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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Bath rugby coach Mike Ford says he’s certain Sam Burgess will stick with the 15-man code despite the former league star telling him he “didn’t quite feel right” after the …
The Wallabies are banking on experience over tricky footwork and brains over brawn in the Rugby World Cup final showdown between four of the game’s outstanding wingers. With 14 World …
The Wallabies believe their brutally tough path to the Rugby World Cup final might prove to be a blessing despite their aches and bruises. The world champion All Blacks will …
Shattered at not being able to help his teammates vanquish New Zealand in this weekend’s Rugby World Cup final, injured Wallabies forward Will Skelton has nominated setpiece domination as a …
Bath appear to have opened the way for Sam Burgess to make a return to the NRL after the dual international was granted leave from his English rugby union club …
You don’t have to be mad to be a World Cup rugby coach, but South Africa’s Heyneke Meyer believes it definitely helps. Meyer said Wednesday he wants to remain as …
Former All Blacks stalwart Craig Dowd reckons the Wallabies are “the complete package” and should be favourites for the Rugby World Cup final. Dowd, who played 60 Tests for New …
All credit to South Africa and Argentina. Nobody would have blamed them if they had promoted their reserves and gone through the motions for the grandly titled bronze final of …
