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Famed Australian broadcaster denies 'baseless' sex offense charges

Famed Australian broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones said Wednesday he is "certainly not guilty" of alleged historical sex crimes, after his first court appearance. Outside court Jones -- addressing the charges for the first time since his arrest -- said he was "certainly not guilty" and was "emphatic" he would defend "every charge". Jones said that prior to …

Jones Offense Charges

1 week, 6 days ago

Rugby Australia set ambitious goal for Wallabies ahead of British & Irish Lions tour

The Independent

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1 week, 6 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 …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says Wallabies improvement vital to capitalise on British and Irish Lions

ABC

It's not unrealistic to say that over the last couple of years, Australian rugby has been facing a serious reckoning. "On reflection, it was a difficult period, but … since the World Cup and during that destabilisation of the World Cup, that's been sort of where I've been able to lean in and lead in the right way, hopefully, to …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Wallabies and Reds player Jordan Petaia quits rugby to chase NFL dream

ABC

Wallabies and Queensland Reds player Jordan Petaia has confirmed he will compete for an NFL shot at Florida's international player pathway program. Petaia knocked back lucrative European rugby and NRL offers and will instead give up pay for at least five months to pursue his NFL dream. Petaia could benefit from a new rule introduced last season that allows NRL …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions

Associated Press

DUBLIN — Ireland rugby coach Andy Farrell will head into his secondment with the British and Irish Lions on the back of a narrow win over Australia, the team he intends to bring down on next year’s tour. Asked if Australia was ready for the Lions, Schmidt said “maybe not yet.” “But,” he added, “I think — and I hope …

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Schmidt giving wounded Wallabies emotion on his old Ireland stomping ground

Associated Press

Dublin was always going to be rugby party central this Saturday. The job of re-energizing the Wallabies’ spirits this week has been led by coach Joe Schmidt, who hasn’t tried to suppress his thrill at finding himself back in trainers and barking orders on an Irish rugby field for the first time since 2019. His assistant fingerprints were also on …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ireland retains Prendergast at No. 10 and gives Healy record cap against Wallabies

Associated Press

DUBLIN — Ireland showed faith in Sam Prendergast by handing the 21-year-old flyhalf a second straight start for the rugby match against Australia on Saturday, when Cian Healy will make a national record 134th appearance. “Cian is a giant of Irish rugby,” Ireland coach Andy Farrell said, “and we are determined to provide him with a performance that he deserves.” …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Sione Tuipulotu says Scotland were always ‘very confident’ of beating Wallabies

The Independent

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Associated Press

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Australia’s bid for its first rugby Grand Slam in 40 years is over. Adding to Australia’s woes was the sight of Joseph Sua’ali’i, the team’s new star back, going off injured in the first half at Murrayfield after hurting his right arm tackling Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu. Giant winger Duhan van der Merwe scored Scotland’s second try …

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4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Scotland blow Australia away as Sione Tuipulotu enhances his Lions captaincy credentials

The Telegraph

Scotland can now be taken seriously. With Storm Bert departing Edinburgh on Sunday, the Wallabies’ hopes of a first home nations clean sweep since 1984 went down the drain. The Scottish back-row’s work rate was relentless and, behind them, Duhan van der Merwe – human granite – and Darcy Graham – human flint – caused Australia untold issues in the …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson credits Gunnedah junior rugby for his success ahead of Scotland clash

ABC

From Gunnedah to grand-slam glory? Wallabies' captain Harry Wilson will be looking to take the latest step in a remarkable rugby union journey when he leads the Australian side against Scotland early Monday. "I think the rural grassroots footy is the backbone to rugby in Australia, and it's probably been the best-performing level of footy year in, year out for …

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1 month ago

Wallabies halfway to the Grand Slam and give debut to Harry Potter for test against Scotland

Associated Press

The Wallabies are halfway there. “The test against Scotland is going to be the hardest one yet,” Australia lock Will Skelton says of his team’s visit to Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Sunday. 18th debutant Before that, though, Scotland — a team that can blow hot and cold, but has undoubted match winners in the backline like flyhalf Finn Russell and …

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1 month ago

Scotland v Australia prediction: Rugby betting tips and odds

The Independent

Scotland v Australia betting tips Scotland to score first and win - 13/8 Bet365 Scotland win by 6-10 points - 9/2 Betfred Scotland host Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday afternoon in their last match of the Autumn Nations Series. Australia have beaten both England and Wales over the last two weeks, though they fared poorly in the summer’s Rugby Championship, …

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1 month 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, …

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1 month ago

Wing ‘wizard’ Harry Potter to play for Australia’s rugby team. He knows the puns are coming

Associated Press

Australian rugby player Harry Potter has already heard all the puns. When he was picked by the Wallabies last month for their end-of-year European tour, the 26-year-old Potter said he had been given the nickname “Wizard” by a teammate — in reference to the Harry Potter character in J.K. Rowling’s fantasy novels. “It’s a good challenge for journalists to see …

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1 month ago

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

ABC

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 …

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

Associated Press

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 …

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1 month ago

Star Australian broadcaster charged with sex offences

Deccan Chronicle

Sydney: Famed Australian broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones was charged on Monday with a string of alleged historical sex crimes, police said, after an investigation into the conservative radio shock jock. Jones has strenuously denied prior allegations of indecent assault which surfaced in the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper late last year. "Over 36 years, Alan Jones became one …

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1 month ago

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

ABC

Wales Test Team Tests Scotland Schmidt Score

1 month 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 …

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1 month 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 …

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1 month 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 …

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Famed Australian broadcaster denies 'baseless' sex offense charges

Rugby Australia set ambitious goal for Wallabies ahead of British & Irish Lions tour

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

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says Wallabies improvement vital to capitalise on British and Irish Lions

Wallabies and Reds player Jordan Petaia quits rugby to chase NFL dream

Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions

Schmidt giving wounded Wallabies emotion on his old Ireland stomping ground

Ireland retains Prendergast at No. 10 and gives Healy record cap against Wallabies

Sione Tuipulotu says Scotland were always ‘very confident’ of beating Wallabies

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

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

Scotland blow Australia away as Sione Tuipulotu enhances his Lions captaincy credentials

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson credits Gunnedah junior rugby for his success ahead of Scotland clash

Wallabies halfway to the Grand Slam and give debut to Harry Potter for test against Scotland

Scotland v Australia prediction: Rugby betting tips and odds

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

Wing ‘wizard’ Harry Potter to play for Australia’s rugby team. He knows the puns are coming

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

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

Star Australian broadcaster charged with sex offences

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

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

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

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