Frequently askedThe classics on building your dream XV.
The most-googled questions and the ones most asked in our inbox.
How do I build my dream Wallabies XV online?
Pick a tactical formation (classic, attacking, defensive, kicking game), then fill all 15 positions from 1 to 15 by drafting from 12,000 players: current Wallabies, legends, Super Rugby Pacific stars, international icons, or upload your own photo cards. You get a unique shareable link. No sign-up required, 100% free.
How is a rugby union XV officially built?
A rugby XV is made of 8 forwards (1 loosehead prop, 2 hooker, 3 tighthead prop, 4 and 5 locks, 6 and 7 flankers, 8 number eight) and 7 backs (9 halfback, 10 fly-half, 11 left wing, 12 inside centre, 13 outside centre, 14 right wing, 15 fullback). Plus 8 reserves on the bench. TeamBranch reproduces this grammar exactly.
Can I build a squad for the 2027 Rugby World Cup hosted in Australia?
Yes — and this is the home tournament. RWC 2027 kicks off in Perth on 1 October and finishes at Stadium Australia in Sydney on 13 November, expanded to 24 teams. Five venues: Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne. You can draft multiple hypotheses: Schmidt's current lineup, the Suaalii-led backline, post-Super Rugby blooded XV, all-time Wallabies, the legends XV. Editable and shareable, update it before every Test.
Can I create a team with my mates or the family?
Course you can. 800,000 custom XVs have already been built. Upload photos of your mates, your old man, your sister, your cousin, your club coach, your Saturday morning Shute Shield side, and slot them into any position. Fair dinkum perfect for the club final, the work team-build, the buck's weekend, or just a WhatsApp group sledge.
What about the Wallaroos?
Women's rugby is integrated 100%. Build the Wallaroos with Maya Stewart, Eva Karpani, Pia Tapsell, Charlotte Caslick (the sevens crossover megastar, Olympic gold 2016 + Paris 2024) — the side rebuilding under a new program with home RWC 2029 already on the horizon. The Aussie 7s women took bronze in Paris 2024 and remain a global force.
Which club competitions are covered?
Super Rugby Pacific (all 4 Australian franchises: Brumbies, Waratahs, Reds, Western Force — plus the late lamented Melbourne Rebels, plus Moana Pasifika, Drua, NZ teams), the Shute Shield (Sydney's premier comp, oldest in the world outside Britain), the Hospitals Cup (Brisbane club rugby), the Dewar Shield (Victoria), plus France's Top 14, England's Premiership and the URC. More than 800 club cards in total.
What tactical formations does TeamBranch support?
Four: Classic (balanced), Attacking (loose forwards, fast wingers, ball-in-hand — the Campese school), Defensive (heavy pack, tactical halfback, kicking game — the Eddie Jones 2003 style), Kicking Game (territory rugby, dominant fly-half, box kicks). You can switch at any time and your XV reorganises automatically on the interactive field.
What's the difference between rugby union XV and rugby league?
Two different codes that share an island. Rugby union (15 players, 80 minutes in 2 halves, rucks, mauls, lineouts, the Wallabies, the World Cup) is the global game. Rugby league (13 players, 6-tackle sets, simpler ruck, the NRL, State of Origin) is the dominant winter code in NSW and QLD. The Suaalii crossover is the headline story — and you can also build sevens XVs on TeamBranch from autumn 2026.
Why have the Wallabies only won two World Cups and lost two finals?
Two titles (1991 at Twickenham 12–6 vs England, 1999 in Cardiff 35–12 vs France) and two heartbreaks. The 2003 final at home in Sydney still stings — 17–20 in extra time, Jonny Wilkinson's drop in the 100th minute, in front of 82,957 at Stadium Australia. The 2015 final at Twickenham was a 17–34 mugging by the All Blacks. Add the 2023 pool exit under Eddie Jones (the lowest moment in 109 years, lost to Fiji 15–22, Wales beat us) and you've got the full Australian rugby roller-coaster. 2027 at home is the comeback story Schmidt is writing.
Is the service really free?
Yes, no exception. Composition, sharing, exports, custom card uploads, tactical simulation: everything is free. No sign-up required, no intrusive ads, no paywall. Build as many XVs as you want.
Does TeamBranch exist for other rugby nations?
Yes, 96 local editions including New Zealand (All Blacks), France (Les Bleus), South Africa (Springboks), Ireland (Men in Green), England, Wales, Scotland, Italy, Argentina (Los Pumas), Fiji, Japan (Brave Blossoms). Each edition has its own player database and local terminology.
