Wounded Wallabies lose ‘Hoops’ for Wales duel
Michael Hooper has been ruled out of the clash between Australia and Wales in Cardiff on Saturday with concussion, the Wallaby flanker joining an already lengthy injury list.
Hooper back for Wallabies against Scotland
Michael Hooper has been recalled to the starting XV for Australia’s European tour opener against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Hooper returns to rugby ‘roller coaster’
Wallabies flank Michael Hooper says he is “excited” to be back with the squad after missing six games earlier this year for mental health reasons.
‘Excited’ Hooper back for Wallabies
Michael Hooper was included in Australia’s squad for a five-Test tour of the UK and Europe after pulling out of the Rugby Championship, but James Slipper will lead the Wallabies.
Hooper to sit out rest of Rugby Champs
Dave Rennie has confirmed that Michael Hooper will not return to the Wallabies squad for the remainder of the Rugby Championship.
‘Brave’ Hooper pulls out of Argentina clash
Coach Dave Rennie has saluted the courage of Australia skipper Michael Hooper, who has pulled out of the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina to protect his mental wellbeing.
Hooper: White is just a rugby nerd
Michael Hooper has defended Wallabies teammate Nic White after England boss Eddie Jones called him a “niggler” ahead of the decisive Test between the two sides on Saturday.
Lawes ready for Wallabies to ‘throw the kitchen sink’
Captain Courtney Lawes says England have steeled themselves for an all-out assault from Australia when the teams meet in Perth on Saturday.
Wallabies looking to go out with a bang against ‘battered’ Wales
Influential skipper Michael Hooper might be absent, but Australia will seek to end their autumn tour on a high against a “battered and bruised” Wales missing 20 frontline players through injury.
Injury hits Wallabies camp ahead of Wales showdown
Australia’s quest for a maiden win on their end-of-year tour has suffered a hammer blow with news that arguably their best player will miss Saturday’s Test against Wales due to injury.
