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Jul 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on GEORGE SMITH THANKED FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO AUSTRALIAN RUGBY OVER 19-YEAR CAREER
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle has paid tribute to George Smith as the veteran flanker prepares to say his final farewell to Australian fans at tomorrow night’s Vodafone Super Rugby clash between the Queensland Reds and Japan’s Sunwolves. A knee...
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Jul 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SEVENS SQUADS CONFIRMED FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP SEVENS
Rugby Australia is proud to announce the Australian Men’s and Women’s Rugby Sevens squads for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco, USA next weekend. Australian Men’s Sevens coach Tim Walsh has named a settled squad with Lewis Holland set to lead...
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Jul 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on JESSE PARAHI AND TOM CONNOR LOCKED IN UNTIL TOKYO 2020
The Qantas Australian Sevens squad has been bolstered with another two re-signings with veteran Jesse Parahi and rising star Tom Connor both committing to the program until the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Parahi’s signature continues his commitment to the...
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Jun 21, 18 •
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Comments Off on LUKHAN TUI AND NICK PHIPPS TO START IN MITSUBISHI ESTATE IRELAND SERIES DECIDER
Qantas Wallabies team to play Ireland at Allianz Stadium, Sydney on Saturday 23 June, 8.05pm AEST 1. Scott Sio (45 Tests) 2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (2 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (93 Tests) 4. Izack Rodda (6 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (22 Tests) 6. Lukhan Tui (6 Tests)...
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Jun 18, 18 •
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Comments Off on GORDON CALLED INTO SQUAD FOR MITSUBISHI ESTATE IRELAND SERIES DECIDER
NSW Waratahs scrumhalf Jake Gordon has joined the Qantas Wallabies Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series squad after Will Genia underwent surgery on a fractured arm. Gordon returned from Japan this morning after playing for the Waratahs in an exhibition game...
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Jun 18, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA DEFEATS ARGENTINA U20s TO CLAIM FIFTH AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
The Junior Wallabies have won the Fifth Place Final of the World Rugby U20s Championship on Sunday night, defeating Argentina U20s 41-15 at the Stade De La Mediterranee, Béziers. Australia scored five tries to two as the young men in gold secured Fifth Place...
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Jun 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on CHEIKA NAMES UNCHANGED 23 FOR SECOND MITSUBISHI ESTATE IRELAND TEST
Qantas Wallabies team to play Ireland at AAMI Park, Melbourne on Saturday 16 June, 8.05pm AEST 1. Scott Sio (44 Tests) 2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (1 Test) 3. Sekope Kepu (92 Tests) 4. Izack Rodda (5 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (21 Tests) 6. David Pocock (67 Tests)...
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Jun 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES COMPLETE ITALIAN JOB
The Junior Wallabies have defeated Italy 44-15 in the Fifth Place Semi Final at the World Rugby U20s Championship overnight in Narbonne. Australia scored six tries to Italy’s three with the boot of Ryan Lonergan causing more damage on the scoreboard as the...
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Jun 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES READY FOR ITALIAN TEST
1.Harry Hoopert, Queensland, Brothers 2. Efi Ma’afu, Queensland, Wests 3. Tom Ross, ACT, Gungahlin 4. Angus Blyth, Queensland, Bond University 5. Harry Hockings, Queensland, University of Queensland 6. Michael Wood, Queensland, Brothers 7. Fraser McReight,...
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Jun 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE 7s MEN FINISH HSBC SEVENS WORLD SERIES IN FOURTH PLACE
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have finished fourth in the 2017/2018 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, despite a disappointing 11th place result at the HSBC Paris Sevens. The side claiming three podium finishes throughout the 10-leg series,...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TAKE DOWN IRELAND IN MITSUBISHI ESTATE IRELAND SERIES OPENER
Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series Qantas Wallabies v Ireland Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Saturday 9 June 2018 Australia 18 (Bernard Foley, David Pocock tries; Bernard Foley con; 2 pens) defeated Ireland 9 (Joey Carbery 3 pens) Match Summary: The Qantas Wallabies...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA FALL TO NEW ZEALAND U20S IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THRILLER
The Junior Wallabies have fallen to New Zealand 18 to 27 at Stade Aime-Giral, Perpignan on Friday morning in an entertaining Pool A World Championship battle. Australia fought hard against their Trans-Tasman rivals coming within two points on two occasions,...
