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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · 4d

Len Ikitau has been rock solid this year... well deserved!

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Wallabies star Len Ikitau wins John Eales Medal after ‘exciting’ year

‘Flickitau’ is first centre to win Australia’s top prize while Tabua Tuinakauvadra crowned top Wallaroos player

www.theguardian.com

Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · 5d

Well, the Nations Championship, huh? We've finally found a way to make inbound and outbound tours more relevant.

Disappointing to see less of thr TRC though, this year was electrifying!

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · 5d

Does R360 actually happen in 2026? If it does, will it last more than a season?

With the pushback from existing organisations, and given how well-paid players are already, I doubt they attract the best talent.

#rugby #NRL #R360

R360 hits back at ARLC's threat of 10-year bans for rebel players

The boss of R360 says threats of 10-year bans for NRL players who defect to the rebel competition are predictable, as the code war escalates.

www.abc.net.au

Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · 8d

It looks like Carter Gordon will get a run with the Wallabies straight away... at least until the international window when O'Connor is available again!

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · 8d

Carter Gordon is back after a brief stint in rugby league. Provides a bit more competition for the #10 spot leading into the World Cup!

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · 16d

Not the result we were hoping for, that's for sure.

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · 18d

And the big fella is back for one more run this year!

#rugby #wallabies #Bledisloecup #therugbychampionship

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · 18d

Slipper is retiring after the 2nd Bledisloe Cup test in Perth. A massive innings.

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · 21d

McDermott having a long break after his injury on the weekend. Poor bugger!

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · 21d

The Bledisloe has slipped away for another year, and likely so has the Rugby Championship.

But a big finish in Perth would be great, and having Skelton gives us hope. He's been immense this year.

#rugby #wallabies #Bledisloecup #therugbychampionship

Skelton returns after logistics chaos kept him from first Bledisloe Test

Lock Will Skelton is set to return for the Wallabies ahead of the final round of the Rugby Championship against the All Blacks.

www.abc.net.au

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · 24d

Another cracking game, but another Wallabies comeback falls just short.

Missed out on a bonus point at the end, which may cost us in the final standings.

#rugby #wallabies #bledisloecup #NZLvAUS

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · 24d

Game day! One of the most highly anticipated Bledisloe Cup series in years is finally upon us.

Let's hope it lives up to expectations!

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · 26d

Team announced for this weekend's Bledisloe clash. We have a new starting 9-10 combination of McDermott and O'Connor.

#rugby #wallabies #therugbychampionship #Bledisloecup

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · 27d

Another calf injury, and Kellaway is out for this weekend (and I suspect the following test in Perth).

#rugby #wallabies #therugbychampionship #bledisloecup

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · Sep 20

Valetini out with calf tightness... that's a shame, we could have used him at Eden Park!

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · Sep 18

Squad for the last 2 rounds of the Championship, which double as the contest for the Bledisloe Cup.

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · Sep 17

Hasn't O'Connor grown into a phenomenal player?! Never would have picked it given how he started.

Here's hoping we get him back for the Bledisloe Cup tests.

#wallabies #rugby #therugbychampionship #bledisloecup

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

O'Connor heads to England with Wallabies career still up in the air

James O'Connor has flown to England with his Test future still up in the air, but the Wallabies playmaker has not given up on playing in his first Bledisloe Cup match in five years.

www.abc.net.au

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · Sep 16

Wallabies leading the Championship in some key individual statistics:

🏉 Sua'ali'i: tries scored
🏉 Kellaway: line breaks
🏉 McReight: tackles

#wallabies #rugby #therugbychampionship

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · Sep 13

Two rounds to go, and there's absolutely nothing in it!

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · Sep 13

What a turnaround from last week. And still anyone's tournament!

#rugby #therugbychampionship #NZLvRSA

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · Sep 13

Not our best performance. Almost snagged a win, though not sure we deserved it.

But wow, the Championship has been incredible so far this year.

#rugby #wallabies #therugbychampionship #AUSvARG

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · Sep 13

It's the hope that kills you... Argentina hold on to win. 😢

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · Sep 13

DAUGUNU! Again. Argentina lead 28-26. Last minute!

#rugby #wallabies #therugbychampionship #AUSvARG

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · Sep 13

DAUGUNU! A try in the corner after the restart. Conversion missed, it's now 28-19.

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Wallabies @wallabiesnews.bsky.social · Sep 13

Argentina are a man down, and Kellaway cuts through to score under the posts. 28-14, 13 minutes left, and a glimmer of hope.

The hope is what kills me.

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