Rugby World Cup
‘We could win the World Cup’: Psychologists have Wallabies believing in a miracle
With rugby’s showpiece event now just 100 days away, coach Eddie Jones is already leaving no stone unturned.
- by Tom Decent
Latest
‘I’m only coaching ’til this World Cup’: RA confident Jones won’t leave despite comments
The Wallabies coach raised eyebrows this week when he declared on a podcast: “[If] we win the World Cup, it will be time to go”.
- by Tom Decent and Iain Payten
Opinion
Opinion
Reds livid over referee after Vest’s broken neck
A blunder over Connor Vest’s broken neck will have the Queensland Reds questioning whether one match official is fit to adjudicate at the World Cup.
- by Wayne Smith
Folau booed by Twickenham crowd as Kerevi injured in Barbarians game
With a rainbow flying high above Twickenham, Israel Folau received a frosty reception from fans, while Barbarians coach Eddie Jones downplayed a hamstring injury to Wallabies World Cup hopeful Samu Kerevi.
- by Tom Decent
Analysis
Wallabies
Fantastic five: Why title-winning Aussies may prompt another Giteau Law change
As Wallabies coach Eddie Jones gets closer to picking his World Cup squad, Bernard Foley and Will Skelton starred in Japanese and European title wins at the weekend.
- by Iain Payten
Bunker demand puts foul play review in doubt for Rugby Championship
A meeting on Tuesday will determine whether Australia’s innovative yellow and red card reforms have a chance of being used at this year’s World Cup.
- by Georgina Robinson
Lure of the Lions: How rugby’s most famous tour has flipped script for Australia
Usually, Australian rugby suffers an exodus of talent every four years when players head overseas after a World Cup. This year, they’re staying.
- by Iain Payten
Dancing Tupou provides Rugby World Cup injury update
Six months after rupturing his Achilles tendon, star Wallaby Taniela Tupou has his eyes on France later this year. But on one condition.
- by Tom Decent
The costly reason Rory Arnold may miss shot at World Cup selection
The Wallabies veteran hasn’t played this season after his Japanese club shut down due to a bar scandal, and the pricetag for a loan stint in Australia is eye-watering.
- by Iain Payten
Cooper set to return from injury as Rugby World Cup edges closer
Playmaker Quade Cooper is due to play in a couple of weeks, according to Wallabies coach Eddie Jones, who is keeping an open mind about the final squad selection for September’s Rugby World Cup.
- by Carla Jaeger
‘The largest final in history’: Melbourne’s plan to snatch the jewel in rugby’s crown
Even before Australia had formally bid, Melbourne set its sights on hosting the 2027 Rugby World Cup final at the MCG. And Sydney is playing catch-up.
- by Iain Payten