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Vale John Solomon, Wallaby #366
John Solomon posing with the Bledisloe in 1952. Photo: SuppliedThe Australian Rugby community is in mourning following the passing of 14-Test Wallaby utility back and captain, John Solomon after a protracted battle with illness.The 2016 Hall of Famer was the 38th man...
Classic Wallabies Out West 2020 Postponed
The Coonamble & District Education Foundation (CADEF) committee in conjunction with the Classic Wallabies has made the decision to postpone “Classics Out West” which was to be held on April 18th 2020. Following Sunday's advice from the Government to cancel all...
Vale Shane Nightingale
The Rugby community is mourning the loss of Shane Nightingale, who passed on Monday after a long battle with cancer. Shane Norbert Nightingale was a member of the Wallabies 1982 tour to New Zealand, where he represented Australia on five occasions in uncapped tour...
David Campese re-joins Australian Rugby in an ambassadorial role
By Rugby Australia Legendary Wallaby David Campese has today re-joined Australian Rugby in the newly formed role of Rugby Ambassador. The founding member of the Wallabies Test centurions club, the sublimely skilled winger amassed 101 Test caps for the Wallabies...
Vale Barry McDonald – Wallaby #533
The Australian Rugby community is mourning the loss of two-Test Wallabies flanker, Barry McDonald who passed away on Wednesday January 1, aged 79. The Papua New Guinean-born backrower's two Tests in the Wallabies jersey came in 1969 and 1970, however his career is...
VIDEO: Morgan Turinui on his appointment to Classic Wallabies
Last week we officially welcomed Morgan Turinui to the Classic Wallabies. Read all about it here. Watch the video below to hear his thoughts on the role and what to expect from the Classic Wallabies over the coming months.Get the latest from Classic Wallabies Follow...
Morgan Turinui joins Classic Wallabies as General Manager
This week the Classic Wallabies welcomed Morgan Turinui to the team as their new General Manager, replacing Justin Harrison who was appointed CEO of the Rugby Union Players Association (RUPA). Turinui will report to the Australian Rugby Foundation as well as the...
Beach Rugby 5s Highlights
Classic Wallabies David Campese, Matt Dunning, Dean Mumm, Lote Tuqiri and Phil Waugh joined hundreds of junior rugby players and beach goers at the Beach Rugby 5s on Sunday. Watch the video below to check out some of the highlights.Newport Beach was a picture of sand,...
Notice of Special General Meeting
The Classic Wallabies Board would like to invite all Classic Wallabies alumni to a Special General Meeting to be held in Sydney on Tuesday 10th December, commencing at 3pm. The primary purpose of Special General Meeting is to vote on implementing a revised...
Vale Warwick Watkins
The Rugby community is in mourning following the loss of Wallaby, Warwick Arthur Watkins on Friday 12 November.Despite being uncapped, Watkins qualifies as a Wallaby as he was an unused replacement in three Test matches, sitting on the bench behind Queensland’s Bill...
Vale Bruce Malouf, Wallaby #628
The Australian rugby community is in morning following the passing of Wallaby Bruce Elias Malouf on Thursday 14 November following a long battle with illness. Bruce Malouf was a hard-working, tough and mobile hooker whose biggest opportunity at national level was...
George Gregan and Stephen Larkham inducted into Wallaby Hall of Fame
The mighty duo of George Gregan and Stephen Larkham achieved another milestone last night, being inducted into the Wallaby Hall of Fame. The two Classic Wallabies legends were recognised at the 2019 Rugby Australia Awards, joining an illustrious list including only...