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.
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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.
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Beale: Why I think Springboks will win
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Vintage SBW helps All Blacks claim bronze
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Ex-Crows coach one win from glory … with England rugby
As new Crows coach Matthew Nicks settles in at the club, former Adelaide mentor Neil Craig has been quietly helping England reach the Rugby World Cup final. But what is his role there?
Loss to Poms still burns for Jones
The Wallabies’ loss to England in the 2003 Rugby World Cup final still haunts Eddie Jones, but as he readies his adopted country for the decider against the Springboks, he can see the bigger picture.
Haka storm sparks ‘bullying’ claim
A prominent critic of the All Blacks has blasted the “bogus” aura around the haka, calling for it to be axed after it sparked drama at the World Cup.
Hurry up Wallabies, or you may miss out
Dave Rennie may be the frontrunner for the vacant Wallabies job but Australia isn’t the only one keen on his services, and if they dither too long they may find themselves looking at a Plan B or even C.
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