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We exist to continue the mateship and camaraderie beyond the playing days, providing former Wallabies with opportunities to keep in touch, catch up and reminisce about those special times.

Join Classic Wallabies and British & Irish Legends in a two-match series plus a host of hospitality experiences!

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Shirley Russell has been recognised at this year's King's Birthday Honours List for her services to rugby

Classic Wallaroo Shirley Russell Recognised in King's Birthday Honours

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Paul Perrin

Vale Paul Perrin, Wallaby #472

Dick Thornett, The Natural

The Life of Wallaby #465 celebrated with book: ‘The Natural. Richard ‘Dick’ Thornett’

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12 Years in the Making: Classic Wallabies vs British & Irish Legends Showcase Returns for 2025 Lions Tour

Classic Wallabies and Downs Rugby Players in 2018

Classics to Converge in Toowoomba for Rumble in the Region

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Vale John Freedman, Wallaby #478

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Vale Arthur McGill, Wallaby #514

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An interview with Classic Wallaby #466 Rob Heming, conducted by Gordon Bray and produced by Theo Clark Media.

Rob Heming played 21 Tests for Australia in a seven-year international career. He was recognised as the greatest line-out jumper in the world during the period he played international rugby. He ensured the Wallabies’ possession from a set piece from which they struggled to do prior his arrival on the Test stage in 1961.

In ‘The Top 100 Wallabies’ written by Peter Jenkins, Heming was selected by a panel of seven, including five Wallabies, at number 23 and the second row partner of John Eales in the Top XV.

Rob Heming Story


We were lucky to be part of Beef 2021 in early May. 

Take a look at all the highlights from our week-long schedule of activities, including our match against the Beef Barbarians. In this video you'll see:

- Morgan Turinui, Nick Frisby, Ben Mowen, Lote Tuqiri, Digby Ioane and more as they prepare for the match.
- Nathan Sharpe critiquing Mat Rogers' hair at the Beef Australia Sportsman's lunch
- Footage from some of the coaching clinics we conducted around Central Queensland, including schools at Gladstone, Yeppoon &amp; Mount Morgan
- A bone-crunching tackle by Digby Ioane in the match

Highlights: Classic Wallabies at Beef Australia 2021

Classic Wallabies Digby Ioane, Nick Frisby, Lote Tuqiri, Lachie Turner and Morgan Turinui plus Classic Wallaroos players Shirley Russell and Selena Tranter ventured to Central Queensland in May 2021 to visit schools and clubs. Check out these highlights from their coaching clinics at Chanel College Gladstone, Trinity College Gladstone, Yeppoon State High School and Mount Morgan State High School.

Classic Wallabies Rugby Coaching Clinics in Central Queensland

Gordon Bray interviews Eric Tweedale ahead of his 99th birthday, on May 5 2020.

Classic Wallabies: Eric Tweedale interview 

Australian Rugby and the Australian Government are launching the Rugby AID appeal which will help those clubs and communities affected by bushfires and drought.

Rugby AID launched

The Rugby Nation show made its way to Musashino for the inaugural Classic Wallabies and Classic Japan exhibtion match. Iain Payten joined by special guests Morgan Turinui and Ben Kimber.

The Rugby Nation show:  Episode 23

They've faced some of the toughest on the field and today 2003 Rugby World Cup teammates Justin Harrison and Stephen Larkham faced the toughest in the NT.  The pair in Darwin to help launch the Gold Blooded Tour with 100 days to go to Japan.

Larkham, Harrison take croc plunge in Darwin

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 17 November 2019.

Beach Rugby 5s Highlights

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Stephen Larkham has been inducted into the Wallaby Hall of Fame.

Rugby Australia Awards 2019: Wallaby Hall of Fame - Stephen Larkham

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The Classic Wallabies are a proud fraternity of ex Australian representative Rugby Union players that maintain and enhance the spirit of camaraderie enjoyed in their former playing days.

Celebrating the past & supporting the future

Learn all about the Classics including our history, values and team.

All our upcoming and recent events including matches, fundraisers and kids clinics.

Join the Classics for unprecedented access to players and a unique suite of benefits.

Introducing the Classic Wallaroos program in partnership with the Classic Wallabies

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