Wallabies come down from England high to face nervous Wales
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wallabies come down from England high to face nervous Wales

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Kudos to the planner of Australia’s rugby tour of Britain and Ireland. Wales is vulnerable and its confidence fragile after tying its worst losing run last weekend — 10 straight tests — when it fell to Fiji 24-19 at home for the first time. “Anyone who plays all consecutive tests against the sort of countries that we’re up against here, I do think that’s a big challenge, and particularly playing the full 80 minutes,” Schmidt says. “So for him to just be able to take a breath and watch a bit of the game and then enter the game, I think he’s a great opportunity for us to change it up a bit, if required.” Thirty-somethings Allan Alaalatoa, the stand-in captain, lock Will Skelton, scrumhalf Nic White and inside center Samu Kerevi are back in the starting lineup. “I’m concerned, and I’m hopefully confident in that I know the guys coming in will be fully committed to doing the job and connecting with the guys who did the job last week,” Schmidt says.

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Rugby Australia release five-year plan, setting sights on Bledisloe Cup victory
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Rugby Australia release five-year plan, setting sights on Bledisloe Cup victory

ABC  

Rugby Australia could have an answer from Joe Schmidt this week about extending his coaching contract beyond the British and Irish Lions tour, but believes it has an Australian coach ready and waiting should he walk away. Schmidt's contract talks come amidst the release of an ambitious five-year strategy paper by RA that includes winning the Bledisloe Cup and Rugby …

Scotland beats Australia to end Wallabies’ Grand Slam rugby hopes despite Harry Potter’s magical try
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Scotland beats Australia to end Wallabies’ Grand Slam rugby hopes despite Harry Potter’s magical try

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Wallabies lose 27-13 to Scotland to end grand slam dream as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii suffers injury
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wallabies lose 27-13 to Scotland to end grand slam dream as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii suffers injury

ABC  

The Wallabies' hopes of claiming a grand slam on their spring tour have been dashed after falling 27-13 to Scotland at Murrayfield. Key Events FT: Scotland triumphs to end Wallabies' grand slam dream 5 hours ago 71' Russell adds to Scotland's advantage 5 hours ago 67' Scotland moves further in front 5 hours ago Show all key events Scotland vs …

Wallabies makes six changes for Test against Scotland, with Harry Potter to make debut on wing
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wallabies makes six changes for Test against Scotland, with Harry Potter to make debut on wing

ABC  

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Broken Wales face rugby’s biggest test as Warren Gatland aims to avoid another new low
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Broken Wales face rugby’s biggest test as Warren Gatland aims to avoid another new low

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Australia's Samu Kerevi banned for three matches for high tackle on Wales' Jac Morgan, rules him out of Wallabies tour
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia's Samu Kerevi banned for three matches for high tackle on Wales' Jac Morgan, rules him out of Wallabies tour

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A three-match suspension has ended Samu Kerevi's spring tour, jolting his longer-term Wallabies hopes and opening the door for Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's return against Scotland. Kerevi can scratch another game off that suspension if he completes World Rugby's coaching intervention program, but his British Isles tour is over. Suaalii's bright start to Wallabies career Photo shows Joseph Suaalii holds his hands …

Wallabies center Kerevi handed ban for dangerous tackle and will miss test against Scotland
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wallabies center Kerevi handed ban for dangerous tackle and will miss test against Scotland

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DUBLIN — Australia center Samu Kerevi has played his last game on the Wallabies’ end-of-year European tour after being suspended for a dangerous tackle that earned him a red card against Wales at the weekend. He was handed a ban for three weeks/matches by a three-person independent disciplinary committee, the Wallabies said Wednesday, so will miss the match against Scotland …

Wallabies starting to click, but harder tests than an abject Wales team await
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wallabies starting to click, but harder tests than an abject Wales team await

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It may be suggested that there was a degree of revenge in the air in Cardiff. But for the Wallabies, a thoroughly professional, albeit emphatic 52-20 victory in Cardiff over the team that destroyed their World Cup hopes a year ago, felt different. Wallabies thrash Wales Photo shows Tom Wright runs with the ball The Wallabies have hammered Wales 52-20, …

