Teammates’ take on ‘shock’ Cooper cullQUADE Cooper is too good a player for Australian rugby to lose, according to Wallabies star Kurtley Beale, but Reds teammate James Slipper says Cooper has earned the right to not only do “whatever he wants” but make the decision at his own pace.
Risk v reward: Tahs’ Kepu conundrumTHE Waratahs are considering appealing Sekope Kepu’s suspension by arguing the Brisbane Tens should count in the three-match ban. But there is a major risk attached.
Who was the best Wallaby in 2017?IT was another rollercoaster season for Wallabies fans, as Australia experienced the high of a rare Bledisloe Cup win before crashing back to Earth in heavy defeats to England and Scotland. Here’s how every player rated in 2017.
Sydney, Brisbane and GC to host WallabiesTHE Wallabies will open their 2018 Rugby Championship home campaign in Sydney in August against New Zealand, followed by two Tests in Queensland.
Tupou sorry for Moore swan songAUSTRALIA’S newest Wallaby Taniela Tupou has apologised for the team not giving retiring stalwart Stephen Moore the farewell he deserved in Sunday’s thrashing at Murrayfield.
Northern power surge jolts CheikaTHE worst collapse against Scotland in 90 years has heaped pressure on coach Michael Cheika to halt the Wallabies’ alarming slide against rugby’s northern powers.
Wallabies ratings: Kepu sees red in record defeatA MOMENT of madness from Sekope Kepu contributed to a record 53-24 defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield. But he wasn’t the only Wallaby to struggle. PLAYER RATINGS!
Scotland make mincemeat of 14-man WallabiesSCOTLAND earned its biggest win over Australia when it thrashed the 14-man Wallabies 53-24 at Murrayfield with Sekope Kepu’s red card proving extremely costly in Edinburgh.
Clock ticking for bruising McMahonTOKYO-BOUND Sean McMahon plays with such body-banging intensity that he doesn’t expect to survive in top rugby beyond his 20s which is why he his cramming so much into his peak years.
Injury casts doubt on Smith’s futurePLUCKED from relative obscurity for Michael Cheika’s Wallabies Spring Tour campaign, Liam Wright’s rapid rise in Australian rugby could be set to continue after an injury to the great George Smith.
“Tongan Thor” enters as Moore exitsTANIELA Tupou admitted tears openly flowed when the giant prop was surprised by his naming for a Wallabies debut against Scotland early on Sunday morning (AEDT) at Murrayfield.
Decision handed down on Cheika ‘cheat’ rantWALLABIES coach Michael Cheika has been told to “moderate his conduct and language” in camera-range at Test matches but has avoided any disciplinary action over his Twickenham outburst.
Hunt signs on for 2019 World CupTRIPLE-CODE star Karmichael Hunt has signed a deal that will see him through to the World Cup in Japan but whether he makes it that far is another question.
Wallabies beware! Scots have no fear factorSCOTLAND’S rugby bravehearts scoff at still fearing the Wallabies, who should be on high alert for an ambush from new coach Gregor Townsend at Murrayfield on Sunday (EDT).
The Wallaby whose family cheer for All BlacksPICTURE this: You’re playing your first home Test, on your home ground, against the back-to-back world champions — you’d be forgiven for thinking your family would be on your side. Nope!
No Moore! Test great signing off earlySTEPHEN Moore has announced the Wallabies’ Test against Scotland will be his final game of rugby. “Ideally you want something to retire to, and not from, and I think those are really wise words.”
Hunt: Marika will ‘look to hurt people’SIGNING Marika Koroibete as a flying finisher has come with an unexpected bonus because the Wallabies may just have unearthed the most damaging defensive winger in world rugby.
‘That’s just, like, your opinion, man’WALLABIES coach Michael Cheika’s controversial night out at Twickenham gets The Big Lebowski treatment via Fox Sports rugby commentator and film aficionado Sean Maloney.
Glaring difference between Wallabies and ‘big two’WE wuz robbed! Not once, not twice, not thrice… but five times. FIVE! But while the Wallabies can feel somewhat aggrieved, their late capitulation to England reveals how fragile they still are, writes Christy Doran.
Rebels re-sign best young hooker in AustraliaWHEN it rains, it pours! The Melbourne Rebels have locked away the best young hooker in the country until 2020, further bolstering their already impressive list.
Investigation opened over Cheika outburstA DISCIPLINARY officer is officially investigating whether the grandstand outburst of Wallabies coach Michael Cheika at Twickenham has crossed the line as misconduct.
UK View: Lady luck shines on Eddie’s EnglandIF you believe Eddie Jones then England weren’t “lucky” to have beaten the Wallabies by a record 30-6 margin. But England’s World Cup-winning mentor Clive Woodward says Wallabies coach Michael Cheika was right to feel aggrieved.
Wallabies ratings: Beale’s moments of madnessMICHAEL Cheika and refereeing decisions were the biggest talking points but who starred and who struggled in the Wallabies’ 30-6 loss to England? PLAYER RATINGS.
Cheika fumes as Wallabies again fall to PomsANGRY Wallabies coach Michael Cheika may find himself in hot water after a “****ing cheats” shout as a dramatic Test against England swung on two disputed try calls.
Watch: Cheika’s ‘cheat’ walk-off interviewTHE Wallabies and their coach Michael Cheika are seething after a series of controversial decisions went against them in a painful 30-6 loss to Eddie Jones’ England at Twickenham.
Don’t forget about me: Wallaby World Cup sleepersMICHAEL Cheika’s masterplan for the 2019 Rugby World Cup is starting to take shape. But there are five out-of-favour players that the Wallabies coach should keep in mind.
Jones still a patriot (once the rugby’s over)EDDIE Jones wants to see Australia destroy England in the cricket. But has no problem heaping misery on his countrymen when the Wallabies visit Twickenham.
Weird pre-game ritual gets McMahon steamingSEAN McMahon has revealed the offbeat ritual that will fire him up to topple England’s 124kg goliath Nathan Hughes ... it’s seriously unusual.
Kerevi key to smashing Twickenham fortressMICHAEL Cheika has made a significant call by sticking with Samu Kerevi as his starting inside centre as the Wallabies seek to end England’s 11-Test streak of home wins at Twickenham.
‘Spoilt’ Jones can’t afford World Cup failureSTEVE Larkham knows Eddie Jones better than most and he’s turned up the pressure on his former coach, saying anything less than an England 2019 World Cup triumph will be a failure.
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