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, 7. September, 2012

    Jenkins setback for B&I Lions

    Wales prop Gethin Jenkins could be blocked from taking part in the 2013 British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.

  • Friday, 7. September, 2012

    Cooper considering joining SBW

    Wallaby flyhalf Quade Cooper has confirmed he is mulling over a move to Rugby League to link up with good friend Sonny Bill Williams.

  • Friday, 7. September, 2012

    Gatland gaining intel on Wallabies

    No stone will be left unturned by Lions coach Warren Gatland in his pursuit of a series win over the Wallabies next year.

  • Friday, 7. September, 2012
    Australia v South Africa preview

    Australia v South Africa preview

    Australia captain Will Genia says his team will take an attacking mindset into Saturday's clash with South Africa in Perth (11.35am BST).

  • Friday, 7. September, 2012
    Moore pain for Australia

    Moore pain for Australia

    Stephen Moore's bid to become Australia's most-capped hooker has been put on hold after he suffered a hamstring injury.

  • Friday, 7. September, 2012

    Genia rallies his troops

    The Wallabies might be under serious pressure, but their captain Will Genia is trying to focus on the positives ahead of their clash with the Springboks.

  • Friday, 7. September, 2012

    Preview: Australia v South Africa

    It will be a moment of truth for both teams when the Wallabies take on the Springboks at Patersons Stadium in Perth on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 6. September, 2012

    Wallabies suffer Moore blow

    Wallabies hooker Stephen Moore has been ruled out of the Rugby Championship clash with the Springboks on Saturday due to a hamstring strain.

  • Thursday, 6. September, 2012
    O'Neill laughs off Gatland claims

    O'Neill laughs off Gatland claims

    Australian Rugby Union chief executive John O'Neill has laughed off claims made by Warren Gatland that he is a master of dirty tricks.

  • Wednesday, 5. September, 2012

    Gatland: O'Neill 'influenced' ref

    B&I Lions coach Warren Gatland has re-opened the World Cup refereeing can of worms by suggesting ARU boss John O'Neill had a role to play.

  • Wednesday, 5. September, 2012

    Hooper: Boks face breakdown blues

    Australian openside star Michael Hooper is convinced South Africa could be beaten with the same tactics that worked at the World Cup last year.

  • Tuesday, 4. September, 2012

    It's official: Gatland is the Lion King

    Warren Gatland said he was ready for a "hell of a challenge" after being appointed coach of the B&I Lions for next year's tour of Australia.

  • Tuesday, 4. September, 2012
    Australia debut for Shipperley

    Australia debut for Shipperley

    Winger Dom Shipperley is set to make his Australia debut against South Africa this weekend.

  • Tuesday, 4. September, 2012

    Shipperley unleashed on Boks

    Stephen Moore is to become the most capped Australian hooker, while Dominic Shipperley stands poised to be the newest Wallaby.

  • Monday, 3. September, 2012

    Wallabies plan 'big' surprise for Boks

    Australia believe they are much closer to producing a big win than their two recent losses to New Zealand suggest.