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2020 November
  • Tue, Nov 24, 2020
    Lynagh's son signs with Queensland rugby
    One of Michael Lynagh's three sons, Tom, has signed to play Super Rugby with Queensland, following in the footsteps of his former Wallabies great father.
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    Pumas eye unthinkable Tri Nations triumph
    Written off pre-tournament, the Pumas are two games away from winning the biggest trophy in Argentine rugby history after shocking the All Blacks and Wallabies.
  • Sun, Nov 22, 2020
    Wallabies lose control of their own fate
    The Wallabies need some help from the rugby gods to win the Tri Nations title after squandering a golden opportunity to put one hand on the trophy.
  • Sun, Nov 22, 2020
    Wallabies rue the one that got away
    Coach Dave Rennie was left exasperated after the Wallabies failed to stick to their game plan and squandered a nine-point lead in the draw against Argentina.
  • Sat, Nov 21, 2020
    Botham proud of grandson Jimbo's Wales nod
    Ian Botham says he's so proud of his grandson James having been selected to win his first rugby cap - even if it means cheering for Wales and not England!
  • Fri, Nov 20, 2020
    Wallaby eyes fixed on elusive silverware
    The Wallabies are making no secret of their desire to seize their first piece of meaningful silverware since winning the 2015 Rugby Championship.
  • Fri, Nov 20, 2020
    Wallaroos to face New Zealand in World Cup
    Wallaroos coach Dwayne Nestor says his team is up for the challenge of taking on reigning champions and hosts New Zealand in next year's Rugby World Cup.
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    Argentina coach Ledesma feels for Cheika
    Argentina coach Mario Ledesma knows how Michael Cheika feels as the ex-Wallabies mentor helps prepare the Pumas to beat Australia in the Tri-Nations.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    Wallabies back Hodge to deliver again
    With Reece Hodge again set to wear the No.10 jersey, the Wallabies are being urged by halfback Nic White to avoid an emotional Test battle against Argentina.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    Impey to stand down as SANZAAR chair
    New Zealand Rugby boss Brent Impey will relinquish the chairmanship of SANZAAR, citing a need for independent leadership at the "outdated" governing body.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    Pumas, Cheika still hungry: Hanigan
    Wallabies flanker Ned Hanigan expects the same level of passion and pride from Argentina on Saturday that he saw a week ago in their defeat of New Zealand.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Eddie's the most intelligent coach: Youngs
    New 100-cap man Ben Youngs has felt England's Eddie Jones has been rugby's brightest coach ever since the Aussie first threw a family bag of sweets at him.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Fiji's Radradra tests positive to COVID-19
    Fiji rugby captain and former Parramatta NRL star Semi Radradra is set to miss his country's upcoming Test against France after testing positive for COVID-19.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Smarting All Blacks primed for Pumas
    The All Blacks take on the Pumas in the Rugby Championship on Saturday looking to avoid back-to-back Test-match defeats for the first time since 2011.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Storm winger Suli happy with code switch
    Wallabies recruit Suliasi Vunivalu is excited about getting a taste of rugby again after returning to the code he played before joining the Melbourne Storm.
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2020
    Vunivalu not up for Wallabies selection
    Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says Storm star Suliasi Vunivalu won't play Tri-Nations, but has joined their camp so both parties can get to know each other.
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2020
    Don't tinker with rugby tackle laws: NZ
    All Black Sam Whitelock has rejected calls for a change in rules or penalties for high tackles, saying it's up to players to adhere to the rules.
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2020
    Ex-Storm ace Vunivalu joins Wallabies camp
    Ex-Melbourne NRL flyer Suliasi Vunivalu, who has switched codes, is getting a taste of the Wallabies after being invited to join their training camp this week.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    All Blacks back squad despite shock loss
    After their shock loss to Australia veteran hooker Dane Coles says there's no B team in the All Blacks ranks and backs all players to do their job.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Rugby Australia seal $100m broadcast deal
    Rugby Australia has cut ties with Foxtel and has signed a deal with Nine and its streaming service, with Super Rugby on free-to-air for the first time.
  • Sun, Nov 08, 2020
    Rennie hungrier after Wallaby breakthrough
    Wallabies coach Dave Rennie sees progress after his maiden Test win but says it won't mean much unless they build on it against Argentina in a fortnight.
  • Sun, Nov 08, 2020
    Slipper wants success after Wallaby ton
    Wallabies veterans Michael Hooper and James Slipper say the challenge is to make the 24-22 defeat of the All Blacks the norm, not the outlier.
  • Sat, Nov 07, 2020
    Wallabies win chaotic Brisbane Bledisloe
    The Wallabies have bounced back from a record loss to New Zealand with a two-point Bledisloe Cup win at Suncorp Stadium in a match both teams ended with 14 men.
