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Petaia set for Wallabies debut as Australia make 12 changes

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jordan 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...

Johnny Sexton honoured to captain Ireland

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Just seven weeks short of a decade since he kicked the first of his 767 Test points on debut against Fiji, Johnny Sexton spoke about the honour of finally leading Ireland onto the field as team captain.

Australian criticism of Rugby World Cup refereeing is beginning to wear thin | Bret Harris

7 years ago by The Guardian

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika wears his heart on his sleeve but World Rugby’s crackdown on high tackles is nothing newGiven recent rumblings out of their camp in Japan, the Wallabies appear to be in...

2019 Rugby World Cup: Georgia v Fiji

7 years ago by Rugby World

Can Fiji bounce back from that Uruguay defeat against Georgia in Osaka? Here's what you need to knowFlying the flag: Georgia fans enjoy their team's win over Uruguay (Getty Images)Can Fiji bounce back...

Georgia were at a tipping point before defeating Uruguay, claims Haig

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Georgia coach Milton Haig believes he did not put too much pressure on his side by claiming their Rugby World Cup clash with Uruguay was a must-win.     Uruguay were flying high after stunning...

Wales need to keep winning to be considered 'good team', says Gatland

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland realises the importance of Wales following up an impressive victory against Australia by performing well in their remaining Pool D matches.     Wales took control of their Rugby...

Get to know Fiji’s Jale Vatubua

7 years ago by Rugby World

The hard-hitting Pau centre talks Fiji, family and the futureCentre point: Jale Vatubua plays in midfield for Pau and Fiji (Getty Images)The hard-hitting Pau centre talks Fiji, family and the future

I don't know the rules anymore - Cheika 'embarrassed' by refereeing inconsistencies

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Michael Cheika claimed decisions at the Rugby World Cup are making him "embarrassed" and question his own knowledge of the laws after feeling Australia were let down by officials again.   The Wallabies...

Michael Cheika's flawed selection process undoes Wallabies | Bret Harris

7 years ago by The Guardian

Australia won the second half against Wales but the decision to flip the halves at the outset backfired Pre-tournament, Michael Cheika said he would adopt a horses-for-courses selection policy at this...

Rugby World Cup 2019: Australia 25-29 Wales

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales 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...