Two England backs have looked past Australia’s patchy backline output at the Rugby World Cup and labelled their attack an improved and unpredictable beast. Fullback Elliot Daly said the variety …
Christian Lealiifano has cast doubt over his physical capacity to start three straight games if the Wallabies go all the way to the Rugby World Cup final. Cancer survivor Lealiifano …
The Wallabies may have quietly fist-pumped each other after French referee Jerome Garces was named to control their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against England. Garces was in charge when Michael …
The Scottish Rugby Union has been referred to a disputes committee over its comments about the potential cancellation of their World Cup clash against Japan, organisers said on Tuesday. The …
Christian Lealiifano is firming as the Wallabies playmaker for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final after coach Michael Cheika shed some light on his erratic selection methods at five-eighth. Cheika has …
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika can’t fathom why England would invite Canberra Raiders NRL coach Ricky Stuart into their camp ahead of their biggest game in four years. England counterpart Eddie …
It’s quarter-final week at the Rugby World Cup so James Slipper knew the question was coming. The prop forward, who has made a near-record 50 bench appearances for the Wallabies, …
Bundee Aki will miss the rest of the World Cup after receiving a three-match ban for his red card against Samoa. The Ireland centre was sent off in the 47-5 …
If the sour atmosphere at a Monday media conference is any guide, the Wallabies will be steaming going into their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against England. A stock-standard media event …
New Zealand have lost twice to Ireland in their last three meetings but All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says all form goes out the window ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World …
Michael Cheika has fended off questions about Australia’s woeful recent record against England and sidestepped talk of of his own future in a defiant start to Rugby World Cup quarter-final …
Johnny Sexton has questioned the “strange” negativity around Ireland’s Rugby World Cup campaign, insisting Joe Schmidt’s men are ready to peak for the All Blacks. Five-eighth Sexton insisted Ireland always …
Ben Youngs has cautioned England against believing their “own hype” as they bid to avoid the upset against Australia that would end their World Cup. The rivals clash in Oita …
A mouth-watering Rugby World Cup quarter-final schedule should provide answers to one of the sport’s enduring questions. Do teams get peak performance from a bye week or from regular games? …
RUGBY WORLD CUP QUARTER-FINALS (PREFIX DENOTES RANKING): SATURDAY, OCT 19 3-ENGLAND V 6-AUSTRALIA in Oita The men in white are two from two in quarter-finals against the Wallabies. More pertinently, …
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend could not hide his disappointment at his side failing to make the knockout phases at the Rugby World Cup for the second time after they were …
Japan have produced a scintillating display of attacking rugby before holding back a spirited Scottish fightback to triumph 28-21 to reach the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. …
Winger Kenki Fukuoka has produced two pieces of individual brilliance as a high-paced hosts Japan advanced to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time with a 28-21 victory …
