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.

  • Saturday, 23. June, 2012

    Player ratings: Oz scrape through

    The Wallabies were made to work hard, but they did enough to scrape another win over Wales and claim a series whitewash.

  • Saturday, 23. June, 2012
    Wallabies seal series whitewash

    Wallabies seal series whitewash

    Wales crashed to yet another agonising defeat Down Under as Australia fought back to snatch a 20-19 win and seal a 3-0 series whitewash.

  • Saturday, 23. June, 2012

    Wallabies hold off fiery Wales

    The Wallabies were stretched right until the end, but they did enough to hang on for a tense 20-19 victory over Wales in Sydnay on Saturday.

  • Friday, 22. June, 2012
    Warburton targets Pocock

    Warburton targets Pocock

    Wales skipper Sam Warburton says keeping David Pocock quiet will be crucial as his side seek a winning end to their series against Australia.

  • Friday, 22. June, 2012

    Wales wary of electric Beale

    Wales know that if they are to secure their first Test victory over the Wallabies on Australian soil since 1969, then they will have to neutralise fullback Kurtley Beale.

  • Friday, 22. June, 2012
    Kepu fit for Wales clash

    Kepu fit for Wales clash

    Sekope Kepu has allayed fears he'll miss Saturday's third and final Test against Wales at Allianz Stadium after completing the captain's run.

  • Friday, 22. June, 2012

    Preview: Australia v Wales

    Wales will have a final chance to claim a Wallaby scalp on their tour when they run out at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday.

  • Friday, 22. June, 2012
    Australia v Wales preview

    Australia v Wales preview

    Rob Howley believes Wales must get their hands on the ball and keep it for longer periods if they are finally going to make Australia crack.

  • Thursday, 21. June, 2012
    Howley: Beware of Beale

    Howley: Beware of Beale

    Wales caretaker coach Rob Howley has put his defence on "red alert" following Kurtley Beale's return to the Australia side for the final Test.

  • Thursday, 21. June, 2012
    Palu: No room for complacency

    Palu: No room for complacency

    Australia number eight Wycliff Palu is adamant complacency will not be a factor in Saturday's final Test against Six Nations champions Wales.

  • Thursday, 21. June, 2012

    Why ARU is loyal by brawling Beale

    The ARUs willingness to back their players to the hilt was once again displayed this week when they stood behind utility back Kurtley Beale.

  • Wednesday, 20. June, 2012

    Lions will be Australia's cash cow

    The British and Irish Lions tour to Australia next year is set to generate up to AU0-million for the local economy.

  • Tuesday, 19. June, 2012

    Sharpe is not done yet

    Veteran Wallaby lock Nathan Sharpe has postponed his retirement and will play until the end of the Rugby Championship this year.

  • Tuesday, 19. June, 2012

    Beale is back for Wallabies

    Fullback Kurtley Beale returns to the Wallabies starting lineup for the third Test against Wales in Sydney on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 19. June, 2012
    Sharpe extends Australia career

    Sharpe extends Australia career

    Veteran lock Nathan Sharpe has agreed to extend his Australia career until the end of the Rugby Championship.