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'Captaincy not my priority'
Wallabies halfback Will Genia says he hasn't thought about the national team captaincy in the wake of Ben Mowen's shock decision to leave Australian rugby at the end of the 2014 season.

Wallabies skipper quits
Australian captain Ben Mowen is turning his back on the Wallabies and the Brumbies, announcing that he'll play his rugby in Europe at the end of the Super 15.

Rugby: Coach's tough stance improves Wallabies' team culture
In three tumultuous months, Ewen McKenzie has done what he was hired to do - reinvigorate the Wallabies.

Rugby: Ref Barnes under fire as Wales lose thriller
Frustrated Wales coach Warren Gatland aimed post-match shots at referee Wayne Barnes as his Six Nations champions fell to a tormenting ninth straight loss to Australia.

Rugby: 'Link' unlocks secret to Cooper's test success
Ewen "Link" McKenzie unlocked the secret to Quade Cooper long ago and is again reaping rich rewards.

Rugby: Coach hails character as Wallabies grind out win
Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie has praised the character of his strike-torn side as they put a tumultuous week behind them to guts out a win over Scotland at Murrayfield.

Six Wallabies banned for boozing
Six Wallabies have been axed from this weekend's Scotland test after staying out late and drinking in the build-up to their match against Ireland.

Rugby: Australia too strong up front for Irish
Australia defeated a turnover-prone Ireland 32-15 on Saturday, silencing the Dublin crowd with their performance.

Rugby: Wallabies without Fardy for Italian test
The battling Wallabies' forward pack must put their European tour back on track against Italy without their most abrasive ruck warrior, Scott Fardy.

All Blacks: Kiwi jeers just bounce off Cooper
Quade Cooper gave the best response he could to the churlish booing among the 28,973 crowd in Dunedin.

Rugby: Scrum consistency crucial for Wallaby wins, Slipper
James Slipper is renowned for his work rate and speed across the ground, but the Wallabies prop admits his career will be defined by his consistency at scrum time.

Wallabies excel in win over Pumas
The Wallabies have harnessed the strike-power of fullback Israel Folau to surge to a 52-17 win over Argentina and avoid the Rugby Championship wooden spoon.

Rugby: Coach gives no guarantee Genia will start in clash with Argentina
Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie is giving no guarantees Will Genia will regain a starting role for the Rugby Championship wooden spoon clash against Argentina.

Rugby: Springbok blitz blows Wallabies off the park
The Wallabies proved little more than a speed-hump for South Africa who are on their way to a Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand.

Rugby: Wallabies fall to Springboks
South Africa beat Australia 28-8 to retain hope of wrestling the Rugby Championship title away from NZ, although the Springboks missed out on a four-try bonus point.

Rugby: Genia gets boot, as does stand in
Stepping into the boots of arguably the best halfback in world rugby would be a daunting experience for most rugby players.