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WALLABIES

Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 16, 2023
Eddie Jones appointed Wallabies coach in 'major coup' after Dave Rennie dumped
It will be the veteran's second stint in charge after his 2001-05 spell during which he took the Wallabies to the 2003 World Cup final, where they lost to England.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 24, 2022
Michael Hooper ruled out as Australia vows to investigate 'unprecedented' injury crisis
Rugby Australia will probe the Wallabies' "unprecedented" injury toll as part of its season-ending review as Dave Rennie's side limps into its final test against Wales on Saturday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 16, 2022
Michael Hooper to return for Wallabies but James Slipper to remain captain
Coach Dave Rennie named a much-changed 36-man squad for the tour after the Wallabies finished the rugby Championship with back-to-back defeats against New Zealand.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 22, 2022
All Blacks Sam Cane out of Wallabies clash as Ardie Savea returns to back row
Wallabies lock Darcy Swain was handed a six-week ban for the dangerous cleanout which led to Quinn Tupaea's injury.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 16, 2022
Australia coach incredulous after controversial call costs Wallabies victory
Officiating blunder costs Australia any chance of winning back the Bledisloe Cup for the first time since 2002 and put a huge dent in their Rugby Championship title hopes.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 13, 2022
Dave Rennie: New-look Wallabies 'can knock over' buoyant All Blacks
To bring home the silverware from New Zealand for the first time since 2002, the Wallabies will need to win at Docklands Stadium before repeating the feat nine days later in Auckland.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 2, 2022
Springboks eye Southern Hemisphere crown with All Blacks in crisis
Back-to-back tests against South Africa to start the Rugby Championship are far from the dream scenario for a New Zealand team looking to turn around a poor run of form.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 17, 2022
Wallabies get boost as scrumhalf Nic White spurns Japan
The livewire halfback has been first choice in the No. 9 shirt since Dave Rennie took over as Australia coach and should win his 50th cap in the July test series against England.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 31, 2021
Wallabies door not closed to Japan-based trio, says RA chief
The three players, who have lucrative contracts with Japanese clubs, pulled out of the Australia squad ahead of next weekend's meeting with Scotland.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 24, 2021
Brave Blossoms fall to Australia in entertaining battle
Japan kept it close across both halves at Showa Denko Dome in the team's first international test on home soil since the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 15, 2021
All Blacks lay down a marker before heading into the unknown
Any question marks over the 2021-vintage All Blacks were washed away in the Auckland rain as New Zealand ran rampant against an improving but still callow Australia side.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 23, 2020
Wallabies and Panasonic star David Pocock hangs up boots
The two-time World Player of the Year nominee earned 83 caps for Australia.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 13, 2020
New Zealand expecting 47,000-strong crowd for second Bledisloe test
New Zealand Rugby is expecting a "near-capacity" crowd of some 47,000 to pack into Auckland's Eden Park for the second Bledisloe Cup international against Australia on Sunday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 26, 2020
Wallaby Matt Toomua calls for rethink of 'outdated' Super Rugby
Wallabies flyhalf Matt Toomua has joined calls for a rethink of the Super Rugby competition once the sport restarts after the coronavirus shutdown.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 24, 2020
Former Wallaby, Top League MVP Berrick Barnes announces retirement
Ricoh Black Rams back Berrick Barnes, a two-time Japan Rugby Top League MVP capped 51 times by Australia, announced his retirement from rugby on Friday, saying his body was no longer up to the task.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 20, 2019
Wallabies coach Cheika steps down
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika quit Sunday after their humiliating World Cup quarterfinal exit against England, reports said.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 19, 2019
England pummels Australia in RWC quarterfinal
England stormed into the Rugby World Cup final four with a convincing 40-16 win over Australia in the quarterfinals before a crowd of 36,954 at Oita Stadium on Saturday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 29, 2019
Wales holds off Australia comeback attempt to take control of Pool D in Rugby World Cup
Wales withstood a furious second-half fightback from Australia to seize control of Pool D at the Rugby World Cup with a 29-25 victory on Sunday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 21, 2019
Australia staves off upset bid by Fiji
Hooker Tolu Latu scored two tries in the second half to help Australia escape a historic upset by Fiji and win 39-21 on Saturday in the teams' Rugby World Cup Pool D opener.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 14, 2019
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper would embrace chance to revive partnership with David Pocock
Australia captain Michael Hooper has said he would welcome the chance to revive his back row partnership with David Pocock at the Rugby World Cup, having been impressed with his fellow openside flanker's return to test rugby against Samoa.

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