  • Fri, Nov 06, 2020
    All Blacks planning to work over Hodge
    New Zealand see an opportunity with Australia's new five-eighth Reece Hodge and plan to ask questions of him in Saturday's final Bledisloe Cup match.
  • Fri, Nov 06, 2020
    All Blacks ready for desperate Wallabies
    All Blacks skipper Sam Cane says the Wallabies play best when they have nothing to lose and that's what his team is ready for in the final Bledisloe Cup Test.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    All Blacks make sweeping line-up changes
    Coach Ian Foster has made sweeping changes to the All Blacks line-up for the final Bledisloe Cup Test in Brisbane, with four possible debutants.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    Wallabies inspired by Origin underdogs win
    The Wallabies are taking heart from Queensland's against-the-odds State of Origin win over NSW as they prepare for one last shot at the All Blacks in 2020.
  • Wed, Nov 04, 2020
    Springboks commit to Rugby Championship
    World champions South Africa have decided to stick with the Wallabies and the Rugby Championship rather than join a northern hemisphere competition.
  • Wed, Nov 04, 2020
    The coach to make Wallabies scrum a weapon
    Now that he is finally in Australia instead of mentoring via Zoom, assistant coach Petrus du Plessis is vowing to transform the Wallabies scrum into a weapon.
  • Tue, Nov 03, 2020
    All Blacks' lock Barrett scratchy but keen
    All Blacks lock Scott Barrett is a little rusty after returning from a serious foot injury but he hopes to get better with some more game time under his belt.
  • Tue, Nov 03, 2020
    It's no dead rubber, says Wallabies prop
    Wallabies 100-gamer James Slipper says Saturday's last clash of the year against the All Blacks is anything but a dead rubber despite the series being lost.
  • Mon, Nov 02, 2020
    All Blacks charm offensive is a gee-up
    It must be hard for the All Blacks to keep a straight face when they continually talk about the Wallabies' "fear factor" after years of trans-Tasman beltings.
  • Mon, Nov 02, 2020
    Burnt Wallabies rookies hungry for more
    Wallabies new caps Fraser McReight and Tate McDermott hope to get another crack at the All Blacks on Saturday night, only this time in front of their home fans.
  • Mon, Nov 02, 2020
    Hodge in line for Wallabies starting spot
    Backline utility Reece Hodge is a frontrunner to earn his first start for the Wallabies this year in Saturday's final Bledisloe Cup clash with the All Blacks.
  • Sun, Nov 01, 2020
    All Blacks' chilling warning to Wallabies
    Insatiable All Blacks coach Ian Foster insists his team can still improve on their record 43-5 Bledisloe Cup and Tri Nations triumph over the Wallabies.
  • Sun, Nov 01, 2020
    Shattered Wallabies picking up the pieces
    The Wallabies admit they slipped to unacceptably poor standards in Saturday night's embarrassing 43-5 Bledisloe Cup loss to the All Blacks in Sydney.
  • Sun, Nov 01, 2020
    Wallabies defiant after humbling defeat
    Wallabies coach Dave Rennie remains defiant despite his greenhorn line-up being dealt a lesson in a record-breaking 43-5 Bledisloe Cup loss to the All Blacks.
2020 October
  • Sat, Oct 31, 2020
    All Blacks won't dwell on Down Under flop
    The All Blacks' last trip to Australia resulted in a 47-26 loss in Perth, but the ghosts from that game won't haunt them ahead of Saturday's clash in Sydney.
  • Fri, Oct 30, 2020
    All Blacks aim to rush Wallaby debutants
    The spotlight will be on Wallabies debutants Noah Lolesio and Irae Simone in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash and the All Blacks won't make life easy for them.
  • Fri, Oct 30, 2020
    All Blacks Mo'unga rates Wallabies Lolesio
    All Black Richie Mo'unga knows more than most about pressure but feels Wallabies debutant Noah Lolesio will embrace the challenge of a Bledisloe Cup debut.
  • Fri, Oct 30, 2020
    History against untried Wallabies pairing
    Rookie Test five-eighth Noah Lolesio and inside centre Irae Simone are the first untried Wallabies midfield pairing to debut against the All Blacks since 1947.
  • Fri, Oct 30, 2020
    Lolesio dreams of his John Eales moment
    Fearless young playmaker Noah Lolesio says he'd love the chance to boot Australia to victory in Saturday night's Bledisloe Cup showdown with the All Blacks.
  • Thu, Oct 29, 2020
    All Blacks make three changes for Sydney
    The All Blacks have made three changes to their pack as they look to wrap up the Bledisloe Cup series with victory over the Wallabies in Sydney.
