When Russia scored after five minutes of the Rugby World Cup opener against Japan it looked as though the hosts had caught a case of stage fright. But it only served to inspire one of their most prolific players.
The Wallabies will enter the 2019 Rugby World Cup after surviving four tumultuous years, but a missing presence lingers.
The lights inside the enclosed Sapporo Dome stadium are super bright, which is great news for Wallaby fans preparing to watch Australia play Fiji but not so good for any players trying to catch high kicks.
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AFTER one of his best Test cameos, former Wallabies skipper James Horwill declared he is determined to bow out with World Cup glory.
STEPHEN Moore’s call to ignore a draw and push for a try against the Springboks is one that could reverberate all the way through to the World Cup.
SONNY Bill Williams and Dan Carter have been given a fortnight’s rest to freshen up for the Wallabies in Sydney on August 8.
QUADE Cooper has settled on a bold bid to become an Olympian at rugby sevens next year in Rio and will ditch his rich French rugby contract to do so.
THE Wallabies have just over two months to select their ultimate team and game plan to win the Rugby World Cup — our experts dissect the key issues.
FEAR of missing out on the World Cup is shaping as a driving force within the All Blacks camp ahead of their Rugby Championship Test on Friday.
AS Wallabies five-eighth Bernard Foley continues his dream of starring in the World Cup, he won’t have to look far for inspiration. Just across the family dinner table will do.
WALLABIES winger Drew Mitchell has dismissed Matt Giteau’s fears he may not be up to Test standard ahead of his comeback match on Saturday night.
THE Australian Rugby Union has locked away one of its best young talents with NSW Waratahs lock Will Skelton signing a new two-year contract extension.
QUADE Cooper looks likely to get first crack at the Wallabies No 10 jersey and lay down the platform for a shot at World Cup redemption.
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