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Flyhalf sustains injury in weekend’s draw with Argentina
Expected to miss Springboks Test and Bledisloe Cup series
The Wallabies are bracing to be without first-choice playmaker Carter Gordon for the Bledisloe Cup and a clash with world champions South Africa in the latest injury blow for the flyhalf.
Gordon fell to the ground in agony after attacking the line late in the weekend’s 28-28 draw with Argentina in Mendoza.
Continue reading...The Wallabies have been denied a historic sweep of Argentina after a chaotic finish in Mendoza saw Australia and the Pumas play out a thrilling 28-28 draw.
Two planes left fans terrified after almost colliding with the DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa.
Wallabies coach Les Kiss remains unbeaten after Australia survived a spirited Argentina fightback to claim a hard-fought 27-21 victory in Jujuy.
Brumbies prop Allan Alaalatoa will captain the Wallabies against Argentina after regular skipper Harry Wilson was left out of Australia’s squad for Sunday morning’s Test in Salvador de Jujuy.
The Rabbitohs are set to receive a huge boost, with rising star Tallis Duncan set to sign a bumper contract extension to remain at the club.
Michael Cheika is set to return to rugby union following reports he’ll be announced as the new coach of the NSW Waratahs this week.
The Wallabies kicked clear to make it two-from-two against the Brave Blossoms with a commanding victory in Townsville
The low key atmosphere isn’t helped by two of the less upbeat national anthems and the sky becoming blanketed in cloud. Hopefully the players can spark the occasion into life.
And here come the two sides out into the Townsville afternoon. It’s all a bit muted in a stadium far from full.
Continue reading...The Wallabies have completed a 2-0 series sweep over Japan, producing a devastating second-half performance to run away with a 56-17 victory in Townsville.
Australia got new coach Les Kiss off to a winning start on Saturday with a nail-biting 35-32 victory over Japan that was full of twists and turns in sweltering Osaka.
Wallabies win first match under new coach Les Kiss
Amatosero red carded in the first half
“Deep care,” is the message from Les Kiss ahead of his first match in charge of Australia. He wants his team to care about every second, on and off the pitch, when they’re on national team duty.
The 2026 Test calendar is a patchwork quilt of matches scattered around the world as the the All Blacks and Springboks flex their financial muscles and teams begin preparations for next year’s World Cup.
Continue reading...There is welcome news for the Panthers on two key players while the Bears have reportedly landed a crucial dual coup.
Australia’s lack of forwards remains a problem, but the departing coach raised the ceiling and left a deeper and more experienced group.
Australia ended the Joe Schmidt era like a struggling restaurant producing one of its finest meals on the night the head chef handed back his keys. Everything came together: the service was sharp, the ingredients were handled with care, but loyal patrons left wondering why the place could not function like this every week.
Italy were swept aside 57-10 in Perth on Saturday. Josh Canham completed a hat-trick as the home side produced the sort of precise, powerful performance that offered a tribute to their departing coach and a reminder of why his spell has been so difficult to judge.
Continue reading...Australia snapped a six-match losing streak after dismantling a depleted Italy 57-10 in the Nations Championship on Saturday, ensuring coach Joe Schmidt ended his unsuccessful tenure on a winning note.
Wallabies send off coach Joe Schmidt in style in Perth
Josh Canham leads nine-try rout with hat-trick
Despite Australian rugby’s struggles, tonight’s match is a sell out, the sixth in a row for the Wallabies.
Referee: Paris-born Englishman Christophe Ridley.
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