  • Thu, Oct 29, 2020
    Rugby fans urged to plan for Bledisloe Cup
    Rugby fans heading to the Bledisloe Cup to see the Wallabies and All Blacks play in Sydney on Saturday are being asked to mask up and avoid public transport.
  • Wed, Oct 28, 2020
    All Blacks bracing for the Wallaby Chiefs
    The All Blacks have been impressed by the Wallabies under new coach Dave Rennie and they're expecting another tough encounter on Saturday night in Sydney.
  • Wed, Oct 28, 2020
    Sio's Samoa aim in Pacific rugby effort
    Wallaby prop Scott Sio and All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu want to bring Super Rugby to Samoa and end the "broken promises" made to Pacific Island rugby.
  • Wed, Oct 28, 2020
    Wallabies chasing more accuracy for win
    Wallabies attack coach Scott Wisemantel says Australia will get punished again in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup if they don't improve their accuracy across the park.
  • Wed, Oct 28, 2020
    Wallabies' game plan to nullify Clarke
    Wallabies backline utility Reece Hodge says defensive line speed will be key to containing All Blacks wing sensation Caleb Clarke in Bledisloe III on Saturday.
  • Tue, Oct 27, 2020
    Alaalatoa happy to share Wallabies load
    Prop Allan Alaalatoa says sharing game time with Taniela Tupou is best for the Wallabies, who are out to level the Bledisloe Cup series against New Zealand.
  • Tue, Oct 27, 2020
    LNP backing locks in Ballymore upgrade
    Ballymore's long-awaited upgrade now appears a certainty thanks to the Queensland LNP's promise to match Labor's $15 million injected if elected.
  • Mon, Oct 26, 2020
    Vunivalu set for rugby after NRL triumph
    Rugby-bound Melbourne grand final hero Suliasi Vunivalu has his heart on becoming a dual international after bowing out of league as a dual NRL title winner.
  • Mon, Oct 26, 2020
    Winger Clarke tuning up for Wallabies
    All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke is taking a relaxed approach to the Sydney Bledisloe Cup Test as Australia attempts to keep the series alive.
  • Sun, Oct 25, 2020
    Naisarani joins Wallabies training camp
    The Wallabies have called No.8 Isi Naisarani into their training camp in the Hunter Valley as they prepared for this year's third Bledisloe Cup Test.
  • Fri, Oct 23, 2020
    Force sign ex-Fiji coach John McKee
    Former Fiji coach John McKee has joined the Western Force as an assistant to Tim Sampson for the 2021 Super Rugby AU campaign.
  • Fri, Oct 23, 2020
    Rennie ready to make Wallabies changes
    Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says he won't hesitate to blood new players in Australia's must-win Bledisloe Cup Test against NZ on October 31 in Sydney.
  • Fri, Oct 23, 2020
    Wallabies decide not to take a knee
    The Wallabies have unanimously voted not to take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in next Saturday's Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand.
  • Thu, Oct 22, 2020
    Australian women's rugby kicks off again
    Rugby Australia has announced a women's domestic rugby competition kicks off next month as it looks to get the national team, the Wallaroos, up and running.
  • Thu, Oct 22, 2020
    'Don't do it': Farr-Jones warns Wallabies
    Australian rugby legend Nick Farr-Jones says the Wallabies run the risk of losing fans if they take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
  • Wed, Oct 21, 2020
    Rugby hoping to lure more Indigenous stars
    Wallabies fullback Dane Haylett-Petty hopes wearing the First Nations jersey against the All Blacks and Pumas will inspire more Indigenous people to play rugby.
  • Mon, Oct 19, 2020
    Defiant Wallabies won't die wondering
    The Wallabies remain positive despite needing to win successive Tests against the All Blacks for the first time since 2001 to regain the Bledisloe Cup.
  • Mon, Oct 19, 2020
    Fight for Bledisloe Cup still rages on
    The All Blacks have taken the advantage over the Wallabies in the Bledisloe Cup but both sides still feel the series is evenly balanced.
  • Sun, Oct 18, 2020
    Rennie to pick up pieces for Wallabies
    Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is ruing 40 missed tackles from his side as the All Blacks put one hand on the Bledisloe Cup with a 27-7 rout in Auckland.
  • Sun, Oct 18, 2020
    Rookie stars in All Blacks' Bledisloe rout
    The All Blacks have rebounded from last week's thrilling Bledisloe Cup draw to outclass the Wallabies 27-7 and take a 1-0 lead in their four-Test series.
  • Sun, Oct 18, 2020
    Wise words spur on Storm No.7 Hughes
    Jahrome Hughes's career has taken many twists and turns but he says the constant backing of his Melbourne coach and captain have him primed for the grand final.
