Hunt to reach pinnacle of three football codes with Wallabies debut

​Karmichael Hunt is set to reach the pinnacle of three major football codes after being named at inside-centre for the Wallabies on Saturday.

Cheika drops Moore, names new skipper for Fiji clash

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Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has made the surprise decision to dump Stephen Moore as Australian captain for Michael Hooper but insists the 117-Test hooker is still in his plans for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Vikings could foot ARU bill after NRC loses major sponsor

The Canberra Vikings could foot the bill after National Rugby Championships loses its major sponsor.

ARU says NRC still a worthy competition despite loss of sponsor

The Australian Rugby Union is adamant the National Rugby Championship is still a worthwhile competition despite Buildcorp pulling out of a major sponsorship deal.

Cooper says Mason's inclusion in Wallabies squad will be invaluable

Quade Cooper says 21-year-old Waratahs five-eighth Mack Mason has plenty of "talent" and believes being around the Wallabies squad will make his end goal of playing international rugby feel far more achievable.

Hooper should replace Moore as Wallabies captain: Horan

Wallabies great Tim Horan says the time is right for Michael Hooper to replace Stephen Moore as Australian captain with an eye to the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

The condition that complicates Parling's Super Rugby deal

The Melbourne Rebels have signed former England international and British and Irish Lions second-row forward Geoff Parling for the 2018 Super Rugby season.

Tahs may step in as Reds release Simmons

The NSW Waratahs have emerged as a potential lifeline for Rob Simmons after the Australian and Queensland forward was shown the door by the Reds for next season.

McKee says pressure is all on Wallabies playing against home country

Fiji coach John McKee has turned the heat on a number of Wallabies with Fijian heritage, saying the pressure is all on them when they compete against their home country this weekend.