Folau praises Wallabies back line

Fullback Israel Folau believes the Wallabies' back line has gelled together nicely throughout the three June Tests.

Gibson throws support behind alignment of conditioning programs

Waratahs coach says it is difficult for Michael Cheika and Stephen Moore to declare Super Rugby players are not fit enough for Tests.

Wallabies escape almighty scare to beat Italy 40-27 in Brisbane

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Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says he was "going mad" at times during Australia's almighty scare against Italy in which they avoided what would have been their most embarrassing Test defeat.

Horne and Dempsey express shock at selections

Waratahs duo Rob Horne and Jack Dempsey never thought they would get the chance to don a Wallabies jersey this year, for completely different reasons.

Wallabies ready to deal with potential left-field tactics: Ledesma

Australian scrum coach Mario Ledesma says the Wallabies will be fully prepared if Italy try any sneaky tricks like they did against England this year.

The stat that proves Wallabies are world rugby's most ill-disciplined side

The Wallabies have been world rugby's most ill-disciplined side when it comes to conceding yellow cards since the World Cup and are spending almost a tenth of their matches a man down.

Moore desperate to atone for Scotland loss

Stephen Moore is back as Wallabies captain and says Saturday's match against Italy cannot come quick enough after a disheartening loss to Scotland.

Wallabies wipeout: Six changes to starting side to face Italy

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika had the opening Bledisloe Cup match in the back of his mind when picking a team to face Italy on Saturday but believes the team will be quite different come August 19 at ANZ Stadium.

Pulver to remain ARU boss, Super Rugby downsizing still on the cards

Bill Pulver will remain chief executive of the Australian Rugby Union, for now, with chairman Cameron Clyne saying his position was not discussed at an emergency general meeting on Tuesday.