  • Sat, Oct 17, 2020
    Cane focused under All Blacks spotlight
    With the All Blacks under added pressure to win their second home Bledisloe Cup Test, skipper Sam Cane says his team must deliver "physicality and intensity".
  • Sat, Oct 17, 2020
    Wallabies' Kiwis ready for Bledisloe upset
    Some of the Kiwis amongst the ranks of the Wallabies, including hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa and coach Dave Rennie, believe an upset win at Eden Park is brewing.
  • Fri, Oct 16, 2020
    All Blacks back Ioane to respond in Test
    All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown is backing teammate Rieko Ioane to shake off his first Test mistakes if he lines up against the Wallabies on Sunday.
  • Fri, Oct 16, 2020
    All Blacks ring changes in search of edge
    Veteran hooker Dane Coles will start while Beauden Barrett is back as the All Blacks look for an edge over the Wallabies after the opening Bledisloe Cup draw.
  • Fri, Oct 16, 2020
    Rennie makes four changes to Wallabies
    Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has made four changes for the second Bledisloe Cup with a new hooker in Brandon Paenga-Amosa, while Jordan Petaia is on the bench.
  • Fri, Oct 16, 2020
    Workhorse Hanigan earns Wallabies start
    Ned Hanigan has impressed coach Dave Rennie to earn a start in the Wallabies backrow against the All Blacks in the second Bledisloe Cup match.
  • Thu, Oct 15, 2020
    All Blacks get serious about Cup clash
    All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi has shaved off his bizarre hair-style as the Kiwis get serious about Sunday's second Bledisloe Cup clash in Auckland.
  • Thu, Oct 15, 2020
    Eden Park, Barrett no stress for Wallabies
    The Wallabies are unconcerned about the expected return of superstar All Blacks fullback Beauden Barrett as the bid to end a 34-year winless run at Eden Park.
  • Thu, Oct 15, 2020
    Rugby Gods favour Wallabies on Sunday
    The Wallabies have good reason to look forward to their clash against the All Blacks at Coopers Catch Stadium - formerly Eden Park - on Sunday afternoon.
  • Wed, Oct 14, 2020
    All Blacks cry foul over Wallabies tactics
    New Zealand assistant coach John Plumtree says All Blacks don't cry - but they're crying foul over the Wallabies' off-the-ball tactics in Bledisloe one.
  • Wed, Oct 14, 2020
    Force re-sign former All Blacks duo
    Former All Blacks centre Richard Kahui feels the Western Force have the ingredients they need to succeed next year after signing some big-name players.
  • Wed, Oct 14, 2020
    Rennie's soft touch galvanises Wallabies
    First-year Test coach Dave Rennie, a Cook Islander, has been credited with galvanising a Wallabies outfit featuring more than a dozen Pacific Islanders.
  • Wed, Oct 14, 2020
    Springboks' Rugby Championship ultimatum
    World champions South Africa have been given a 48-hour deadline to confirm their participation in the upcoming four-nation Rugby Championship in Australia.
  • Wed, Oct 14, 2020
    Wallabies fire warning to All Blacks
    The Wallabies claim they were only deserving of a six out of 10 rating in Sunday's thrilling 16-16 Bledisloe Cup draw with the All Blacks in Wellington.
  • Tue, Oct 13, 2020
    Ballymore's rugby revamp a step closer
    Queensland Rugby Union's long-held ambition to revitalise Ballymore is a step closer after the state government's pre-election $15 million promise.
  • Tue, Oct 13, 2020
    No Eden Park scars for new-look Wallabies
    The new-look Wallabies aren't sporting the scars associated with the All Blacks' imperious Eden Park record before their date in Auckland on Sunday.
  • Tue, Oct 13, 2020
    White expects to wear All Blacks target
    Wallabies halfback Nic White is expecting the All Blacks to try to limit his running game in Auckland after he caused them headaches in the first Test draw.
  • Mon, Oct 12, 2020
    All Blacks not second best: Foster
    The All Blacks invited the Wallabies into their changerooms after their classic Bledisloe Cup encounter as a sign of mutual respect.
  • Mon, Oct 12, 2020
    Boks still to confirm Rugby Champs place
    South Africa are still to confirm their participation in the four-nation Rugby Championship, with speculation they could pull out citing player welfare.
  • Mon, Oct 12, 2020
    Daugunu makes memorable Wallabies debut
    Filipo Daugunu was set for a career playing soccer in Fjii but is now Australia's newest rugby star after a memorable Test debut against the All Blacks.
  • Mon, Oct 12, 2020
    Hodge kept awake re-living Cup kick
    Wallabies back Reece Hodge tossed and turned all night in his Wellington hotel room, re-living his penalty kick that hit the upright.
