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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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Rob Valetini of Australia during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at DHL Stadium on August 23 in Cape Town.

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
Tom Wright sitting on the sideline after coming off injured.

‘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
The Wallabies celebrate a remarkable victory at Ellis Park.

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
Wallaroos hooker Adiana Talakai in North Sydney.

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
Tiaan Strauss after winning the Bledisloe Cup in 1999

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
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South Africa’s Aphelele Fassi, front, is challenged by Australia’s Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

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
DUBLIN, IRELAND - NOVEMBER 30:  Fraser McReight of Australia looks on  during the Autumn Nations Series 2024 match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

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
Caitlyn Halse of the Wallaroos runs with the ball during a big win over Wales in their last game before the World Cup.

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
John Howard leading the charge for the Wallabies.

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