Death is inevitable: Rugby great’s grim warning ahead of World Cup
“If something isn’t done soon, then a professional player will die during a game, in front of the TV cameras, and only then will people demand that steps must be taken.”
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RWC Countdown: France’s proud pedigree and off-field turbulence
France has never won a Rugby World Cup yet has reached three finals and never failed to progress out of pool play. They arrive in Japan ranked eighth after some familiar off-field turbulence.
RWC Countdown: Super Rugby star spearheads Canada campaign
Chiefs forward Tyler Ardron will lead Canada at the Rugby World Cup for the second time following his injury hit appearance at the 2015 tournament in England.
Wallabies whiz kid must cool heels a little longer
Injured young gun Jordan Petaia is seen as so valuable to the Wallabies World Cup cause that Michael Cheika is prepared to carry him as a passenger for the opening two games in Japan.
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Are the Poms brave or just bloody stupid?
MEMO to England rugby: don’t poke the bear, and this is just what former England captain Matt Dawson has done with his video mocking the All Blacks’ haka.
This is rugby not football so harden up
RUGBY World Cup officials are taking a stand against players who dive or feign injury to the sin bin in a bid to stop “football culture” infiltrating the game.
Cheika challenge: Try to bully us
MICHAEL Cheika has dared World Cup rivals to try to bully Australia’s scrum after derogatory comments stirred up the Aussie coach.
Wallabies embracing past to help Cup bid
THE Wallabies soaked up the antique surrounds in Bath but their focus is more on modern history ahead of the tournament starting on the weekend.
Fiji have big Aussie influence for Cup opener
THE Wallabies don’t play their first game until next week but Australia will be well represented in the opening match of the World Cup between Fiji and England.
Defiant Hooper’s World Cup vow
IN an exclusive interview with foxsports.com.au, Wallabies star Michael Hooper has fired a Rugby World Cup warning shot at England and Wales.
Rugby World Cup ultimate guide
THE 2015 Rugby World Cup is just a few weeks away. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the tournament; including the schedule, Australian TV times, latest odds and Wallabies news.
7 most bizarre World Cup moments
DWARF throwing, poison in a pre-match meal and players pumping up balls under water in the buff … the strange and troubling world of World Cups past.
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