Benchmark ban shows up hair-larious double standards
World Rugby’s sense of justice is becoming more and more bizarre after Reece Hodge was banned yet an Argentine player caught pulling an opponent’s hair got off with a warning.
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Uncomfortable hypocrisy behind NRL’s Folau ban
A stunning 85 per cent of fans believe Israel Folau should be welcomed back the NRL — even if the game’s leaders disagree. But how can that be, when players guilty of domestic violence are welcomed back, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
How the rolling maul became a Wallabies Cup weapon
The Brumbies have turned it into an art form in recent years and, as Fiji found out last week, the Wallabies can now roll with the best of them when it comes to lineout drives from close range
Wallabies star left stunned by massive Cup ban
It could have been as long as six games but a three-match ban is still likely no comfort for an Aussie team that was supremely confident of getting Reece Hodge off his dangerous tackle charge.
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Legendary Kiwi coach tips Wallabies
NEW Zealand’s Rugby World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry has tipped the Wallabies to reach the RWC final, and shared some selection advice too.
Cup cousins bring rivalry to biggest stage
RUGBY is the glue that kept Tevita Kuridrani and Nemani Nadolo inseparable. And it now brings them together on the biggest stage in just 13 days time.
Ultimate Rugby World Cup stadium quiz
THINK you know rugby union? Can you tell Twickenham from Eden Park? Take our ultimate Rugby World Cup stadium quiz and put yourself to the test.
Horwill ready to answer Wallabies’ SOS
JAMES Horwill has no animosity over his dumping from the Wallabies’ World Cup plans and will be only 3km from Twickenham should Michael Cheika need his services.
Wallabies wary of Fiji’s Waratahs discard
A STYLISH playmaker brushed by Michael Cheika at the Waratahs is poised to give the Wallabies coach a sharp reminder of his talent in their World Cup clash against Fiji.
Wallabies’ World Cup master plan revealed
WALLABIES champion turned assistant coach Stephen Larkham has revealed an unprecedented tactic that will be used by Australia at the World Cup.
Why England hype video is a giant joke
AUSTRALIA play England in a crucial Rugby World Cup match on October fourth, and if this video is anything to go by they’d best prepare to face the BFG.
How Wallabies have avoided injury curse
A COMBINATION of science and old-school instinct has helped Wallabies keep their players healthy and free of injury heading into the Rugby World Cup.
Gatland defends Halfpenny decision
WARREN Gatland has defended his decision to play Leigh Halfpenny in Wales’ final Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Italy.
‘I am genuinely gutted for Halfpenny’
THE cold reality is that the absence of Leigh Halfpenny is good news for the Wallabies, but two Aussies find no joy in seeing their Toulon teammate sidelined for the Cup.
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