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RugbyRookie Reds prop in Wallabies training squad

An emerging Queensland Reds prop has been included in a 40-man Wallabies training squad.

Marco Monteverde

RugbyUpdate on Wallabies gun after ‘stinger’ shock

The Wallabies have one final chance to frank their improving form with a win over the world’s second best team and have a key inclusion to help.

News Corp Australia

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumPotter’s magical debut soured as Scots dash grand slam hopes

Western Force winger Harry Potter has scored on his international debut — but it was not enough to rescue the Wallabies’ dreams of a rare and historic grand slam.

Ben Smith

Rugby UnionCommentsWallabies' slam hopes slayed by Scots at Murrayfield

The Wallabies' dream of a British Isles tour 'grand slam' of victories has been dynamited by Scotland at Murrayfield in a 27-13 drubbing.

Ian Chadband

Rugby‘Flashback’ guiding Wallabies in 40-year quest

The Wallabies’ win over England was epic but recent memories of a second-up hammering are front of mind as they look to keep their grand slam quest alive.

News Corp Australia

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce quartet, wunderkind help Wallabies to English upset

Western Force skipper Jeremy Williams scored his first Test try as the Wallabies pulled off a heroic and famous last-gasp victory over England in their first win at Twickenham in nine years.

Ben Smith

RugbyPremium‘Great man’: Wallabies convert talks up Folau link

One of the biggest signings in Australian rugby history is leaning on another famous cross-code star as he prepares for a highly anticipated Wallabies debut.

News Corp Australia

Rugby unionCommentsWallabies, All Blacks set for another Perth blockbuster

The Wallabies are returning to Perth in 2025 — and they are bringing their biggest rivals with them.

Ben Smith

Rugby CommentsPremiumForce winger could make Wallabies debut on spring tour

Western Force winger Harry Potter has been picked in a Wallabies squad for the first time and is in the mix to make a debut on the spring tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland. 

Jackson Barrett

RugbyNRL convert in shock Wallabies call

His last game was in an NRL final and now Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to play his next match as a Wallaby in the UK after a rapid elevation and confirmation he’s not going to England just for a ride.

Martin Gabor

Rugby‘I’m ready’: Sad sight for NRL lovers

Less than a month after playing in an NRL preliminary final, the newest multimillion-dollar signing for Australian rugby declared himself ready to wear Wallaby gold.

News Corp Australia

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumOn-field blues a thing of the past for Force recruit Swain

Western Force appear set to get the best version of Darcy Swain, with the high-profile recruit confident his work with sports psychologists has helped him mature as a player.

Ben Smith

UPDATEDPremiumMillions warned to brace for commuter pain

Millions of Aussies have been warned of a “difficult” travel period ahead as works begin on a major transport project.

Blair Jackson

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce centre’s long wait rewarded with Test debut

Western Force midfielder Hamish Stewart will finally make a long-awaited Wallabies debut after being named to start in Australia’s Rugby Championship clash with Argentina.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionPremiumForce septet bound for Argentina with Wallabies

Seven Western Force players — including a returning fan favourite and a new signing yet to debut — have been named in the Wallabies’ looming two-game Rugby Championship tour of Argentina.

Ben Smith

Rugby UnionPremiumWallabies recall three years in the making

Having not played for the Wallabies since 2021, a former Queensland Reds forward is finally set to add to his 14 Test appearances.

Marco Monteverde

Rugby unionCommentsPremium‘Never seen that before’: Wallabies rue front-row blues

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has been involved in more than 100 Test matches as a coach, but he has never seen anything quite like the predicament Australia found themselves in on his first visit to Perth.

Ben Smith

AFLCommentsPremiumEagle eyes turn to Optus turf after deluge during rugby test

Optus Stadium is facing a stern turf test, with parts of the surface looking muddy for today’s Eagles clash in the wake of heavy rain & last night’s rugby game.

Aaron Kirby

Rugby UnionCommentsPremiumWallabies bloodied and bruised by dominant Springboks

Australia have crashed to another defeat to South Africa, with the back-to-back world champions flexing their muscles in a 30-12 win over the Wallabies in Perth.

Ben Smith

AFLCommentsPremiumTurf in the wars? Optus surface braces for double-header

Optus Stadium’s turf is set for a test of its mettle as it prepares for an anticipated deluge of rain and a double dose of international rugby and AFL action less than 18 hours apart.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumSpringboks changes no motivation as Wallabies plot Perth win

There might be a storm headed to Optus Stadium on Saturday, but Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has played down uproar over South Africa’s forecasted swell of changes for the two sides’ rematch.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce trio to face Springboks as Wallabies seek revenge

Western Force scrum-half Nic White will start under new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt for the first time, while Perth product Carlo Tizzano has retained his spot against South Africa at Optus Stadium on Saturday.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionCommentsWallabies target accuracy ahead of Springboks rematch

Wallabies forwards coach Geoff Parling has put a bullseye on accuracy for Australia ahead of their rematch with South Africa at Optus Stadium on Saturday.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumWallabies veteran Slipper rues slow start and execution woes

Wallabies Test great James Slipper says an inability to execute their gameplan allowed the floodgates to open against South Africa and they need to rapidly rebound ahead of their rematch in Perth.

Ben Smith