Australia Rugby News

The Australian national rugby union team is the representative side of Australia in rugby union. The national team is nicknamed the Wallabies.  Australia is one of the top rugby sides in the world and have won the Rugby World Cup two times (1991 and 1999) as well as appearing in the 2003 RWC final.

  • Friday, 30. November, 2012

    Wales prepped to buck trend

    Wales were "very motivated" to break a six-match losing streak by recording a first "elusive" victory over Australia in six meetings.

  • Friday, 30. November, 2012
    Wales v Australia preview

    Wales v Australia preview

    Warren Gatland admits that victory over Australia on Saturday will not mask an otherwise disappointing autumn internationals campaign.

  • Friday, 30. November, 2012

    Eng & Wales search southern comfort

    After yet another largely depressing year-end series for the Home Nations, England and Wales have one last chance to salvage some self-respect.

  • Friday, 30. November, 2012

    Preview: Wales v Australia

    Statistics do not read well for Wales going into their last international Test match of 2012 against Australia at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

  • Friday, 30. November, 2012
    Gatland: Make your own luck

    Gatland: Make your own luck

    Warren Gatland believes Wales have to make their own luck when it comes to key refereeing decisions as they look to beat Australia.

  • Thursday, 29. November, 2012

    Sharpe ‘deserves’ winning send-off

    The Wallabies will be fired up to give captain Nathan Sharpe a fitting send-off when they close out the year with a clash with Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 29. November, 2012
    Wallabies welcome back Pocock

    Wallabies welcome back Pocock

    Australia are boosted by the return of flanker David Pocock as they round off their European tour against Wales on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 29. November, 2012

    Wales reshuffle pack for Australia

    Wales have made four changes, all in the pack, to their starting XV to play Australia in their final must-win year-end series match on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 29. November, 2012
    Four changes in Wales pack

    Four changes in Wales pack

    Wales boss Warren Gatland has made four changes to his line-up for Saturday's Test against Australia.

  • Thursday, 29. November, 2012

    Pocock returns for Wallabies

    Openside flank David Pocock will complete his return to on-field duties after being named to start in the Wallabies' Test against Wales.

  • Wednesday, 28. November, 2012
    Charteris to remain professional

    Charteris to remain professional

    Luke Charteris aims to spoil Australia captain Nathan Sharpe's retirement party on Saturday, but retains respect for the Wallabies skipper.

  • Wednesday, 28. November, 2012
    Cummins has Lions on his mind

    Cummins has Lions on his mind

    Australia wing Nick Cummins has openly admitted that next summer's British and Irish Lions tour Down Under is on his mind.

  • Wednesday, 28. November, 2012

    Wallabies look to leapfrog Boks

    Australia would love to conquer Wales on Saturday and finish the year as they started - ranked second in the world behind the All Blacks.

  • Wednesday, 28. November, 2012
    Timani handed one-week ban

    Timani handed one-week ban

    Australia lock Sitaleki Timani has been given a one-week ban for striking an opponent during last Saturday's match against Italy.

  • Wednesday, 28. November, 2012
    Simmons ban cut to five weeks

    Simmons ban cut to five weeks

    Australia lock Rob Simmons has had his eight-week suspension reduced to five weeks following an appeal.