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.

  • 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.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Superb Ireland stun Wallabies

    Superb Ireland stun Wallabies

    Ireland defied all expectations by summoning a performance of controlled ferocity to stun Australia 15-6 at the Rugby World Cup.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Pocock misses Ireland clash

    Pocock misses Ireland clash

    Australia flanker David Pocock has been withdrawn from the Wallabies side to face Ireland in Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Kiss targets Wallabies pair

    Kiss targets Wallabies pair

    Ireland defence coach Les Kiss insists shutting down Will Genia and Quade Cooper is the key to success at Eden Park.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Anxious wait for Pocock

    Anxious wait for Pocock

    Australia flanker David Pocock is a doubt for the crunch World Cup pool game with Ireland after he missed training on Friday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Best: Kiwis backing Ireland

    Best: Kiwis backing Ireland

    Rory Best insists Ireland will embrace the support of New Zealand when they face Australia at Eden Park on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Cooper not worried by opinions

    Cooper not worried by opinions

    Australia fly-half Quade Cooper has shrugged off his status as pantomime villain to the New Zealand public.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Aussies welcome back O'Connor

    Aussies welcome back O'Connor

    James O'Connor has been recalled by Australia for the crunch World Cup Pool C clash with Ireland at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.