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James O'Connor and Nic White look on after the Wallabies loss to Argentina.

Rugby unionCommentsWhite out for good as fellow Force ace cops Bledisloe snub

Nic White’s Wallabies career is — finally — over, but James O’Connor’s international swansong has continued at the expense of a Western Force star after the veteran was named in Australia’s Bledisloe Cup squad.

Ben Smith

The Wallabies’ resurgence has seen tickets selling fast in Perth.

Rugby unionCommentsBledisloe bonanza: Wallabies’ track towards Perth sell-out

The Wallabies’ blockbuster Bledisloe Cup clash — and potential Rugby Championship decider — at Optus Stadium is on course for a sell-out, with less than 1000 tickets left.

Ben Smith

James Slipper is ready to return for the Wallabies. Adam Head

RugbyPremiumWallabies forwards ready for Argentina challenge

Despite Argentina's stunning victory over New Zealand, returning Wallabies prop James Slipper insists his pack will match the Pumas’ might in Townsville.

Marco Monteverde

Dylan Pietsch has been forced to depart Wallabies camp.

Rugby unionPremiumTwo out, one in for Force’s Wallabies contingent

A pair of Western Force stars have flown home after the Wallabies’ miraculous win over South Africa, while one of their club teammates could be in the frame for selection for the rematch this weekend.

Ben Smith

Nic White has postponed his Wallabies retirement.

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WA Wallabies star opens up on shock retirement backflip

In an exclusive interview with The West Australian, Western Force star Nic White has revealed the promise he made to Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt before his short-lived retirement was put on hold.

Ben Smith

Nic White of the Wallabies with his children.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumRetirement postponed as White to return for Wallabies

Nic White’s Wallabies retirement U-turn has been confirmed, with the scrum-half named in Australia’s squad for their two-game tour of South Africa to begin the Rugby Championship.

Ben Smith

The Lions expect a fired up Wallabies for game two.

Rugby UnionCommentsLions brace for backlash after Lynagh baptism of fire

Lions coach Andy Farrell is wary of a Wallabies' rebound after his side did enough in the first half to take first points in Brisbane.

Murray Wenzel

Harry Potter has signed for the Waratahs.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumPotter’s Waratahs move sorted after two-year Force spell

Rugby Australia have confirmed Harry Potter’s departure from Western Force, with the Wallabies winger officially signing for the Waratahs.

Ben Smith

Dylan Pietsch in action against the Lions.

Rugby unionCommentsBig-game hunter Pietsch eyeing Lions rematch for Wallabies

Western Force star Dylan Pietsch loves the big games, huge arenas and massive moments under lights - and that bodes well for the Wallabies after his superb showing against the British and Irish Lions.

Ben Smith

Ben Donaldson has been called up after Beale’s injury.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumHeartbreaking Beale blow softened by Donaldson’s return

Western Force coach Simon Cron has paid tribute to the Wallabies after Kurtley Beale’s heartbreaking injury led to the eleventh-hour call-up of Ben Donaldson to face the British and Irish Lions.

Ben Smith

Harry Potter has left the Force.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumHarry Potter & The Cross-Country Move: Star vanishes from WA

Western Force coach Simon Cron has confirmed Harry Potter has played his last game for the club amid a reported move to the Waratahs.

Ben Smith

Rugby fans Jim Kemp, Debra Rogers, Mark Slavin, Samara Kemp, Gareth Thomas at Kings Park.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumPerth braced for generational British and Irish Lions tour

Perth is set to experience the 12-yearly phenomena of a British and Irish Lions tour, as the famous representative rugby side and tens of thousands accompanying fans begin their Australian tour in WA.

Ben Smith

Nick Champion de Crespigny is in the Wallabies squad for the first time.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce get Lions boost as nine named in Wallabies squad

Nine Western Force players have been called into Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies squad to face Fiji as preparation ramps up for the looming British and Irish Lions tour.

Ben Smith

Allan Alaalatoa is a candidate for the Wallabies captaincy. Supplied

Rugby UnionPremium‘Good options’ to captain Wallabies: Kiss

Queensland Reds coach and future Wallabies mentor Les Kiss likes the number of captaincy options there are for the national team.

Marco Monteverde

Nathan Cleary celebrates after NSW’s win over Queensland on Wednesday night. Adam Head

Rugby UnionWallabies open to Cleary code switch

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has addressed “rumours” that Penrith and NSW star Nathan Cleary might want to move from rugby league to rugby union.

Marco Monteverde

Sam Carter has called time on his playing career.

Rugby unionCarter’s call: World Cup runner-up and Force lock retires

Western Force lock Sam Carter has called time on his decorated 14-year career, with the former Wallabies second-rower to potentially play his last professional game against the British and Irish Lions.

Ben Smith

Toutai Kefu will coach a First Nations and Pasifika XV team playing against the British and Irish Lions. Marc Robertson

Rugby UnionCombined Aussie-Kiwi team coach named

The next coach of the Wallabies will lead a combined Australia-New Zealand outfit against the British and Irish Lions in July.

Marco Monteverde

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh is open to the idea of the next Wallabies coach also guiding the fortunes of a Super Rugby Pacific team. Tim Hunter

Rugby UnionKiss could coach Reds and Wallabies

A potential hurdle to Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss taking charge of the Wallabies has been removed by Rugby Australia.

News Corp Australia

Injured Western Force utility back Kurtley Beale says the upcoming Optus Stadium tour match against the British-Irish Lions is a “huge motivation” in his bid to return from a torn Achilles.

RUGBY UNIONCommentsPremiumForce’s Optus blockbuster ‘huge motivation’ for Beale

Injured Western Force utility back Kurtley Beale says the upcoming Optus Stadium tour match against the British and Irish Lions is a ‘huge motivation’ in his bid to return from a torn Achilles.

Samantha Rogers

Former Wallabies skipper Rocky Elsom is wanted by French authorities.

HUNT BEGINSInternational manhunt begins for former Aussie captain

The warrant for his arrest has been issued after he was sentenced to two years in prison.

Digital Staff

Prop Massimo De Lutiis will start for the Reds on Friday night. Stefan Ahfuni

Rugby UnionReds coach silent on Wallabies gig

He is considered among the favourites to coach the Wallabies after Joe Schmidt stands down, but Les Kiss is concentrating on the Queensland Reds.

Marco Monteverde

Ben Donaldson celebrates his winning try.

Rugby unionPremiumWhy Force hero’s match-winning miracle almost didn’t happen

Western Force fly-half and match-winner Ben Donaldson has revealed he was close to being substituted out of the game before his remarkable match-winning solo try against Moana Pasifika.

Ben Smith

Liam Wright (left) and Tate McDermott will again co-captain the Queensland Reds this year. Supplied

Rugby UnionReds star staying patient in comeback bid

With a ‘weird’ 2024 behind him, Queensland Reds co-captain Liam Wright is eager to return from a shoulder injury that has sidelined him since July.

Marco Monteverde

Carlo Tizzano has bulked up this off-season.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumMuscle memory: Why Tizzano is punching above his weight

Western Force loose forward Carlo Tizzano says he has not lost any fitness despite having gained 7kg since the end of the last Super Rugby Pacific season at the behest of Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt.

Ben Smith