Wales v Australia - International Match

We’re nobody - Cheika puts Wallabies in place

MICHAEL Cheika has rubbished the notion that Scotland will be the easier of the remaining three teams standing in the way of Australia’s first Grand Slam since 1984.

Skelton drops 8kg after quitting sugar

Skelton drops 8kg after quitting sugar
Jamie Pandaram WILL Skelton has always been and will always be big but he’s fitter than ever and back in the Wallabies squad after cutting out ‘the white devil’ — sugar.

Timani: I want to follow in Cliffy’s footsteps

Timani: I want to follow in Cliffy’s footsteps
Jamie Pandaram THE No. 8 role is up for grabs long term and Lopeti Timani wants to build on his first four Tests to become a mainstay at the back of the Wallabies pack.

’Australian rugby has eaten itself’

’Australian rugby has eaten itself’
Jamie Pandaram MICHAEL Cheika does not shy away from adversity and he believes Australian rugby will only get back on track when the sport becomes truly unified. LISTEN TO THE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!

Genia returns for Scotland clash

Genia returns for Scotland clash
Jamie Pandaram in Edinburgh WILL GENIA has been whisked straight back into the Wallabies’ No.9 jersey to play Scotland while Will Skelton returns on the bench for his first Test since August.

Affair with Dallaglio’s wife inspired movie

Affair with Dallaglio’s wife inspired movie
Jamie Pandaram World Exclusive THE affair between an England star’s wife and his friend that began in Sydney during the 2003 Rugby World Cup final has secretly inspired a movie starring Idris Elba.

Rain, snow and Scottish flair await Wallabies

Rain, snow and Scottish flair await Wallabies
Jamie Pandaram in Edinburgh IT will be wet, windy and a miserly seven degrees at kick-off in Murrayfield this weekend, and Stephen Larkham says the Wallabies won’t overlook Scotland’s attacking threat.

Beaten All Blacks ring changes for Italian job

Beaten All Blacks ring changes for Italian job
Staff writers NEW ZEALAND have made 12 changes to their starting XV to take on Italy and called-up 19-year-old Rieko Ioane, who is poised to become the eighth youngest All Black of all-time.

Wallaroos learn World Cup draw

Wallaroos learn World Cup draw
AUSTRALIA’S Wallaroos have been drawn to meet Ireland and France in Pool C of the 2017 women’s Rugby World Cup, to be held in Dublin and Belfast.

Te’o on the cusp of England debut

Te’o on the cusp of England debut
ENGLAND coach Eddie Jones is set to spring a selection surprise by naming Wasps midfielder Elliot Daly in his starting XV to face the Springboks, while Ben Te’o is a step closer to a debut Test.

Brumbies sign promising Reds back

Brumbies sign promising Reds back
Staff writers THE Brumbies have signed young Reds outside back Tom Banks for the 2017 Super Rugby season. “We are delighted to sign a player of the quality of Tom,” said Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham.

Breakdown, set piece key against Scots

Breakdown, set piece key against Scots
Jamie Pandaram in Edinburgh AUSTRALIA should account for Scotland if their Test is a free-flowing affair but Wallabies Rory Arnold is wary of the home side’s tactics at the breakdown.

Folau backs Koroibete to make seamless switch

Folau backs Koroibete to make seamless switch
Jamie Pandaram in Edinburgh ISRAEL Folau knows a thing or two about making the switch from the NRL to rugby and be believes Marika Koroibete has the tools to succeed in his new code.

Kiwi keen to lead young guns to glory

Kiwi keen to lead young guns to glory
IAIN PAYTEN AUSTRALIAN rugby has fought off keen interest from New Zealand to secure the highly regarded Simon Cron as the new head coach of Australia’s under-20s team.

Review to tackle New Zealand’s macho rugby culture

Review to tackle New Zealand’s macho rugby culture
NEW Zealand Rugby on Wednesday named a high-powered panel to examine sexism in the game following recent scandals.

All Blacks lashed for ‘disrespectful’ haka

All Blacks lashed for ‘disrespectful’ haka
Tyson Otto THE All Blacks have been scorned by one of their own over a “disrespectful” haka that backfired before their loss to Ireland.

The Aussie coach plotting Wallabies’ downfall

The Aussie coach plotting Wallabies’ downfall
THE challenges of coaching against your countrymen were perfectly encapsulated for Scotland’s defensive coach Matt Taylor in last year’s dramatic quarter-final loss to the Wallabies.

