AUSTRALIA

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Wallabies skipper wants All Blacks for Rugby World Cup opener

Australia captain Harry Wilson is keen to face New Zealand in the 2027 Rugby World Cup opening match.

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World Champion Springboks locked into Pool B for RWC Down Under

South Africa has been drawn in Pool B for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, where Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks will aim to defend their title.

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Wallabies end Europe tour winless after defeat to France

The Wallabies' European tour ended in Paris with a 48–33 defeat to France - sealing their first winless tour of Europe since 1958 and confirming an unprecedented 10 Test losses in a single year.

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Eddie Jones wants World Rugby to examine 'absurd' rate of cards being dished out

Japan head coach Eddie Jones says the frequency and severity of sanctions being handed out to players during international matches is getting out of hand.

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Test Rugby wrap: Ireland smash Australia, Wales and France win

Ireland claimed their record-biggest win over Australia, while there were also wins for Wales and France in international Test rugby action on Saturday.

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Pressure ramps up on Australia camp after shock loss to Italy

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has asked for patience and for fans to trust the process after they fell to a surprise 19-26 loss to Italy in Udine on Saturday.