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Lealiifano in, Cooper out for Wallabies' South Africa clash
Cancer survivor Christian Lealiifano was recalled to the Wallabies for the first time in three years Thursday but there was no room for Quade Cooper or Nick Phipps in their squad to face South Africa.
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Folau anti-gay row headed to court as mediation fails
Folau was fired in May for breaching Rugby Australia's code of conduct after posting that 'hell awaits' gay people and others he considers sinners.
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Pocock's Brumbies career over, focused on being fit for World Cup
Wallabies flanker David Pocock has confirmed that he has played his last match for Super Rugby side the Brumbies and will be focusing entirely on getting fit for the Rugby World Cup for the remainder of the season.
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Grounded wings, soft Sharks: five talking points in Super Rugby
Coastal Sharks will lack two injured Springbok front rowers, prop Tendai "The Beast" Mtawarira and hooker Akker van der Merwe, against the Lions as they seek to improve a dismal home record.
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Folau to fight on after missing sacking appeal deadline
Israel Folau was on Friday given 72 hours to appeal, which would have triggered another hearing with a new panel, but he has opted against that course of action.
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Wallabies star Israel Folau sacked by tribunal over anti-gay comments
Wallabies star Israel Folau sacked by tribunal over anti-gay comments.
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Wallabies sponsor dumps Folau as ex-Australia coach slams verdict
The devoutly Christian player on Tuesday was found guilty of a "high-level" breach of the sport's code of conduct after posting an anti-gay statement on social media, leaving his career hanging in the balance.
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Folau found guilty of breaching Rugby Australia's code of conduct
A three-person panel chaired the hearing and will now consider what punishment the 30-year-old will face.
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Folau code of conduct hearing set for 4 May
The devoutly religious Israel Folau was informed last week of plans to terminate his multi-year, multi-million-dollar contract after posting on social media that 'hell awaits' homosexuals.
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Folau 'hurt' Waratahs: teammate Foley
The deeply religious star fullback is fighting to save his career over anti-gay social media posts last week, with an upcoming code of conduct tribunal to determine his fate after Rugby Australia decided to sack him.
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Folau fights Rugby Australia sacking over anti-gay comments
Rugby Australia responded last week by announcing its intention to terminate Folau's multi-year, multi-million-dollar contract to play for the Wallabies and Super Rugby's NSW Waratahs.
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Rugby Australia to decide on Cheika's future as coach by Christmas
Michael Cheika has been under growing pressure after a poor season, with recent losses to England and Wales, and an uninspiring win over Italy.
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Jake White eyed as Wallabies coach – reports
The South African approached the governing body after Australia won just four of their 13 Tests this year, according to the Sydney Morning Herald
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Kolbe unfazed about Wallabies aerial duel
The diminutive winger scored one of six Springbok tries against the All Blacks and his showing is rewarded with a Test start against a wounded Wallabies side who are under pressure to win and put in a good performance.
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Soul-searching as Wallabies ranking hits new low
Their alarming slide was reinforced by the 23-19 upset win by Argentina on the Gold Coast on Saturday -- the first victory for the Pumas on Australian soil in 35 years.
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Blow for Wallabies as neck injury rules out Pocock
Pocock, who sustained the injury in the defeat to the All Blacks in Auckland two weeks ago, failed a late fitness test and has been replaced at number eight by Pete Samu.
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All Blacks on 'high alert' over Pocock threat, says Cane
David Pocock missed last year’s championship while on a sabbatical but was back to his ball-poaching best upon his international return in the June tests against Ireland.
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All Blacks to remember pain of defeat for Rugby Championship opener
New Zealand are looking to secure a third straight Rugby Championship, which also includes southern hemisphere sides South Africa and Argentina.
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Folau undecided on Wallabies future ahead of World Cup
The dual code international is out of contract at the end of the 2018 season and said he would not rush into a decision on his playing future.
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Jones would be on shortlist if Cheika quits Wallabies after 2019
Securing the 58-year-old’s signature for a return home, however, would require a number of factors to fall into place.
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Cheika names Australia team to play England in third test
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named his squad for the thirst test against England.