Wallabies thrash Wales 52-20 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff despite Samu Kerevi red card
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wallabies thrash Wales 52-20 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff despite Samu Kerevi red card

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The Wallabies have hammered a woeful Wales team 52-20 in a lopsided thrashing in Cardiff, despite being down a man after Samu Kerevi was sent off for a high tackle. Sun 17 Nov Show all key events Live updates: Wales vs Wallabies S By Simon Smale Winners are grinners S By Simon Smale A tremendous result for the Wallabies this …

Wallabies fans slam controversial decision in huge win over Wales - but it's got a silver lining for NRL convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wallabies fans slam controversial decision in huge win over Wales - but it's got a silver lining for NRL convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Daily Mail  

Wallabies fans have blasted a controversial call during Australia's mauling of Wales on Monday morning - but while the development has left one of the team's stars shattered, it's great news for fans of ex-NRL star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. Lock Nick Frost and centre Len Ikitau also got on the eight-try to two romp, while Noah Lolesio kicked six conversions on …

Wales fall to all-time low as pressure mounts on Warren Gatland
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wales fall to all-time low as pressure mounts on Warren Gatland

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Record Wallabies win in Cardiff plunges Wales to worst losing run in history
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Record Wallabies win in Cardiff plunges Wales to worst losing run in history

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Australia condemned Wales to the worst losing run in its 143-year rugby history after a record 52-20 win under the Principality Stadium roof on Sunday. After Kerevi’s illegal head contact on Jac Morgan reduced Australia to 14 men, Wales, trailing 19-13, thought it had a sniff. And before Australia returned to 15 when Kerevi was replaced by …

Beleaguered Wales loses Williams to injury and changes 4 for rugby test against Australia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Beleaguered Wales loses Williams to injury and changes 4 for rugby test against Australia

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CARDIFF, Wales — Wales has lost scrumhalf Tomos Williams to injury and made four changes to its beleaguered team for the rugby test against Australia in Cardiff on Sunday. Ellis Bevan was promoted on Wednesday to play at scrumhalf in place of Williams, while Tom Rogers came in on the wing in place of Mason Grady, who was ruled out …

Wallabies coach plays down grand slam dreams despite England victory, Wales defeat
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Wallabies coach plays down grand slam dreams despite England victory, Wales defeat

ABC  

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has refused to be sucked into the hype around the potential for Australia's first British Isles grand slam in 40 years — but admitted the chances of a rare clean sweep were still alive. "The grand slam may still be alive," Schmidt admitted with a smile, the Wallabies' incredible 42-37 victory over England at Twickenham. Suaalii …

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii sparkles to give Wallabies fresh life in dramatic win over England
2 months ago

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii sparkles to give Wallabies fresh life in dramatic win over England

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England make stunning change to combat 'unknown' Wallabies debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
2 months ago

England make stunning change to combat 'unknown' Wallabies debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Daily Mail  

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is preparing to make his Wallabies Test debut on Sunday at Twickenham just six weeks after his last NRL game - and England clearly fear the 'unknown' cross-code star. Hard running centre Ollie Lawrence has been shifted to mark the former utility back at the Roosters - and he could be in for a torrid 80 minutes as …

Wales to debut NZ-born winger while Fiji welcomes back European stars for Cardiff test
2 months ago

Wales to debut NZ-born winger while Fiji welcomes back European stars for Cardiff test

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CARDIFF, Wales — Wales will debut New Zealand-born winger Blair Murray against a Fiji restocked with its European backline stars for their autumn rugby test on Sunday. Wales has won its last six matches against Fiji, including a thriller at the World Cup last year, and never lost at home to the Fijians. ___ Lineups: Wales: Cameron Winnett, Mason Grady, …

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii ready for the pressure and expectation of Wallabies
2 months, 1 week ago

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii ready for the pressure and expectation of Wallabies

ABC  

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has described Israel Folau as an idol and inspiration while pledging to tackle head-on the pressure and expectation of being Australian rugby's most prized signing in more than a decade. But the 21-year-old's immediate focus is on living up to his multi-million-dollar price tag and proving he deserved a call-up for national service on the Wallabies' upcoming grand …

Wallabies set for grand slam tour with Tests against England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland
2 months, 1 week ago