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on TWO DEBUTANTS SET FOR TEST CAULDRON AGAINST IRELAND IN BRISBANE
Qantas Wallabies team to play Ireland at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane on Saturday 9 June, 8.05pm AEST 1. Scott Sio (43 Tests) 2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa* 3. Sekope Kepu (91 Tests) 4. Izack Rodda (4 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (20 Tests) 6. David Pocock (66 Tests) 7....
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Jun 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on LATU CALLED IN TO FINALISE 33-MAN SQUAD FOR MITSUBISHI ESTATE IRELAND SERIES
New South Wales hooker Tolu Latu has been added to Michael Cheika’s Qantas Wallabies squad for the Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series ahead of the first Test at Suncorp Stadium. Latu has played four times for Australia and completes the 33-man squad following...
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Jun 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE MEN’S SEVENS READY FOR LAST TANGO IN PARIS
1.Jeral Skelton, 5 caps, Brothers 2.Dylan Pietsch, 10 caps, Randwick 3.Sam Myers, 36 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Lewis Holland (c), 37 caps, Queanbeyan 5.Ben O’Donnell, 9 caps, Randwick 6. Brandon Quinn, 8 caps, Gordon 7.Tim Anstee, 19 caps, Eastwood...
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Jun 4, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES DEFEAT JAPAN TO SET UP POOL A SHOWDOWN WITH NEW ZEALAND
The Junior Wallabies have defeated Japan 54-19 overnight in the second pool game of the World Rugby U20s Championship at Stade de la Mediterranee, Bézier. Australia scored eight tries in the high scoring affair as the Junior Wallabies moved into second in...
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Jun 4, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA HOLDS ONTO FOURTH PLACE ON WORLD SERIES LADDER AFTER LONDON SEVENS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have exited at the fifth-place Semi-Final stage in a disappointing day two at the HSBC London Sevens. The Aussies first task was the Cup Quarter Final against hosts England at Twickenham. The Australians off to...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES SIDE TO FACE JAPAN U20s NAMED IN ROUND TWO OF WORLD RUGBY U20s CHAMPIONSHIP
1.Harry Hoopert 2. Efi Maa’afu 3. Tom Ross 4. Michael Wood 5. Angus Blyth 6. Esei Ha’angana 7. Fraser McReight 8. Patrick Tafa 9. Tate McDermott (c) 10. Bayley Kuenzle 11. Matt McTaggart 12. Isaac Lucas 13. Semisi Tupou 14. Isiah Latu 15. Mack Hansen...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND RUGBY REACH AGREEMENT REGARDING PETER SAMU
Peter Samu will today join the Qantas Wallabies squad in Brisbane ahead of the opening Test of the Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series after an agreement was reached between Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby (NZR). Rugby Australia Chief Executive Raelene...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA UNDEFEATED ON DAY ONE OF LONDON SEVENS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have gone undefeated on day one to top in their pool and set up a Cup quarter final clash with England at the HSBC London Sevens on Saturday. Australia accounted for Ireland (33-7), Wales (20-12) and Spain (28-22)...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on JOHN MANENTI APPOINTED QANTAS AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S SEVENS HEAD COACH UNTIL 2021
Rugby Australia today announced John Manenti as the new Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens Head Coach until 2021, officially taking over the reins from Tim Walsh after serving in an interim capacity. Manenti comes into the role following a three-year...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW FOR THE 2018 MITSUBISHI ESTATE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Tickets will go on sale tomorrow (June 1) to the general public for the 2018 Mitsubishi Estate Rugby Championship, with three huge Test matches including the Bledisloe Cup opener to feature on Australian soil. In the seventh year of the tournament, the Qantas...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA FALL IN OPENING CLASH OF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
The Junior Wallabies have fallen 21-26 to Wales U20s in their opening match of the World Rugby U20s Championship in Bézier, France on Thursday morning. Both sides scored two tries a piece but it was the boot of Welsh kicker, Cai Evans that proved the...
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May 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES SQUAD CONFIRMED FOR MITSUBISHI ESTATE IRELAND SERIES
Qantas Wallabies Squad for Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series (with Test caps, Super Rugby team and age in brackets) Forwards Allan Alaalatoa (23 Tests, Brumbies, 24) Rory Arnold (15 Tests, Brumbies, 27) Adam Coleman (20 Tests, Melbourne Rebels, 26) Folau...
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May 28, 18 •
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Comments Off on Queensland and Wallabies legend John Eales to be immortalised with statue at Suncorp Stadium
Former Queensland and Wallabies captain John Eales will be immortalised in bronze as the next statue at Suncorp Stadium. The striking statue will capture second rower Eales being lifted by another player as he catches a lineout ball. The design will allow...
