Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has revealed his first hand of the bumper 2023 Test season by naming eight uncapped players in his Rugby Championship squad. Jones also made history by naming co-captains for the first time, with veteran forwards Michael Hooper and James Slipper handed the leadership reins. Here, we …
Read More »‘All in’: Hungry Hooper takes Wallabies reins again
Michael Hooper says he is “all in” after returning to the Wallabies captaincy for the 2023 Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup following a mental health break last year. The 31-year-old was appointed co-captain with incumbent James Slipper on Sunday as coach Eddie Jones leant on their combined 251 Tests …
Read More »Bolters galore in Eddie’s historic Wallabies squad
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has made history by naming Test centurions Michael Hooper and James Slipper as co-captains for the 2023 season. It is the first time the Wallabies have split leadership duties but Jones floated the idea back in April. The Chiefs, who lost Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific final, …
Read More »Re-signed Wallabies star blitzes ‘dangerous’ Drua
The NSW Waratahs have continued their undefeated Super Rugby Pacific streak over the Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific, surviving an enthralling contest at home. Although the 32-18 scoreline perhaps suggested a convincing win for the Sydneysiders, it was anything but. Mark Nawaqanitawase was the star for the ‘Tahs at …
Read More »‘Angst’ in Wallabies camp as Eddie era begins
There was a first day at school anxiety among the Wallabies on Monday as the Eddie Jones era began in earnest at a training camp on the Gold Coast. Brumbies halfback Ryan Lonergan and Reds centre Josh Flook had morning media duties after undergoing medicals and before they had actually …
Read More »Teams: Whiz-kid returns for Wallabies audition
The struggling Waratahs have been boosted by the welcome return of key backs Max Jorgensen and Lalakai Foketi to take on the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday. But Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has had the luxury of recalling six Test stars to his lineup for the round six grudge match. …
Read More »‘Fool’ lashed for ‘ordinary’ Wallabies sledge
Morgan Turinui has hit back at Brandon Smith’s Wallabies sledge, saying he was ignorant to the impact an NRL convert could have in international rugby. Smith was at his cheeky best when addressing teammate Joseph Suaalii’s code hop on Sunday, declaring that “a $1.6 million winger from the Roosters isn’t …
Read More »Wallabies could make Murray a ‘genuine great’
Rugby Australia has to act quickly if it wants to make Cameron Murray a “genuine great” of the game, according to former international Stephen Hoiles. A tug-of-war between the two rugby codes has erupted with front-running NRL team the South Sydney Rabbitohs taking aim at rugby union’s governing body over …
Read More »Wallabies could make Murray a ‘genuine great’
Rugby Australia has to act quickly if it wants to make Cameron Murray a “genuine great” of the game, according to former international Stephen Hoiles. A tug-of-war between the two rugby codes has erupted with front-running NRL team the South Sydney Rabbitohs taking aim at rugby union’s governing body over …
Read More »Massive blow for Wallabies as star signs big deal
Teen sensation Joseph Suaalii is likely to recommit to the Sydney Rooster on Monday, reports The Sydney Morning Herald. Suaalii’s management is expected to agree to a one-year, $750,000 extension, that will tie the fullback to the Roosters until the end of next season. The deal means Suaalii has once …
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