Wallabies set for grand slam tour with Tests against England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland

ABC  

The new-era Wallabies are refusing to make any bold promises or predictions as they embrace the challenge of only the third grand slam tour in 40 years. Wallabies' grand slam tour schedule Wallabies vs England, Twickenham, London, November 10, 2:10am Wallabies vs Wales, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, November 18, 3:10am Wallabies vs Scotland, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, November 25, 12:40am Wallabies vs Ireland, …

Marika Koroibete no certainty to return to Wallabies line-up after being overlooked for Britain and Ireland tour
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Marika Koroibete no certainty to return to Wallabies line-up after being overlooked for Britain and Ireland tour

ABC  

Marika Koroibete's Wallabies future has been plunged into further doubt, with coach Joe Schmidt refusing to guarantee the winger would return to the Australian team. Koroibete was left out of the 34-man Spring Tour squad, with Schmidt saying the two-time John Eales Medallist was "flat" and "having a break". Joseph Sua'ali'i named in Wallabies squad for rugby Tests Rugby league …

All Blacks come from behind to beat Wallabies 33-13 in Bledisloe Cup in Wellington
3 months, 1 week ago

All Blacks come from behind to beat Wallabies 33-13 in Bledisloe Cup in Wellington

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The Wallabies started fast, but ran out of steam against the All Blacks in Wellington, losing 33-13 to end a disappointing Rugby Championship campaign. 'It's hard to be a great team if you turn the ball over': Dylan Pietsch S By Simon Smale Dylan Pietsch made his starting debut today for the Wallabies. Full time: Wallabies fall short S By …

Australia v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as All Blacks survive thrilling Wallabies comeback
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as All Blacks survive thrilling Wallabies comeback

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All Blacks survive thrilling Wallabies comeback to cling on to Bledisloe Cup
3 months, 2 weeks ago

All Blacks survive thrilling Wallabies comeback to cling on to Bledisloe Cup

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All Blacks hold on with 13 men to beat Wallabies 31-28 and retain Bledisloe Cup
3 months, 2 weeks ago

All Blacks hold on with 13 men to beat Wallabies 31-28 and retain Bledisloe Cup

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SYDNEY — The All Blacks led 21-0 after 15 minutes but faltered badly in the second half, only just holding on with 13 men at one point to beat Australia 31-28 in the first Bledisloe Cup test on Saturday. New Zealand hasn’t scored a point in the final quarter of all four of their matches in the Rugby Championship this …

Back to reality for the Wallabies: World Cup-champion South Africa overwhelms Australia 33-7
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Back to reality for the Wallabies: World Cup-champion South Africa overwhelms Australia 33-7

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BRISBANE, Australia — World Cup-champion South Africa gave the previously unbeaten Wallabies a harsh reality check on Saturday, leading 14-0 early and beating Australia 33-7 in the opening Rugby Championship match for both teams. “We stuck to what we planned in the week, we are a learning team.” Despite sustained strong defensive play by the Wallabies, South Africa went ahead …

Wallabies score four 1st-half tries to beat Georgia 40-29 and stay perfect on the season
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wallabies score four 1st-half tries to beat Georgia 40-29 and stay perfect on the season

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SYDNEY — Australia scored four first-half tries Saturday and hung on to beat Georgia 40-29 to win its third consecutive match to start the season. On Saturday, Georgia, playing its first test match in Australia, took a 3-0 lead on a penalty goal in the second minute, but that lead lasted only three minutes before the Wallabies scored their first …

Australia beats Wales 36-28 to hand the Welsh their 9th consecutive rugby loss
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia beats Wales 36-28 to hand the Welsh their 9th consecutive rugby loss

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia beat Wales 36-28 on Saturday to win consecutive rugby matches for the first time in three years and hand the Welsh their ninth consecutive loss. Winger Filipo Daugunu scored Australia’s first try and his first of two on the night on a chip and chase in the seventh minute. Lake’s second try came with Australia lock …

Wales lose ninth successive Test match as Australia grab series win in Melbourne
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wales lose ninth successive Test match as Australia grab series win in Melbourne