‘Predictable’ All Blacks suck up criticism

‘Predictable’ All Blacks suck up criticism
ALL Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster admits the world champions paid the price for being “too predictable” when they went down to a landmark defeat by Ireland at the weekend.

Milestone man Folau races to half century

Milestone man Folau races to half century
AAP WINS are more important than tries for Israel Folau, who’ll become the second-fastest player to 50 Tests against Scotland at Murrayfield this weekend.

Future looks brighter for community rugby

Future looks brighter for community rugby
Iain Payten THE ARU will review their long-term strategic plan - with a focus on community rugby - after meeting with a delegation led by former Wallabies Simon Poidevin and Brett Papworth

All Blacks lashed for ‘disrespectful’ haka

All Blacks lashed for ‘disrespectful’ haka
Tyson Otto THE All Blacks have been scorned by one of their own over a “disrespectful” haka that backfired before their loss to Ireland.

The Aussie coach plotting Wallabies’ downfall

The Aussie coach plotting Wallabies’ downfall
THE challenges of coaching against your countrymen were perfectly encapsulated for Scotland’s defensive coach Matt Taylor in last year’s dramatic quarter-final loss to the Wallabies.

‘Predictable’ All Blacks suck up criticism

‘Predictable’ All Blacks suck up criticism
ALL Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster admits the world champions paid the price for being “too predictable” when they went down to a landmark defeat by Ireland at the weekend.

Milestone man Folau races to half century

Milestone man Folau races to half century
AAP WINS are more important than tries for Israel Folau, who’ll become the second-fastest player to 50 Tests against Scotland at Murrayfield this weekend.

Future looks brighter for community rugby

Future looks brighter for community rugby
Iain Payten THE ARU will review their long-term strategic plan - with a focus on community rugby - after meeting with a delegation led by former Wallabies Simon Poidevin and Brett Papworth

‘I take no pleasure watching NZ lose’ - Cheika

‘I take no pleasure watching NZ lose’ - Cheika
Jamie Pandaram WALLABIES coach Michael Cheika says he wasn’t death riding the All Blacks in their historic loss to Ireland after last month’s fiery encounter in Auckland.

Super six in race for world player of year

Super six in race for world player of year
ENGLAND’S so far unbeaten year under Australian coach Eddie Jones was recognised with three internationals providing 50 per cent of the nominees for the 2016 World Rugby player of the year award.

How to watch the Wallabies’ spring tour

How to watch the Wallabies’ spring tour
Staff writers THE Wallabies continue their five-Test spring tour against Scotland in Edinburgh on Sunday (1.30am AEDT). Here’s how you can watch the games on Australian television.

Scots clearly haven’t forgotten pain of Cup exit

Scots clearly haven’t forgotten pain of Cup exit
Jamie Pandaram in Edinburgh SCOTLAND is still smarting over their controversial World Cup exit at the hands of the Wallabies last year and their fans clearly want to see the tables turned.

Genia arrives but Phipps may hold Scots cards

Genia arrives but Phipps may hold Scots cards
Jamie Pandaram in Edinburgh WILL Genia has joined the Wallabies camp in Scotland but Michael Cheika has given no guarantees that he will be rushed straight back into the starting side.

Polota-Nau signs with Western Force

Polota-Nau signs with Western Force
IAIN PAYTEN WALLABIES hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau is so convinced rugby has a future in Western Australia he has signed up to play for the Force.

Charge of the height brigade

Charge of the height brigade
Jamie Pandaram in Edinburgh AFTER producing one of the best ever dual-lock performances for the Wallabies, Adam Coleman has declared he and partner Rory Arnold are just getting started.

Half battle heats up as Phipps states start case

Half battle heats up as Phipps states start case
Jamie Pandaram in Edinburgh NICK Phipps provided wonderful service to his forwards and backs in a fast, busy display against Wales. But the Wallabies star is no certainty to face Scotland.

Sevens heaven for rugby’s rising stars

Sevens heaven for rugby’s rising stars
AMANDA LULHAM WORLD player of the year nominee Charlotte Caslick has applauded the decision to blood new Australian sevens talent at the upcoming Oceania Sevens event in Fiji.

Williams loan not from indigenous funds: NSWRU

Williams loan not from indigenous funds: NSWRU
Iain Payten ​THE New South Wales Rugby Union say a loan made to former employee ​Jim Williams to help pay his mortgage did not come from a taxpayer-funded indigenous education program.