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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

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

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 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

Wallabies flanker and Western Force star Carlo Tizzano.

Rugby unionCommentsForce star rewarded for super 2025 with Rugby Australia gong

Western Force star Carlo Tizzano has capped a memorable season after he walked away with the Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year gong from Rugby Australia’s awards night.

Ben Smith

Dylan Pietsch has overcome a broken jaw to be named in the Wallabies squad.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumPietsch on the mend as Force star returns to Wallabies squad

Western Force flier Dylan Pietsch is set to mark his comeback from injury with the Wallabies after the winger was named in the Australian squad for their upcoming spring tour.

Ben Smith

Carter Gordon’s stint with the Gold Coast Titans is over. Adam Head

UPDATEDPremiumWallabies hopes reignite after failed NRL stint

A former Wallaby has signed a three-year deal with the Queensland Reds, ending his injury-plagued stint in the NRL with the Gold Coast.

Marco Monteverde

The Wallabies were their own worst enemies at times on Saturday night.

Rugby unionComments‘F words’ of frustration, fatigue felt keenly by Wallabies

‘Frustration’ was the word of the night for Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt, who rued costly yellow cards at vital times as they lost a record 11th-straight Bledisloe Cup Test.

Ben Smith

Quinn Tupaea of the All Blacks celebrates a try.

Rugby UnionCommentsAll Blacks grab record 11th-straight win over Wallabies

New Zealand have extended their Bledisloe Cup Test-winning streak over the Wallabies to a record 11 games after prevailing 28-14 in a pulsating clash at Optus Stadium. 

Ben Smith

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of the Wallabies celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during The Rugby Championship match between Australia Wallabies and Argentina Pumas at Allianz Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumPerth is Wallabies’ best shot at ending five-year NZ drought

A win over the All Blacks will not be easy — it never is  — but Saturday’s sold-out showdown at Optus Stadium looms as the Wallabies’ best chance to end a run of 10 straight losses.

Ben Smith

Harry Wilson and James Slipper.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumWallabies out to create fond farewell for beloved Slipper

Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson says they are determined to send retiring Test great James Slipper out on a high as they look to end New Zealand’s 10-game Bledisloe Cup winning streak.

Ben Smith

Carlo Tizzano and Jeremy Williams have credited the Force for their Wallabies ascent

Rugby unionCommentsPremium‘Best decision I ever made’: Wallabies pair feel the Force

Wallabies duo Jeremy Williams and Carlo Tizzano have praised the Western Force for fast-tracking their development from Super Rugby starters to important members of the national team set-up.

Ben Smith

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt speaks at a press conference in Perth ahead of Saturday night's sold-out Bledisloe Cup test in which his team will take on New Zealand's All Blacks. Danella Bevis

Rugby unionPremiumSchmidt hails Wallabies’ golden Slipper as one of the greats

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has hailed retiring Australian-Test record holder James Slipper as a legend and the team’s glue he prepares for his final international game.

Ben Smith

Will Skelton and Joseph Suaalii loom large for the Wallabies.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumWallabies’ fantastic five: The must-see Bledisloe Cup stars

The Wallabies face the All Blacks in at Optus Stadium on Saturday night, and there is a potential Rugby Championship crown on the line. Meet the five must-watch Aussies who will shape the match.

Ben Smith

Managing director of Rugby World Cup 2027 Chris Stanley, Premier Roger Cook, and Wallabies player Carlo Tizzano pose for a photo with the Webb Ellis Cup at Kings Park, Perth, on Wednesday ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby unionPremiumTwo year-countdown has Tizzano relishing World Cup opener

Western Force star and passionate Sandgroper Carlo Tizzano, does not care who the Wallabies face when they open the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Perth in two years’ time — he just wants to be part of it.

Ben Smith

Nic White expects his career is finally set to come to an end.

Rugby unionPremiumWallabies’ spring tour a bridge too far for White

Wallabies great Nic White does not expect to pull on the gold jersey again as he aims to finally hang up the boots and enjoy his already-interrupted retirement plans.

Ben Smith

James Slipper will retire from Test rugby in Perth.

Rugby unionComments151 and out: Slipper ends golden Test career where it began

Wallabies and international rugby great James Slipper is set to bow out of the Test arena in Perth, with Australia’s most-capped player to play his last international game in the Bledisloe Cup blockbuster.

Ben Smith

His swansong will be against New Zealand in Perth on Saturday. Adam Head

Rugby UnionPremiumWallabies record-holder makes career call

After becoming the first Wallaby to reach 150 Tests, James Slipper will retire from international rugby following Saturday's clash with the All Blacks.

Marco Monteverde

Looking forward to the 2027 World Cup are (from left) Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh, World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson and World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin. Brendon Thorne – World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images

Rugby UnionPremiumVenue for World Cup opener announced

Rugby’s showpiece event will break new ground in Australia, with the 2027 World Cup expanding to include 24 teams and a round-of-16 stage.

News Corp Australia

Darby Lancaster has signed for the Western Force.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumWestern Darby: Force sign fringe Wallabies flyer

He’s a try-machine and one of the fastest wingers in Australia, and now this one-cap Wallaby is about to link up with Western Force.

Ben Smith

Captain Harry Wilson discusses the lay of the land with Italian referee Andrea Piardi at Eden Park.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumWallabies eye penalty count and defensive improvements

Western Force captain Jeremy Williams says the Wallabies are focusing on dual ‘D’s of discipline and defence as they hunt a first win over New Zealand in five years on Saturday.

Ben Smith

Billy Pollard and Will Skelton. Ian Munro

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumNo Bledisloe, but Wallabies still eyeing silverware

There may not be the glory of a drought-breaking Bledisloe Cup on offer in Perth, but the Wallabies have vowed to fight to the wire with the Rugby Championship still up for grabs.

Ben Smith

Ben Donaldson.

Rugby unionCommentsForce star putting Wallabies disappointment behind him

Western Force fly-half Ben Donaldson is focusing on the positives after his exclusion from the Wallabies’ Bledisloe Cup squad as he looks to turn his on-field fortunes around.

Ben Smith

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Rugby UnionPremiumWallabies history made for All Blacks showdown

In one of the world’s most brutal sports, an Australian rugby union icon has achieved a feat most thought impossible.

Marco Monteverde