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Australia national rugby union team

Australia · 20 Oct 2026Nawaqanitawase's NRL reign proves Wallabies still produce world-class talent, says O'Connor

Dual international Michael O'Connor says Mark Nawaqanitawase's two-year NRL run, capped by a State of Origin series win and a premiership with the Sydney Roosters, proves Australian rugby still produces world-class talent even as the Wallabies' Bledisloe Cup drought reaches 24 years. Wallabies coach Les Kiss wanted the winger for next month's Nations Championship campaign in the United Kingdom, but Nawaqanitawase ruled himself out in favour of rest before joining Japanese club Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights.

Australia · 18 Oct 2026Three years since Rugby Australia sacked Dave Rennie, Wallabies show little improvement

Three years after Rugby Australia's decision to sack coach Dave Rennie, the Wallabies have cycled through three coaches and delivered mixed results that make it difficult to argue the team has improved, particularly against the All Blacks.

Australia · 18 Oct 2026Bruised Wallabies head to spring tour with belief after Bledisloe drubbing, says McReight

Star flanker Fraser McReight says the Wallabies will embark on the spring tour bruised but still armed with belief, despite a one-sided Bledisloe Cup campaign in which the All Blacks thumped Australia by a combined 93-40 across two matches.