2026 Rugby Internationals

[Coasters7]

I agree the BC has lost a lot of prestige. Aggregate score would be a better option if only two tests.

Always some bullshit in the NZ leg that ruins the series before it begins. Has happened countless times over the years.

 

[Greasyrhys]

Eden Park whistle again. Absolutely ridiculous double standards tonight, especially at the ruck.

Agree, also there ain’t anything special about eden park, very few people outside of NZ rate it highly. We’ll always have superior stadiums, especially the beautiful Adelaide Oval (my bias showing).

 

[Greenstar5]

After 5 rounds

 

[Greasyrhys]

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After 5 rounds

Officially makes the Perth game another dead rubber for us unless the pumas can pull off a miracle.

 

[Greenstar5]

Round 6 - Final Round
Saturday 4th October

Wallabies v All Blacks

Kick Off - 745pm
Optus Stadium - Perth

Crowd: Sold Out.
TV: Live on 9 & Stan

The game gets free air on Free to Air. Although the Aus Cup is on 10

TEAMS
Australia (15-1): Max Jorgensen; Harry Potter, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Filipo Daugunu; Tane Edmed, Jake Gordon; Harry Wilson (capt), Fraser McReight, Tom Hooper; Will Skelton, Nick Frost; Allan Alaalatoa, Billy Pollard, James Slipper.

Replacements: Josh Nasser, Tom Robertson, Taniela Tupou, Jeremy Williams, Rob Valetini, Ryan Lonergan, James O'Connor, Josh Flook


New Zealand (15-1): Will Jordan; Leroy Carter, Quinn Tupaea, Jordie Barrett, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Damian McKenzie, Cam Roigard; Peter Lakai, Ardie Savea, Simon Parker; Tupou Vaa'i, Scott Barrett (capt); Fletcher Newell, Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams

Replacements: Samisoni Taukei'aho, George Bower, Pasilo Tosi, Patrick Tuipulotu, Wallace Sititi, Cortez Ratima, Rieko Ioane, Ruben Love

James Slipper to retire this game. 151 Caps.
Jake Gordon back. much needed with Tate going down.

Good Effort against the ABs. Another poor start hurt us.

Can still win the TRC.

How the Wallabies can still win the Rugby Championship

The Wallabies are in the hunt for their first Rugby Championship in ten years as the tournament comes down to a final round shootout between three teams.

www.rugby.com.au

Pumas v Springbok - 4th Oct at 11pm AEST in London.

 

[Greasyrhys]

Another campaign of nothingness. Time our government put more funding into union instead of league, internationals for the latter are completely irrelevant

 

[Coasters7]

Another campaign of nothingness. Time our government put more funding into union instead of league, internationals for the latter are completely irrelevant

We were far better than previous years and that was with so many changes to the lineup week to week.

Always some absolute bullsh*t against the ABs as well which doesn’t help. Seems to happen every year

 

[Greenstar5]

Final table standings.

 

[Aucklander]

I thought the game was frustrating. All I could hear was the ref who seemed to want to be the main attraction. Can't help but wonder what might have happened if that 1st try for Australia had stood as it was a beauty. Oddly enough, I thought the worst offence was dealt with rather lightly.

Did we also see our 1st hip drop? Looked nasty.

 

[Patty_Moz]

Urgh that first half of Wallabies vs ABs was worst display of “sport” I have watched in a long time. It was literally just the refs paying penalties. I think every point scored was the result of a penalty or not rewarded due to a penalty.

Second half was better, despite the AB’s getting on top, at least some rugby was played.

Union take officiating it to another level, may as well make it a 80 minute conversation between the referees, how exciting would that be? As far as a spectacle goes that was horrible to watch.

 

[Greenstar5]

The game is complicated and technical. The ref's do a good job overall but they could be some leeway at times. Super Rugby had some rule changes and it freed it up a bit.

The advantage rule is a mess.

Reversing the Skleton penalty last night, just a quick chat would have been enough.

Ref's miss easy penatiles, then the TMO looks at something 10 phases later. At times ruin the moment of the game.

So many things could be tidied up.

But saying that we (Wallabies) don't help ourselves.

How many times have we had a penalty but the kick hasnt made touch. Heaps.

How many times have we lost a line out after penalty. Heaps.

Better teams have better discipline.

 

[Greenstar5]

Don't follow NZ or RSA, unsure on theirs. But our injury List this year has been huge. We are down to our 5th number 10. Noah, Dono, Lynagh, JOC, Tane. Mean while the All Blacks have Beauden Barrett with a millions games experience and McKenzie with half a million games.

