Wallabies

Schmidt to open Wallabies tenure against Wales

Joe Schmidt will get his reign as Wallabies coach underway against Wales in Sydney, with Australia also hosting the world champion Springboks twice this year.

Ex-All Black slams Schmidt’s ‘gut-punch’ move

Former All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has admitted that it hurts seeing Joe Schmidt take over the Wallabies after playing a key role for New Zealand at the 2023 World Cup.

Rugby Australia Awards to be held on Wednesday

Rugby Australia has already confirmed the nominees for their upcoming annual award ceremony to be hosted on Wednesday in Sydney. The major awards event celebrates the achievements of different playmakers in the country’s rugby for the last 12 months.

The Melbourne Rebels in a huddle/MARK TANTRUM/GETTY IMAGES

RA support debt-ridden Rebels

Rugby Australia said it would help the Melbourne Rebels to take part in the 2024 Super Rugby competition after the debt-laden club went into voluntary administration.

Eddie ‘cattle prodding’ Wallabies exposed

Former Australia coach Eddie Jones threatens his players with a livestock device in a new documentary that lifts the lid on the Wallabies’ 2023 Rugby World Cup disaster.

OITA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 19: Taniela Tupou of Australia makes a break during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between England and Australia at Oita Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Oita, Japan.

Wallabies stars at risk as Rebels enter administration

The Melbourne Rebels have entered voluntary administration in a desperate bid to survive beyond 2024, putting the futures of star Wallabies in doubt.

Photo: BackpagePix New Zealand assistant coach Joe Schmidt ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match at the Stade de France in Paris, France. Picture date: Saturday October 28, 2023.

Razor raves about rival Schmidt

New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt earns praise from All Blacks boss Scott Robertson, who expresses confidence in Australia’s Bledisloe Cup prospects under his compatriot.

Ex-Wallaby: This will all end in tears

Former Wallabies fullback Greg Martin has slammed the decision to appoint another New Zealander in Joe Schmidt as head coach over an Australian.

CHOFU, JAPAN - OCTOBER 19: Ireland Head Coach Joe Schmidt during the pre match warm up ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Schmidt gets Wallabies gig

Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt vowed to “build a way forward” for the Wallabies on Friday as officials confirmed he is taking over as coach to replace Eddie Jones.