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.
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Wallabies’ legend demands Foley start
For the Wallabies it might just be a case of going back to the future at the upcoming Rugby World Cup and backing in Bernard Foley.
Injured Wallabies enforcer in cotton wool ahead of RWC opener
Australia lock Adam Coleman is staying out of contact training to protect his thumb ahead of the Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji as a trio of snubbed players join the team to train in Japan.
This World Cup ‘Snub XV’ would beat most teams on the planet
The best rugby players on Earth are about to do battle at the World Cup in Japan. But there is some great talent that can count themselves desperately unlucky to only make our ‘Snub XV.’
Bring back Bernard: Kearns’ big call on Wallabies playmaker
Fox Sports’ Phil Kearns believes Bernard Foley shades Christian Lealiifano as the ideal Wallabies five-eighth at the Rugby World Cup and hopes a way can be found to restore the “Pooper” back row mix.
Fiji’s ‘undefendable Octopus’, Aussie teen gun: 5 World Cup stars to watch
The Wallabies open their Rugby World Cup campaign against a Fijian offloading freak but Australia has some exciting firepower of its own as we pinpoint five star players to watch in Japan.
World Cup heartbreak for Queensland young gun
Samoa and Reds halfback Scott Malolua has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a dislocated shoulder that he suffered on Test debut in Saturday’s warm-up loss to the Wallabies in Sydney.
RWC Countdown: Why you should be scared of Eddie Jones’ England
Embarrassing home soil flops in 2015, cantankerous Aussie coach Eddie Jones has transformed England to genuine 2019 Rugby World Cup contenders in Japan. Here’s what you need to know.
Lots to do: Italy still plotting Rugby World Cup pool escape
Conor O’Shea’s Italy face a herculean task to avoid another early Rugby World Cup flop heading into a tough Pool B that includes reigning champions New Zealand and South Africa.
Kolisi on historic mission as Boks go from ‘dark place to good space’
Siya Kolisi dreams of becoming the first black Springboks skipper to lift the Rugby World Cup trophy, and complete the remarkable transformation of the team from “a dark place to a good space.”
RWC 2019 Countdown: All Blacks plan to run, run, run in Japan heat
New Zealand scrumhalf Brad Weber believes the All Blacks’ high-tempo game will perfectly suit the hot and humid Japanese conditions as they seek to run opponents ragged in pursuit of a third straight World Cup.
RWC Countdown: ‘Sturdy desert plants’ are rugby’s rank outsiders
Rank outsiders Namibia hope Welsh coaches can help them end a 19-match losing streak since debuting in the Rugby World Cup 20 years ago.
RWC Countdown: Spotlight on Samoa as they cover up tattoos
Samoa coach Steve Jackson is so determined to avoid the off-field issues that have previously plagued the Pacific islanders that he called in Japanese cultural experts to advise his players when to cover up their tattoos during the World Cup.
$5001 outsiders: Rugby World Cup could get ugly for the Russians
Russia — including their former bobsleigh star — will compete in a second Rugby World Cup after three rival teams were docked points for fielding ineligible players in qualifying tournaments.
‘Moment of truth’: Super fit Japan aim high at Rugby World Cup
Japan coach Jamie Joseph promised the hosts would “give 150 per cent” to hit their target of reaching the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after naming his 31-man squad.
RWC Countdown: Scotland out to bury Wallabies demons
Scotland is out to bury the painful memories of a quarterfinal exit against Australia four years ago as coach Gregor Townsend prepares to name his 2019 Rugby World Cup squad this week.
Rugby World Cup 2019 Countdown: Spotlight on Ireland
Ireland are fighting their Rugby World Cup demons and a worrying recent formline as they prepare for the 2019 tournament in Japan. Here’s the first of our countdown team previews.
Day of the underdog: 5 biggest upsets in Rugby World Cup history
While the bigger nations have dominated the eight editions of the Rugby World Cup, there have been some major surprises thrown up since the first tournament in 1987. Here are the top five.
Samoa win proved our World Cup hopes rest on one man’s shoulders
The Wallabies don’t have the same luxury as England. But they do have a tackle shredding star who will carry our hopes. Plus selection headaches and more in FIVE THINGS WE LEARNT.
Animal oracle to pick World Cup winner
Owen the pink, psychic axolotl has been recruited to lend his predictions for the Rugby World Cup.
90-Test Wallabies veteran calls it quits
Long-time Wallabies star Tatafu Polota-Nau is set to play his final Test ahead of the in Saturday’s World Cup warm-up Test against Samoa.
All Blacks respond to ‘cheats’ tag
The gamesmanship has begun ahead of rugby’s World Cup but the All Blacks could not care less about those slandering their game.
Wales’ reign comes crashing down
Wales’ controversial reign at the top of World Rugby’s rankings has been short-lived following a stunning loss to Ireland in Cardiff.
Star’s shot at unprecedented hat-trick
Sonny Bill Williams believes he has the fitness and improved maturity to play a pivotal role in New Zealand’s hunt for a fourth Rugby World Cup triumph.
‘Massive shock’: Springboks’ drug blow
A South African rugby union player and Test player is facing a long-term ban after a positive drug test, despite pleading his innocence.
All Blacks’ World Cup bombshells
The All Blacks have made some massive calls in their 31-man Rugby World Cup squad with three big names missing the cut.
Why Wallabies giant spurned World Cup
Former Wallabies lock Will Skelton has described his decision to turn down Michael Cheika’s offer to join Australia as a “no-brainer.”
Former Rebels star eyes World Cup despite vicious assault charge
Ex-Melbourne Rebels backrower Amanaki Mafi has been called into Japan’s extended Rugby World Cup training squad despite facing an assault charge from his time at the Super Rugby club.
Familiar face plotting Wallabies’ downfall
THE man who was once skills coach for the Wallabies and who led the Reds for three years has switched allegiances to Georgia – one of Australia’s pool opponents at the 2019 World Cup.
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