Six Nations 2020: England look like justified Championship favourites

Eddie Jones heading into his fifth campaign with his side the World Cup runners-up

Matt Williams: First Rugby World Cup in Asia has been an outstanding success

New Zealand’s character revealed by their exemplary sportsmanship after defeat

Relief as Wales hold on to deny Wallabies in a Tokyo thriller

Gatland’s side wrestle Pool D initiative off Australia after surviving second-half scare

Michael Cheika: World Cup referees ‘spooked’ by tackle talk

Australia head coach feels ‘embarassed’ for the game after Kerevi’s fend on Patchell

Matt Williams: If the Wallabies fail, rugby in Australia will fail

Across the globe rugby is booming however in Australia the game is in decline

Michael Cheika’s Wallabies ready to bring the fight to Wales

Odds stacked against Australia but head coach specialises in moments of crisis

Christian Lealiifano dropped as Wallabies and Wales name XVs

Michael Cheika hits out at World Rugby following Reece Hodge’s three-match ban

Owen Doyle: A red card is not a referee issue – it’s a player/coach issue

If a player merits a red card, then please don’t shoot the referee – he is but the messenger

Australia ride the storm before clipping flying Fiji’s wings

Michael Cheika’s side come from behind to start their Pool D campaign with a victory

Rugby World Cup: Hooper looking forward to teaming up with Pocock again

‘It is going to be a really good challenge for us coming up against a big back five in their forward pack’

Alain Rolland: No red card grey areas during World Cup

Officials chief say his refs are 100% clear about foul play, and will act to protect players

RWC 2019: James O’Connor and Nic White in Wallabies squad

Michael Cheika selects overseas duo with backrow David Pocock heading to Japan

Michael Cheika’s Wallabies unchanged for All Blacks decider

Australia bidding to lift Bledisloe Cup for first time since 2002 as Hansen rings changes

Gerry Thornley: Uneasy lies New Zealand’s World Cup crown

Losing to Australia will give All Blacks a jolt, but will it be enough to keep them on top?

All Blacks need to cut out ‘dumb footy’

New Zealand coach Steven Hansen not about to panic following 47-29 Australia defeat

Hope springs eternal as Australia take on New Zealand

Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years

Hansen backs ‘three best’ loose forwards to fire for All Blacks

Australia’s James O’Connor completes his return from international exile

Pool D: Wallabies have renewed hope after Rugby Championship

Australia’s win over the All Blacks shows they can still match anyone on their day

Australia hold off late Argentina fightback to secure victory in Brisbane

Facundo Isa’s late try put real pressure on Wallabies but defence held on to seal win

Former Ulster outhalf Christian Lealiifano starts for Wallabies

31-year-old caps remarkable recovery from cancer, O’Connor on bench against Pumas

Rugby Australia facing player mutiny over Israel Folau

Wallabies prop Tupou says Pacific Islanders ‘might as well’ be sacked for Christian beliefs

Alun Wyn Jones: players need a seat at World Rugby’s table

World Rugby hold meeting in Dublin on Thursday with Nations League on the line

Injury and discipline deal a double blow to Australia squad

Beale and Ashley-Cooper sanctioned for breaking rules, while Pocock has neck injury

Australia lose David Pocock for England encounter

Number eight has failed to shake off a neck injury suffered against Italy

Australia’s tough year can end on high if history repeats itself in Wales

Record against Wales suggests Michael Cheika’s side can get back on track

Wallabies seek momentum against confident Pumas

David Pocock and Israel Folau return as Argentina aim to end losing run Down Under

New Zealand in rude health as they defend their Championship title

Just claiming the All Blacks scalp would be a huge achievement for their three rivals

Australia keen to measure up against All Blacks

Cheika’s men hoping to land an early blow against Championship holders in Sydney

Johnny Sexton at his feisty best as Ireland get the job done

As energy levels dipped, it was remarkable how Ireland won the last 25 minutes 3-0

Ireland’s Wizards of Aus claim historic series win

Schmidt’s history boys weather second half storm to take rip-roaring Sydney decider

Gerry Thornley: Despite injuries Ireland can steal series win

Wallabies will be keen to reproduce emotional intensity and physicality of first Test

Australia v Ireland - all you need to know about series decider

Ten things you really should know ahead of the series decider in Sydney

Impressive Ireland produce the required response

Noticeable increase in intensity and physicality proves too much for Australia

Cian Healy could be cited after Will Genia breaks arm

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika claims Will Genia was the victim of ‘king hit’ in Melbourne

Joe Schmidt: ‘Nothing feels monumental when it’s one-all’

Ireland coach holding fire ahead of showdown in Sydney next Saturday

Ireland’s green machine cranks into gear against Australia

Tadhg Furlong’s second half try proves crucial as tourists set up pivotal Sydney decider

Ireland to put record straight against Australia

Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt’s side won’t lack for motivation in Melbourne

Ireland need to improve squad depth to achieve world dominance

To genuinely compete for the 2019 World Cup, we need 34 Test-standard players

No excuses as Kearney says Wallabies’ backline was key

‘There is lots of us to work on this week. We will bounce back, pick ourselves up’

Physical Australia end Ireland’s 12-match winning streak

Wallabies’ ability to swiftly attack wide off turnovers helps secure victory in first Test

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