Wallabies gun Tupou set to re-sign with RA — but may leave QLD depending on who’s coachingTaniela Tupou is expected to sign a four-year extension with Rugby Australia – but, crucially, he won’t announce which Super Rugby franchise he will play for until the Reds coach is locked in.
‘Forced me to make it’: Ref breaks silence and not backing down after ‘ridiculous’ Wallabies callReferee Mathieu Raynal said on Monday he took “100% responsibility” for the disputed decision at the end of this month’s first Test between Australia and New Zealand.
Exclusive: Major Wallabies boost as Hooper’s return looms — but with a twistThe Wallabies are expected to receive a major boost ahead of their five-Test Spring Tour, with the country’s most capped captain Michael Hooper expected to make himself available to play.
Wallabies boss hints at ‘selection’ overhaul after crushing Bledisloe loss ramps up pressureDave Rennie has put the Wallabies on notice, saying “selection” will be something he strongly looks at following yet another ill-disciplined display that led to their thrashing across the ditch.
Outside backs in shambles as tight five smashed by All Blacks: Wallabies Bledisloe RatingsAfter the tension and drama of Bledisloe I, the rematch at Eden Park did not follow suit. Rarely have Bledisloe Tests been so dominate as what unfolded on Saturday night. Player ratings!
‘They’ve got that wrong’: Controversy as Wallabies baffled by ref dramaNeeding a fast start to have any hope of mounting a second-half comeback, the All Blacks found a hand of god from Sam Whitelock. Or did they?
36 years, 23 Tests: All Blacks make Wallabies pay for mistakes as Eden Park hoodoo continuesThe Wallabies’ 36-year Eden Park hoodoo has continued, with the All Blacks making their trans-Tasman neighbours pay for a number of embarrassing mistakes by sealing a 40-14 win.
‘Wait please’: The ‘huge’ snub that may have triggered referee’s ‘ridiculous’ Bledisloe Cup callBernard Foley’s decision to take a quick shot at goals proved pivotal in the Wallabies’ rousing comeback in Bledisloe I, but new footage shows that it may have ultimately cost his side.
After their best performance in years it’s time the Wallabies shed tag of ‘rugby’s great pretenders’The Wallabies laid down a marker with their courageous, rousing and spirited performance in Bledisloe I. Now, they must back it up to shed their tag as “rugby’s great pretenders”.
‘Mouthing off’: Rennie fires back at ABs star over haka ‘disrespect’, slams double standardsThe stage is set for one of the spiciest Bledisloe Cup Tests in years, after Dave Rennie hit out at All Blacks star Rieko Ioane for “mouthing off” at the Wallabies for “disrespecting the haka”.
Rennie turns to Queensland star for Bledisloe as Wallabies seek to end 36-year Eden Park droughtDave Rennie has given another chance to those who so nearly bought him a shot at winning back the Bledisloe Cup this weekend, making just two changes to his Wallabies line-up.
All Blacks lose captain as RTS to make Bledisloe debut against Wallabies in TRC finaleRoger Tuivasa-Sheck is in-line to make his second appearance - and first against the Wallabies - after being named on the bench for Bledisloe II in Auckland.
‘Not intentional, however highly reckless’: Wallabies star slapped with six-week banDarcy Swain has been suspended for six weeks by a Sanzaar judiciary, after the rising Wallabies lock was found guilty of a “reckless” breakdown effort in Bledisloe I.
‘We’re hurting’: Wallabies giant returns as Rennie mulls back-row tweak for Bledisloe rematchAs Cadeyrn Neville prepares to play his first Test since July, the Wallabies say they have had to “channel” their anger from last week’s Bledisloe controversy ahead of Saturday’s return match.
Banks’ RWC dream alive, Wallaby’s sneaky inclusion as schoolboy sensation called up: Aus A SquadDave Rennie has given the greatest indication yet that Tom Banks remains in the frame to play for the Wallabies at next year’s World Cup, while a schoolboy sensation has been called up too.