  • Sun, Oct 11, 2020
    Key moments from the Bledisloe draw
    A look at some of the decisive moments in Australia's 16-16 draw with New Zealand in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Wellington.
  • Sun, Oct 11, 2020
    NZ still favourites for Bledisloe: Rennie
    Like Australia, New Zealand had plenty of chances to win the opening Bledisloe Cup Test but none better than Rieko Ioane's try just before halftime.
  • Sun, Oct 11, 2020
    O'Connor wins praise from Wallabies coach
    While Australia had to settle for a Bledisloe Cup draw, James O'Connor has shone in his return to the Wallabies No.10 jersey, which he hasn't worn since 2013.
  • Sun, Oct 11, 2020
    Rennie wants more from gallant Wallabies
    New coach Dave Rennie wants to see more from his Wallabies, saying they have plenty to build on after his first Test in charge ended in a draw with New Zealand.
  • Sat, Oct 10, 2020
    Daugunu's soccer skills to help Wallabies
    Filipo Daugunu played for Fiji as a junior soccer player and Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says he's offers another kicking option in their New Zealand Test.
  • Sat, Oct 10, 2020
    Hooper, next-gen Wallabies up for battle
    Captain Michael Hooper says the cooped-up Wallabies are glad to be out of quarantine and ready to put their skills on show in Sunday's Bledisloe Cup opener.
  • Fri, Oct 09, 2020
    NZ Rugby claim delight with Test tweaks
    Now that the All Blacks will be home for Christmas, NZ Rugby says one of the next things on the agenda will be fixturing trans-Tasman Super Rugby in 2021.
  • Fri, Oct 09, 2020
    Three Wallabies debutants for Bledisloe
    Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named three debutants in Harry Wilson, Filipo Daugunu and Hunter Paisami in his line-up for the clash against NZ.
  • Fri, Oct 09, 2020
    Wilson not fazed by All Blacks record
    Likened to a young Toutai Kefu, Wallabies debutant Harry Wilson says the All Blacks don't hold the same fears for youngsters who haven't lost to them.
  • Thu, Oct 08, 2020
    New coaches putting stamp on Wallabies
    New Wallabies defence coach Matt Taylor says fans can expect some changes to their playing style in Sunday's Bledisloe Cup Test in Wellington.
  • Wed, Oct 07, 2020
    Wallabies' bond tight under coach Rennie
    Lukhan Salakaia-Loto says the Wallabies have grown close under new coach Dave Rennie, helped by being in a bubble as they prepare for the Bledisloe Cup.
  • Tue, Oct 06, 2020
    Titans' Tonumaipea signs Super Rugby deal
    Gold Coast back Young Tonumaipea is returning to Melbourne to play Super Rugby with the Rebels rather than the Storm where he started his NRL career.
  • Tue, Oct 06, 2020
    Wallabies still unsure of Bledisloe roles
    Matt Toomua says coach Dave Rennie is keeping the Wallabies on their toes ahead of the Bledisloe Cup opener, with the players unsure of the starting line-up.
  • Mon, Oct 05, 2020
    Eden Park gets green light for Bledisloe
    New Zealand's government has lifted Auckland restrictions allowing the Bledisloe Cup Test to go ahead at Eden Park, where the Wallabies haven't won since 1986.
  • Mon, Oct 05, 2020
    Slack backs Banks, Lolesio to face NZ
    Former Wallabies captain Andrew Slack has urged selectors to pick the "players who can change a game" for two Tests in New Zealand from Sunday.
  • Fri, Oct 02, 2020
    Halfback Powell hoping for Test chance
    Halfback Joe Powell has only managed four Tests since his debut in 2017 but is looking to make an impact under new Wallabies coach Dave Rennie.
  • Thu, Oct 01, 2020
    Wallabies backline prompts hot debate
    Wallabies attack coach Scott Wisemantel says who will start in the backline against the All Blacks has been a topic of hot debate among the coaches.
2020 September
  • Wed, Sep 30, 2020
    Wallabies keep out of SANZAAR stoush
    With South African officials blaming NZ Rugby for their teams' Super Rugby exit, the Wallabies say they are laying low and staying away from the SANZAAR stoush.
  • Wed, Sep 30, 2020
    Wallabies set to encourage Lolesio flair
    Noah Lolesio has been told by his Wallabies coaches to play to his strengths if he gets a chance to make his Test debut in the Bledisloe Cup series.
  • Tue, Sep 29, 2020
    Uelese hoping luck continues for Wallabies
    Wallabies hooker Jordan Uelese is hoping his wretched run with injuries is behind him as he looks to bed down a regular start heading into the Bledisloe Cup.
