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Wallabies hoping Ireland clash lights the fuse for Schmidt’s farewell tour

Outgoing coach will soon give way to Les Kiss but the Sydney match plus tests against France and Italy will establish World Cup credentials

The Guardian - AU

'Playing for more': Wallabies set for new Championship

A Wallabies star has been left battered and bruised following an intense training session ahead of their inaugural Nations Championship Test in Sydney.

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Returning Wallabies trio put hands up to face Ireland

Match-hardened from his playing stint in the UK, Tom Hooper says he will be ready to face Ireland in Sydney if called upon by Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt.

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Wallaby star ready to confront Irish 'friends for life'

Prop Angus Bell is casting friendship aside as the Wallabies face a challenging start to 2026 with Nations Championship Tests against Ireland, France and Italy.

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'Every road's different': a Cairns to Canberra Wallaby

A 26-year-old who never played representative junior rugby is in line to be Joe Schmidt's eighth different No.10 in the upcoming Nations Championship Tests.

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'Look to rectify': Wallabies to atone for horror tour

The Wallabies are hoping to right the wrongs of last year's horror spring tour of Europe with a flying start to 2026 against European giants Ireland and France.

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RU:Locked and loaded: Schmidt on big Wallabies omission

Joe Schmidt has left Lukhan Salakaia-Loto out of his Nations Championship squad, instead keen to blood two younger locks as the Wallabies assess options.

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RU:Slipper answers SOS, uncapped trio named for Wallabies

James Slipper is back for the Wallabies as coach Joe Schmidt also named an uncapped trio in the squad for next month's Nations Championship Tests.

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Locked and loaded: Schmidt on big Wallabies omission

Joe Schmidt has left Lukhan Salakaia-Loto out of his Nations Championship squad, instead keen to blood two younger locks as the Wallabies assess options.

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'Age is irrelevant': Slipper set for Wallabies comeback

Ageless prop James Slipper could become rugby's all-time most-capped player after announcing a comeback for the Wallabies less than a year into retirement.

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No doubt about it: Chiefs' Aussie gets Super final shot

Aussie centre Lalakai Foketi has explained the differences between the environments at the Chiefs and Waratahs ahead of the Kiwi club's fourth-straight final.

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'Most significant chapter': Brumbies bracing for a changing of the guard

The Brumbies squad will get a shake up for next year.

The Canberra Times

Farewell Kiss ends on Super downer as Wallabies beckon

Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss remains optimistic about the state of Australian rugby despite no teams making Super semis for the first time since 2017.

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Andy Farrell commits future to Ireland with long-term contract extension

Farrell has signed a deal through the 2031 Rugby World Cup

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Edmed's 'mixed bag' season not ending Wallabies dream

Tane Edmed hasn't enjoyed the playing minutes he expected after moving to the ACT Brumbies, but he isn't ruling himself out of Wallabies contention just yet.

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Time for Lomax Wallabies watch as Force's season ends

The Western Force will be aiming to end their season with a bang, and a big performance from Zac Lomax could help thrust him into a Wallabies jersey.

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Horwill's pick to get Wallabies on World Cup front foot

James Horwill has nominated Lukhan Salakaia-Loto as the enforcer the Wallabies are crying out for as they build to next year's World Cup.

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'Different beast': don't write off Wallabies for Cup

Brad Thorn has delivered his verdict on the Wallabies and reflected on his own World Cup experiences to mark 500 days until the Australian showpiece begins.

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What Wallabies coach Schmidt told Force star Zac Lomax

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has arrived in Perth and will closely monitor prized Western Force recruit Zac Lomax in Saturday night's crunch Super Rugby clash.

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Kiss to have say on Wallabies' July selection calls

Joe Schmidt has explained how Les Kiss will have a say on Wallabies selections before he takes the reins, and made a case for the injury-plagued Tom Lynagh.

The Guardian - AU

‘It’s not a revolution, it’s evolution’: Les Kiss army takes shape with Wallabies reign in sight

Australia’s incoming coach is out to build on the foundations set by Joe Schmidt after having to earn his shot while coming from a rugby league background

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'When will we learn?': McKellar lashes Wallabies talk

Waratahs coach Dan McKellar is not happy that a Brumbies playmaker is being spoken of as the Wallabies' next big thing following high praise from Joe Schmidt.

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Brumbies' Meredith keeping lid on Wallabies chatter

Declan Meredith has caught the eye of Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt, but the rising flyhalf is keeping focus firmly on the Brumbies' Super campaign.

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Wallabies snare All Blacks assistant as defence coach

The Wallabies have appointed another former key All Blacks staff member as assistant coach ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.

The Guardian - AU

‘They call me Grandpa Joe’: coach Schmidt in a hurry as clock ticks down on Wallabies reign

Australia rugby’s outgoing boss celebrates the high points, ‘not end points’, as he prepares to guide the side in three Tests before handing over the keys

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