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‘A load of rubbish’: Indignant Jones defends young playmaker after sticking with Wallabies rookies

‘A load of rubbish’: Indignant Jones defends young playmaker after sticking with Wallabies rookies

Eddie Jones says he is throwing his faith in the Wallabies’ gang of youths for the second Bledisloe and beyond after launching a strident defence of three-Test playmaker Carter Gordon.

  • by Iain Payten

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As it happened Bledisloe Cup 2023: ‘We let down Australia’: Wallabies thumped by All Blacks, lose captain Alaalatoa to serious leg injury

As it happened Bledisloe Cup 2023: ‘We let down Australia’: Wallabies thumped by All Blacks, lose captain Alaalatoa to serious leg injury

Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Wallabies and All Blacks play the first Bledisloe Cup Test of 2023 at the MCG.

  • by Roy Ward
A 35-year-old and a Wallaby rookie walk into a French bar. It’s no joke

A 35-year-old and a Wallaby rookie walk into a French bar. It’s no joke

It is an indictment on Australian rugby that Quade Cooper, who started at No.10 in the 2011 Rugby World Cup finds himself in the box seat again 12 years later.

  • by Paul Cully
Win or lose, Wallabies’ Christmas miracle means they’ll always have Paris

Win or lose, Wallabies’ Christmas miracle means they’ll always have Paris

Relax, rugby fans. Everything’s going to be all right. Regardless of the result against the All Blacks, each day is one day closer to the World Cup and a sweet run to the semi-finals for Eddie Jones’ side.

  • by Malcolm Knox
Why bad boy Wallabies are the most penalised team in the world

Why bad boy Wallabies are the most penalised team in the world

The Wallabies suffered from poor discipline last year, and they’ve started even worse this campaign. So, what’s the issue – and can it be resolved?

  • by Iain Payten
Ikitau racing World Cup clock after making three tackles with a broken shoulder

Ikitau racing World Cup clock after making three tackles with a broken shoulder

Wallabies centre Len Ikitau will be sidelined until the eve of the Rugby World Cup after injuring his shoulder scoring against Argentina - and then defying excruciating pain to play on.

  • by Iain Payten
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What’s Eddie really like? Behind-the-scenes Wallabies doco to reveal all

What’s Eddie really like? Behind-the-scenes Wallabies doco to reveal all

Cameras will follow the national team throughout The Rugby Championship and upcoming World Cup, with Eddie Jones and seven key players in the spotlight.

  • by Tom Decent
Hooper doubtful for Pumas Test as Wallabies recover from Springbok defeat

Hooper doubtful for Pumas Test as Wallabies recover from Springbok defeat

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones and the team returned to Sydney on Monday, with the seasoned coach saying his team needed to recover ahead of Saturday’s match.

  • by Billie Eder
Wallabies will fire under Jones but face one big challenge, says Dwyer

Wallabies will fire under Jones but face one big challenge, says Dwyer

Eddie Jones invited Bob Dwyer into Wallabies camp recently. The 1991 World Cup-winning coach believes they can go toe-to-toe with the Springboks this week.

  • by Tom Decent
Wallabies legend Phil Kearns takes leading role for 2027 Rugby World Cup

Wallabies legend Phil Kearns takes leading role for 2027 Rugby World Cup

Former Wallabies captain Phil Kearns has a new role for the 2027 Rugby World Cup – and it includes deciding which city should host the final.

  • by Iain Payten
Nations Championship will finally fix world rugby’s Test schedule
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Nations Championship will finally fix world rugby’s Test schedule

Rugby union supporters will finally get the logical fixture list they deserve with the introduction of the Nations Championship from 2026.

  • by Paul Cully