  • Mon, Sep 28, 2020
    Arnold injury forces Wallabies re-think
    As new Wallabies forwards coach Geoff Parling makes his mark, the possibility of Rory Arnold's call-up for the Rugby Championship has been thwarted by injury.
  • Sun, Sep 27, 2020
    Petaia to play in Cup boost for Wallabies
    Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says he will have a full squad available for selection the opening Bledisloe Cup Test, including injured young gun Jordan Petaia.
  • Sun, Sep 27, 2020
    Wallabies making most of hotel quarantine
    Wallabies forward Ned Hanigan says his teammates are completing in-room workouts and hving coffee chats out the window while in hotel lockdown in New Zealand.
  • Sat, Sep 26, 2020
    Touring Wallabies players back on full pay
    Wallabies players will receive full pay until the end of the year while other Australian professionals will continue on 70 per cent of their usual salaries.
  • Fri, Sep 25, 2020
    Cheika joins Argentina for Rugby Champs
    Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika will try to plot their downfall after joining Argentina coach Mario Ledesma's staff for the Rugby Championship.
  • Thu, Sep 24, 2020
    NZ unhappy with Rugby Championship plan
    New Zealand Rugby say they didn't agree to the Rugby Championship schedule and are disappointed their players may now miss Christmas with their families.
  • Thu, Sep 24, 2020
    Philip ready for Wallabies second chance
    Lock Matt Philip admits the last time he played for the Wallabies he was along for the ride but with three more years experience he's ready for another crack.
  • Thu, Sep 24, 2020
    Schedule not our fault: Rugby Australia
    Rugby Australia says they aren't to blame for the Rugby Championships schedule that might force the All Blacks to miss spending Christmas with their families.
  • Wed, Sep 23, 2020
    No.10 Lolesio in mix for Bledisloe debut
    Injury concerns for Matt Toomua and Noah Lolesio's confident return in the Super Rugby AU finale have the emerging No.10 in the frame for a Wallabies debut.
  • Wed, Sep 23, 2020
    Qantas to end major sport sponsorships
    Qantas will cut ties with Rugby Australia and other national sporting bodies at the end of 2020, citing the impact of COVID-19 on the airline industry.
  • Tue, Sep 22, 2020
    Centre Irae Simone always a Wallabies fan
    Centre Irae Simone says his parents have dug out a video of him as a youngster saying he wanted to play for the Wallabies, despite growing up in New Zealand.
  • Tue, Sep 22, 2020
    Petaia still a chance for Bledisloe Cup
    Jordan Petaia is in camp with the Wallabies and there are hopes he can recover from a hip injury to play in the opening Bledisloe Cup Test in Wellington.
  • Mon, Sep 21, 2020
    Brumbies' Tom Wright eyeing Wallabies cap
    After helping the Brumbies to the Super Rugby AU title, Brumbies winger Tom Wright is heading into his first Wallabies camp with the Bledisloe Cup beckoning.
  • Sun, Sep 20, 2020
    Brumbies coach's big Bledisloe Cup call
    Brumbies coach Dan McKellar is backing Super Rugby AU final hero Noah Lolesio to wear the Wallabies' No.10 jumper against the All Blacks next month.
  • Sun, Sep 20, 2020
    Thorn weighs up his Queensland Reds future
    Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn is considering his future at the franchise after watching his exciting young team fall short in the Super Rugby AU final.
  • Sun, Sep 20, 2020
    Wallabies warned against getting excited
    Wallabies stalwart James Slipper says Dave Rennie's new-look squad should take confidence out of the Super Rugby AU season but not get over-excited.
  • Thu, Sep 17, 2020
    Lolesio to lead Brumbies in injury return
    The Brumbies have rolled the dice by naming Noah Lolesio at five-eighth for the Super Rugby AU grand final against Queensland, despite not playing since July.
  • Thu, Sep 17, 2020
    Mowen backs self-sustaining Aust rugby
    Buoyed by the standard of Super Rugby AU, former Wallabies captain Ben Mowen has played down the threat of player defections diminishing the domestic product.
  • Wed, Sep 16, 2020
    More to Brumbies than a maul: Mowen
    Former Brumbies captain Ben Mowen is wary of the Queensland Reds' momentum as Saturday's Super Rugby AU final in Canberra looms.
  • Wed, Sep 16, 2020
    Reds reaping rewards of Thorn's rebuild
    It was controversial at the time but Brad Thorn's decision to axe Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper amid a rebuild of the Queensland Reds is reaping rewards.
  • Wed, Sep 16, 2020
    Wilson worth the Wallabies punt: Kefu
    Toutai Kefu sees plenty of himself in Queensland Reds' No.8 Harry Wilson, who he says could be "one of the greats" before a potential Test debut this year.
