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Wallabies to host Ireland in 2018

Sydney - Muslimchronicle

The Wallabies will host Ireland in the first three-Test series ever played between the two nations next year, it was announced Wednesday. The matches will kick off in Brisbane on June 9, followed by Melbourne a week later and then Sydney on June 23. "The rivalry between the two nations has grown enormously in recent years with some memorable encounters,"Read more

All Blacks work on misfiring lineout

Sydney - Muslimchronicle

The All Blacks identified their lineout as a weak point against the British and Irish Lions and plan a big fix against the Wallabies, lock Brodie Retallick said Friday. The usually rock-solid set piece was disrupted by the Lions in last month's drawn series, and Retallick said the Kiwi pack was determined to find a cure in Saturday's Rugby ChampionshipRead more

Cooper left out as Cheika calls up new faces

Sydney - Muslimchronicle

A host of new faces were called up by Wallabies coach Michael Cheika Wednesday for a training squad ahead of their clash with New Zealand, but Quade Cooper and Scott Higginbotham were left out. source: AFPRead more

Emotional farewell to former Wallabies lock Vickerman

Sydney - Arab Today

Former Wallabies lock Dan Vickerman was remembered as a "colossal" man who gave selflessly to rugby at an emotional public memorial in Sydney on Wednesday. The South African-born forward died at home at the age of 37 last month, triggering mourning across the rugby world and shining the spotlight on the mental health of retired athletes. Hundreds of fans, friendsRead more

3 new faces for Wallabies' European tour

Sydney - Arab Today

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika included three uncapped players in a 32-man squad for their European tour Tuesday as they look to bounce back from another demoralising defeat to the dominant All Blacks. Fresh from unleashing a tirade against New Zealand for a perceived lack of respect after their 37-10 win in Auckland on Saturday, Cheika named Marika Koroibete, Tolu LatuRead more

Lack of depth hurting Wallabies

London - Arab Today

Wallaby legend Michael Lynagh believes a lack of depth lies behind Australia's post World Cup slump. Michael Cheika's men return to Twickenham on Saturday for their Rugby Championship finale against Argentina in their first match at 'headquarters' since a World Cup final defeat by New Zealand just over a year ago. Few would have forecast then that loss would markRead more

2 new faces in Wallabies squad for SAfrica, Argentina

Sydney - Arab Today

Winger Sefa Naivalu and hooker Tolu Latu were Thursday called into Australia's squad for their Rugby Championship clashes against South Africa and Argentina next month. Fiji-born Naivalu has been involved in several training camps this year and finally became eligible to represent his adopted country this week after fulfilling the three-year residency requirement. The impressive recent form of the NSWRead more

Wallaby Tomane heading to France

Sydney - Arab Today

Wallaby winger Joe Tomane revealed on Tuesday he will leave the ACT Brumbies and join French club Montpellier at the end of the current Super Rugby season. The powerful ball-runner is in need of a new challenge after five seasons with the Canberra-based Brumbies. "It was a very difficult decision to make, but I feel the time is right toRead more

Wallaby McCalman out 6 weeks after shoulder break

Sydney - Arab Today

Australia back-row forward Ben McCalman was ruled out of the third and final Test against England with a shoulder injury that will sideline him for up to six weeks. The Western Force No. 8 came off the bench in the Wallabies' second Test defeat in Melbourne on Saturday and broke his scapula (shoulder blade) soon after, but continued playing. QueenslandRead more

Wallabies blow as Pocock ruled out of England series

Brisbane - Arab Today

Star forward David Pocock will miss the remainder of the Test series against England after suffering a fractured eye socket during Saturday's 39-28 loss in Brisbane, the Australian Rugby Union confirmed. Number eight Pocock, rated one of world rugby's best players, was replaced in the 69th minute of the first Test under the blood rule before scans later confirmed theRead more