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.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Murphy: We can beat Aussies

    Murphy: We can beat Aussies

    Geordan Murphy is convinced Ireland can summon the performance needed to place one foot in the World Cup quarter-finals.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Ashley-Cooper: BOD is a freak

    Ashley-Cooper: BOD is a freak

    Australia's Adam Ashley-Cooper has described Brian O'Driscoll as a "freak" who has the big-game temperament to deliver on the greatest stage.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    We can upset Aussies - McNaughton

    We can upset Aussies - McNaughton

    Ireland may have made a faltering start to the World Cup but manager Paul McNaughton insists they still have the capacity to stun Australia.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Ioane blow for Wallabies

    Ioane blow for Wallabies

    Australia winger Digby Ioane has been ruled out of Saturday's World Cup clash with Ireland because of a fractured thumb.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Horwill: Room for improvement

    Horwill: Room for improvement

    James Horwill insists Australia can get better after enduring some awkward moments in their 32-6 win over Italy at North Harbour Stadium.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Wallabies bag bonus-point win

    Wallabies bag bonus-point win

    Australia beat Italy 32-6 to get their World Cup Pool C campaign off and running with a bonus-point win over Italy at North Harbour Stadium.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Daunting task for Azzurri

    Daunting task for Azzurri

    Italy coach Nick Mallett says facing Australia first up is a daunting task for the Azzurri ahead of Sunday's World Cup Pool C clash.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Praise sweet for Pocock

    Praise sweet for Pocock

    Australia back row David Pocock has welcomed being described as the world's greatest openside ahead of Richie McCaw.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    Cooper unfazed by tag

    Cooper unfazed by tag

    Australia playmaker Quade Cooper insists he is unfazed by being "public enemy No.1" in eyes of the New Zealand public.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    As you were for Australia

    As you were for Australia

    Australia coach Robbie Deans has stuck with the same line-up that beat New Zealand for their World Cup opener against Italy.

  • Monday, 5. September, 2011
    Deans coy on O'Connor

    Deans coy on O'Connor

    Australia boss Robbie Deans has refused to confirm whether James O'Connor would reclaim his spot on the right wing against Italy on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 4. September, 2011
    Trio answer Baa-Baas call

    Trio answer Baa-Baas call

    Victor Matfield, Danny Cipriani and Jamie Roberts have all agreed to play for the Barbarians against Australia at Twickenham on November 26.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    Hard work pays off for Beale

    Hard work pays off for Beale

    Australia full-back Kurtley Beale says hard work is behind his John Eales medal success.

  • Tuesday, 30. August, 2011
    Deans coy on O'Connor return

    Deans coy on O'Connor return

    Australia coach Robbie Deans admits he has been impressed by James O'Connor's response to his much-publicised suspension.

  • Tuesday, 30. August, 2011
    Wallabies return to the SFS

    Wallabies return to the SFS

    Australia will return to playing Test matches at the Sydney Football Stadium after the ARU announced a new 10-year agreement on Tuesday.