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Stand-in skipper Slipper reluctant to talk about Wallabies’ 2023 woes ahead of 2nd Wales test
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Stand-in skipper Slipper reluctant to talk about Wallabies’ 2023 woes ahead of 2nd Wales test

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Even after 135 test matches for Australia, including 15 as captain, veteran prop James Slipper often gets tired of answering questions about the past. “I am really struggling to talk about last year,” Slipper said of a mostly disastrous 2023 that included the Wallabies failing to make it out of the group stage at a Rugby World …

Australia and Wales make injury-enforced changes for the 2nd rugby test
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Australia and Wales make injury-enforced changes for the 2nd rugby test

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Joe Schmidt couldn’t gamble on Liam Wright’s fitness for Saturday’s second test after the rookie skipper was injured in Australia’s series-opening win over Wales. Hathaway’s elbow injury didn’t recover in time for the test, although Liam Williams and prop Gareth Thomas overcame injuries to take their starting places as Wales pushes to end an eight-test losing streak. …

It is ‘non-negotiable’ that Wales win second Test in Australia – Owen Watkin
5 months, 4 weeks ago

It is ‘non-negotiable’ that Wales win second Test in Australia – Owen Watkin

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Warren Gatland sees ‘real positives’ despite pain of Wales defeat by Australia
6 months ago

Warren Gatland sees ‘real positives’ despite pain of Wales defeat by Australia

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Australia edges Wales 25-16 to deliver a win in Joe Schmidt’s first match in charge
6 months ago

Australia edges Wales 25-16 to deliver a win in Joe Schmidt’s first match in charge

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SYDNEY — Tom Wright scored a solo try to give Australia a nine-point buffer in the 69th minute and the Wallabies hung on for a 25-16 win over Wales on Saturday to start Joe Schmidt’s coaching tenure on a positive note. Schmidt replaced Eddie Jones as head coach in the wake of Australia’s disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign last year, …

Rugby revivals upcoming? Struggling Wales and new-look Wallabies meet at Sydney
6 months ago

Rugby revivals upcoming? Struggling Wales and new-look Wallabies meet at Sydney

Associated Press  

Australia and Wales meet Saturday in Sydney at the beginning and nearing the end of their respective seasons. The Wallabies are looking to start afresh after last year’s disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign while Wales just wants to win again. The Wallabies and new coach Joe Schmidt hope to start their season on a positive note after the team failed …

Wright to lead the Wallabies against Wales after Schmidt overhauls Australia’s squad
6 months ago

Wright to lead the Wallabies against Wales after Schmidt overhauls Australia’s squad

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Liam Wright will lead the Wallabies against Wales on Saturday after Joe Schmidt completely overhauled Australia’s squad for his first test in charge. That’s of little concern to Schmidt, who retained in the starting XV just four of the players who started Australia’s last test in a dismal World Cup performance last year. Wales trounced Australia 40-6 in …

Wales coach Mike Forshaw warns Australia will be ‘different animal’ to World Cup
6 months, 1 week ago

Wales coach Mike Forshaw warns Australia will be ‘different animal’ to World Cup

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WALES PLAYER RATINGS: Ethan Ampadu brings the class to Rob Page's side and Finland have no answer for Harry Wilson, but Chris Mepham has room to improve after Euro 2024 play-off semi-final
9 months, 2 weeks ago

WALES PLAYER RATINGS: Ethan Ampadu brings the class to Rob Page's side and Finland have no answer for Harry Wilson, but Chris Mepham has room to improve after Euro 2024 play-off semi-final

Daily Mail  

Wales moved one step closer to Euro 2024 on Thursday night with an impressive 4-1 victory over Finland in their play-off semi-final. Wales moved one step closer to Euro 2024 with an impressive 4-1 play-off victory over Finland It was a brilliant night for Rob Page's side, who now face Poland in the play-off final on Tuesday Your browser does …

Brumbies still the Australian benchmark, Reds impress in week 1 of Super Rugby
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Brumbies still the Australian benchmark, Reds impress in week 1 of Super Rugby

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The best and worst of Australian rugby was on show in the first round of Super Rugby Pacific, expressed in microcosm in a single game. It’s a good start.” It was the start of a mixed weekend for Australian teams which saw, on Saturday, the revival of the biggest derby in Australia between the New South …

Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine

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Australia looks to Super Rugby Pacific for positive signs after Wallabies’ World Cup failure
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia looks to Super Rugby Pacific for positive signs after Wallabies’ World Cup failure

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Australian rugby’s self-examination after a disastrous World Cup and subsequent change of national coach will become more forensic when the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season begins on Friday. New Zealand also has a new head coach, Scott Robertson, who will need to study Super Rugby closely in light of the defection to Japan of several leading …

Wales captaincy and injury issues on Warren Gatland agenda ahead of Six Nations
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Wales captaincy and injury issues on Warren Gatland agenda ahead of Six Nations

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Ousted Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan claims to be victim of 'smear' campaign
1 year, 1 month ago

Ousted Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan claims to be victim of 'smear' campaign

ABC  

Claiming to be the victim of a power grab, Hamish McLennan believes his axing as Rugby Australia chairman will only create further division in a code already badly fractured. Key points: Six member unions demanded Hamish McLennan stand down as Rugby Australia chairman on Sunday night The Force, the Rebels and the Waratahs were all in favour of McLennan staying …

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan ousted after World Cup failure
1 year, 1 month ago

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan ousted after World Cup failure

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has been fired at a late night board meeting Sunday in a swift and stern response to the Wallabies’ poor performance at the World Cup in France. “It has never been more important for the Rugby Australia board, working with member unions, to come together and execute the reform we absolutely need for …

Rugby Australia boss Hamish McLennan is AXED after late-night board vote with chiefs making the change after World Cup shocker and Eddie Jones nightmare
1 year, 1 month ago

Rugby Australia boss Hamish McLennan is AXED after late-night board vote with chiefs making the change after World Cup shocker and Eddie Jones nightmare

Daily Mail  

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has been ousted following an extraordinary late-night board meeting. Herbert played 67 Tests for Australia, and was a part of the Wallabies teams that won the 1999 World Cup, 2001 British and Irish Lions series, The Rugby Championship and five straight Bledisloe Cups. The chairman appointed Eddie Jones, whose stint became a nightmare 'It has …

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones open to Japan job but insists no offer has been made
1 year, 2 months ago

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones open to Japan job but insists no offer has been made

ABC  

Eddie Jones has given the strongest indication yet he is keen to take on the Japan coaching job for a second time, admitting he's "definitely interested". Key points: Eddie Jones insists that no job offer has been made by the Japan Rugby Football Union Jones presided over just two wins in nine games upon his return to the Wallabies job …

Gatland commits to coach Wales to 2027 Rugby World Cup and excited for future
1 year, 2 months ago

Gatland commits to coach Wales to 2027 Rugby World Cup and excited for future

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Warren Gatland confirmed he’s committed to coach Wales for the next four years after inspiring a condemned national team to the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup in France. When you look at the potential, we can be really excited about what we can achieve over the next four years.” When fellow New Zealander Wayne Pivac was …

Wallabies' Rugby World Cup failure is a warning the sport needs urgent action in Australia, says former captain Stephen Moore
1 year, 3 months ago

Wallabies' Rugby World Cup failure is a warning the sport needs urgent action in Australia, says former captain Stephen Moore

ABC  

Former Australian great Stephen Moore has said urgent action is needed to save rugby in this country following the Wallabies' disastrous World Cup demise. The 129-Test hooker said the sport needed a reset, including cutting Super Rugby teams, or Australia risked becoming a second-tier rugby nation — an embarrassing prospect with the British and Irish Lions coming in 2025 and …

Wallabies fall to number 10 in world rugby rankings after disastrous World Cup loss to Wales
1 year, 3 months ago

Wallabies fall to number 10 in world rugby rankings after disastrous World Cup loss to Wales

ABC  

The hits have kept coming for the Wallabies at the Rugby World Cup in France with the team sinking to an historic low in the world rankings at number 10. Key points: Australia has fallen to 10th in the world rankings, with Argentina jumping the Wallabies into ninth spot Ireland solidified its position in top spot, with France moving into …

Brilliant Wales thrash abject Australia to bring Eddie Jones’s world crashing down
1 year, 3 months ago

Brilliant Wales thrash abject Australia to bring Eddie Jones’s world crashing down

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