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The reasons for high rates of serious knee injuries among female athletes are not fully understood.

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says he is unlikely to be coaching the All Blacks at the World Cup, as Australia and New Zealand are drawn into the same group.

Australia falls to its trans-Tasman rivals in both the women's and men's finals at the season-opening leg of the world series.

Threats of long bans for prospective R360 players prompted "a handful" of them to withdraw from the rebel league, which now says it will launch in 2028 instead of next year.

Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss will launch his tenure against Eddie Jones's Japan, Australia's 14-Test schedule for 2026 shows.

The Wallabies did not turn the corner this year, as many had suggested, as they instead face a daunting challenge to be competitive at the 2027 World Cup.

The Wallabies lose a 10th Test in a calendar year for the first time, as France proves too strong in Saint-Denis.

Wallabies outside centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is recognised for his performances since switching codes from rugby league late last year.

Parramatta star Zac Lomax is released from the final three years of his NRL contract, fuelling speculation of a move to breakaway rugby competition R360.

The Wallabies's losing run on their spring tour continues, as Ireland records a convincing 46-19 victory on home soil.