Wallabies star out of World Cup after broken leg at training
Just when you thought it couldn’t get much worse for the Wallabies, an intense World Cup training session has led to a young gun being ruled out of the tournament.
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Cannon: How to treat the Wallabies’ psychological trauma
Australia’s loss to Fiji is as devastating a loss in recent memory, which is why Wallabies great BRENDAN CANNON says the squad’s most important member won’t be in the actual team.
Confidence or spin? Why it’s so difficult to believe Eddie Jones
There’s no question Eddie Jones is genius coach, but with his record going south, his reluctance to admit things aren’t going well makes anything he says more and more difficult to believe.
‘It’s on us’: Players aim up after World Cup shock
Every game at the World Cup is do-or-die and Wallabies players have conceded they and not coach Eddie Jones have to turn things around in France.
RA boss: Jones hire still right call after Rennie’s failure
The heat is on Rugby Australia after the Wallabies’ loss to Fiji, but RA boss Hamish McLennan says he holds no regrets about a coaching change, as he sits down with Julian Linden.
Alexander: The real, troubling reason behind Wallabies decline
A concussion class action lawsuit is behind World Rugby’s inadvertent moves to slow the pace of the game, writes BEN ALEXANDER.
Rugby Power Rankings: Wallabies plummet after Fiji shock
There have been some big movers in the official world rankings, with Australia dropping to all-time equal low after their shock loss to Fiji. See our rankings of every World Cup nation.
Alan Jones: Swallow your pride, Eddie, and send SOS to Quade
Eddie Jones’s “backing the kids” spin has been as successful as the Rugby World Cup draw. However, unlike the schedule, Eddie has the chance amend his broken selection policy, writes ALAN JONES.
Analysis: The selection gambles that backfired badly on Wallabies
Eddie Jones followed a chaotic selection policy leading up to this World Cup leaving the Wallabies rudderless and unable to seize the big moments, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
‘Can’t wait’: Jones fronts up for monumental Wallabies challenge
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is no closer to figuring out where things went wrong for the Wallabies against Fiji – but has no time to wallow as a must-win clash against Wales looms large.
‘Throw croissants at me’: Eddie takes blame for Wallabies shocker
Eddie Jones has talked a big story ever since taking over the Wallabies but he’s been forced into making a grovelling apology to Australian rugby fans following their humiliating loss to Fiji.
Analysis: How Wallabies can rescue World Cup campaign
The Wallabies are reeling after a shock loss to Fiji that has left their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread. Here’s what they need to do to avoid an embarrassing early exit.
World Cup on life support as Fiji embarrass woeful Wallabies
The Wallabies face the mortifying prospect of failing to make it out of the group stage for the first time ever at a World Cup following a nightmare loss to Fiji.
Eddie Jones’ four words come back to bite him
Eddie Jones’ combative pre-Rugby World Cup press conference should be ringing in his ears after the Wallabies’ disastrous loss to Fiji.
Wallabies legend image is just brutal
Eddie Jones has been “exposed” with one move from the under-siege coach creating a brutal moment for a Wallabies legend.
Wallabies humiliated ‘into oblivion’
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has been booed off the field after an “utterly dreadful” World Cup loss not seen for 69 years.
Cannon: Why I fear a Fijian World Cup ambush
In his exclusive column, former Wallaby Brendan Cannon has revealed why the Wallabies must be wary of Fiji and the key to Eddie Jones’ side avoiding a World Cup boilover.
Wallabies suffer massive blow ahead of crucial Fiji clash
The Wallabies have suffered a massive setback ahead of their World Cup clash against Fiji, with captain Will Skelton set to be ruled out through injury.
Eddie sticks the boot into meddling rugby lawmakers
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has echoed the thoughts of rugby fans everywhere in calling out World Rugby’s attempts to make the game safer – suggesting it may have done just the opposite.
Just in time, Wallabies ace eyes slice of Rugby World Cup history
James Slipper is set to write himself into Australian rugby’s record books — and his timing could not be better.
Big Wallabies change for Fiji World Cup showdown
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has rung the changes for Australia’s s must-win World Cup clash against Fiji.
‘Winner’s piss’: New Honey badger wows world media
Meet the new Honeybadger, Australia’s Tom Hooper is confusing and entertaining foreign journalists in equal measure with his dry outback humour at this World Cup.
Why Radradra’s incredible gift is now a threat to the Wallabies
Working as a miner when he was 18, Semi Radradra was long odds to be leading Fiji at a World Cup. But dig into his past and it’s clear he was always destined for the big stage.
Wallaby’s response to losing kicking role
Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon is happy for fullback Ben Donaldson to again be Australia’s goalkicker against Fiji.
Wallabies warned they will be belted by Fijians
For the Wallabies with Fijian heritage lining up against the island nation this weekend, the World Cup pool game will have some extra spice.