  • Tue, Sep 15, 2020
    Brumbies' Test trio to lead in Super final
    Forwards coach Laurie Fisher was part of the Brumbies' two Super Rugby titles and says their Test players must lead in the decider against the Queensland Reds.
  • Tue, Sep 15, 2020
    NZ relax COVID rules for Bledisloe matches
    The NZ government will ease quarantine to appease Wallabies coach Dave Rennie, who said his team would be unable to prepare properly for the Bledisloe Tests.
  • Tue, Sep 15, 2020
    Title would cap O'Connor's Reds redemption
    After an acrimonious exit from Queensland rugby in 2015, James O'Connor's redemption will be complete if can lead the Reds to victory over the Brumbies.
  • Tue, Sep 15, 2020
    Western Force re-sign coach Sampson
    Western Force coach Tim Sampson will be at the helm for another two years after signing a new deal with the Super Rugby AU outfit.
  • Mon, Sep 14, 2020
    Nervous wait pays off for Reds centre
    Queensland Reds centre Hunter Paisami has revealed he was burning off nervous energy cleaning his house when he told he was in the Wallabies squad.
  • Mon, Sep 14, 2020
    Refreshed Brumbies set for Super decider
    While the Queensland Reds battled their way into the Super Rugby AU final, the Brumbies put their feet up and will be at full strength for the showdown.
  • Sun, Sep 13, 2020
    Rennie demands changes ahead of NZ Test
    New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says they won't play an October 10 Test in New Zealand unless the country's quarantine procedures are relaxed.
  • Sun, Sep 13, 2020
    Rennie's bold Wallabies squad call
    Only half of the Wallabies' World Cup squad of last year remains as new coach Dave Rennie turned to youth and current form in his first squad named on Sunday.
  • Sat, Sep 12, 2020
    Injury carnage as Reds into Super final
    The Queensland Reds have qualified for the Super Rugby final against the Brumbies after beating the Melbourne Rebels in an injury-riddled contest in Brisbane.
  • Fri, Sep 11, 2020
    Australia to host Rugby Championship
    The Rugby Championship will be staged in Australia in November-December, with initial host New Zealand set to stage two Bledisloe Cup Tests in October.
  • Fri, Sep 11, 2020
    Rebels ready for Reds in Super Rugby final
    Feeling in career-best form, Melbourne hooker Jordan Uelese says his team is confident they can upset Queensland in the Super Rugby AU qualifying final.
  • Fri, Sep 11, 2020
    Super defence isn't enough: Reds' Wright
    The Queensland Reds hope to turn their defence into attack when they meet the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday for a spot in the Super Rugby AU final.
  • Thu, Sep 10, 2020
    RA to change Wallabies selection policy
    Rugby Australia have announced a change to the Wallabies selection policy for 2020 to allow two overseas-based players to join the squad to add extra depth.
  • Thu, Sep 10, 2020
    Rebels take risks for Super final reward
    Melbourne coach Dave Wessels has named two openside flankers in his back row as they look to shut down the Reds' attacking trio in Saturday's Super Rugby final.
  • Thu, Sep 10, 2020
    Reds keep winning Super line-up for Rebels
    The Queensland Reds are looking to build on their winning momentum as they keep the same line-up for their Super Rugby AU final against the Melbourne Rebels.
  • Wed, Sep 09, 2020
    Prop Robertson make Waratahs Super exit
    NSW Waratahs' Test prop Tom Robertson is set to join the Western Force after his decision to leave the Super Rugby franchise he made his debut for in 2016.
  • Wed, Sep 09, 2020
    Wallabies berth still 'fantasy': McReight
    Breakdown menace Fraser McReight insists international rugby is a way off, despite establishing himself in the Queensland Reds' exciting young backrow in 2020.
  • Tue, Sep 08, 2020
    Rebels upbeat about Reds' Super final
    Melbourne's skipper Dane Haylett-Petty says they fancy their chances against the Reds in Saturday's Super Rugby AU qualifying final in Brisbane.
  • Mon, Sep 07, 2020
    Smith's COVID scare before Super AU final
    Queensland prop Ruan Smith has been sent for a coronavirus test, putting in doubt his chance to line up against Melbourne in the Super Rugby AU final.
  • Sun, Sep 06, 2020
    Brumbies cry scrum foul ahead of final
    The Brumbies were critical of the officiating around scrums after a loss to the Queensland Reds in their last game before the Super Rugby AU final.
  • Sun, Sep 06, 2020
    Rebels hope to switch Super travel plans
    Melbourne will look at changing travel plans as they head north to try to upset the Queensland Reds for a place in the Super Rugby AU grand final.
