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Jun 13, 18 •
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The Junior Wallabies have defeated Italy 44-15 in the Fifth Place Semi Final at the World Rugby U20s Championship overnight in Narbonne. Australia scored six tries to Italy’s three with the boot of Ryan Lonergan causing more damage on the scoreboard as the...
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Jun 12, 18 •
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1.Harry Hoopert, Queensland, Brothers 2. Efi Ma’afu, Queensland, Wests 3. Tom Ross, ACT, Gungahlin 4. Angus Blyth, Queensland, Bond University 5. Harry Hockings, Queensland, University of Queensland 6. Michael Wood, Queensland, Brothers 7. Fraser McReight,...
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Jun 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE 7s MEN FINISH HSBC SEVENS WORLD SERIES IN FOURTH PLACE
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have finished fourth in the 2017/2018 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, despite a disappointing 11th place result at the HSBC Paris Sevens. The side claiming three podium finishes throughout the 10-leg series,...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TAKE DOWN IRELAND IN MITSUBISHI ESTATE IRELAND SERIES OPENER
Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series Qantas Wallabies v Ireland Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Saturday 9 June 2018 Australia 18 (Bernard Foley, David Pocock tries; Bernard Foley con; 2 pens) defeated Ireland 9 (Joey Carbery 3 pens) Match Summary: The Qantas Wallabies...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA FALL TO NEW ZEALAND U20S IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THRILLER
The Junior Wallabies have fallen to New Zealand 18 to 27 at Stade Aime-Giral, Perpignan on Friday morning in an entertaining Pool A World Championship battle. Australia fought hard against their Trans-Tasman rivals coming within two points on two occasions,...
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on TWO DEBUTANTS SET FOR TEST CAULDRON AGAINST IRELAND IN BRISBANE
Qantas Wallabies team to play Ireland at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane on Saturday 9 June, 8.05pm AEST 1. Scott Sio (43 Tests) 2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa* 3. Sekope Kepu (91 Tests) 4. Izack Rodda (4 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (20 Tests) 6. David Pocock (66 Tests) 7....
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Jun 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on LATU CALLED IN TO FINALISE 33-MAN SQUAD FOR MITSUBISHI ESTATE IRELAND SERIES
New South Wales hooker Tolu Latu has been added to Michael Cheika’s Qantas Wallabies squad for the Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series ahead of the first Test at Suncorp Stadium. Latu has played four times for Australia and completes the 33-man squad following...
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Jun 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE MEN’S SEVENS READY FOR LAST TANGO IN PARIS
1.Jeral Skelton, 5 caps, Brothers 2.Dylan Pietsch, 10 caps, Randwick 3.Sam Myers, 36 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Lewis Holland (c), 37 caps, Queanbeyan 5.Ben O’Donnell, 9 caps, Randwick 6. Brandon Quinn, 8 caps, Gordon 7.Tim Anstee, 19 caps, Eastwood...
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Jun 4, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES DEFEAT JAPAN TO SET UP POOL A SHOWDOWN WITH NEW ZEALAND
The Junior Wallabies have defeated Japan 54-19 overnight in the second pool game of the World Rugby U20s Championship at Stade de la Mediterranee, Bézier. Australia scored eight tries in the high scoring affair as the Junior Wallabies moved into second in...
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Jun 4, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA HOLDS ONTO FOURTH PLACE ON WORLD SERIES LADDER AFTER LONDON SEVENS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have exited at the fifth-place Semi-Final stage in a disappointing day two at the HSBC London Sevens. The Aussies first task was the Cup Quarter Final against hosts England at Twickenham. The Australians off to...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES SIDE TO FACE JAPAN U20s NAMED IN ROUND TWO OF WORLD RUGBY U20s CHAMPIONSHIP
1.Harry Hoopert 2. Efi Maa’afu 3. Tom Ross 4. Michael Wood 5. Angus Blyth 6. Esei Ha’angana 7. Fraser McReight 8. Patrick Tafa 9. Tate McDermott (c) 10. Bayley Kuenzle 11. Matt McTaggart 12. Isaac Lucas 13. Semisi Tupou 14. Isiah Latu 15. Mack Hansen...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND RUGBY REACH AGREEMENT REGARDING PETER SAMU
Peter Samu will today join the Qantas Wallabies squad in Brisbane ahead of the opening Test of the Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series after an agreement was reached between Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby (NZR). Rugby Australia Chief Executive Raelene...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA UNDEFEATED ON DAY ONE OF LONDON SEVENS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have gone undefeated on day one to top in their pool and set up a Cup quarter final clash with England at the HSBC London Sevens on Saturday. Australia accounted for Ireland (33-7), Wales (20-12) and Spain (28-22)...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on JOHN MANENTI APPOINTED QANTAS AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S SEVENS HEAD COACH UNTIL 2021
Rugby Australia today announced John Manenti as the new Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens Head Coach until 2021, officially taking over the reins from Tim Walsh after serving in an interim capacity. Manenti comes into the role following a three-year...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW FOR THE 2018 MITSUBISHI ESTATE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Tickets will go on sale tomorrow (June 1) to the general public for the 2018 Mitsubishi Estate Rugby Championship, with three huge Test matches including the Bledisloe Cup opener to feature on Australian soil. In the seventh year of the tournament, the Qantas...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA FALL IN OPENING CLASH OF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
The Junior Wallabies have fallen 21-26 to Wales U20s in their opening match of the World Rugby U20s Championship in Bézier, France on Thursday morning. Both sides scored two tries a piece but it was the boot of Welsh kicker, Cai Evans that proved the...
