Australian rugby
Jorgensen? Suaalii? Wallabies face fullback headache after Wright blow
Joe Schmidt needs a new No.15 for the clash with Argentina. Former Wallabies custodian Matt Burke says the solution is right under his nose.
- Jonathan Drennan
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The Wallabies are on a different planet to last year. Next to 2023, it’s a new galaxy
It was a potentially game-changing fortnight for the Wallabies in South Africa. And one of the most significant moments came in the dying moments of the Test they lost.
- Iain Payten
‘Our depth will be tested’: Star set to miss season as Wallabies hit with injury drama
A stirring tour of South Africa has come at the cost of several broken players – including star fullback Tom Wright.
- Iain Payten
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Can the Wallabies beat South Africa again? Yes – if they do these five things
The Wallabies did the unthinkable at Ellis Park last weekend. Here’s how they can pull off back-to-back Test wins in South Africa for the first time since 1963.
- Tom Decent
Why a Wallaroos star didn’t tell her parents she was debuting for Australia
Family, and footy, have always been a central part of Adiana Talakai’s life. But the Wallaroos hooker made an unusual decision when she was first picked to play for her country.
- Iain Payten
A rugby journey: From tackling wildebeest to Springbok to Wallaby
Tiaan Strauss wore three unique jerseys with intense pride, South Africa, Cronulla Sharks and lastly, the Wallabies who he helped to win a World Cup in 1999.
- Jonathan Drennan
Aussie strategy won’t win the 2027 World Cup: Boks coach sledges Wallabies
Chastened by the Wallabies’ historic upset at Ellis Park, Rassie Erasmus has suggested a defensive Australia are on the wrong track to win a World Cup at home. Joe Schmidt disagrees.
- Iain Payten
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McReight to captain Wallabies, Valetini returns for second Boks clash
Queensland flanker Fraser McReight will be the 91st captain of Australia, and speedster Corey Toole will make his Test debut, when the Wallabies meet the Springboks in Cape Town.
- Iain Payten
Stars and swipes: Why one clash will make or break Wallaroos’ World Cup
The Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off in England this weekend and Australia have never sent a better-prepared squad. But one bitter rival stands in the way of playing in the finals.
- Iain Payten
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Fifteen (more) reasons you should be loving the Wallabies
So you’ve got the Johnny Howard tracksuit back on and can’t get enough of the Wallabies revival? Here are even more talking points from an eventful two months.
- Iain Payten