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.

  • Thursday, 19. April, 2012
    Lynagh 'stable' after stroke

    Lynagh 'stable' after stroke

    Former Australia and Saracens fly-half Michael Lynagh is in a "stabilised condition" after suffering a stroke.

  • Wednesday, 18. April, 2012

    Wallaby legend suffers a stroke

    Former Wallabies captain Michael Lynagh has been admitted to a Brisbane hospital after suffering a stroke, Australian media reported on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 18. April, 2012
    Lynagh admitted to hospital

    Lynagh admitted to hospital

    Former Australia and Saracens fly-half Michael Lynagh is being treated at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital after falling ill.

  • Tuesday, 17. April, 2012
    McKenzie denies Aussie talks

    McKenzie denies Aussie talks

    Reds boss Ewen McKenzie has dismissed reports he is in talks to take over as Australia coach.

  • Tuesday, 17. April, 2012

    McKenzie denies Wallaby link

    Queensland Reds coach Ewen McKenzie says that the announcement of Richard Graham as his successor is not linked to his prospect of becoming Wallabies coach next year.

  • Saturday, 24. March, 2012
    England seal last eight place

    England seal last eight place

    England booked a Hong Kong Sevens quarter-final against Australia after clinching second place in their pool on day two of the tournament.

  • Monday, 19. March, 2012
    Wales line up All Blacks clash

    Wales line up All Blacks clash

    Six Nations champions Wales have confirmed a four-Test autumn schedule later this year, the highlight of which sees them face New Zealand.

  • Monday, 19. March, 2012

    Gregan joins ARU Board

    The most-capped player and former Wallaby captain George Gregan will join the Board of the Australian Rugby Union, the ARU said Monday.

  • Monday, 19. March, 2012

    Acid test awaits Wales in Australia

    World Cup semifinalists Wales won their third Grand Slam in eight years when they took the Six Nations title at the weekend, a mark that stands comparison with their celebrated predecessors of the 1970s.

  • Wednesday, 14. March, 2012

    Aussies change three for HK

    Australian coach Michael O'Connor has made three changes to his squad to take on Fiji, France and Scotland at the Hong Kong leg of the IRB Sevens World Series.

  • Friday, 2. March, 2012

    O'Neill joins World Cup brains trust

    Australian Rugby Union (ARU) chief executive John O'Neill was appointed to the 2015 Rugby World Cup board on Thursday, as was Wales Rugby Union (WRU) chairman David Pickering.

  • Thursday, 1. March, 2012
    Duo join World Cup board

    Duo join World Cup board

    David Pickering and John O'Neill have been appointed onto the 2015 Rugby World Cup board.

  • Wednesday, 22. February, 2012
    McGahan set to leave Munster

    McGahan set to leave Munster

    Munster coach Tony McGahan is set to return to Australia at the end of the season to work with the Wallabies.

  • Wednesday, 22. February, 2012
    Wallabies play safe with Cooper

    Wallabies play safe with Cooper

    Australia coach Robbie Deans has backed Quade Cooper to make a full recovery from knee surgery, but will not rush the fly-half's return.

  • Tuesday, 14. February, 2012

    Australia on Caveman altert

    French No.8 Sebastien Chabal is set to take the next step on his career following his sacking from Racing-Metro by playing in Australia with lowly Balmain.