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May 23, 18 •
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Comments Off on HOLLAND BACK TO SKIPPER SIDE AT LONDON SEVENS WITH PINCUS SET TO DEBUT
1. Joe Pincus*, University of Queensland 2. Tom Connor, 6 caps, Warringah 3. Sam Myers, 35 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Lewis Holland (c), 38 caps, Queanbeyan 5. Ben O’Donnell, 8 caps, Randwick 6. John Porch, 18 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim Anstee, 18 caps,...
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May 17, 18 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA’S ATHLETES FIND PERFECT FIT
As the countdown draws closer for the Irish Test Series, Australians will once again witness how the game demands an equal mix of strength, speed and stamina in order to claim gold. To help maximise performance, Rugby Australia has partnered with the...
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May 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES SQUAD FOR WORLD RUGBY U20s CHAMPIONSHIP NAMED
The Junior Wallabies Squad for Australia’s campaign at the World Rugby U20s Championship has been confirmed today with 28 players to depart for France later this month. Australia takes on Wales, Japan and New Zealand in Pool A kicking off on Wednesday May...
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May 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES FALL TO NEW ZEALAND IN OCEANIA RUGBY U20s CHAMPIONSHIP
The Junior Wallabies have fallen to New Zealand in round three of the Oceania Rugby U20s Championship 28-43 on Saturday night at Bond University on the Gold Coast. The victory sees New Zealand defend their Oceania Rugby U20s Championship title ahead of the...
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May 4, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES NAME TEAM FOR NEW ZEALAND SHOWDOWN
1.Harry Hoopert, Brothers 2. Efi Ma’afu, Wests 3. Tom Ross, Gungahlin 4. Trevor Hosea, Harlequins 5. Harry Hockings, University of Queensland 6. Esei Ha’angana, Melbourne Unicorns 7. Fraser McReight, Brothers 8. Josh Kemeny, Sydney University 9. Ryan...
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May 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES OUTCLASS TONGA U20s TO SET UP SHOWDOWN WITH NEW ZEALAND
The Junior Wallabies have outclassed a spirited Tongan U20s side 91-7 in round two of the Oceania Rugby U20s Championship. The Junior Wallabies were never troubled by their Pacific neighbours as they put on 15 tries to one setting up a showdown with New...
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May 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on A NOD TO HERITAGE IN QANTAS WALLABIES 2018 JERSEY
A new-look Qantas Wallabies jersey for the 2018 international season has been unveiled today, featuring a traditional twist on a modern design. Asics, the official performance apparel and footwear partner of the Qantas Wallabies, have looked to the past to...
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Apr 26, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES SIDE TO PLAY FIJI U20S NAMED
1. George Francis, Eastwood 2. Efi Maafu, Wests Bulldogs 3. Tom Ross, Gungahlin 4. Trevor Hosea, Harlequins 5. Angus Blyth, Bond University 6. Esei Haangana (vc), Melbourne Unicorns 7. Fraser McReight, Brothers 8. Patrick Tafa, Norths (Sydney) 9. Ryan...
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Apr 26, 18 •
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Comments Off on BUILDCORP WALLAROOS EXTENDED SQUAD ANNOUNCED
The Buildcorp Wallaroos extended squad has been announced, with 45 players to take part in satellite training programs around the country to prepare for national duties. Buildcorp Wallaroos Head Coach Dwayne Nestor will oversee the program before the squad...
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Apr 24, 18 •
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Comments Off on BUILDCORP WALLAROOS AND QANTAS WALLABIES TO PLAY IN HISTORIC DOUBLE HEADERS IN 2018
History will be made this August when the Qantas Wallabies and Buildcorp Wallaroos feature in back-to-back double headers in Sydney at ANZ Stadium and then Auckland the following Saturday at Eden Park. The ANZ Stadium clash on Saturday 18 August will be the...
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Apr 23, 18 •
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Comments Off on WALSH NAMES FIRST AUSSIE MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD
1. Jeral Skelton, 4 caps, Brothers 2. Tom Connor, 5 caps, Warringah 3. Sam Myers, 34 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Lachlan Miller, 1 cap, Southern Cross University (Coffs Harbour) 5. Nicky Price, 2 caps, Southern Districts 6. John Porch, 17 caps, Norths (Sydney)...
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Apr 20, 18 •
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Comments Off on Rugby’s tribute to the ANZACs
• Invest Super Rugby matches to acknowledge ANZACs • All Blacks coach Steve Hansen gets behind appeal This weekend’s Investec Super Rugby matches will honour the ANZACs as is the tradition of New Zealand and Australian clubs hosting matches...
