Wallabies return to fortress for 2017 BledisloeA BLOCKBUSTER against the all-conquering All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium next year will be the best chance for the Wallabies to end their Bledisloe Cup torture.
Cheika’s huge selection gamble for Wales TestWALLABIES coach Michael Cheika has rolled the selection dice ahead of the first Test against Wales, with Dean Mumm’s suspension forcing a telling backrow change.
The men in the way of Wallabies’ Spring TourTHE Wallabies are gunning for their first Grand Slam since 1984. Here are five opposition players Australia must overcome on their Spring Tour of the UK and Europe.
The Wallabies’ remarkable Welsh strangleholdWALES are one of the world’s proudest rugby nations. Yet these Fox Sports Lab numbers reveal the Wallabies’ remarkable Test dominance of the Welsh.
Fainga’a twins reunite at BrumbiesANTHONY Fainga’a is to reunite with twin Saia at the ACT Brumbies in a move that adds the joint experience of more than 200 Super Rugby games.
The selection dilemmas in front of CheikaFORCED to make two changes to his starting line-up from a last-start loss, Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is wrestling with decisions over how to kickstart Australia’s Spring Tour against Wales.
The Wallabies’ remarkable Welsh strangleholdWALES are one of the world’s proudest rugby nations. Yet these Fox Sports Lab numbers reveal the Wallabies’ remarkable Test dominance of the Welsh.
Video: The top three rugby tries of 2016WHAT do an Irishman, a Kiwi and a Japanese bloke have in common? Answer: they’ve all been short-listed by World Rugby for the best Test try of 2016.
Fainga’a twins reunite at BrumbiesANTHONY Fainga’a is to reunite with twin Saia at the ACT Brumbies in a move that adds the joint experience of more than 200 Super Rugby games.
Wallabies 2017 schedule gets afternoon makeoverTHE ARU are banking on afternoon kickoffs drawing crowds in the Wallabies’ June Test series next year with only one of their three rivals inside the world top 10.
Welsh warned not to get ahead of themselvesLONG-SUFFERING Welsh fans believe the Wallabies are ripe for the picking but Aussie defence coach Nathan Grey says they can still trouble any team in the world.
It’s all about the first scrumTHE Australian forwards are often maligned for their work at the set-piece but Scott Sio says they are ready to show their power in the first scrum against Wales.
Wallabies sleeping with enemy after hotel bungleHEARD the one about the Wallabies and Springboks walking into a hotel? That scenario became a reality after the rivals were booked into the same London hotel this week.
Sri Lanka’s dreams mauled by controversySRI Lanka’s heady dreams of becoming an Asian rugby powerhouse have faded as match attendances dwindle and allegations of corruption — and even murder — sully the game’s reputation on the island.
New Zealand reveal Super Rugby squadsREGENERATION continues at the Super Rugby champion Hurricanes, who have unveiled seven new faces for the defence of their title next year.
Force sign 2.08m giant Arnold twinTHE rebuilding Force franchise have signed two locks — including 2.08m giant Richie Arnold — for the 2017 Super Rugby season.
Wales, All Blacks lose mourning locksWALES and the All Blacks will be without locks Alun Wyn Jones and Luke Romano respectively for this weekend’s Tests against the Wallabies and Ireland.
Sevens star in line for World Rugby gongOLYMPIC gold medallist Charlotte Caslick is the only Australian-based nomination for this year’s World Rugby Awards.
‘Easily the best team on the planet in any sport’WALES great Neil Jenkins believes New Zealand’s All Blacks are now the world’s best side in any sport. “They are ridiculous at this moment in time.”
Haylett-Petty has eye on Folau’s spotDANE Haylett-Petty has put his hand up to take over the Wallabies fullback role, declaring it his best fit, as coach Michael Cheika looks to get the most out of the damaging Israel Folau.
French club blocks Genia’s Wallaby releaseTHE Wallabies will be without star halfback Will Genia for their Spring Tour opener against Wales this weekend, after he was denied a release from French club Stade Francais.
Gatland embarrassed by Kiwi arroganceBRITISH and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland admits he was “embarrassed” to be a Kiwi when a New Zealand newspaper mocked up Wallabies mentor Michael Cheika as a clown.
Cheika’s forward thinking to fire-up tight fiveAUSTRALIA’S tight five have already been called out by northern hemisphere pundits but Michael Cheika has a plan to help his pack silence their critics.
How to watch the Wallabies’ spring tourTHE Wallabies kick off their five-Test spring tour against Wales in Cardiff on Sunday (1.30am AEDT). Here’s how you can watch the games on Australian television.
Cheika edges closer to Folau switchISRAEL Folau’s best position is fullback, according to Michael Cheika but the Wallabies coach is seriously mulling over a move which would have the misfiring weapon line up against Wales at outside centre.
Coach wants Aussie women to create dynastyTHE hunters have become the hunted. They won Australia over with their spectacular, free-flowing rugby, but Tim Walsh isn’t content with his women’s sevens side’s success.
Carter’s legal action after steroid scandalNEW Zealand great Dan Carter and two other players from French side Racing 92 are to take their case to the public prosecutor after confidential medical records were made public by media.
The former NRL star helping Eddie’s EnglandEDDIE Jones has drafted in former Kangaroos prop Jason Ryles to help the England rugby squad bring a “harder edge” to their defence.
Wales captain to miss Wallabies clashSKIPPER Sam Warburton has been ruled out of Wales’ game against Australia, with the Cardiff Blues flanker returning to his region to get game-time this weekend following a neck injury.
The missing piece of the puzzle for Fiji rugbyFIJI coach John McKee says the Warriors’ inclusion in next year’s NRC is the missing piece of the puzzle which will help lift the island nation’s world status.
