White: No timeline on Hooper's Wallabies return Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is in good hands as he deals with wellbeing issues in Australia but there is no timeline on his return to … Rugby • 09 Aug 22
Hooper ruled out for Wallabies trip to Wales Australia captain Michael Hooper has been ruled out of Saturday's Autumn Nations Series clash with Wales. Rugby • 16 Nov 21
Hooper plays down 'inferiority complex' tag Michael Hooper insists he will not be burdened for the renewal of Australia's rivalry with England by the "inferiority complex" that Eddie Jones claims drives … Rugby • 12 Nov 21
Australia make three changes for Springboks rematch Australia coach Dave Rennie has made three changes for Saturday's Rugby Championship rematch with South Africa. Rugby • 16 Sep 21
Hooper wary of All Blacks despite fading aura claims Australia skipper Michael Hooper is not buying into claims that this year's All Blacks team is a lesser force compared to those of the past … Rugby • 13 Aug 21
Wallabies skipper Hooper to play abroad in 2021 Australian captain Michael Hooper will play overseas for the first six months of 2021 and miss most of the Super Rugby season. Rugby • 26 Aug 20
Aussie skipper Hooper eager to avoid referee row Australia captain Michael Hooper has insisted his side's World Cup focus has not been distracted by refereeing rows. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 04 Oct 19
Cheika expects the 'unpredictable' as he unveils squad An upbeat Michael Cheika said he had no concerns about the fitness of David Pocock after naming the loose forward in his World Cup squad … Rugby • 23 Aug 19
Aussie captain backs Pocock to play at World Cup Australia captain Michael Hooper has backed flanker David Pocock to shrug off a calf injury and slot back into the Wallabies in time for their … Rugby • 29 May 19
Hooper wants Wallabies to lay down All Blacks marker The fate of this year's Bledisloe Cup has already been decided but Australia captain Michael Hooper wants his side to look at Saturday's clash with … Rugby • 26 Oct 18
Hooper: Aussies pumped up for Ireland 'shootout' Even in defeat Australia captain Michael Hooper says his side were not too far off the mark and is confident that they can make the … Rugby • 22 Jun 18
Leavy paints a 'different picture', says Aussie skipper Dan Leavy will present a different type of threat to Australia when they face Ireland in the second Test in Melbourne, according to Michael Hooper. Rugby • 15 Jun 18
Bullish Stander has sights set on resurgent Wallabies While admitting Ireland weren't fully up to the pitch of the game against Australia last weekend, CJ Stander is expecting a much improved performance this … Rugby • 12 Jun 18
Schmidt: We expect to be able to play within the rules Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says he felt Ireland didn't get the rub of the green from the match officials in the 18-9 defeat to … Rugby • 09 Jun 18
Hooper: The Irish are very good at building pressure Australian captain Michael Hooper insists his team are keen to run the ball against Ireland in Saturday's opening test in Brisbane. Rugby • 09 Jun 18
Australia's Hooper cited for shoulder charge Australia loose forward Michael Hooper has been cited for charging into a ruck shoulder first during the 33-13 Rugby World Cup victory over England at … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 05 Oct 15
Cheika's plays pop Kiwis ahead of World Cup It took Wallabies coach Michael Cheika three matches to get round to it but Australia finally got the back row it had been clamouring for … Rugby • 09 Aug 15
Hooper signs new deal with ARU and Waratahs Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper has signed a new contract with the Australian Rugby Union and the New South Wales Waratahs which will keep him at … Rugby • 11 Jun 15
Hooper to captain Wallabies in Moore absence Michael Hooper has been elevated to the Australian rugby team's captaincy after hooker Stephen Moore was ruled out for the season due to a knee … Rugby • 09 Jun 14