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Apr 18, 18 •
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Comments Off on TWO DEBUTANTS SET FOR WORLD SERIES BOW AS THREE ARE RULED OUT
Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens squad for HSBC Sevens World Series round three, Kitakyushu, Japan Shannon Parry (c), 26 caps, QLD and Griffith University Demi Hayes, 5 caps, QLD and Griffith University Dominique Du Toit, 8 caps, QLD and Macquarie...
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Apr 16, 18 •
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Comments Off on RISING STAR LUKHAN TUI RE-COMMITS TO AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNTIL THE END OF 2020
Qantas Wallabies lock Lukhan Tui has committed his future to Australian Rugby re-signing with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds until the end of 2020. The four-Test forward enjoyed a breakout year in 2017 after making his international debut in the...
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Apr 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on BACK-TO-BACK WINS ON THE FINAL DAY EARNS AUSTRALIA FIFTH ON THE GOLD COAST
The Australian Men’s Sevens side have finished fifth at the Commonwealth Games after accounting for Kenya and Scotland on the final day. Australia started brightly on Sunday as they brushed aside Kenya 33-5 in front of a sold out crowd at Robina Stadium....
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Apr 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN WOMEN FINISH WITH COMMONWEALTH GAMES SILVER
The Australian Women’s Sevens side have claimed Silver at the Commonwealth Games following an epic Final against New Zealand on Sunday. The two great rivals were locked at 12-all at the end of regular time before an 80 metre effort from New Zealand well...
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Apr 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on The Rugby Championship 2018 Match Schedule
SANZAAR has today confirmed the 12-match schedule for this year’s The Rugby Championship including match venues and kick-off times. The schedule includes a new Rugby Championship venue. Trafalgar Park, Nelson, will host the New Zealand versus Argentina...
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Apr 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR OCEANIA RUGBY U20S CHAMPIONSHIP
The Junior Wallabies Squad for the Oceania Rugby U20s Championship has been named for the clashes against Tonga, Fiji and New Zealand U20s later this month on the Gold Coast. The Australian squad will descend on Bond University for the tournament’s fourth...
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Apr 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA BRUSH AWAY ENGLAND BEFORE FRANCE STOP THEIR RUN IN HONG KONG
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side’s campaign has come to an end at the HSBC Hong Kong Sevens after falling short to France in the Challenge Trophy semi-final. The Aussies got showed a lot of fight in their Challenge Trophy quarter-final against...
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Apr 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on YOUNG AUSTRALIAN SIDE SET DATE AGAINST ENGLAND IN HONG KONG
A young Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have finished fourth in their pool to set-up a Challenge Trophy quarter-final clash with England at the HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Fielding eight debutants as well as two players returning to the fold for the...
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Apr 4, 18 •
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Comments Off on JESSE PARAHI TAKES REINS OF AUSSIE 7S ON EVE OF COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Veteran Jesse Parahi has been named the acting captain of the Australian Men’s Sevens team for the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. Parahi inherits the position from James Stannard who was ruled out of the Games following an off-field incident on Good...
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Mar 29, 18 •
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Comments Off on DEBUTANTS SET TO FIRE FOR QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS IN HONG KONG
1. Jeral Skelton, 3 caps, Brothers QLD 2. Dylan Pietsch, 8 caps, Randwick NSW 3. Sam Croke, 1 cap, Randwick NSW 4. Brandon Quinn, 6 caps, Gordon NSW 5. James Armstrong*, Sydney University 6. Henry Clunies-Ross*, Sydney University 7. Nick Price*, Southern...
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Mar 28, 18 •
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Comments Off on JAPAN RWC FIGURES SHOW THE IMPORTANCE OF SYDNEY’S STADIUMS PLAN
Rugby Australia Chief Executive Raelene Castle has today reiterated the importance of the NSW Government’s Sydney stadiums redevelopment plan following the release of a report into the economic benefits of hosting the Rugby World Cup. The report, which was...
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Mar 26, 18 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA’S ‘PART OF MORE’ CAMPAIGN SHINES NEW LIGHT ON RUGBY
Rugby Australia has today launched its new brand campaign #PartOfMore which showcases Rugby in a whole new light. The national campaign kick starts an exciting new era for the code with a goal for the game to become more relevant, inclusive and accessible to...
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Mar 26, 18 •
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Comments Off on HENRY SPEIGHT SIGNS ONE YEAR EXTENSION TO REMAIN IN AUSTRALIA UNTIL THE END OF 2019
Qantas Wallabies winger Henry Speight has signed a new deal with Rugby Australia and the Brumbies until the end of 2019. The 19-Test star has put to paper on a one-year extension to see him remain on Australian soil until at least the end of the Rugby World...