  • Sat, Sep 05, 2020
    Brave Force suffer another Super blow
    Western Force again took Melbourne to the Super Rugby AU wire and again finished empty-handed, but still won fans with their gutsy effort.
  • Sat, Sep 05, 2020
    Pumas rugby camp hit by coronavirus cases
    Planning for the Rugby Championship are in doubt with six Argentine players testing positive to coronavirus while in camp training for the tournament.
  • Sat, Sep 05, 2020
    Rebels' spirit key to Super finals surge
    Coach Dave Wessels says months on the road since June has built a spirit in the Melbourne Rebels that will help them in the Super Rugby AU finals.
  • Sat, Sep 05, 2020
    Reds flex in pre-finals Super Rugby win
    The Queensland Reds will take plenty of confidence into next week's Super Rugby AU preliminary final after toppling competition leaders the Brumbies.
  • Fri, Sep 04, 2020
    Wright's Reds fight for Wallabies spots
    The Queensland Reds and Brumbies will both feature in the Super Rugby AU finals series regardless of Saturday's result, but there remains plenty at stake.
  • Thu, Sep 03, 2020
    Rebels to give Sevens star a Super debut
    Melbourne have included Sevens star Lachie Anderson on the bench for his Super Rugby AU debut in their must-win final-round clash with Western Force.
  • Wed, Sep 02, 2020
    Brumbies re-sign young playmaker Kuenzle
    The Brumbies have re-signed promising young five-eighth Bayley Kuenzle for a further year after he helped lead the side to the Super Rugby AU finals.
  • Wed, Sep 02, 2020
    Super win sole motivation for Force
    Western Force backrower Brynard Stander says his team is desperate to finish Super Rugby AU with a win, and aren't motivated by their history with Melbourne.
  • Tue, Sep 01, 2020
    COVID-19 puts end to 2021 Sydney Sevens
    The 2021 Sydney Sevens World Series rugby tournament has been cut, with Australia looking to organise Oceania matches to prepare for the Tokyo Olympics.
  • Tue, Sep 01, 2020
    Queensland Reds have Super point to prove
    Queensland's Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has described their final round Super Rugby AU game as a "massive grudge match" after being pipped in their clash last month.
  • Tue, Sep 01, 2020
    Rebels brace for Force fire in Super Rugby
    Reece Hodge says the chance to make their first Super Rugby finals in 10 years is motivating Melbourne but they don't expect the Westrn Force to make it easy.
2020 August
  • Sat, Aug 29, 2020
    White pushing for Brumbies' Super start
    Wallabies halfback Nic White will be hard for Brumbies coach Dan McKellar to ignore after making a huge impact off the bench in their Super Rugby AU win.
  • Fri, Aug 28, 2020
    Brumbies book home Super Rugby AU decider
    The Brumbies have overcome a courageous Western Force for a 31-14 victory and will host the Super Rugby AU grand final with their table-topping lead.
  • Fri, Aug 28, 2020
    Waratahs plan all-out attack on Rebels
    NSW Waratahs coach Rob Penney has given his side a licence to thrill in Saturday night's must-win Super Rugby AU clash with the Melbourne Rebels.
  • Thu, Aug 27, 2020
    Hurting Force aim to topple Brumbies
    Western Force captain Ian Prior says his side will come out swinging when they take on the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday night.
  • Thu, Aug 27, 2020
    Top Rebels can follow Hooper to Japan
    Melbourne Rebels veterans Dane Haylett-Petty and Matt Toomua can follow Waratahs ace Michael Hooper to play in Japan, but not both at the same time.
  • Thu, Aug 27, 2020
    Waratahs turn to rookie against Rebels
    The Waratahs have pulled a shock move in naming former NRL second-rower Tepai Moeroa at inside centre for their must-win Super Rugby AU clash with Melbourne.
  • Wed, Aug 26, 2020
    Hooper to play six months in Japan rugby
    Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper will take up an overseas playing opportunity for the first six months of 2021 but will return for Test action later that year.
  • Wed, Aug 26, 2020
    Rebels not focused on Super Rugby finals
    Melbourne five-eighth Andrew Deegan says the team hasn't talked about the Super Rugby AU finals, just on improving as they look to beat the Waratahs.
  • Wed, Aug 26, 2020
    Waratahs set for Super stoush with Rebels
    The NSW Waratahs are vowing to bring the physicality to Leichhardt Oval for Saturday night's must-win Super Rugby AU clash with the Melbourne Rebels.
  • Tue, Aug 25, 2020
    Horton eyes Super final after Tahs deal
    After earning a contract extension, NSW Waratahs hooker Tom Horton is hoping his team can nail a Super Rugby AU finals berth against Melbourne.


2020 September