Bernard Foley dropped by Wallabies as Israel Folau proves fitness
8 years ago by The GuardianKurtley Beale will replace Foley against SpringboksFolau overcomes ankle injury for Saturday’s gameAustralia coach Michael Cheika sprung a selection surprise by dropping flyhalf Bernard Foley to the...
Israel Folau’s younger brother John joins Sydney Rays in the NRC
8 years ago by Sydney RaysJohn Folau, the younger brother of Waratahs and Wallabies star Israel, will make his first forays into the 15-man code in the National Rugby Championship after being included in the Sydney Rays squad for...
Israel Folau '50-50' to play South Africa in Rugby Championship
8 years ago by The GuardianWallabies fullback recovering from ankle injuryAustralia seeking first win after defeats to All BlacksAustralia fullback Israel Folau rates himself only a “50-50” chance to line up against South Africa...
Cheika to see out Wallabies contract
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has the full support of the Rugby Australia board and will see out his contract despite the side’s poor start to the 2018 season, according to CEO Raelene Castle. “(They...
Ben Alexander calls time on his career
8 years ago by Brumbies RugbyBrumbies record cap holder Ben Alexander has retired from professional rugby following a long and glittering career. The prop, who played 154 times for the Brumbies in Super Rugby and won 72 test caps...
Michael Cheika focused on All Blacks not job security, says Michael Hooper
8 years ago by The GuardianWallabies coach under pressure after heavy defeatNew Zealand can retain Bledisloe Cup in AucklandWallabies coach Michael Cheika has ignored any talk of his job security as the Wallabies prepare for their...
Fan gets shot at bragging rights and new car with half-time kick in Sydney
8 years ago by Rugby DumpWhile sport generally changes the mood of ardent fans over the course of a weekend, this Australian punter wouldn't have been too concerned with the Wallabies' loss in Sydney on Saturday. With one kick,...
Canberra Vikings Announce 2018 Squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanberra Vikings have announced their squad for the 2018 National Rugby Championship which will be led by Ben Hyne, who has been appointed captain for the latest iteration of the series. Head Coach...
Wallabies fitness questioned by All Blacks great ahead of second Test
8 years ago by The GuardianJeff Wilson suggests over-training for drop-offSecond Bledisloe takes place in Auckland on SaturdayThe fitness level of Australia’s players is being questioned for a second straight year as they struggle...
Bledisloe Cup capitulation proves Australian rugby is in crisis
8 years ago by The GuardianThe Wallabies showed an absence of vision and ambition in disastrous loss to the All BlacksA state of emergency should be declared following the Wallabies’ capitulation to the All Blacks in Sydney on...
