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James Slipper of Australia runs onto the field in his 150th game in New Zealand

Why RA believes Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test just moved a step closer

Rugby Australia chair Dan Herbert says the announcement of a historic Anzac Day Test between the Wallaroos and Kiwis could pave the way for a Bledisloe Cup clash on the same day.

  • Jonathan Drennan

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The Wallabies and Wallaroos had mixed results on the international stage in 2026.

Rugby Australia wanted answers about the controversial second Lions Test. They’re still waiting

In an end-of-year Q&A, Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh discusses the fallout of the dramatic Lions series, the Wallabies’ slide, Joe Schmidt’s future, R360 and investment plans for women’s rugby.

  • Iain Payten
Canada’s Olivia Apps, left, is being brought down by Australia’s players

Wallaroos’ World Cup hopes over after Canada thrashing

Australia’s campaign came to a shuddering halt against the Maple Leafs.

  • Richard Hookham
Siokapesi Palu of Australia is tackled by Morwenna Talling of England during the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool A match between England and Australia at Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium.

Siokapesi Palu had surgery five weeks before the World Cup. She’s already back on the field

Last month, the Wallaroos captain was in hospital and set to miss the World Cup. On Sunday, she debuted in front of a princess.

  • Frances Howe
Tabua Tuinakauvadra celebrates with teammates Caitlyn Halse and Desiree Miller.

Wallaroos lose by 40 points ... but win

The Australian women’s team did enough to make it through to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

  • Ian Chadband
YORK, ENGLAND - AUGUST 30: Caitlyn Halse of Australia celebrates with teammate Cecilia Smith after scoring her team’s fourth try during the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool A match between USA and Australia at the York Community Stadium on August 30, 2025 in York, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

(Another) miracle in Brighton: Can Wallaroos shock world’s most dominant rugby team?

Australia’s hopes of progressing to the Rugby World Cup playoffs rest on a clash with powerhouse England, on a tense final weekend of pool games.

  • Iain Payten
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Australia’s Ashley Marsters takes the ball up during the match.

Wallaroos still alive after epic World Cup draw with US

Australia’s chances of progressing now rest on the result of the match against England, the best team in rugby.

  • Ian Chadband
Australia will play Ilona Maher’s US side after losing to them in the last major tournament at the Olympics.

How beating Australia helped launch the career of a world rugby star

The match between Australia and Ilona Maher’s US side, will decide who leaves the group-stage of the largest-ever Women’s World Cup.

  • Frances Howe
Brandon Paenga-Amosa and his little sister Katalina Amosa.

10,000km, five hours and one piece of Australian rugby history

Brandon Paenga-Amosa and his sister Katalina both played for Australia at the weekend and did something that may never happen again.

  • Frances Howe
Wallaroos hooker Adiana Talakai in North Sydney.

Why a Wallaroos star didn’t tell her parents she was debuting for Australia

Family, and footy, have always been a central part of Adiana Talakai’s life. But the Wallaroos hooker made an unusual decision when she was first picked to play for her country.

  • Iain Payten