Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to start on bench for Wallabies as Australia plays Wales in Cardiff
4 months, 1 week ago

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to start on bench for Wallabies as Australia plays Wales in Cardiff

ABC  

Cross-code sensation Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been given some surprise respite after his "whirlwind" start to life as a winning Wallaby by being asked to warm the bench for the Test against Wales in Cardiff. Max Jorgensen, whose glorious last-gasp try beat England, takes over from Pietsch on the left wing, while Skelton comes in for another Twickenham try scorer, Jeremy Williams, in the second row, with Rob Valetini taking Wilson's number eight role while Seru Uru gets his first full start at six. ⁠Nick Frost, 5.⁠ ⁠Will Skelton, 6.⁠ ⁠Seru Uru, 7.⁠ ⁠Fraser McReight, 8.⁠ ⁠ Rob Valetini, 9.⁠ ⁠Nic White, 10.⁠ ⁠Noah Lolesio, 11.⁠ Max Jorgensen, 12.⁠ ⁠ Samu Kerevi, 13.⁠ ⁠ Len Ikitau, 14.⁠ ⁠Andrew Kellaway, 15.⁠ ⁠Tom Wright. Replacements: 16.⁠ ⁠Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 17.⁠ ⁠James Slipper, 18.⁠ ⁠Zane Nonggorr, 19.⁠ ⁠Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 20.⁠ ⁠Langi Gleeson, 21.⁠ ⁠Tate McDermott, 22.⁠ ⁠Ben Donaldson, 23.⁠ Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

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Jorgensen firms in Wallabies selection race ahead of Lions series
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Jorgensen firms in Wallabies selection race ahead of Lions series

ABC  

The Wallabies-laden NSW Waratahs remain unbeaten in Super Rugby Pacific following a 34–10 derby victory over the Western Force in Sydney. As the British and Irish Lions series approaches, here are some of the talking points from round four of Super Rugby Pacific. Jorgensen stars for Waratahs It would be a surprise if Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt hasn't already pencilled …

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii makes Waratahs debut ahead of Wallabies vs British and Irish Lions series
1 month, 1 week ago

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii makes Waratahs debut ahead of Wallabies vs British and Irish Lions series

ABC  

With the British and Irish Lions series on the horizon, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has impressed in his first professional rugby match on Australian soil. Following his first professional rugby match at fullback, the 21-year-old admitted his positional play needed improvement, although there was enough in his performance to give Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt food for thought. Wright produced his best Test …

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii makes Super Rugby debut at fullback
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii makes Super Rugby debut at fullback

ABC  

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will line up at fullback in his much-anticipated Super Rugby Pacific debut for the NSW Waratahs on Friday night. Super Rugby returns with a Lions tour looming large Photo shows Miles Amatosero of the Waratahs is tackled by Jock Campbell of the Reds The Super Rugby Pacific opener on Friday will mark the beginning of a Southern Hemisphere …

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii handed licence to thrill for Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii handed licence to thrill for Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific

ABC  

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has declared himself a certain starter for Super Rugby Pacific's first round, while revealing he has been handed a licence to thrill for the NSW Waratahs in 2025. "Yeah, I'll be available for selection," he said at the official Super Rugby Pacific season launch in Sydney. "Honestly, I've always played different positions growing up too, so I enjoy …

Australia’s Wallabies add a test in Japan to a big 2025 rugby schedule
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Australia’s Wallabies add a test in Japan to a big 2025 rugby schedule

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — The Wallabies will play a test in Japan in October ahead of their European tour in what will be a packed international rugby schedule for Australia’s national team in 2025. It will be the first test between the two countries since Eddie Jones quit as Wallabies coach in the wake of a dismal Rugby World Cup campaign in …

Wallabies announce Test match against Fiji in Newcastle
2 months ago

Wallabies announce Test match against Fiji in Newcastle

ABC  

A massive year for Australian international rugby will begin with a revenge mission for one of the darkest days in the history of the Wallabies. The team will play a one-off Test match against Fiji in Newcastle on July 6, its only hit-out before the three-Test series against the British and Irish Lions. The Newcastle game will be the first …

Wallabies' spring tour shows next year's British and Irish Lions series will be no walkover
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Wallabies' spring tour shows next year's British and Irish Lions series will be no walkover

ABC  

Australian rugby has been littered with far too many false dawns during the past two decades, but it's not far-fetched to suggest the Wallabies will be competitive in next year's British and Irish Lions series. The Wallabies produce a spirited display to push Ireland throughout the final Test of their Northern Hemisphere tour, but the home side holds on for …

Rugby Australia's relief after injury update on $5million cross-code recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
4 months ago

Rugby Australia's relief after injury update on $5million cross-code recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Daily Mail  

