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TOUCH DOWN - Boks arrive in Australia for taste of next year’s World Cup

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Springboks arrive in Australia for taste of next year's World Cup

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Springboks arrive in Australia ready for another huge challenge

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Springboks: Rassie Erasmus’ ‘make our country proud’ pledge ahead of Wallabies Test as boss assesses ‘different challenge’

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Rassie Erasmus hopes his side can make their country proud, ahead of their one-off Test against the Wallabies in Perth.

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Springboks touch down in Australia for one-off Wallabies Test | rugby

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Opinion: Wallabies can topple ‘vulnerable’ Springboks and All Blacks must ‘suck it up’ instead of whinging

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Has Les Kiss made his first misstep since taking over from Joe Schmidt as Wallabies head coach? It certainly seems that way, writes Christy Doran.

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Wallabies squad: Jordan Petaia returns from international exile for one-off Test against the Springboks

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Former Queensland Reds utility back Jordan Petaia has been recalled to the Wallabies squad for their one-off Test against the Springboks in Perth later this month.

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Wallabies veterans miss out as Les Kiss selects new face for Springboks Test

James O’Connor and Bernard Foley told to focus on Super Rugby Harry McLaughlin-Phillips named for South Africa clash in Perth Wallabies coach Les Kiss has praised the potential impact of veteran flyhalves James O’Connor and Bernard Foley, but called for them to play Super Rugby games before they…

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Springboks predicted team: Rassie Erasmus to give backline experiment another shot against Wallabies in starting XV overhaul

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Wallabies legend puts career on pause for new Brumbies position

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Legendary Wallabies front-row James Slipper is set to take a break from his playing career after being appointed to a new position at the Brumbies.

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Suaalii keeps ‘open mindset’ to Wallabies position amid rising expectations for Rugby World Cup

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii won’t specialise in one on-field role yet Australia coach Les Kiss faces multiple selection conundrums He is known as the Wallabies’ foremost code-switcher, and there are growing calls for him to settle on a position that makes the most out of his unquestionable abilities. But Joseph-Aukuso…

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Bertranou returns to Los Pumas for Wallabies Test - California Legion

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Loose Pass: Four moments that decided Springboks v All Blacks including ‘massive’ Ardie Savea blow and Australia’s mess

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Comment: Les Kiss must recall one of two experienced playmakers ‘sooner rather than later’ if Wallabies want to shine at 2027 World Cup

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Time is quickly getting away from the Wallabies ahead of next year’s World Cup, and it’s time Les Kiss brought back a veteran playmaker to the fold.

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England v Australia significant opportunity for six-caps Burns

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As Delaney Burns hopes to be selected to face Australia, she talks to BBC Sport about another opportunity to add to her six caps in a so-far whirlwind career.

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Wallabies’ Carter Gordon set for stint on sidelines after breaking leg in latest injury blow

Flyhalf sustains injury in weekend’s draw with Argentina Expected to miss Springboks Test and Bledisloe Cup series The Wallabies are bracing to be without first-choice playmaker Carter Gordon for the Bledisloe Cup and a clash with world champions South Africa in the latest injury blow for the flyhalf.…

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Wallabies’ key weakness lets Argentina off the hook, but Les Kiss won’t ‘catastrophise it’ | Jack Snape

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Wallabies’ search for No 10 continues as Les Kiss tinkers again for second Argentina Test | Jack Snape

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Rugby Tours 2026 – Argentina vs Australia Game 2 – ARN Guide

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Comment: Les Kiss has plenty to think about as Wallabies ‘morphing into something unfamiliar for Australians’

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Pumas Lose Veteran for Second Test vs Australia in Mendoza

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Wallabies’ problems were on show in win over Argentina, but Kiss found awkward answers | Jack Snape

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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s search for ‘freedom’ as ex-Wallabies suggest positional change

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Wallabies squad: Les Kiss handed major boost as star backline duo named for Argentina tour

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Les Kiss reaps rewards of derring-do approach to Australia’s team selection

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Carter Gordon impresses on return as Wallabies surge clear of Japan for dominant win

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Australia 56-17 Japan: Nations Championship rugby union international – live reaction

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Wallabies team v Japan: Les Kiss makes latest fly-half call amid EIGHT changes while No. 1000 set to be capped

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Loose Pass: The ‘glaring’ Wallabies issue Les Kiss must address while all ends well for Nice

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Ex-Wallabies and Ireland back Brian Smith passes away aged 59

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Comment: Wallabies’ edgy win over Japan latest example that Australian rugby is falling at a rate of knots

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Les Kiss reflects on debut Wallabies win over Japan: ‘When we had to find a way, we did find a way’

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New coach Kiss off to a winning start as Wallabies rumble past bold Japan

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Inexperienced halves pair get nod for first Wallabies Test under new coach Les Kiss

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Ex-All Blacks coach highlights areas of focus as he aims to improve Wallabies’ defence

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Quade Cooper backed by SA Rugby boss after stunning Wallabies hint ahead of Rugby World Cup

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Wallabies v Japan: The gap closes as Eddie Jones’ men prepare to turn the tables on history

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New Look Argentina Roster Preparing for Battle against South Africa and Australia

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Key differences between Les Kiss and predecessor REVEALED as Wallabies boss introduces new gameplan

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Wallabies squad: Les Kiss forced to select one uncapped player as Len Ikitau ruled out for Japan series

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Lukhan Salakaia-Loto recalled in first Wallabies squad under coach Les Kiss

