Defiant Hooper wants to remain Wallabies captain as he closes in on record

Defiant Hooper wants to remain Wallabies captain as he closes in on record

The Wallabies skipper has come under fire recently but made it clear he wants to remain at the helm in 2021.

  • byTom Decent

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'He can't speak Spanish that well':Hooper takes cheeky shot at old mate Cheika

'He can't speak Spanish that well':Hooper takes cheeky shot at old mate Cheika

Michael Cheika can speak many languages,but Spanish isn't his strong suit. Michael Hooper hasn't let him forget it.

  • bySam Phillips
Hooper's Wallabies debut in Newcastle was memorable for all the wrong reasons

Hooper's Wallabies debut in Newcastle was memorable for all the wrong reasons

It's been more than 3000 days since Michael Hooper played a Test in Newcastle,but that infamous night was one he can remember like it was yesterday.

  • bySam Phillips
Hooper,Pocock,gay rugby community applaud Palmer's'powerful'column

Hooper,Pocock,gay rugby community applaud Palmer's'powerful'column

Prominent voices in the Australian rugby community have joined Wallabies captain Michael Hooper in applauding Dan Palmer.

  • bySam Phillips
Mum’s the word:The maternal motivation that’s taken Hooper to a Wallabies century

Mum’s the word:The maternal motivation that’s taken Hooper to a Wallabies century

Michael Hooper's parents have been to about 80 of his 99 Tests. They won't be there in New Zealand this weekend but support is only a text away.

  • byTom Decent
Rennie wanted Wallabies captain to be one constant in ever-changing world

Rennie wanted Wallabies captain to be one constant in ever-changing world

New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has had months to think about who should lead the side but,in the end,he opted for stability in a year of instability.

  • byTom Decent
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Hunt unwanted by Waratahs as exit of stars hits home

Hunt unwanted by Waratahs as exit of stars hits home

Michael Hooper is set to leave for 2021 and a new captain in waiting has been flagged as the franchise begins a tough rebuild.

  • byTom Decent
'It's a hard one':Rebels face sabbatical threat for top players

'It's a hard one':Rebels face sabbatical threat for top players

Only three Australian players are eligible for a short-term overseas stint as part of their COVID-19 pay deals. The Rebels have two on their roster.

  • byGeorgina Robinson
Waratahs sparkle under old skipper but departing Simmons to keep captaincy

Waratahs sparkle under old skipper but departing Simmons to keep captaincy

Michael Hooper led the way against Queensland but insiders say Rob Simmons'contribution to the Waratahs has been immense.

  • byGeorgina Robinson
Manly dream alive for Hooper as Junior Wallabies hit club rugby

Manly dream alive for Hooper as Junior Wallabies hit club rugby

Michael Hooper played Colts the last time he wore the Manly colours. Now there's a chance he could play in his first derby against Warringah this season.

  • byGeorgina Robinson
Top Wallabies to take greatest pay cuts as World Rugby loan deal looms

Top Wallabies to take greatest pay cuts as World Rugby loan deal looms

Michael Hooper,Kurtley Beale,Taniela Tupou and Izack Rodda are among the top Australian players being asked to shoulder the pay cut burden.

  • byGeorgina Robinson