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii could feature in the Wallabies team to play Ireland in the final match of the UK tour this weekend after he was cleared of a broken wrist. Suaalii, 21, who signed the most lucrative contract in Australian rugby history, was left wounded after handing out a big hit on Scottish captain Sione Tuipulotu, the Melbourne born former junior …

Wallabies' $5m man Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's season could be over after shocking injury during nightmare loss
4 months ago

Wallabies' $5m man Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's season could be over after shocking injury during nightmare loss

Daily Mail  

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is hopeful an arm injury to $5million recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is 'not too bad' as the Australians count the cost of a loss to Scotland that ends dreams of a grand slam for 'hurt' players. Wallabies star Joseph Suaalii appeared to suffer a serious injury during Australia’s nightmare defeat to Scotland on Monday morning The Scotland …

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

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

ABC  

The Wallabies are trusting in some backline wizardry, handing a debut to winger Harry Potter and returning Joseph Suaalii to the starting line-up for the Scotland Test match. Wallabies Team vs Scotland Wallabies: 1⁠ ⁠Angus Bell, 2⁠ ⁠Matt Faessler, 3 ⁠Allan Alaalatoa, 4⁠ ⁠Jeremy Williams, 5⁠ ⁠Will Skelton, 6 ⁠Rob Valetini, 7⁠ ⁠Carlo Tizzano, 8⁠ ⁠Harry Wilson, 9 ⁠Jake Gordon, …

Wallabies starting to click, but harder tests than an abject Wales team await
4 months, 1 week ago

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

ABC  

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
4 months, 1 week ago

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

ABC  

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
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Wallabies come down from England high to face nervous Wales
4 months, 1 week ago

Wallabies come down from England high to face nervous Wales

Associated Press  

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, …

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii hailed as a 'freak' by teammates after winning man of the match in impressive Wallabies debut
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii hailed as a 'freak' by teammates after winning man of the match in impressive Wallabies debut

Daily Mail  

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been hailed as 'freak' and 'great' with his Wallabies' squadmates in awe of his striking debut in the gold shirt following the gilded code-hopper's man-of-the match display against England at Twickenham. Indeed, from the resultant scrum after Itoje knocked on under Suaalii's keen attention, winger Max Jorgensen was able to be freed for the expertly-worked seven-phase winning …

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii exactly where he needs to be as Wallabies beat England
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii exactly where he needs to be as Wallabies beat England

ABC  

In Wallabies camp this coming week, someone might have to take Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to one side and explain something to him. This was only the start of Suaalii's Wallabies story but, as far as debuts go, it would be hard for anyone not to be carried away by the Wallabies' thrilling, last-gasp win. Then there's Len Ikitau, who, despite his …

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

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

The Independent  

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Joseph Sua’ali’i stuns England in first union match and sends warning shot to Lions
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Joseph Sua’ali’i stuns England in first union match and sends warning shot to Lions

The Telegraph  

England knew it themselves. They warned all week that Joe Schmidt, among the shrewdest coaches on the planet, would not unleash Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i unless he was certain that the code convert was ready to hop back into union for his first match since school. Sua’ali’i produced a remarkable Wallabies debut that inspired Australia to a first victory at Twickenham since …

England make stunning change to combat 'unknown' Wallabies debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Australia make bold selection call with rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii set to start England clash
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia make bold selection call with rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii set to start England clash

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Wallabies 'make a huge move' with multi-million-dollar NRL defector Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii - here's why his new teammates think he's ready
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Wallabies 'make a huge move' with multi-million-dollar NRL defector Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii - here's why his new teammates think he's ready

Daily Mail  

The Wallabies are going to give NRL convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii a baptism of fire by selecting him in the starting side for this weekend's Test match against England, it has been reported. The 21-year-old hasn't played a game of rugby union since running out for the Australian Schoolboys side in 2019, but his new Wallabies teammates have no doubt he'll …

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii ready for the pressure and expectation of Wallabies
5 months 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
5 months 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, …

All Blacks survive thrilling Wallabies comeback to cling on to Bledisloe Cup
6 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Stand-in skipper Slipper reluctant to talk about Wallabies’ 2023 woes ahead of 2nd Wales test
8 months, 2 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 edges Wales 25-16 to deliver a win in Joe Schmidt’s first match in charge
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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, …

Wallabies down Wales in Joe Schmidt's first Test as coach, while Wallaroos thrash Fijiana 64-5
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Wallabies down Wales in Joe Schmidt's first Test as coach, while Wallaroos thrash Fijiana 64-5

