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Wallabies raid NRL ranks in pursuit of World Cup glory

Rugby Australia is making no secret of its intention to build the best possible Wallabies team for the 2027 World Cup - even if that means poaching the NRL.

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'I'll play anywhere': Suaalii's team-first mentality

NSW Waratahs star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has an unselfish mindset, opting to put the needs of the team above any demands that he plays in his preferred position.

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Local rivalries are key for Wallabies as Super Rugby starts the new season full of hope

Australia’s club sides can drive each other to greater heights in a year that will prove crucial ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup

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Test rugby coaches have a shelf life and Townsend must know he’s near the end

As pressure builds before a must-win Calcutta Cup, the Scotland coach may well have reached the point of diminishing returns after nine years in the job

The Guardian - UK

'That's on you': Wallabies star on Kiss balancing act

Fraser McReight has addressed the elephant in the room as Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss prepares to transition into the Wallabies' top job later this year.

AAP

It's back to school for Ben Donaldson in World Cup bid

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt gave Ben Donaldson a series of clear messages last year, and the Force No.10 is determined to prove he's worthy of another call up.

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Wallabies lure NRL star Angus Crichton to bolster Rugby World Cup hopes

Crichton follows Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Mark Nawaqanitawase and Carter Gordon into rugby union

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Who might be the next All Blacks head coach?

Scott Robertson has left his role with just 20 months until the World Cup

The Independent UK

'Anything's possible': Kiss tipping a Wallabies revival

Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss truly believes the lowly-ranked tournament hosts can be a force at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

AAP

'Consistency at 10 will help': Joe Schmidt's confession

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admits settling on a first-choice No.10 is a challenge after the coach used seven flyhalves in a rollercoaster 2025 campaign.

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'Not at this stage': Schmidt coy about Wallabies role

Wily Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has not ruled out staying on as a World Cup advisor - or returning to the All Blacks camp for the 2027 showpiece in Australia.

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Wallabies must improve as World Cup draw delivers daunting All Blacks clash

After a winless European tour, Australia aim to regain winning habit before home tournament in October 2027

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies’ 2026 schedule brings hope but also potential for bigger headaches

Australia will play just six of their 14 Tests at home next year and with a coaching handover to navigate, a hangover from 2025 may drag on

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies say konnichiwa to coach Kiss with Japan Test

With Joe Schmidt overseeing the Wallabies for three Tests of the new Nations Championship, Les Kiss will take over for a home and away series against Japan.

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The Guardian - AU

Wallabies fans are entitled to be frustrated but it’s not all grim for this tired, talented side

There were enough sparks and signs of intent in Europe to suggest Australia are a team at the beginning of something, not the end

AAP

Wallabies apologise as pressure mounts on Schmidt

The Wallabies have fallen to France, consigning Joe Schmidt's side to a dubious place in history as the first Australians to lose 10 Tests in a year.

The Guardian - AU

Wounded Wallabies on brink of unwanted 67-year record as French test awaits

Defeat in Paris will complete a rare winless European tour and mean Joe Schmidt’s side finish 2025 as, statistically, the worst ever Wallabies

AAP

O'Connor still wanted amid Wallabies' 10 turmoil

The Wallabies' No.10 woes keep going with Carter Gordon out of the team to face France - but James O'Connor has been told he still has an international future.

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'Frustrated' Schmidt defends his weary Wallaby triers

Carter Gordon is set to play No.10 despite an injury worry as "frustrated" Joe Schmidt backs the Wallabies to be rewarded with a win in their tour finale.

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Wallabies insist No.10 merry-go-round not 'disruptive'

Joe Schmidt will make yet another change of starting fly-half against France but his Wallabies don't believe the revolving door of 10s is disrupting them.

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Superstar Suaalii remains Wallabies' true believer

After his first full year in a gold jersey, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii doesn't appear to have regrets about his code switch, believing the Wallabies are on the up.

AAP

Wallabies have progressed since World Cup woes: Hooper

Forward Tom Hooper was part of the Wallabies' 2023 World Cup humiliation and, back in Paris, insists the current crop are very different under Joe Schmidt.

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Irish first for Wallabies in daunting start to new comp

The Wallabies will launch their debut Nations Championship campaign with a triple-header against Ireland, France and Italy in Australia in July 2026.

AAP

Ireland sink Wallabies - and the best Aussie wore green

The slumping Wallabies are on the brink of a first winless trip to Europe in 67 years after being belted by Ireland.

The Independent UK

Mack Hansen hat-trick inspires resurgent Ireland to impressive Australia win

Ireland 46-19 Australia: The full-back scored three tries in the first 28 minutes on his return from injury before Ireland powered away late on

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