Australia Rugby News

The Australian national rugby union team is the representative side of Australia in rugby union. The national team is nicknamed the Wallabies.  Australia is one of the top rugby sides in the world and have won the Rugby World Cup two times (1991 and 1999) as well as appearing in the 2003 RWC final.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Deans shuffles Wallabies pack

    Deans shuffles Wallabies pack

    Robbie Deans admits Australia's injury crisis has forced him to be "creative" in his team selection for Saturday's World Cup clash with Russia.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Wallabies turn to Samo

    Wallabies turn to Samo

    Australia coach Robbie Deans has caused a shock by naming veteran No.8 Radike Samo on the wing of the Pool C clash against Russia.

  • Wednesday, 28. September, 2011
    Cooper: No Australia complacency

    Cooper: No Australia complacency

    If there was any hint of complacency for Australia heading into the World Cup, the loss to Ireland has erased it, according to Quade Cooper.

  • Tuesday, 27. September, 2011
    Wycliff gone for rest of WC

    Wycliff gone for rest of WC

    Australia number eight Wycliff Palu has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup with a hamstring strain.

  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    Pocock boost for Wallabies

    Pocock boost for Wallabies

    Australia have been boosted by news flanker David Pocock is fit to return to action after recovering from a back injury.

  • Saturday, 24. September, 2011
    Aussies wait on injury news

    Aussies wait on injury news

    Australia are waiting to find out whether or not they will need to call in replacements for Rob Horne and Pat McCabe.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Kidney hits back at Horan

    Kidney hits back at Horan

    Declan Kidney has rounded on Tim Horan with a strongly-worded response to the Australia great's accusations of Irish subterfuge at Eden Park.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Deans satisfied with Wallabies

    Deans satisfied with Wallabies

    Australia head coach Robbie Deans was happy with the progress made in the 67-5 win over the United States in Wellington on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Wallabies cruise to USA win

    Wallabies cruise to USA win

    Australia put their World Cup Pool C campaign back on course with an 11-try 67-5 rout of the United States in Wellington on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Kidney fuming over Horan claims

    Kidney fuming over Horan claims

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney has hit out at "scandalous" accusations that his players feigned injuries during the 15-6 win over Australia.

  • Thursday, 22. September, 2011
    Wallabies aiming to bounce back

    Wallabies aiming to bounce back

    Australia have a chance to get their World Cup campaign back on track when they face USA at the Wellington Regional Stadium on Friday (9.30am).

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011
    Wallabies ring the changes

    Wallabies ring the changes

    Australia have made seven changes for Friday's World Cup Pool C clash with the USA as they seek to bounce back from their loss to Ireland.

  • Tuesday, 20. September, 2011
    Australia hopeful over Pocock

    Australia hopeful over Pocock

    Australia assistant David Nucifora is hopeful David Pocock will recover in time for Friday's crunch World Cup Pool C game against the USA.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Cooper: Ireland a major force

    Cooper: Ireland a major force

    Quade Cooper believes Ireland's 15-6 victory over Australia has sounded their arrival as a major force at the World Cup.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    O'Driscoll hails Irish support

    O'Driscoll hails Irish support

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll paid tribute to the tremendous Irish fans after his side caused a World Cup shock by beating Australia 15-6.