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Fraser the McReight choice for Wallabies captaincy

While he may have got the captaincy through injury, Fraser McReight is a player his teammates want to follow into battle, says Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt.

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Ex-Wallabies slam 'weak' refs over series-deciding call

Ex-Wallabies Morgan Turinui and Michael Hooper are adamant the Lions' match-winning try in Melbourne should have been ruled out for foul play in the build-up.

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Unwanted Wallabies forward makes case for selection

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto says he's done all he can to break back into the Wallabies, but is resigned to flying home ahead of the second Test in Melbourne.

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‘The bigger the better’: Wallabies’ hopes against Lions rest on broadest shoulders

Australia’s slim path to victory in the Test series against the Lions relies on power and punch at the back of their forward pack

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Former NRL stars clash in Japanese club rugby

Marika Koroibete will line up against Joey Manu in an enthralling clash in Japanese club rugby with Koroibete's Saitama Wild Knights in danger of relegation.

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Michael Hooper's return to rugby no fairy-tale comeback

Ex-Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper made his return to professional rugby with Japanese club Verblitz but the game didn't go well for them.

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Familiar face becomes foe in Hooper's comeback game

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is ready to return for his first 15-a-side rugby game since 2023, and he'll do it against a former green and gold coach.

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Valetini joins the greats with second John Eales Medal

Dynamic back-rower Rob Valetini has become only the third player to win successive John Eales Medals as the Wallabies' player of the year.

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Wallabies coach hoping Liam's the Wright captaincy call

Queensland Reds flanker and captain Liam Wright has been named as the seventh different Wallabies skipper in little more than a year.

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Wallabies veteran retires after missing Olympics sevens

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has missed selection for the men's sevens team for the Paris Games and announced his retirement from Australian rugby.

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Coach Schmidt uncertain on next Wallabies captain

The Wallabies captaincy shuffled through six players last year, and new coach Joe Schmidt says he needs to get to know his players before naming the next one.

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Hooper gets Paris Olympic sevens commentary call-up

A groin injury threatens his selection, but Michael Hooper is set to be part of the Olympic sevens after the Wallabies great was named a commentator for Paris.

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Hobbled Hooper in Games doubt after sevens omission

An untimely injury flare-up has robbed former Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper of one last chance to push his Olympics rugby sevens case.

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Michael Hooper scores first sevens try for Australia

Wallabies great Michael Hooper has opened his sevens try account on a day in Singapore when the Australian teams shone.

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Hooper reaches Hong Kong semis on sevens debut

Michael Hooper has reached the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Sevens on debut as both Australian teams thrived in the marquee World Series event.

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Michael Hooper takes first steps as sevens rookie with eye on Olympics

After a fast and furious debut at the Hong Kong World Series event, the Wallabies legend’s second coming is at long last under way

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Hooper's vintage sevens debut play as Aussies beat Fiji

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has shown he still has some tricks up his sleeve in a winning rugby sevens debut for Australia against Fiji.

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Hooper gets Habana backing before Aussie sevens debut

Michael Hooper is set for his sevens debut for Australia in Hong Kong, with another rugby great tipping him to make a successful switch.

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'Rookie' ex-Wallabies skipper set for sevens debut

Rugby great Michael Hooper concedes he's entering the great unknown for his sevens debut in Hong Kong as he races the clock to earn Paris Olympics selection.

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Hooper's eyes opened ahead of likely LA sevens debut

Michael Hooper admits no amount of training will prepare him for a likely Los Angeles rugby sevens debut as he chases an Olympic berth.

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Don't fixate on captaincy call, Eales tells Wallabies

Legendary Wallabies skipper John Eales believes fostering a culture of leadership is more important than settling on a captain for the Joe Schmidt era.

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Hall of famer Wilson's flanker fandom for McReight

Former Queensland Reds and Wallabies flanker David Wilson says Fraser McReight's apprenticeship under Michael Hooper will reap rewards at Test level this year.

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Hutchison to inspire in Perth sevens injury return

Henry Hutchison will return for Australia's men's sevens team after a year out with a knee injury while Heidi Dennis will debut in Perth for the unbeaten women.

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Hooper's Olympic sevens tilt hits snag as debut delayed

Michael Hooper's Olympic ambitions have hit a speed bump, with the former Wallabies captain's rugby sevens debut put on hold until at least late February.

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Bell throws hat into ring to captain wounded Wallabies

NSW Waratahs prop Angus Bell says he aspired to captain the Wallabies and would be happy to answer any SOS call from the new coach, whoever that may be.

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