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State of the Nation: Wallabies focusing on improvement as ‘new era’ under Les Kiss’ leadership gets underway

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Italy powerhouse banned for ‘unusual’ red card following ‘touchline brawl’ against Wallabies

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Wallabies: Why the Joe Schmidt tenure was a ‘failure’ and the statement that ‘doesn’t wash’

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Joe Schmidt makes blunt revelation on Wallabies’ ‘progress’ under his guidance

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Wallabies: Why Joe Schmidt is feeling ‘lost’ ahead of final Test as head coach

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Joe Schmidt era staggers to a close as shellshocked Wallabies face Italy | Angus Fontaine

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Italy team v Australia: Tommaso Menoncello OUT as Azzurri make nine changes following All Blacks defeat

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Wallabies’ pop-gun revival under Joe Schmidt blown apart as France unload heavy artillery | Daniel Gallan

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Australia 26-42 France: Nations Championship rugby union international – as it happened

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Wallabies extend losing streak after being blown away by France in Nations Championship

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Wallabies player ratings: Fraser McReight ‘incredible’ once again but Joe Schmidt’s ‘fly-half woes continue’

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Six-try France fight back to beat Wallabies

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France team v Wallabies: Romain Ntamack and Matthieu Jalibert start with Top 14’s best

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Wallabies team: Fly-half crisis worsens as Joe Schmidt hands Brumbies ace the reins against France

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Wallabies name Declan Meredith for Test debut against France as injuries mount up

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Wallabies were brave and brilliant against Ireland but still miss some key ingredients | Daniel Gallan

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Australia 31-33 Ireland: Nations Championship rugby union international – as it happened

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Heartbreak for Wallabies as Ireland snatch dramatic Nations Championship win

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Ireland deny Wallabies after nail-biting finish

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

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Christy Doran’s predicted Wallabies team to not only beat Ireland but pave the way for brighter years ahead

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'Old dog' Slipper U-turns on Wallabies' retirement

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Rugby World Cup 2027: James Ramm sets his sights on making the Australia squad - The Rugby Paper

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Ospreys sign former Australia captain Wright

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Wallabies’ July Tests: Fixtures, global kick-off times, referees and where to watch the Nations Championship

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Which Wallabies players stood out against Argentina in Mendoza? | Between Two Posts

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  • 0:10“Um I think you know obviously got the try but I just really like the way that he's had a few nerves the last sort of few games, you know, on the try scoring sheets but he's constantly looking for the ball.”
  • 1:39“Good for him to to have a really good game and stood up when the Wallabies really needed him.”
  • 3:17“There was like Kefu out, Smith out, and then the two best players on the field that weekend and George Smith like perpetual motion for 80 minutes.”
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Analysing the Wallabies' late game management in Argentina | Between Two Posts

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  • 0:16“And you made some really salient points, none of which were put into effect by Australia.”
  • 1:33“The only avenue for Argentina to get the ball off the Wallabies was a Wallabies unforced error or the breakdown.”
  • 3:07“And then all of a sudden, like you said, Moss, you've got Masive Luasua, three-test Wallaby center field trying to pull a no-look pass to Tom Wright on an angle where they'd actually numbered up almost better than the Wallabies on the outside anyway.”
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Reviewing the Wallabies' series win in Argentina | Between Two Posts

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  • 0:00“The question posed by previous people first ever series in Argentina but feels does it feel a little bit hollow with a draw on the weekend?”
  • 1:37“So, the payoff for that we'll learn over the next few weeks and into the Nations Championships in November whether he has a much clearer picture over what is best number one to 15.”
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EXTENDED: Argentina v Wallabies Highlights | Flight Centre Series | Round 4

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Boks Extend Lead, Wallabies Lose Points! | Rugby World Rankings | SEP 2026

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  • 1:14“But this match, the All Blacks were ranked lower than the Boks, so the Boks took fewer points because they beat an arguably weaker team if you're just looking at the world rankings.”
  • 3:05“Uh they didn't take any points off them because the Canadian the Canadians are ranked well well below the the Japanese.”
  • 4:33“Uh elsewhere also the Black Ferns didn't take any points off the uh Springbok women's team in their game because again, there's too much of a margin between those teams.”
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5 BEST PLAYERS THIS WEEK! | Boks, All Blacks, Pumas & Wallabies

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  • 1:07“Malcolm Marks, two weeks in a row, he's been one of the best players on the field once again.”
  • 5:00“But Will Jordan undoubtedly one of the best players in the world, man.”
  • 10:25“There are certainly heaps of other guys who had good games, but these are just ones I wanted to highlight after looking up their numbers and thinking, man, these guys are really good players.”
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International Rugby video watch puts The Wallabies and Springboks in focus

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Super Rugby Team of the Year talk sharpens Wallabies and All Blacks arguments

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Australia's forward plan is working, but will it trouble South Africa? 🇦🇺 🤔

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Australia's forward plan is working, but will it trouble South Africa? 🇦🇺 🤔

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  • 0:39“Whether it's going to work against South Africa um that'll be interesting.”
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Should Will Skelton walk back into the Wallabies without recent form? 🇦🇺 🤔

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Should Will Skelton walk back into the Wallabies without recent form? 🇦🇺 🤔 @wallabies

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  • 0:04“You'd argue that they were a bit light on numbers but the question where does Skelton fit in this when he's eligible?”
  • 1:22“You know, I look at the squads over there and I see them very deep because there's so many teams.”
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