'The road to 2029 begins now': Wallaroos confirm 10-Test schedule for 2026

Rugby Australia has revealed the 10 Tests locked in for the 2026 Wallaroos season, saying “the road to the 2029 World Cup begins now”.

The schedule features familiar rivalries in the O’Reilly Cup and Pacific Four Series, as well as yet-to-be-revealed WXV Global Series fixtures that will pit Australia against more of the best.

The season will be bookended by a first-up showdown with Fijiana and a final Test series against Scotland, both on home soil.

The schedule includes four home Tests, a first-ever tour of the USA, and a break over the June period for Super Rugby W.

“The road to the 2029 World Cup in Australia begins now for the Wallaroos and the schedule for the next 12 months allows the squad to build a solid base,” Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh said.

“Having a consistent 10 Test matches each year for the next three years provides stability at the international level for the players to get quality matches in.

“The Wallaroos will play the top teams in the world, including Rugby World Cup 2025 runners-up Canada and renew our rivalries with New Zealand and the United States.

“The opportunity to travel to the US and Europe provides vital experience for the squad while we look forward to hosting Scotland on home soil for the first time.”

Rugby Australia General Manager of Women’s Rugby Jilly Collins added, “Following the incredible Rugby World Cup in England, it’s fantastic to confirm a bumper year for the squad, featuring notable firsts like an outbound tour of the USA and the inbound series against Scotland.

“Reaching our 100th Test match next year will be a powerful milestone. It took 24 years to reach 50, and only eight more to hit 100 – a clear demonstration of the accelerated development of the women’s game.

“A huge amount of work has gone on behind the scenes with World Rugby and other unions to reshape the women’s calendar and secure world-class opposition for the next four years as part of the WXV Global Series.

“While there is plenty more to do, this is another key building block as we build towards 2029.”

Tickets for home Test matches will go on sale in early 2026.

WALLAROOS 2026 TEST SCHEDULE

• March 27: Wallaroos v Fijiana at GIO Stadium, Canberra (Vuvale Bowl)
• April 11: Canada v Wallaroos, USA (Pacific Four series)
• April 17:  USA v Wallaroos, USA (Pacific Four series)
• April: Wallaroos v New Zealand, TBC (Pacific Four series/O’Reilly Cup)
• June-August: Swyftx Super Rugby Women’s and Super Rugby Champions Final
• August 22: New Zealand v Wallaroos at Go Media Stadium, Auckland (O’Reilly Cup)

WXV Global Series

• September 12: WXV Global series away Test – TBC
• September 19: WXV Global series away Test – TBC
• September 26: WXV Global series away Test – TBC
• October 10: Wallaroos v Scotland home Test – TBC
• October 17: Wallaroos v Scotland home Test – TBC