Petaia set for Wallabies debut as Australia make 12 changes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordan Petaia will become the youngest player to represent Australia at the Rugby World Cup after being named to debut in the Wallabies' must-win game against Uruguay. Petaia, 19, will make his...
Michael Cheika embarrassed at tackle confusion in Australia’s loss to Wales
7 years ago by The Guardian• Cheika: ‘I am not sure I know the rules anymore’• Australia beaten 29-25 in World Cup pool gameMichael Cheika said that as a former player he was “embarrassed” at the confusion the crackdown...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Australia 25-29 Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales took a huge step towards topping Pool D at the Rugby World Cup with a nail-biting 29-25 win over a fast-finishing over Australia in Tokyo. First-half tries from Hadleigh...
Player ratings: Wales vs Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 1. Wyn Jones - 6 A solid 48 minute stint. 2. Ken Owens - 7 Work rate as ever was exceptional. 15 tackles completed. 3. Tomas Francis -...
Australia's Will Genia and Bernard Foley wilt in Wales defeat | Oliver Trenchard
7 years ago by The GuardianErrors from the recalled half-backs contributed to the Wallabies suffering their first Rugby World Cup defeat to Wales since 1987Errors from experienced half-back duo Will Genia and Bernard Foley were...
RWC Preview: Australia v Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fired-up Michael Cheika insists Reece Hodge's three-game suspension will not "derail" Australia as they prepare for a blockbuster Rugby World Cup clash against Wales. Winger Hodge was retrospectively...
Wales looking to give the northern hemisphere a shot in the arm
7 years ago by The GuardianWarren Gatland’s side are favourites against Australia in Tokyo but recent history is not on their sideBernard Foley was quick with a retort when asked why, four years after the Six Nations failed to...
Australia name team to face Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia coach Michael Cheika has announced his team for the Pool D match against Wales in Tokyo Stadium on Sunday, 29 September. Australia have made four changes to the XV that started against...
Bernard Foley back as Wallabies ring changes for Wales clash
7 years ago by The GuardianMichael Cheika makes four changes for game in TokyoFoley to partner Will Genia; Kurtley Beale benchedCoach Michael Cheika has rung the changes for Australia’s second Pool D clash with Bernard Foley back...
Test Team of the Week
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup warm-ups done and dusted and the Rugby World Cup a mere few days away, we take a look back the past weekend and selected our team of the Week. 1. Ellis Genge -...
