World Cup stunner: Japan rock Ireland
Hosts Japan have pulled off one of the great Rugby World Cup shocks, beating World No. 2 Ireland. And they were great value for the win.
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Wallabies rule out appeal against Hodge ban
The Wallabies are convinced everyone’s got it in for them at the Rugby World Cup but warn their rivals that it is only going to make them stronger after ruling out an appeal against the Reece Hodge suspension.
Five things the Wallabies have to do to beat Wales
The Wallabies know what they have to do to beat Wales. The question is whether or not they can do it. Julian Linden identifies five areas where the Australians can gain ascendancy.
Wales coach has added incentive to beat Wallabies
Wales coach Warren Gatland fears the Wallabies because as a New Zealander, he always wants to finish in front of his neigbours from across the ditch, particularly when they punch above their weight.
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Why Cheika’s sweating the small stuff
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Sexton stars as Irish flex World Cup muscles
IRELAND shut down any concerns about its preparation for the Rugby World Cup with a comprehensive belting of Canada in Cardiff.
‘Best game ever in World Cup history’
HAILED as the greatest victory in the history of the Rugby World Cup, see how the world reacted to Japan’s shock defeat of South Africa.
Springboks shamed after Japan ‘miracle’
JAPAN defy expectations and odds of up to 400-1 to play superb rugby, turn the mighty Springboks into a fumbling mess and produce a ‘miracle’ 34-32 RWC result.
Michalak guides France to easy win
FREDERIC Michalak orchestrated France’s 32-10 win over Italy in their opening World Cup match at Twickenham, but they missed a bonus point.
Wallabies must follow Izzy’s path of destruction
ISRAEL Folau’s strike rate for Test tries is Lomu-like — and it will take a tournament of similarly epic proportions to power the Wallabies to the World Cup final.
How the Wallabies can bring back ‘Bill’
FOUR Wallabies legends analyse Australia’s Rugby World Cup chances by dissecting the team’s strengths and weaknesses and naming their key player.
Pocock striving for grEIGHTness
DAVID Pocock says he is keen to follow the example of rugby legends and repeat the quarter-final heroics he displayed in the 2011 World Cup.
Death by a thousand replays as TMO mars opener
LIBERAL and, often, unnecessary use of video replays to check on-field decisions stifles the flow of the game as England open World Cup with a win over Fiji.
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