Remembering humble beginnings of first World Cup
The Rugby World Cup is going from strength to strength but the inaugural tournament in 1987 was a very different beast. Mike Colman chats with former Wallaby, QRU chairman Jeff Miller.
Rugby World Cup
Hooker a hat-trick hero as Argentina down Tonga
After a heartbreaking one-point loss to France in their opening match, Argentina has bounced back against Tonga.
Slack: World Rugby needs head read over Hodge ruling
Wallaby winger Reece Hodge was banned because of his inability to dematerialise, writes Andrew Slack.
World stunned by Japan’s miracle madness
There is “madness on the streets” of Japan after another jaw-dropping Rugby World Cup upset that’s been labelled the “Miracle of Shizuoka”.
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NZ View: Sonny Bill silences critics
SONNY Bill Williams has silenced his critics with a star turn off the bench in the All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup win over Argentina. NZ View!
Wales facing injury crisis ahead of England
WALES coach Warren Gatland took a deep breath, then reeled off the extensive list of players to get injured in the Rugby World Cup win over Uruguay.
Japan must now seek home improvements: Jones
EDDIE Jones says Japan’s historic upset over the Springboks still feels like ‘a dream’, but one that can help improve the reality of the sport in the country.
All Blacks survive scare from plucky Pumas
AS statements go, New Zealand’s was less than convincing as the most experienced Test team ever seen was given a serious scare by Argentina.
Hooper and Pocock get nod to face Fiji
THE Wallabies will re-deploy the dynamic duo of David Pocock and Michael Hooper in their opening World Cup match against Fiji. See the full team here:
Japan result a wake up call to ‘big’ nations: Cheika
WALLABIES coach Michael Cheika is confident his side won’t walk into the next World Cup ambush against Fiji after watching Japan shock South Africa.
Jones knew history beckoned at half-time
EDDIE Jones knew Japan were set for a world-shaking upset over the Springboks over 50 minutes before the Brave Blossoms scored their post-siren try.
Minnows Blossom into rugby folklore
MOVE over Samoa, who knocked off Wales in 1991. Stand aside France, who conjured a miracle against the All Blacks in 1999. Japan now holds the greatest upset mantle.
Wallabies beware! Nadolo looms as big threat
NEMANI Nadolo always had the potential to be a world-class star and Sekope Kepu says it was unfortunate Waratahs coaches didn’t believe him enough to keep him.
Tears and beers for Japan’s giant killers
BEER was on the menu for Japan’s rugby players after a game of a lifetime against South Africa at the World Cup, led by Ayumu Goromaru’s incredible effort.
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