The Latest Breaking News from James OConnor

'Words can't describe': Wallaby star's emotional return

Veteran playmaker James O'Connor is still soaking in his emotional, triumphant return to Test rugby in the Wallabies' shock win over South Africa.

AAP · Aug 17, 2025

Wallabies break South Africa’s aura of invincibility in win that asks: is Australian rugby back?

Joe Schmidt’s side turned a 22-point deficit into a first win at Ellis Park since 1963. If this is a redrafting of the story, then the sport will be better off

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2025

'I'm blown away': coach hails Wallabies' crazy comeback

The Wallabies have recovered from a 22-point deficit to shock South Africa and claim a first win in Johannesburg in 62 years.

AAP · Aug 16, 2025

Nic White immediately reverses Australia retirement after impressive Lions performance

White retired from Wallabies duty after the Lions series but has answered an SOS call from Joe Schmidt

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Edmed answers Wallabies SOS call for South Africa tour

Playmakers Tane Edmed and James O'Connor have both been included in a 35-man Wallabies squad to play two Tests against the world champion Springboks in Africa.

AAP · Aug 7, 2025

Wallabies learn lessons of 2013 Lions series in bid to avoid first Test slip-up

Australia fly half Kurtley Beale slipped at an inopportune moment during the 2013 Lions first Test, and the Wallabies are keen to avoid a repeat

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Tom Lynagh: The Surrey-educated Australia legend’s son handed shock start against the Lions

The 22-year-old fly half has been handed the first Test reins by Joe Schmidt in a shock selection call

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Son of Wallabies gun eyes Lions family history

Wallabies playmaker Tom Lynagh is jostling with his former mentor James O'Connor for a chance to make Australian rugby history and face the touring Lions.

AAP · Jul 15, 2025

Old head O'Connor an asset for Wallabies: Beale

Looking for his own slice of history against the Lions, Kurtley Beale says the Wallabies will benefit from having an older player like James O'Connor on board.

AAP · Jul 13, 2025

Wallabies veteran excited for second Lions chance

James Slipper is looking to make new memories of the British and Irish Lions after saying the Wallabies let themselves down in their last Test in 2013.

AAP · Jul 12, 2025