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Wallabies record-holder to quit international rugby, continue with Brumbies

Wallabies prop James Slipper says the time is right to step away from international rugby after a career in which he has smashed all sorts of records.

Fit the Bill: Well done Wallabies, and hold off on recognising Palestine, Albo

What a great game of rugby it was last Saturday night in the final Test between the Wallabies and the British and Irish Lions.

Grudge match 12 years in the making

Twelve years in the making – the ultimate rugby grudge match hits the GIO Stadium Canberra field on 9 July.

Wallabies’ coaching succession plan sealed with a Kiss

Les Kiss is to be confirmed as the next Wallabies coach after a deal was reached for Joe Schmidt to continue in the job until mid-2026.

Wallaby Tom Hooper to leave Brumbies for English club

Brumbies' Wallaby back-row forward Tom Hooper is heading for England, but hopes to come back to Australia "an older, more experienced player down the track".

Rob 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.

Refreshed Lolesio relishing another crack for Wallabies

A rejuvenated Noah Lolesio is welcoming the chance to regain the Wallabies No.10 jumper after being recalled by Joe Schmidt after missing last year's World Cup.

Coach Schmidt uncertain on next Wallabies captain

After shuffling through six players last year, the Wallabies captaincy remains a vacant post, with coach Joe Schmidt wanting to learn more about his Test squad before anointing a permanent leader. Schmidt unveiled...

Safe haven for critically endangered rock-wallaby opens in ACT

The Jedbinbilla Safe Haven at Tidbinbilla will save the brush-tailed rock-wallaby, the ACT's mammal emblem, from extinction.

Noah Lolesio extends with Brumbies for 2025

ACT Brumbies fly-half Noah Lolesio has re-signed to remain with the club and Rugby Australia until the end of 2025.

Wallabies have the ingredients to bake rivals: Schmidt

New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt believes Australian rugby has all the ingredients to cook up a successful national team on his watch.

Former Brumbies coach Laurie Fisher back into Wallabies’ camp

Joe Schmidt has brought veteran Brumbies coach Laurie Fisher back into the Wallabies' fold as one of his assistants.

Rugby Australia make moves towards next Wallabies coach

Ex-Brumbies coach David Nucifora will return to Australia from Ireland, and World Rugby executive Peter Horne will oversee the appointment of a new Test coach.

Wallaby Mark Nawaqanitawase defects to NRL’s Roosters

Mark Nawaqanitawase could still play for the Wallabies next year, despite signing a two-year NRL deal from 2025 with the Sydney Roosters.

Rugby Australia accept Eddie Jones’s resignation

Rugby Australia have officially accepted the resignation of embattled coach Eddie Jones, who quit following the Wallabies' disappointing World Cup showing.

Foster, Larkham and McKellar in running for Wallabies coach role

Steve Larkham and Dan McKellar are the frontrunners to take over from Eddie Jones as Wallabies coach with former All Blacks boss Ian Foster also in the frame.

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