It looms as the greatest feat in Australian rugby history. But, to complete it, the Wallabies must beat what’s been described as the greatest team in rugby history in the …
WALLABIES PENPIX ISRAEL FOLAU (fullback) Age: 26. 1st World Cup; 37 Tests; 90 points (18 tries) The jewel in Australia’s backline has had a quiet campaign but is being backed …
1-NEW ZEALAND V 2-AUSTRALIA AT TWICKENHAM, LONDON, 4PM SATURDAY (0300 SUNDAY AEDT) Head to head: Played 154, New Zealand won 105, Australia won 42, drawn 7 RUGBY WORLD CUP MEETINGS …
No one is prepared to admit it but the All Blacks have a huge extra emotional investment in the Rugby World Cup final as they prepare to farewell six all-time …
American Steve Johnson ousted world No.16 Feliciano Lopez 6-4 7-6 (7-3) to reach the quarter-finals as the seeds continued to fall at the Valencia Open on Thursday. The top five …
Australia coach Michael Cheika and his Wallabies side have been nominated for prizes at the World Rugby Awards in London. Japan’s stunning progress at the World Cup has been recognised …
The bitter, high-speed world championship feud between Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez has “poisoned” motorcycling, the sport’s chief said Thursday. Rossi, the nine-time world champion, was blasted for kicking defending …
Lewis Hamilton admits he hasn’t spoken to Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg following their bitter clash in Texas, preferring instead to soak up the adulation of being a three-time world champion. …
Eddie Jones has slammed England Rugby’s handling of code-hopper Sam Burgess after the former NRL star’s disappointing World Cup campaign. Jones, who has been mentioned as a possible replacement for …
Roger Federer was pushed to three sets before beating Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4 4-6 6-4 in the Swiss Indoors second round on Thursday. The match swung on a single break of …
Martin Taupau’s manager, Wests Tigers and Manly are all refusing to comment over an email mix-up that appears to confirm Kiwi NRL star is moving to the Sea Eagles. A …
A Canadian theatre critic has sent the NRL world into chaos on Friday, claiming to have received a contract between Wests Tigers forward Martin Taupau and Manly in an email …
Just over a year ago Michael Cheika took control of a Wallabies team that had slumped to a low ebb amid scandal and the sudden resignation of their coach. Fast …
Despite coming under fire from frustrated club bosses, ARLC chairman John Grant maintains he won’t follow in the footsteps of NRL chief executive David Smith and quit the game. Tensions …
After a week of near silence from both camps, Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has livened up preparations for the Rugby World Cup final by cheekily breaking a supposed ban on …
South Africa great Victor Matfield insisted he had no regrets about coming out of retirement as he prepared to play his final match for the Springboks. The 38-year-old lock will …
Key prop Scott Sio has made a remarkable recovery to overcome a painful elbow injury in time for the Rugby World Cup final, while coach Michael Cheika has ignored calls …
New Zealand have named an unchanged side for the World Cup showdown with Australia highlighting the weight they are putting on Richie McCaw and Dan Carter to secure victory. Coach …