ABC  

The Wallabies have ushered in the Joe Schmidt era with a tense 25-16 win over Wales in Sydney. Ten months after suffering a humiliating 40-6 loss to the Welsh that ultimately sent Australia crashing out of the Rugby World Cup, the Wallabies gained a small semblance of revenge on Saturday night. Powerhouse prop Taniela Tupou and winger Filipo Daugunu also …

Wright to lead the Wallabies against Wales after Schmidt overhauls Australia’s squad
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Wallabies hopeful ahead of Rugby World Cup do-or-die clash against Wales
1 year, 6 months ago

Wallabies hopeful ahead of Rugby World Cup do-or-die clash against Wales

ABC  

Amid the doom and gloom in France around the Wallabies' shock World Cup loss to Fiji, a shining light has been their lineout, spearheaded by new skipper Dave Porecki. Key points: The Wallabies must beat Wales to have a chance of reaching the quarterfinals Wallabies captain against Fiji, David Porecki, said the Wallabies will "get it right" against Wales Wales …

Wales know they have to improve ahead of big Australia test
1 year, 6 months ago

Wales know they have to improve ahead of big Australia test

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Eight Wallabies in Australia A side to play Japan XV
2 years, 6 months ago

Eight Wallabies in Australia A side to play Japan XV

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Australia A coach Jason Gilmore has named eight Wallabies in his side to play Japan XV in the first match of a three-match series in Tokyo on Saturday. The side named Thursday included an all-capped front row that sees Matt Gibbon at loosehead alongside hooker Lachlan Lonergan and tighthead prop Tom Robertson. The series opens at Chichibunomiya Rugby …

Petaia at fullback for Wallabies, England shuffles back line
2 years, 8 months ago

Petaia at fullback for Wallabies, England shuffles back line

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Jordan Petaia will start at fullback while former rugby league star Suliasi Vunivalu will have to wait for a Wallabies debut after being overlooked to play England in the second test on Saturday. Andrew Kellaway’s hamstring injury in training this week and Tom Banks’ broken arm in Australia’s 30-28 win over England in the first test allowed …

Wallabies start late-season tour vs ever-improving Japan
3 years, 5 months ago

Wallabies start late-season tour vs ever-improving Japan

Associated Press  

OITA, Japan — Australia begins its late-season tour with a match Saturday against Japan at the Shona Denko Dome on the southern island of Kyushu — a stadium with recent bad memories for the Wallabies. “We’ll need to be at our best.” Following the match with Japan, the Wallabies head to Britain for tests against Scotland, England and Wales on …

Wallabies lose Rugby World Cup quarter-final 40-16 to England in Oita
5 years, 5 months ago

Wallabies lose Rugby World Cup quarter-final 40-16 to England in Oita

ABC  

The Wallabies have exited the Rugby World Cup, as a ruthless England produced a dominant performance to win 40-16 in their quarter-final at Oita Stadium. Key points: The Wallabies made their earliest exit at a Rugby World Cup since 2007 They cut England's lead back to 17-16 early in the second half, but Eddie Jones's team skipped away to win …

Wallabies embracing adversity for Rugby World Cup campaign
5 years, 6 months ago

Wallabies embracing adversity for Rugby World Cup campaign

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Adversity isn’t necessarily a bad thing for the Wallabies leading into a Rugby World Cup. Despite losing three of his first four tests in charge, he guided the Wallabies to the World Cup final 12 months later and picked up a Rugby Championship title along the way. “This is the closest I’ve seen the team from a …

Australia vs Ireland: David Pocock starts at blindside flanker in new-look Wallabies side
6 years, 9 months ago

Australia vs Ireland: David Pocock starts at blindside flanker in new-look Wallabies side

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Australia 12-12 New Zealand: Wallabies end All Blacks winning run in try-less Test
10 years, 7 months ago

Australia 12-12 New Zealand: Wallabies end All Blacks winning run in try-less Test

Daily Mail  

MATCH FACTS Australia: Folau, McCabe, Ashley-Cooper, Toomua, Horne, Beale,White, Slipper, Charles, Kepu, Carter, Simmons, Fardy, Hooper, Palu. Pens: Cruden Referee: Jaco Peyper Australia foiled New Zealand's bid to win an historic 18th consecutive Test as the Bledisloe Cup rivals played out a 12-12 stalemate at the ANZ Stadium. Kurtley Beale, given the nod at fly-half for the hosts, and Aaron …

Wallabies prepare for must-win test vs Lions
11 years, 9 months ago

Wallabies prepare for must-win test vs Lions

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia captain James Horwill and his battered Wallabies have had an unusually tumultuous week leading into Saturday’s must-win match against the British and Irish Lions. “Some of the best performances are when the chips are down and people stand up where they weren’t expected to.” Brian O’Driscoll reminded his Lions teammates of that this week. The 34-year-old …

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