World Cup stunner: Japan rock Ireland
Hosts Japan have pulled off one of the great Rugby World Cup shocks, beating World No. 2 Ireland. And they were great value for the win.
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Wallabies rule out appeal against Hodge ban
The Wallabies are convinced everyone’s got it in for them at the Rugby World Cup but warn their rivals that it is only going to make them stronger after ruling out an appeal against the Reece Hodge suspension.
Five things the Wallabies have to do to beat Wales
The Wallabies know what they have to do to beat Wales. The question is whether or not they can do it. Julian Linden identifies five areas where the Australians can gain ascendancy.
Wales coach has added incentive to beat Wallabies
Wales coach Warren Gatland fears the Wallabies because as a New Zealander, he always wants to finish in front of his neigbours from across the ditch, particularly when they punch above their weight.
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AS statements go, New Zealand’s was less than convincing as the most experienced Test team ever seen was given a serious scare by Argentina.
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Japan result a wake up call to ‘big’ nations: Cheika
WALLABIES coach Michael Cheika is confident his side won’t walk into the next World Cup ambush against Fiji after watching Japan shock South Africa.
Jones knew history beckoned at half-time
EDDIE Jones knew Japan were set for a world-shaking upset over the Springboks over 50 minutes before the Brave Blossoms scored their post-siren try.
Minnows Blossom into rugby folklore
MOVE over Samoa, who knocked off Wales in 1991. Stand aside France, who conjured a miracle against the All Blacks in 1999. Japan now holds the greatest upset mantle.
Wallabies beware! Nadolo looms as big threat
NEMANI Nadolo always had the potential to be a world-class star and Sekope Kepu says it was unfortunate Waratahs coaches didn’t believe him enough to keep him.
Tears and beers for Japan’s giant killers
BEER was on the menu for Japan’s rugby players after a game of a lifetime against South Africa at the World Cup, led by Ayumu Goromaru’s incredible effort.
Why Cheika’s sweating the small stuff
WALLABIES lock Will Skelton says he got a dressing down from the coach over a training session mishap as tensions mount ahead of the World Cup opener.
‘Honestly, no kidding, the Fiji scrum is good’
THE Wallabies Argentinian scrum guru says he was one of the few not surprised to see Fiji bossing England’s set-piece around in the Rugby World Cup opener.
Sexton stars as Irish flex World Cup muscles
IRELAND shut down any concerns about its preparation for the Rugby World Cup with a comprehensive belting of Canada in Cardiff.
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