Schmidt: 'Mack was probably the standout Australian player on the field'
Joe Schmidt concedes that unfortunately for the Wallabies, "the standout Australian player" from Saturday's defeat to Ireland.
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Schmidt on Ireland loss: ‘Relatively confident that we could get back’
When Fraser McReight crashed over for a try just before half-time, the Wallabies maintained the belief they could challenge Irelan…
‘We’re better than that’: Harry Wilson’s take on Wallabies’ Ireland loss
Harry Wilson spoke candidly after the Wallabies’ “hugely disappointing” 46-19 defeat to Ireland in the Quilter Nations Serie…
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Mack Hansen runs riot as Ireland put record score on Wallabies
Canberra-born Hansen celebrated his return from a foot injury by crossing three times in the opening 28 minutes.
Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Wallabies player ratings vs Ireland | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Australia-born fullback Mack Hansen received Player of the Match honours after starring in Ireland’s 46-19 Quilter Nations Serie…
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International
Opinion
Ireland player ratings vs Australia | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Ireland player ratings: Ireland showed that there's still plenty of bite left in the old dog yet, looking every bit the better sid…
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Wallabies add 'spice' to Aviva recipe as Harry Wilson outlines standards
Harry Wilson promises his struggling Wallabies will "empty the tank", imbuing their game with both "more spice" and better discipl…
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Straight-talking Ireland boss Andy Farrell will never change
Farrell has made nine alterations to his starting XV from last week's 41-10 win over Japan.
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Why Mack Hansen has 'bit between his teeth' for third Wallabies encounter
After being sunk by tries from Italy's Australian-fashioned flyers last weekend, the Wallabies now face more jeopardy from an Irel…
'He’s proved, not just to us, but to everyone else that he’s up for this'
Ireland boss Andy Farrell says Mack Hansen has “trained the house down” to prove he is ready and able to deputise at full-back…
Prendergast given Ireland 10 shirt as Lion returns in unfamiliar role
Sam Prendergast will start at fly-half for Ireland on Saturday when they welcome Australia to the Aviva Stadium.
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Wallabies receive timely boost as Schmidt rings changes for Ireland
Australia have welcomed Len Ikitau back into their starting XV for their contest with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday.
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‘I’m not a big centre’: Len Ikitau’s take on Ireland’s midfield
Wallabies centre Len Ikitau isn’t shying away from the challenge that awaits against Ireland at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.
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James Slipper makes bold Wallabies prediction for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Legendary prop James Slipper insists the Wallabies will go deep at the 2027 Rugby World Cup on Australian soil.
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Ireland boosted by returning Lion to offer options in threadbare area
Ireland pair Mack Hansen and Stuart McCloskey are on track to feature in Saturday’s showdown with Australia after taking part in…
Wallabies turn to 'old head' O'Connor for game control guidance
The Wallabies are hoping James O'Connor's calming influence and more intent at the breakdown will spark a desperately-needed reviv…
James Slipper’s two favourite wins from 151-Test Wallabies career
No person has played more international rugby union matches for Australia than record-setting great James Slipper.
Len Ikitau: Joe Schmidt ‘saved a couple of boys’ careers’
Before Joe Schmidt coached a Test for the Wallabies, the world-renowned rugby guru spoke with Len Ikitau’s manager.
Schmidt's battered Wallabies facing grim 67-year low
The Wallabies maintain there's still "enough petrol in the tank" as Joe Schmidt's side face the grim prospect of ending one of the…
'Wins over Lions and Boks feel a lifetime ago for Australia after capitulation to Italy'
Inviting teams back into games in the way Australia have is a recipe for disaster as they prepare to tackle Ireland and France.
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Why don’t red and yellow cards have impact we might expect? Standout stats - week two
South Africa and New Zealand both won despite being a man down for long periods. Wales lost despite improved attacking stats.
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Bell lifts lid on Wallabies’ high standards: ‘When we beat the Lions…’
When the Wallabies rallied to defeat the British & Irish Lions 22-12 in Sydney on August 2, the group still had “hard conversati…
‘Lack of polish we expected’: Ex-Wallabies duo on Gordon’s return
Former Wallabies James Slipper and Morgan Turinui have praised code-hopper Carter Gordon’s return to the international arena.
Wallabies great’s bold tip before ‘interesting’ Ireland clash
Wallabies great James Slipper has forecast a shock Quilter Nations Series upset ahead of this weekend’s Tests.
Wallabies issue O’Connor update, suffer major Skelton blow
Leicester Tigers fly-half James O’Connor has joined the Wallabies in Dublin ahead of this weekend’s Quilter Nations Series cla…
More questions than answers for Wallabies as Schmidt era enters final year
Joe Schmidt, like Dave Rennie and Eddie Jones before him, sits on a sub-40% win rate as Wallabies supremo and the future is uncert…
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'They targeted him': Ex-Wallabies coach on Carter Gordon and Joseph Suaalii
Eddie Jones has given a blunt assessment of Carter Gordon’s difficult return to Test rugby, saying the young Wallabies fly-half …
The player missing from Italy's historic win has his say
Italy captain Michele Lamaro says he could not have been prouder watching his teammates claim a famous 26–19 victory over Austra…
Andy Farrell confronts Ireland decline chat with brutal honesty
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is braced for a “hell of a Test match” ahead of another showdown with Joe Schmidt’s Australi…
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Code-hopper Carter Gordon reflects on promising Wallabies return
Carter Gordon picked up “a little niggle” during the Wallabies’ 26-19 Quilter Nations Series defeat to Italy in Udine.
Two-time Super Rugby champion joins Australia U16s coaching staff for camp
Two-time Super Rugby champion Jono Lance has joined the Australia U16s coaching staff ahead of an upcoming development camp.
Updated world rankings show big divide ahead of Rugby World Cup draw
It will now take something special from the sides outside of the top six in the rankings to break into Band 1 for the Rugby World …
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‘Don’t lose faith’: Wallabies coach’s message to fans after defeat
Joe Schmidt has called on Wallabies supporters to keep the faith, delivering a message of hope and resilience after the team’s f…
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Joe Schmidt reveals if John Eales Medallist will be available for Ireland
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has confirmed Len Ikitau is “fit and available” to return in next weekend’s Spring Tour clash wi…
Schmidt calls on Wallabies to ‘demonstrate some character’
Joe Schmidt has called on the Wallabies to “demonstrate some character” in their final two Test matches of the year.
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Underperforming Wallabies suffer rankings blow after defeat to Italy
An opportunistic try to Gordon, after skipper Harry Wilson was deemed to have had the ball stripped in the tackle, put the Wallabi…
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