Fiji expose holes Cheika intends to close for Wales
Unlike 2015 when he played a near-identical team throughout the tournament, Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says a greater competition for starting berths means he intends to mix things up in Japan.
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Gamble pays off as All Blacks sound warning to rivals
Many believed this defensive tactic would trip up the All Blacks. Instead, the Kiwis used it to their advantage to enhance their favouritism to win a third-straight title.
‘Will struggle to keep the starting jersey’: Wallabies ratings
The Wallabies overcome a slow start to get their Rugby World Cup campaign off to a winning start. Check out how all the players rated in their win over Fiji.
France repel late Argentina surge
France were cruising in their Pool C clash against Argentina in Tokyo until Los Pumas launched a spirited fightback.
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All Black stars rested for Wallabies
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 ditches France for Olympic dream
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.
Folau factor gives Wallabies hope
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.
Time running out for struggling All Blacks
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.
Foley brothers to score World Cup touchdowns
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.
Giteau’s Wallabies fears misplaced: Mitchell
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.
Skelton re-signs with Wallabies, Waratahs
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.
Cooper frontrunner for Wallabies No 10
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.
Palu, Lealiifano major Wallabies omissions
WYCLIFF Palu and Christian Lealiifano are the high profile omissions from the Wallabies squad for The Rugby Championship.
Wallabies lock desperate to return home
DUBLIN-based Wallabies forward Kane Douglas, a potential key World Cup inclusion, is desperate to return home for family reasons.
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