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Dan ElsomSport Reporter

Dan is a sports reporter for news.com.au with a particular passion for rugby, UFC and American sports. He got his first gig with News while still at uni, surprising himself and his teachers alike. An avid rugby player, Dan is most easily recognised in the office sporting a recent black eye, and is one half of the news.com.au red-headed sports dream team.More from Dan Elsom

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Rugby

The Wallabies’ giant problem

WHY this viral photograph of gigantic All Blacks second rower Sam Whitelock is no laughing matter for the Wallabies.

Rugby

World reacts to ‘relentless’ Wallabies

AUSTRALIA had to fight for their place in the World Cup final. See the world’s varied reactions from the Wallabies’ semi-final victory against Argentina.

Rugby

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Drew Mitchell of Australia breaks the challenge of Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino of Argentina on the way to setting up Adam Ashley-Cooper (not pictured) to score Australia's 4th try of the game during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 25, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Magical try that sealed the game

ARGENTINA was still in with a chance of pulling off the ultimate upset. Then Drew Mitchell conjured something magical.

Rugby

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Matt Giteau of Australia speaks to the media during an Australia media session at the Lensbury Hotel on October 21, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

World Cup’s hidden gold mine

WINNING a Rugby World Cup may be enough reward in itself for the successful team, but the financial bonuses that come with the title are truly incredible.

Rugby

World reacts to ‘ruthless’ All Blacks

NEW Zealand secured a tight victory over South Africa in the World Cup semi-final. See how the world reacted to the historic win.

Football

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 24: Kris Commons Celtic with the league trophy at the Scottish Premiership Match between Celtic and Inverness Caley Thistle at Celtic Park on May 24, 2015 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff Holmes/Getty Images)

Is this sport’s biggest dummy spit?

THE world of professional sport is no stranger to the occasional tantrum, but this performance may well take the cake.

Rugby

Why the Wallabies are no sure thing

AUSTRALIA stands just two victories away from World Cup glory, but it is all but certain. Here’s why they could be sent packing sooner than expected.

Sports Life

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 19: Jimmy Butler #21 of the Chicago Bulls watches on against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on October 19, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Streeter Lecka/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

When ‘motivation’ becomes ridiculous

TAKING motivation from a quote is one thing, but this NBA star has taken a popular inspiration to a whole new level, and the possible ramifications are severe.

Rugby

World Cup’s most outstanding records

FROM try-scoring bonanzas to the elimination of some of the world’s top sides, see the most impressive records to come out of this year’s tournament.

Rugby

World reacts to Wallaby drama

AUSTRALIA scraped into the World Cup semi-final in an encounter high on controversy, leaving the experts blowing up.

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