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May 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES SQUAD CONFIRMED FOR MITSUBISHI ESTATE IRELAND SERIES
Qantas Wallabies Squad for Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series (with Test caps, Super Rugby team and age in brackets) Forwards Allan Alaalatoa (23 Tests, Brumbies, 24) Rory Arnold (15 Tests, Brumbies, 27) Adam Coleman (20 Tests, Melbourne Rebels, 26) Folau...
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May 28, 18 •
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Comments Off on Queensland and Wallabies legend John Eales to be immortalised with statue at Suncorp Stadium
Former Queensland and Wallabies captain John Eales will be immortalised in bronze as the next statue at Suncorp Stadium. The striking statue will capture second rower Eales being lifted by another player as he catches a lineout ball. The design will allow...
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May 23, 18 •
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Comments Off on HOLLAND BACK TO SKIPPER SIDE AT LONDON SEVENS WITH PINCUS SET TO DEBUT
1. Joe Pincus*, University of Queensland 2. Tom Connor, 6 caps, Warringah 3. Sam Myers, 35 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Lewis Holland (c), 38 caps, Queanbeyan 5. Ben O’Donnell, 8 caps, Randwick 6. John Porch, 18 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim Anstee, 18 caps,...
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May 17, 18 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA’S ATHLETES FIND PERFECT FIT
As the countdown draws closer for the Irish Test Series, Australians will once again witness how the game demands an equal mix of strength, speed and stamina in order to claim gold. To help maximise performance, Rugby Australia has partnered with the...
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May 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES SQUAD FOR WORLD RUGBY U20s CHAMPIONSHIP NAMED
The Junior Wallabies Squad for Australia’s campaign at the World Rugby U20s Championship has been confirmed today with 28 players to depart for France later this month. Australia takes on Wales, Japan and New Zealand in Pool A kicking off on Wednesday May...
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May 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES FALL TO NEW ZEALAND IN OCEANIA RUGBY U20s CHAMPIONSHIP
The Junior Wallabies have fallen to New Zealand in round three of the Oceania Rugby U20s Championship 28-43 on Saturday night at Bond University on the Gold Coast. The victory sees New Zealand defend their Oceania Rugby U20s Championship title ahead of the...
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May 4, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES NAME TEAM FOR NEW ZEALAND SHOWDOWN
1.Harry Hoopert, Brothers 2. Efi Ma’afu, Wests 3. Tom Ross, Gungahlin 4. Trevor Hosea, Harlequins 5. Harry Hockings, University of Queensland 6. Esei Ha’angana, Melbourne Unicorns 7. Fraser McReight, Brothers 8. Josh Kemeny, Sydney University 9. Ryan...
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May 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES OUTCLASS TONGA U20s TO SET UP SHOWDOWN WITH NEW ZEALAND
The Junior Wallabies have outclassed a spirited Tongan U20s side 91-7 in round two of the Oceania Rugby U20s Championship. The Junior Wallabies were never troubled by their Pacific neighbours as they put on 15 tries to one setting up a showdown with New...
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May 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on A NOD TO HERITAGE IN QANTAS WALLABIES 2018 JERSEY
A new-look Qantas Wallabies jersey for the 2018 international season has been unveiled today, featuring a traditional twist on a modern design. Asics, the official performance apparel and footwear partner of the Qantas Wallabies, have looked to the past to...