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Australian women's side off to a flying start at Dubai Sevens

Australia's rugby women have maintained their brilliant form to again look like the team to beat in the latest world series Dubai …

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03 Dec 2021, 14:57

75-test Wallaby Quade Cooper finally on cusp of Australian citizenship

Wallabies star Quade Cooper has revealed he will be taking the citizenship test on Friday that should finally allow him to "offici…

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02 Dec 2021, 8:27

'The room went quiet' - Players devastated by cancelled Barbarians game

The Barbarians, coached by Dave Rennie and featuring 11 Wallabies, have been left "devastated" at having their rugby international…

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28 Nov 2021, 4:45

Wallabies trio test positive for Covid - report

Three Wallabies players are reportedly among six confirmed coronavirus cases that forced the abandonment of the Barbarians rugby i…

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28 Nov 2021, 4:27

Valetini cops ban for hit that left Adam Beard needing 20 stitches in face

World Rugby has slapped Wallabies back-rower Rob Valetini with a three-match suspension for his dangerous tackle on Welsh lock Ada…

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27 Nov 2021, 5:18

Dubai Sevens quarter-finalists confirmed after opening day of play

Australia were on the verge of defeating Olympic champions Fiji until a last-minute try saw the powerful Pacific Islanders emerge …

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26 Nov 2021, 23:10

'It is time' - Rebels to pay Super W rugby players

Melbourne players will be the first in the Super W rugby competition to be paid after the Rebels announced a push to make the wome…

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26 Nov 2021, 4:11

Australia could host Super Rugby Pacific as part of contingency plans

Super Rugby Pacific organisers are considering contingency plans in the wake of the New Zealand government's latest announcement o…

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26 Nov 2021, 0:02

Wallabies' World Cup chances hinge on imminent Giteau Law changes

How Rugby Australia tweaks the Giteau Law will shape the Wallabies' path to the 2023 World Cup after a yo-yoing test season offere…

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25 Nov 2021, 23:42

How hosting the 2027 World Cup could save Australian rugby

Rugby Australia boss Andy Marinos has promised the sport's chance to reset and prosper won't be missed after the country all but l…

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25 Nov 2021, 15:45

'Green light' given for Australia to host Rugby World Cup

Australia has effectively been given the green light to stage the 2027 Rugby World Cup after being listed by the governing body as…

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24 Nov 2021, 22:24

Wallabies legend Larkham confirms return to Australia to coach Super Rugby Pacific side

Larkham, who first coached the Brumbies from 2014-2017, will take charge for a second time when his contract with Irish club Munst…

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24 Nov 2021, 18:47

New rules could see Israel Folau's international return with Tonga

New eligibility rules passed by World Rugby could open the way for the controversial Israel Folau to make his return to the intern…

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24 Nov 2021, 15:10

Wallabies legend tipped to make return to Super Rugby Pacific

Former Wallabies playmaker Stephen Larkham has been tipped to return to his former Super Rugby Pacific side after walking out on I…

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23 Nov 2021, 17:04

Dave Rennie finds ally in former Wallaby coach Michael Cheika

Dave Rennie has been backed by the man he replaced as Wallabies coach after his furious criticism of match officials' decisions du…

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22 Nov 2021, 13:59

'I'm not blaming the players': Dave Rennie accepts Wallabies not up to scratch

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie insists that he takes full responsibility for the lack of discipline in his team which lay at the root…

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21 Nov 2021, 11:13

European trip a massive wake-up call for Southern Hemisphere sides

They travelled over as the best-ranked three nations in world rugby but Australia, South Africa and New Zealand are returning from…

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21 Nov 2021, 3:21

Wallabies captain James Slipper's message to squad as winless tour looms

Stand-in captain Wallabies James Slipper has issued a message to his squad and their naysayers ahead of their season-ending clash …

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19 Nov 2021, 18:02

'A great challenge': Antoine Dupont eyes up scalp over Aaron Smith

Victory over the All Blacks, and Aaron Smith, is an important step in France's quest towards the 2023 World Cup, says captain Anto…

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19 Nov 2021, 17:09

Sam Whitelock's warning for All Blacks ahead of France test

All Blacks captain Sam Whitelock has outlined what he expects from his team and France when they clash at the Stade de France in P…

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19 Nov 2021, 16:17
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