wallaby went from club rugby to Twickenham in six months

After being relegated to club rugby just months ago, Wallabies five-eighth Tane Edmed stands on the brink of the biggest test of his career at Twickenham.

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Warringah sprung a Grand Final upset in beating Eastern Suburbs to claim the 2025 Shute Shield. Picture: Supplied

How Shute Shield plans to deal with R360 defectors

Sydney Rugby Union faces crucial decisions about how to handle players joining the rebel R360 competition – and it’s firming up plans to deal with any raids.

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TOKYO, JAPAN - OCTOBER 25: Warner Dearns of Japan wins a lineout during the rugby international test between Japan and Australia at National Stadium on October 25, 2025 in Sendai, Japan. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images)

Why the Wallabies’ big weakness is only going to get worse

The Wallabies have been shown up in lineouts in their last starts, but their woes are set to get worse before they get better, leaving Joe Schmidt likely to call in reinforcements.

Australia's Carlo Tizzano makes a run during a rugby test between the Wallabies and Japan in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

‘Uninspiring’: Wallabies struggle in ominous Spring Tour warning

If this is what the Wallabies are dishing up, prepare for a horrendous spring tour. That’s the alarming outcome of a second-string Australian’s side’s escape from a brave Japan outfit.

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FILE - Japan's Eddie Jones watches his players warm-up before the Autumn Nations series rugby union match between France and Japan at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

How Wallabies overcame Eddie saga to seal historic Japan deal

Australia is nearing a historic agreement with Japan that even the disastrous Eddie Jones saga couldn’t derail. Phil Waugh explains what it means, and his long history with the controversial coach.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Harry Potter of the Wallabies embraces teammate Nick Champion de Crespigny following game one of the series between Australia Wallabies and British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on July 19, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Schmidt makes ‘one of most extraordinary’ calls in Wallabies history

Joe Schmidt has handed the Wallabies captaincy to a player with just two Tests of experience in a surprise move ahead of Australia’s clash against Eddie Jones’ Japan.

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Australia's Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii runs at the defence during the Bledisloe Cup rugby test between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Perth, Australia, Saturday, Oct 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Gary Day)

Big guns to miss clash with Eddie as Wallabies revamp backline

The Wallabies are set to unveil a new-look backline against Eddie Jones’ men this weekend, with two stars rested as coach Joe Schmidt looks ahead to a blockbuster on the schedule.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Len Ikitau of the Wallabies reacts during game one of the series between Australia Wallabies and British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on July 19, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Ikitau makes Wallabies history with John Eales Medal win

Len Ikitau has become the first centre to win the Wallabies’ most coveted individual award — the John Eales Medal — after a season where he emerged as one of the world’s great try providers.

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RA wanted him to be a Waratah — he chose Queensland anyway

For the second time in as many years, Rugby Australia pushed Carter Gordon towards NSW Waratahs. Instead, he joined Queensland Reds — where there is already a playmaking logjam. Jamie Pandaram finds out why.

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GPS First XV rugby union between BSHS and Churchie. Saturday August 23, 2025. Picture, John Gass

Ponga 2.0: Churchie schoolboy set for Reds start, not exam block

Forget 2014 Kalyn Ponga. 2025 Treyvon Pritchard is just as good and the Queensland Reds have swiftly selected the teen top gun at fullback for its annual clash against Japanese team the Saitama Wild Knights. More here on the making of the Aussie U18’s ace.

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Eddie Jones speaks during a press conference after being named as Japan rugby head coach in Tokyo on December 14, 2023. Jones was named as Japan's new head coach on December 13, six weeks after the Australian quit the Wallabies following their dismal showing at the World Cup. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)

Jones: ‘Drab’ rugby needs our World Series Cricket moment

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says rugby must embrace the R360 revolution, branding a move to ban players who defect to the rebel league as predictable.

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Carter Gordon has been called up for the Spring Tour.

Wallabies rush code-hopping playmaker into Spring Tour squad

After playing just one NRL game following a code-switch, Carter Gordon will make a stunning return to the Wallabies after Rugby Australia paid $100,000 to secure his release from the Titans.

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Carter Gordon has signed with Queensland Reds until 2028.

Wallabies must end uncertainty or prepare for World Cup pain

The merry-go-round in the Wallabies’ No.10 jersey cannot be allowed to continue in 2026. That leaves five games for officials to decide who will lead Australia into the next World Cup.

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Ryan Papenhuyzen, Payne Haas, and R360's empty seats.

R360 is a soulless financial disaster whose damage will last years

While R360 waves millions at elite players, the competition cannot buy what matters most. And when it fails, rugby union and the NRL will have survived, albeit with some lasting damage.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: A Wallabies jersey is hung up in the Australian changeroom ahead of the The Rugby Championship & Bledisloe Cup match between Australia Wallabies and New Zealand All Blacks at Optus Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

R360 players banned from international rugby

Major international unions have united in their stand against R360, declaring that any player who signs up for the rebel competition will be banned from Test rugby and the Olympics.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: James Slipper of the Wallabies walks off the field for his final game through a guard of honour during The Rugby Championship & Bledisloe Cup match between Australia Wallabies and New Zealand All Blacks at Optus Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Wallabies legend bids farewell – and hints at post-playing plan

James Slipper has retired from international rugby as Australia’s most-capped player – but he doesn’t plan on quietly fading into retirement.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: Harry Wilson of the Wallabies in action during the The Rugby Championship & Bledisloe Cup match between Australia Wallabies and New Zealand All Blacks at Optus Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

Skipper savages Wallabies after record-setting defeat

The Wallabies lost a record 11th straight match to the All Blacks in Perth, producing an error-riddled performance that left skipper Harry Wilson fuming.

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Australia's Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii runs at the defence during the Bledisloe Cup rugby test between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Perth, Australia, Saturday, Oct 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Gary Day)

Ratings: Schmidt must stop wasting Wallabies’ $5m man

Another game against New Zealand — and another loss. Julian Linden gives his verdicts on every Wallabies player and asks when Joe Schmidt will finally unlock Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

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