Outside the 1st Lions test. We have been in every game we have lost. So a much better season than past especially 2023 and TRC of 2024.

 

[Greenstar5]

Bledisloe Cup a ratings smash for Wallabies as 'golden decade' begins with record breaking domestic Test season

The Wallabies may have gone down in frustrating circumstances in their final home match of the year against the All Blacks - but in every other aspect, the Perth Bledisloe Test proved a worthy end to a record year for Australian rugby.

wallabies.rugby

Write up on TV ratings and crowds. Numbers looking pretty good.

 

[Greenstar5]

Future fixtures are starting to be released.

TRC Confirmed(?) for 2027, 28, 29. full series expected for all years including 27 with the world cup. Nil TRC in 2026 or 30.

Greatest Rivalry, SA v NZ dates confirm for 2026.

4 Tour games, 4 Tests (1 International game TBC).

I know Australia has been left out, but maybe in 2030 when it's in NZ, the 4th international game, try and make a play for it and play in at big stadium here in Sydney or Melbourne, would need state gov support. it's about rugby content, could work well, gives good time zones for both nations. Probably just go to the USA though.

For Australia, reports are,

2026 - 7 Home games - France, Italy, Ireland, NZ, South Africa, Japan & Fiji. should be a 2nd game in NZ for the BC. details still light on how it's made up? just one-off games for this nations cup tournament, maybe?

2027 - Should get the allocated full TRC home games and then the World Cup.

 

[Greenstar5]

Spring Tour Starts this Saturday against Eddie Jones' Japan. Important world ranking points on the line.

Wallabies v Japan

October 25 - 450pm AEDT

Live on Stan. SHOULD be on 9!, as it's in a good time zone.

Japan National Stadium - Tokyo

TEAMS
Australia (15-1): Andrew Kellaway; Corey Toole, Josh Flook, Hunter Paisami, Dylan Pietsch; Tane Edmed, Jake Gordon; Rob Valetini, Carlo Tizzano, Nick Champion de Crespigny (capt); Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Jeremy Williams; Zane Nonggorr, Josh Nasser, Angus Bell

Replacements: Billy Pollard, Aidan Ross, Tom Robertson, Josh Canham, Harry Wilson, Ryan Lonergan, Hamish Stewart, Filipo Daugunu

Japan (15-1): Yoshitaka Yazaki, Kippei Ishida, Dylan Riley, Shogo Nakano, Tomoki Osada, Seungsin Lee, Shinobu Fujiwara, Michael Leitch, Kanji Shimokawa, Ben Gunter, Warner Dearns, Jack Cornelsen, Shuhei Takeuchi, Hayate Era, Kenta Kobayashi

Replacements: Kenji Sato, Ryosuke Iwaihara, Keijiro Tamefusa, Tyler Paul, Tiennan Costley, Kenta Fukuda, Charlie Lawrence, Sam Greene.

Upcoming Spring Tour Fixture 2025
Wallabies v Japan at 4:50pm AEDT on Saturday October 25 at National Stadium, Tokyo

Wallabies v England, at 2:10am AEDT on Sunday November 2 at Allianz Stadium, London

Wallabies v Italy at 4:40am AEDT on Sunday November 9 at Bluenergy Stadium, Udine

Wallabies v Ireland at 7:10am AEDT on Sunday November 16 at Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Wallabies v France at 7:10am AEDT on Sunday November 23 at Stade de France, Paris

Last weekend Australia A Def Japan 15 71-7, it included 9 capped Wallabies.

History
Wallabies have won all 6 games against Japan.

 

[Greenstar5]

A game we should win. 2 steps forward, 2 steps back.

Well done to Italy, they have improved heaps over the past couple of years. That's 2 losses in a row to them now.

Tour results
Win against Japan
Loss against England
Loss against Italy

Doesn't get any easier with Ireland next week.

 

[Greenstar5]

WALLABIES 2026 TEST SCHEDULE

vs Ireland @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney – 4 July

vs France @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane – 11 July

vs Italy @ home venue TBC – 18 July

vs Japan @ away – 8 August

vs Japan @ Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville – 15 August

vs Argentina @ away – 29 August

vs Argentina @ away – 5 September

vs South Africa @ home venue TBC – 27 September

vs New Zealand @ away venue TBC – 10 October

vs New Zealand @ Accor Stadium, Sydney – 17 October

vs England @ Twickenham, London – 8 November

vs Scotland @ Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh – 15 November

vs Wales @ Principality Stadium, Cardiff – 21 November

Nations Championships Finals Weekend – weekend starting 27 November

 

[joey_jo_jo]

If youve got Stan, do yourself a favour and watch the france v England game that finished the 6 nations. Pure theatre