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Schmidt backs in Meredith ahead of Wallabies farewell

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has taken the gamble of selecting Declan Meredith for the starting flyhalf spot ahead of Ben Donaldson for the clash against Italy.

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Record low? Not on our watch, say Wallabies

Outgoing coach Joe Schmidt will need to guide his team to victory over Italy in Perth if he is to avoid owning the worst losing record in Wallabies history.

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Wallabies playmaker sets sights on Italy Test return

Ben Donaldson is hopeful of giving the Wallabies a play-making boost against Italy as coach Joe Schmidt prepares to say arrivederci.

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Wallabies’ pop-gun revival under Joe Schmidt blown apart as France unload heavy artillery

Plucky defeats decorated with patches of excellence will not cut it for Australia with a home World Cup now looming large

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Trio called in as winless Wallabies farewell Schmidt

Outgoing coach Joe Schmidt has called in another young playmaker among three additions to the injury-hit squad for his final Test in charge of the Wallabies.

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Baptism of fire: Wallabies debutant in tough initiation

Debutant Wallabies flyhalf Declan Meredith was on track to taste sweet victory, before France unleashed a devastating second-half try barrage.

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Wallabies extend losing streak after being blown away by France in Nations Championship

The Wallabies crashed to a 42-26 defeat to France in Brisbane to continue their winless start to the Nations Championship

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'That's not good enough': Wallabies make desires clear

The injury-hit Wallabies will debut another flyhalf against a French team full of familiar faces as the hosts aim to snap a five-Test losing run.

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Wallabies need cool heads and a hard edge against France to stop the gallant losses

Australia’s positive intent and recent honourable defeats won’t help against the world No 4 side – but composure and discipline might

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Wallabies' brutal approach to discipline problem

The Wallabies are going to great lengths to address their ill-discipline before coach Joe Schmidt hands the keys over to Les Kiss.

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Flyhalf 'curse' forces halves overhaul for French Test

Flyhalf Declan Meredith will make his Test debut and fullback Jock Campbell has been benched to act as his unlikely back-up against France in Brisbane.

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Double blow as Wallabies prepare for French lesson

Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon and influential flanker Tom Hooper have both been ruled out of Brisbane's Test against France due to injury.

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Small margins separate Wallabies as 10-year low looms

The Wallabies head to Brisbane to face France, attempting to stave off a sixth straight Test loss and lamenting similar mistakes in a tight defeat to Ireland.

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'Huge challenge': gutted Wallabies eye smarting France

After blowing a 24-12 lead against Ireland, the Wallabies head to Brisbane needing to topple Six Nations champions France to avoid a sixth straight defeat.

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Ireland vs Australia LIVE: Result and reaction as Wallabies denied in Nations Championship thriller

Australia 31-33 Ireland: Ben Donaldson missed with the final kick as Ireland held firm in Sydney – just!

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Is Ireland v Australia on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Nations Championship

Everything you need to know ahead of the Nations Championship clash

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'Faster and stronger': the Wallabies' secret weapon

A four-Test rookie who hasn't played for the Wallabies in 1316 days is being touted as the X-factor in the Nations Championship opener against Ireland.

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Sam Prendergast gets fly half nod in Ireland team for Nations Championship clash with Australia

Prendergast returns at No 10 after being dropped during the Six Nations

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'No ambition': Schmidt rules out another national job

Departing Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt says he's looking forward to returning home to New Zealand and has no plans to coach another country.

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Wallabies hoping Ireland clash lights the fuse for Schmidt’s farewell tour

Outgoing coach will soon give way to Les Kiss but the Sydney match plus tests against France and Italy will establish World Cup credentials

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'Playing for more': Wallabies set for new Championship

A Wallabies star has been left battered and bruised following an intense training session ahead of their inaugural Nations Championship Test in Sydney.

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Returning Wallabies trio put hands up to face Ireland

Match-hardened from his playing stint in the UK, Tom Hooper says he will be ready to face Ireland in Sydney if called upon by Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt.

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Wallaby star ready to confront Irish 'friends for life'

Prop Angus Bell is casting friendship aside as the Wallabies face a challenging start to 2026 with Nations Championship Tests against Ireland, France and Italy.

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'Every road's different': a Cairns to Canberra Wallaby

A 26-year-old who never played representative junior rugby is in line to be Joe Schmidt's eighth different No.10 in the upcoming Nations Championship Tests.

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'Look to rectify': Wallabies to atone for horror tour

The Wallabies are hoping to right the wrongs of last year's horror spring tour of Europe with a flying start to 2026 against European giants Ireland and France.

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