Liam Toland: Underdogs should reap the reward their pressure deserves

How often do we see ‘lesser’ teams fail to get key decisions against the stronger sides

Tony Brown stresses Japan’s need for speed against Ireland

Brave Blossoms’ assistant says hosts’ greatest opportunities will be Irish mistakes

Reece Hodge receives three-match ban for dangerous tackle

He’ll miss Australia’s remaining pool games against Wales, Uruguay and Georgia

Rugby World Cup match officials admit they must do better

Officials issue a statement per World Rugby after reviewing opening round of matches

Rugby World Cup referees admit they have not been good enough

World Rugby releases statement following a number of controversial decisions in Japan

Rugby World Cup Offload: Protect the ref, protect the game

The tournament is barely motoring and already refs are being targeted or lambasted

Owen Doyle on World Cup refereeing: TMOs go MIA

Worrying number of major incidents missed by match officials during opening weekend

Rugby World Cup: Talking points from Ireland’s victory over Scotland

Ireland take a lot of credit against a Scotland side way off the pace required in opener

Hodge escapes red card in Australia win

‘The collision was a massive one and a try-saver’

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

Michael Cheika’s Wallabies unchanged for All Blacks decider

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

Wallabies take a giant leap forward against New Zealand

Australia expose fault lines in All Blacks side ahead of World Cup

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

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 Championship 2019: Preview, squads, fixtures

Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship

South Africa give themselves a chance of catching All Blacks

Win over Australia could set up winner takes all clash next weekend

Rugby Championship: team news and everything you need to know

New Zealand v Argentina and Australia v South Africa both underway on Saturday

Frustrated Michael Cheika rues turnovers after another loss

Wallabies coach: ‘Last week it was turnovers that killed us. It was the same again’

Beauden Barrett runs in four tries as New Zealand retain Bledisloe Cup

Outhalf chalks up 30 points as All Blacks run amok against Wallabies in second half

Read and Retallick return to All Blacks XV for Wallabies opener

Hooper starts in Sydney after recovering from injury sustained against Ireland in June

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

Ireland and Australia announce teams for series decider

Peter O’Mahony’s move to the number seven jersey makes room for Jack Conan at eight

Impressive Ireland produce the required response

Noticeable increase in intensity and physicality proves too much for Australia

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

Physical Australia end Ireland’s 12-match winning streak

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

Michael Cheika with a glint in his eye embraces underdog tag

The recently acquired Crusaders backrower Pete Samu could make his debut from bench

Joey Carbery gets the nod at 10 for opener in Australia

Joe Schmidt names his Irish team for Saturday’s 11am (Irish time) kick-off in Brisbane

Five uncapped players named in Australia squad

Pete Samu could still be a late addition if released from his New Zealand contract

Scotland cut loose to punish 14-man Australia

Sekope Kepu red card costs Wallabies dear as Gregor Townsend's side record record win

Late scores add gloss as England beat Australia

Eddie Jones’s side aided by the TMO as they chalk up fifth-straight win over Wallabies

Wales suffer 13th successive loss to impressive Australia

Wallabies score four tries in hard-fought victory in Cardiff

Brilliant Wallabies end two years of hurt against All Blacks

Michael Cheika’s Australia dig in to secure first win over New Zealand in eight Tests

Reece Hodge double helps Australia see off Argentina in Mendoza

Wallabies finish second in table as Argentina finish Rugby Championship without a point

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