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, 24. November, 2011
    O'Connor starts at fly-half

    O'Connor starts at fly-half

    James O'Connor will start at fly-half for Australia in Saturday's international against the Barbarians at Twickenham.

  • Thursday, 24. November, 2011
    Pocock to captain Wallabies

    Pocock to captain Wallabies

    David Pocock will captain Australia for the first time when they face the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 24. November, 2011

    Pocock gets Wallaby captaincy

    Western Force flank David Pocock will captain the Wallabies for the first time after being named to lead Australia in Saturday's match against the Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium in London.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011

    Wallabies to 'ban' boring game

    Being boring is not something you would associate an Australian team with and they will certainly pull out all the stops to 'entertain' when they tackle the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011

    Campo slates 'brainless' Deans

    Wallabies legend David Campese has heaped criticism on Australia's Kiwi coach Robbie Deans for what he believes was a seriously disappointing World Cup campaign.

  • Tuesday, 22. November, 2011

    No rush for crocked Wallabies flyer

    The ankle injury that marred Wallabies wing Drew Mitchell's season has recurred and will require surgery which could see him miss the beginning of the Super Rugby campaign for the Waratahs next year.

  • Monday, 21. November, 2011

    Pocock: Time for a clean slate

    Wallabies flank David Pocock believes that a good performance on the tour of the UK is exactly what Australia needs to erase the disappointment of their World Cup semifinal exit.

  • Monday, 21. November, 2011
    Tomkins to play for Barbarians

    Tomkins to play for Barbarians

    The Barbarians have confirmed Wigan RL full-back Sam Tomkins will play against Australia in the Killik Cup match at Twickenham on Saturday.

  • Monday, 21. November, 2011

    BaaBaas recruit League star

    Sam Tomkins is the latest addition to the Barbarians' squad for the match against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday.

  • Monday, 21. November, 2011

    Eight debutants in Aussie team

    Australian coach Michael O'Connor has named an exciting new team for the opening leg of the 2011/12 IRB Sevens World Series with eight debutants joining the ranks for the inaugural Gold Coast tournament.

  • Sunday, 20. November, 2011
    Warburton retains Wales captaincy

    Warburton retains Wales captaincy

    World Cup skipper Sam Warburton has retained the Wales captaincy for next month's one-off Test match against Australia in Cardiff.

  • Friday, 18. November, 2011

    Wallaby veteran not going anywhere

    Veteran Wallaby lock Nathan Sharpe has written off speculation that he will seek a fat paycheque overseas to end his career, confirming that he plans to end his playing days in Australia.

  • Thursday, 17. November, 2011
    O'Connor out to impress

    O'Connor out to impress

    Australia international James O'Connor is aiming to seize his opportunity to impress during his team's tour of Great Britain.

  • Wednesday, 16. November, 2011

    Ambitious Aussies aim for the top

    Australian rugby boss John O'Neill has challenged the Wallabies to unseat the All Blacks at the top of the world rankings by the end of 2012.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011

    Deans braced for killer season

    Wallabies coach Robbie Deans believes that constant communication between all role players will be key to properly managing Australian players in what will be an intensely congested season next year.