The Latest Breaking News from Michael Hooper

Fraser the McReight choice for Wallabies captaincy

While he may have got the captaincy through injury, Fraser McReight is a player his teammates want to follow into battle, says Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt.

AAP · Aug 21, 2025

Ex-Wallabies slam 'weak' refs over series-deciding call

Ex-Wallabies Morgan Turinui and Michael Hooper are adamant the Lions' match-winning try in Melbourne should have been ruled out for foul play in the build-up.

AAP · Jul 26, 2025

Unwanted Wallabies forward makes case for selection

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto says he's done all he can to break back into the Wallabies, but is resigned to flying home ahead of the second Test in Melbourne.

AAP · Jul 23, 2025

Valetini joins the greats with second John Eales Medal

Dynamic back-rower Rob Valetini has become only the third player to win successive John Eales Medals as the Wallabies' player of the year.

AAP · Oct 30, 2024

Wallabies coach hoping Liam's the Wright captaincy call

Queensland Reds flanker and captain Liam Wright has been named as the seventh different Wallabies skipper in little more than a year.

AAP · Jul 4, 2024

Wallabies veteran retires after missing Olympics sevens

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has missed selection for the men's sevens team for the Paris Games and announced his retirement from Australian rugby.

AAP · Jun 30, 2024

Coach Schmidt uncertain on next Wallabies captain

The Wallabies captaincy shuffled through six players last year, and new coach Joe Schmidt says he needs to get to know his players before naming the next one.

AAP · Jun 21, 2024

Hooper gets Paris Olympic sevens commentary call-up

A groin injury threatens his selection, but Michael Hooper is set to be part of the Olympic sevens after the Wallabies great was named a commentator for Paris.

AAP · May 29, 2024

Hobbled Hooper in Games doubt after sevens omission

An untimely injury flare-up has robbed former Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper of one last chance to push his Olympics rugby sevens case.

AAP · May 23, 2024

Michael Hooper scores first sevens try for Australia

Wallabies great Michael Hooper has opened his sevens try account on a day in Singapore when the Australian teams shone.

AAP · May 3, 2024