Wallabies star faces anxious wait as verdict on ‘reckless and dangerous’ incident loomsWallabies second-rower Darcy Swain faces a lengthy ban unless he can successfully overturn his citing for a “reckless and dangerous” effort that ended an All Blacks star’s season.
‘Couldn’t hear anything’: Wallabies star explains what really happened in controversial penaltyWallaby Lalakai Foketi – one of the men at the centre of last week’s Bledisloe Cup controversy – has opened up on what went on in the final minutes of their agonising loss to the All Blacks.
Rugby Australia make formal complaint to World Rugby as Owens says French ref ‘not wrong’Nigel Owens says Mathieu Raynal made a “strong refereeing decision” to award a scrum for the All Blacks but admits he would have handled the controversial moment differently.
The Bledisloe Cup is gone. Now Rennie must throw caution to the wind and start VunivaluNow that the Bledisloe Cup is lost for another year, Dave Rennie can throw caution to the wind. In fact, he must. That should begin with promoting Suliasi Vunivalu and Tate McDermott.
‘Cost us the Rugby Championship’: Explosive vision reveals Wallabies star’s fiery ref sprayWallabies acting captain Nic White unleashed a stunning tirade in previously unseen footage after the farcical finish against the All Blacks.
Refereeing on outcome? Footage shows All Black attacking leg as Wallaby prepares for hearingAs Wallabies lock Darcy Swain prepares to face a Sanzaar judiciary, footage from the same Bledisloe Test reveals All Blacks prop Fletcher Newell performing a similar action on Scott Sio.
‘Sensational’: Foley, Kellaway earn praise as Wallabies sweat on skipper for Eden Park BledisloeDave Rennie says the Wallabies can take “confidence” out of their heartbreaking loss to the All Blacks but says they must “back it up” despite the Bledisloe Cup being lost for a 20th campaign.
Wallaby cited for ‘dangerous’ tackle as ‘crushed’ All Blacks star sidelined for seasonDarcy Swain will face a judiciary hearing after being cited for a “reckless and dangerous” clean-out, which resulted in All Blacks centre Quinn Tupaea suffering a MCL injury.
Time-wasting? Great hypocrisy in ‘needless’ call that robbed Wallabies and embarrassed rugbyOPINION: The most dispiriting thing about Mathieu Raynal’s refereeing decision was that it was needless — and misguided against rugby’s supposed priorities.
How an ‘act of madness’ masked the ugly truth All Blacks can’t hide from — World ViewIt’s the controversial referee call that has divided opinion on both sides of the Tasman after a wild Bledisloe Cup clash. But it’s one that left the All Blacks facing further questions.
‘Gutted’ Rennie to demand ‘please explain’ over mind-boggling Bledisloe sceneWallabies coach Dave Rennie will seek a ‘please explain’ over the controversial refereeing call that saw New Zealand clinch the Bledisloe Cup for a 20th-straight year.
‘Don’t know what to say’: Wallabies heartbreak after ‘ridiculous’ last-minute robberyThe Bledisloe Cup will remain across the ditch for the 20th straight year after a “ridiculous” officiating decision allowed the All Blacks the chance to score a match-winning try.
‘Worst I’ve seen’: Rugby stunned by ‘criminal’ call as ref slammed for ‘cracking under pressure’Tim Horan has labelled Mathieu Raynal’s last minute decision to award the All Blacks a ‘free kick’ a “disgrace”, as the referee denied the Wallabies an opportunity to take a Bledisloe lead.
‘New Zealand’s future is tied to Australia’s success’: RA still willing to walk as Rennie backed to RWCAs Dave Rennie received the full backing through to next year’s World Cup, Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan said he was still prepared to sever ties with New Zealand Rugby.
The Wallabies can beat the All Blacks... really. But one worrying trait could ruin it allDave Rennie was on the money about one thing when he announced his team to take on the All Blacks for Thursday’s Bledisloe Cup opener in Melbourne.