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Quinn Tupaea's impressive performance against the Wallabies has won him another All Blacks start. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumAll Blacks out to right 2016 Ireland wrong in Chicago

Quinn Tupaea has retained his spot in the All Blacks' backline for the Test against Ireland in the US, but there are four changes to Scott Robertson's side.

Staff Writers

Tane Edmed will hold the key to the Wallabies' bid to beat England two years in a row at Twickenham. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumNo complaints from Schmidt over England 'advantage'

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says he's happy to have the hand he's been dealt despite complaints the Twickenham Test has been stacked in England's favour.

Ian Chadband

Tane Edmed will be hoping his timing is spot-on when the Wallabies take on England. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumKangaroos, Wallabies united in one quest: beat England

In the space of 40 minutes this weekend, Australia's rugby codes could be celebrating a unique double - or disappointment - on English turf.

Ian Chadband

Feao Fotuaika has joined the Force.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumTongan international heads west to boost Force front row

Western Force have made a much-needed addition to their front-row stocks by signing ex-Brumbies prop and Tongan international Feao Fotuaika on a one-year deal.

Ben Smith

Western Force academy centre Boston Fakafanua has been elevated to their senior squad.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumMore than a feeling for Boston as Force sign academy gun

Western Force have elevated promising academy centre and Australian under-20 Boston Fakafanua to their senior squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Ben Smith

England's George Ford has been picked ahead of Fin Smith to take on Australia at Twickenham. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremiumFord handed key England role for Australia showdown

England have preferred George Ford to Fin Smith as their five-eighth to face Australia at Twickenham while Marcus Smith will not figure against the Wallabies.

Staff Writers

Australia's Tom Robertson believes the Wallabies can cover for the retired James Slipper. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWe're ready to step into Slipper's shoes: Robertson

Record-breaking Wallaby prop James Slipper has left big shoes to fill but replacement Tom Robertson believes he and his teammates are ready to step up

Staff Writers

Darcy Swain is close to a first Wallabies Test in three years.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumSwain’s three-year Wallabies drought close to ending

Western Force star Darcy Swain could be set for a first Wallabies Test in three years after coach Joe Schmidt sent out an injury-enforced SOS to the second rower.

Ben Smith

Wright (left) was co-captain of Queensland with Tate McDermott. Supplied

Rugby UnionPremiumEx-Wallabies skipper splits with Reds

The Queensland Reds have parted ways with a former Wallabies captain after failed contract negotiations.

Marco Monteverde

Playing six Tests before a shoulder injury, Reds veteran Liam Wright is ready for a fresh start. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumReds stalwart ready for new chapter in rugby career

Favourite son Liam Wright is moving on from the Queensland Reds, with the former captain announcing his departure after eight years and 86 matches.

Melissa Woods

England coach Steve Borthwickhas plenty on his mind in the lead-up to the Test against Australia. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremiumFive-try teen named in England squad to face Australia

Teenage winger Noah Caluori has been included in the England squad for their upcoming internationals, which kick off against Australia at Twickenham.

Mitch Phillips

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (c) was one of two Wallabies locks injured in the win over Japan. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremiumWallabies to call on reserves after lock injury toll

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will send an SOS back to Australia after likely losing two locks ahead of their Test against England at Twickenham.

Melissa Woods

Eddie Jones is targeting a shock victory in London next week for his Japan rugby team. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremiumEddie Jones eyeing huge scalp after Wallabies near-miss

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has taken great encouragement from his Japan team's bold showing against the Wallabies.

Anton Bridge

TOKYO, JAPAN - OCTOBER 25: (L-R) Hamish Stewart, Nick Champion De Crespigny and Filipo Daugunu of Australia pose with the trophy after 19-15 victory in the rugby international test between Japan and Australia at National Stadium on October 25, 2025 in Sendai, Japan. (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images)

Rugby UnionCommentsWallabies hold on for tough win over Eddie Jones' Japan

The Wallabies have avoided a first-ever loss to Japan, hanging on grimly for a 19-15 victory over Eddie Jones' inspired Brave Blossoms in Tokyo.

Darren Walton

Relieved Australian players celebrate their gritty win over the Brave Blossoms in Tokyo. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremium'Quality young men': Schmidt lauds Wallabies' spirit

Coach Joe Schmidt is breathing easier after his Wallabies avoided a first-ever loss to Japan with a 19-15 victory over Eddie Jones' Brave Blossoms in Tokyo.

Darren Walton

A content Marika Koroibete has worn the Wallabies green and gold for the final time. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumRobust ex-Wallabies winger calls time on Test career

Marika Koroibete says his Test career is "done", happy to pass the baton to the Wallabies' next-generation wingers aspiring to play at the 2027 World Cup.

Murray Wenzel

Nick Champion de Crespigny will captain the Wallabies on Saturday.

Rugby unionPremiumUnlikely Wallabies skipper reveals Eales’ words of wisdom

By his own admission, Western Force star Nick Champion de Crespigny was a surprise choice to captain the Wallabies against Japan — and he has received advice from one of the team’s greatestr skippers.

Ben Smith

Nick Champion de Crespigny (r) was surprised to learn he would be Wallabies captain against Japan. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'Somewhat surprising': new Wallabies captain caught out

Shock new Wallabies captain Nick Champion de Crespigny is confident he has the team to lead to a vital victory over Japan in Saturday's spring tour opener.

Darren Walton

Eddie Jones oversaw Australia's dismal 2023 Rugby World Cup before walking away to coach Japan. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumJones plots Wallabies' demise in latest reunion

Japan coach Eddie Jones was at his agitating best as he previewed his first encounter with the Wallabies since his controversial exit, and endorsed R360.

Murray Wenzel

Mark Nawaqanitawase has been backed to earn a Wallabies recall on his return to union from the NRL. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumNew Kangaroo will earn Wallabies recall in 2027: Kiss

Wallabies coach-in-waiting Les Kiss is an admirer of Kangaroos debutant Mark Nawaqanitawase, who he says will return to union in 2027 wiser and a better player.

Joel Gould

Japan's Michael Leitch has been named for the Test against Australia in Tokyo. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremiumLeitch returns as Japan make six changes for Wallabies

Japan coach Eddie Jones has rung the changes ahead of the Brave Blossoms' upcoming Test against his former side the Wallabies in Tokyo.

Staff Writers

Nick Champion de Crespigny will captain the Wallabies against Japan.

Rugby unionCommentsForce star’s shock Wallabies captaincy nod

Western Force back-rower and two-cap international Nick Champion de Crespigny has stunningly been named Wallabies captain for their clash with the Eddie Jones-coached Japan on Saturday.

Ben Smith

Nick Champion de Crespigny will captain the Wallabies in the Test against Japan in Tokyo. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumRookie Champion de Crespigny named Wallabies captain

Two-Test rookie flanker Nick Champion de Crespigny has been named to captain the Wallabies against Eddie Jones' Japan in Saturday's rugby Test in Tokyo.

Darren Walton

Ex-Australia coach Robbie Deans says the Reds' surplus of playmakers will boost the Wallabies. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWhy Reds' flyhalf backlog is 'perfect': Deans

Robbie Deans sees the Queensland Reds' long list of flyhalf contenders as the "perfect" situation to address the Wallabies' hunt for a long-term playmaker.

Murray Wenzel and Joel Gould