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, 9. March, 2013

    Pocock's Lions setback

    Wallaby star David Pocock, a possible captaincy candidate, is almost certain to be ruled out of the British and Irish Lions series later this year.

  • Saturday, 9. March, 2013
    Pocock hit with knee injury

    Pocock hit with knee injury

    Australia flanker David Pocock could miss the upcoming Test series against the Lions after suffering a knee injury playing for the Brumbies.

  • Thursday, 7. March, 2013

    Deans: Lions have 'huge advantage'

    Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has defended a training camp ahead of the B&I Lions tour, saying the tourists have a "huge advantage".

  • Thursday, 7. March, 2013
    Deans: Lions have huge advantage

    Deans: Lions have huge advantage

    Australia coach Robbie Deans expects the British and Irish Lions to have a "huge advantage" heading into the first Test in Brisbane on June 22.

  • Saturday, 2. March, 2013

    Another Wallaby signs for Toulon

    Former Australia captain Rocky Elsom signed for French Top 14 leaders Toulon - as a replacement for Stephane Munoz.

  • Thursday, 28. February, 2013

    Wallabies pulled from Super squads

    The ARU announced that the Wallabies will have a dedicated three-week window to prepare for their once in a lifetime opportunity against the B&I Lions.

  • Tuesday, 26. February, 2013

    Matt Carroll calls it a day

    Australian Rugby Union will bid farewell to the game’s longest-serving executive when Matt Carroll stands down next month as Deputy CEO.

  • Monday, 25. February, 2013
    Lions Tour is ARU's priority

    Lions Tour is ARU's priority

    Australia are stepping up their planning for this summer's Lions Tour, with ARU boss Bill Pulver prioritising victory in the three-Test series.

  • Tuesday, 19. February, 2013

    Beale picked Lions over League

    Kurtley Beale resisted the lure of a big-money move to Rugby League in order to face the British and Irish Lions in June.

  • Tuesday, 19. February, 2013

    Aussies hungry for Lions action

    The British and Irish Lions tour of Australia is being billed as the most successful ever with fans after the last tickets for the three Tests sold out within 15 minutes.

  • Saturday, 16. February, 2013

    Deans pinning hopes on Super Rugby

    Wallaby coach Robbie Deans hopes Super Rugby will provide a proper springboard for his players before the arrival of the B&I Lions in June.

  • Friday, 15. February, 2013

    Newcastle set to welcome Lions

    Tickets to the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia are set to go on sale next week with the Lions’ match in Newcastle expected to sell fast.

  • Friday, 15. February, 2013

    Thompson takes Aus U20 reins

    The ARU has announced Adrian Thompson (head coach) and Sean Hedger (assistant coach) as the Australian Under-20 coaches.

  • Wednesday, 13. February, 2013
    ARU chief: Our sport is clean

    ARU chief: Our sport is clean

    Australian Rugby Union chief Bill Pulver has promised to be even more vigilant in the fight against doping in sport.

  • Friday, 8. February, 2013

    ARU are no dopes

    The Australian Rugby Union will significantly expand its integrity unit and conduct more than 200 drug tests this year after revelations of widespread doping in Australian sport.