Michael Hooper

Wallabies under World Cup injury cloud

Eddie Jones said Wallabies co-captain Michael Hooper was “a long way” from fitness just weeks out from the World Cup with Allan Alaalatoa also under a cloud after an achilles injury against the All Blacks.

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Eddie names co-captains for Wallabies

Test centurions Michael Hooper and James Slipper will co-captain Australia at the Rugby Championship and World Cup, while Quade Cooper is one of five overseas-based players in the 34-player squad.

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.