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Two years after playing at the Rugby World Cup, Carter Gordon is gearing for his Wallabies return. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby Union'Good chance' Gordon will be rushed back for Wallabies

Coach Joe Schmidt says code-hopping Carter Gordon is a big chance of playing in the Wallabies' spring tour opener just 12 days after leaving the NRL.

Darren Walton

South Africa and New Zealand are to lock horns in a four-Test series in 2026 (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremium2026 Rugby Championship shelved as All Blacks tour SA

The Rugby Championship is to be shelved for a season in 2026 to accommodate a spectacular old-style All Blacks tour of South Africa.

Staff Writers

Pita Gus Sowakula (c) has been named in Fiji's squad for three Tests in the northern hemisphere. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumFormer All Black Pita Gus Sowakula named in Fiji squad

Ex- New Zealand backrower Pita Gus Sowakula has been included in Fiji's rugby squad for three Tests in the northern hemisphere.

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Trilleen Pomare is retiring from international competition after 43 Tests for the Wallaroos. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWallaroos trailblazer hangs up her Test boots

Two Wallaroos veterans have announced their Test retirements as the team hunts for a new full-time coach.

Murray Wenzel

Dylan Pietsch has overcome a broken jaw to be named in the Wallabies squad.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumPietsch on the mend as Force star returns to Wallabies squad

Western Force flier Dylan Pietsch is set to mark his comeback from injury with the Wallabies after the winger was named in the Australian squad for their upcoming spring tour.

Ben Smith

Carter Gordon’s stint with the Gold Coast Titans is over. Adam Head

UPDATEDPremiumWallabies hopes reignite after failed NRL stint

A former Wallaby has signed a three-year deal with the Queensland Reds, ending his injury-plagued stint in the NRL with the Gold Coast.

Marco Monteverde

Having retained the Bledisloe Cup, Scott Barrett will lead the All Blacks on a Grand Slam tour. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumExperienced All Blacks squad picked for grand slam tour

A predictable All Blacks squad has been announced for their grand slam series, with prop Tevita Mafileo the only uncapped player.

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Simon Cron (right) with Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt in Perth last week.

Rugby unionCommentsPremium‘Top-class’ Force coach Cron to oversee the A team

Rugby Australia have shown their faith in Simon Cron, with the Western Force coach to take the reins of Australia A on Japanese soil next weekend.

Ben Smith

Western Force flanker Kane Koteka.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumBlame it on the ‘Boogie’: Force fan favourite returns

The man they call ‘Boogie’ will dance his way back to the Force for the 2026 season, with popular homegrown forward Kane Koteka returning to the club.

Ben Smith

Craig Dunlea is set to join the Force.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForward thinking: Cron rounds out Force coaching staff

Western Force coach Simon Cron has rounded out his assistant ranks for the upcoming season, with a former New Zealand under-20 and Canterbury assistant coach joining as the new forwards coach.

Ben Smith

Ryan Papenhuyzen, Payne Haas, Mark Nawaqanitawase and Cameron Munster are potential R360 targets. (Aap/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumPlayers who join rebel R360 comp face Wallabies ban

Rugby Australia has joined forces with seven national unions in banning any players from representing the Wallabies if they join the rebel R360 league.

Darren Walton

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RugbyPremiumUnion responds as rebel players cop Test ban

Eight major rugby nations have united to warn players they will be banned from international duty if they join the proposed R360 competition offering seven-figure contracts.

News Corp Australia

Australia and New Zealand are among the rugby unions who will bar R360 players from internationals. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumPlayers who join rebel R360 comp face Wallabies ban

Rugby Australia are one of eight national rugby unions who will ban players who sign up to the rebel R360 franchise competition from playing for their country.

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Could the Gold Coast Titans' Carter Gordon be on his way back to the Wallabies? (Jason O?Brien/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumCode-hopping Titans star might bounce back to rugby

With Quade Cooper floating the idea following the Wallabies' recent loss to NZ, Carter Gordon could switch back to rugby after an injury-affected NRL stint.

Melissa Woods

Western Force young gun Wallace Charlie has re-signed for three more seasons until 2028.

Rugby unionCommentsSpeed demon and sevens young gun commits to Force long-term

Western Force have secured the services of a talented teenager for the next three years in a hybrid deal which will see the speed machine also play in Australia’s sevens program. 

Ben Smith

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody (centre) has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. (Sergio Dionisio/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumEx-England rugby star Moody reveals MND diagnosis

Former England captain and 2003 World Cup winner Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

Staff Writers

Western Force fell 33-26 in their 2025 Super Rugby AUS grand final against the Waratahs.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumLast-gasp try denies Force silverware in heartstopper

Western Force have suffered grand final heartbreak, falling 33-26 to the Waratahs after a try on the last play of the game in the Super Rugby AUS decider at Wanneroo Districts Rugby Club.

Ben Smith

James Slipper has called time on his Wallabies' career -- but his teammates will stay busy. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumTime for rest as Wallabies brace for crunch Spring tour

The Wallabies have slumped to a record 11th consecutive loss to the All Blacks, but they are already turning their attention to a make-or-break Spring tour.

Justin Chadwick

Siya Kolisi raises the Rugby Championship trophy after South Africa's win over Argentina. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremiumSpringboks pip Pumas to retain Rugby Championship crown

South Africa have edged a thriller against Argentina 29-27 at the neutral venue of Twickenham to successfully retain their Rugby Championship title.

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The Wallabies were their own worst enemies at times on Saturday night.

Rugby unionComments‘F words’ of frustration, fatigue felt keenly by Wallabies

‘Frustration’ was the word of the night for Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt, who rued costly yellow cards at vital times as they lost a record 11th-straight Bledisloe Cup Test.

Ben Smith

Wallabies' James Slipper gets an All Blacks guard of honour after his farewell Test ended in defeat. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumAll Blacks clean sweep Wallabies in Slipper's farewell

The Wallabies have slumped to their 11th straight loss to the All Blacks after conceding four tries to one in a wet Bledisloe Cup clash in Perth.

Justin Chadwick

Quinn Tupaea of the All Blacks celebrates a try.

Rugby UnionCommentsAll Blacks grab record 11th-straight win over Wallabies

New Zealand have extended their Bledisloe Cup Test-winning streak over the Wallabies to a record 11 games after prevailing 28-14 in a pulsating clash at Optus Stadium. 

Ben Smith

Issak Fines will play his last game for the Force this weekend.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce fan favourite chasing perfect ending

One last time, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa will run out in front of the Sea of Blue and the Western Force fan favourite is desperate to end his time in Perth with a winner’s medallion.

Ben Smith

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of the Wallabies celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during The Rugby Championship match between Australia Wallabies and Argentina Pumas at Allianz Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumPerth is Wallabies’ best shot at ending five-year NZ drought

A win over the All Blacks will not be easy — it never is  — but Saturday’s sold-out showdown at Optus Stadium looms as the Wallabies’ best chance to end a run of 10 straight losses.

Ben Smith