‘Don’t worry’: Mystery over Wallaby star’s injury
A Wallabies star has suffered an untimely hamstring injury ahead of their clash against a Fiji side needing a win to stay in tournament contention.
Rugby can’t risk fans turning off the World Cup
The Rugby World Cup started with a bang, then killed its own momentum. As JULIAN LINDEN writes, it’s a mistake that can’t be repeated at future tournaments.
World Cup lotto: ‘Overzealous’ rules threaten rugby showpiece
Every player at the Rugby World Cup has been put on notice by “overzealous officialdom”, writes Julian Linden. He analyses what it means for the game’s showpiece event.
Wallaby grateful for stern fitness reminder
Having taken the advice of Eddie Jones to get fitter, Langi Gleeson is living his Rugby World Cup dream.
Alan Jones: Why Wallabies coach must be Aussie, just not Eddie
A foreigner like Dave Rennie must never coach the Wallabies again, writes ALAN JONES, but of all the Aussies they could have chosen going back to Eddie Jones is hubris.
The coach’s spray that ignited England’s World Cup campaign
England needed urgent improvement after a meek loss to Fiji in a World Cup tune-up. WILL KELLEHER discovers how defence coach Kevin Sinfield inspired the squad with a few home truths.
Card chaos threatens to ruin imperfect rugby’s big moment
A stack of cards in the Rugby World Cup’s opening encounters have brought confusion rather than clarity, and risk blacking out the game’s greatest shop window, writes ALEX LOWE.
World Cup rocked by rape allegation
An Irish rugby fan was allegedly abducted and gang-raped by three men while in France for the World Cup.
Selection call could make or break Wallabies at World Cup
Halfback Tate McDermott has been ruled out of the Wallabies next match, who Eddie Jones picks as a replacement will tell us much about what the team stands for, writes JULIAN LINDEN.
Look out Wallabies, a Fijian backlash is coming
A win in the Wallabies’ next game will all but put them in the quarter-finals, but Eddie Jones’ men will need to be watchful as they get set to face a familiar opponent.
Booed in Paris, Eddie gets the last laugh
It hasn’t been the prettiest start for Eddie Jones since he came back to the Wallabies, but the coach had the last laugh after being booed in Paris.
‘He’s a freak’: Wallabies gun stuns world
Australia has escaped to make a winning start to the Rugby World Cup — and one star announced himself on the world stage.
What the Wallabies should take from All Blacks blunder
Watching the All Blacks lose at World Cups is a sport in itself, writes JULIAN LINDEN, and the Wallabies can find more than schadenfreude from the result.
Welcome to rugby’s new reality: All Blacks’ weaknesses exposed
France, South Africa and Ireland all do the basics better than the All Blacks. The pecking order in world rugby has changed drastically and it’s a stark reality for the Kiwis to accept.
No time for excuses: Wallabies must snap horror streak now
They haven’t won a test in over 300 days and the time for excuses is over. If the Wallabies want to breathe new life into Australian rugby, it has to start this weekend, writes Julian Linden.
Eddie takes swipe at ref ahead of Wallabies’ World Cup opener
Eddie Jones knows the referee for Australia’s World Cup opener well — and couldn’t resist a dig at him before the Wallabies get their campaign underway.
Wallabies pull selection shock as Eddie swings axe
The Wallabies have pulled off a selection shock ahead of their opening World Cup match against Georgia, with Eddie Jones axing fullback Andrew Kellaway.
Ultimate guide for the 2023 Rugby World Cup
Eddie Jones’ Wallabies are under huge pressure as the 2023 Rugby World Cup prepares to kick-off in France.
Racism scandal rocks Rugby World Cup
On the eve of the Rugby World Cup, host nation France has been rocked by a dramatic racism scandal involving one its players.
World Cup vow: Wallabies ready to reward long-suffering fans
After five-straight losses since taking over Eddie Jones has failed to silence the doubters but the Wallabies are convinced the team is heading in the right direction as the World Cup kicks off.
Cannon: The bold Wallabies selection call Eddie must make
Former Wallaby Brendan Cannon says Eddie Jones should dump an established star from his opening World Cup team. In his first column, Cannon details the brave calls needed for success.
Trip to Semi’s village, sand hill runs: Fiji’s inspiring World Cup prep
Fiji loom as a genuine World Cup’s threat, having soared up the world rankings. A torturous fitness regime, and reconnecting with “our people” has them ready to make their mark.
How England sleepwalked into a Rugby World Cup final disaster
There was disbelief and tears after England beat the All Blacks in the 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-finals. But what happened before the final against South Africa was a mess, writes OWEN SLOT.
‘Horny teenager’: Jones slammed by ex-player
Less than a week from the Rugby World Cup, Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has become the subject of some extraordinary accusations.
‘Like a horny teenager’: Jones slammed by ex-star
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has been called out by a former England star over an incident during his time in charge – where he grilled the player over his sex life.
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