Australia without David Pocock and Israel Folau for Scotland showdown
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ben McCalman and Kurtley Beale to replace injured duo for quarter-final• Captain Stephen Moore and Matt Giteau both set to win their 100th capAustralia have been dealt a major blow in the build-up...
What We Learned: England vs Australia
1 decade agoWhat was a happy coaching triumph for Michael Cheika was a dismal coaching calamity for Stuart Lancaster. Australia were magnificent and worthy victors, while England were sad losers, crashing out of...
Kurtley Beale’s rehabilitation speaks volumes about Michael Cheika revolution
1 decade ago by The TimesDown in the bowels of Twickenham on Saturday, as England’s players ducked media duties, Kurtley Beale was talking as a...
Kurtley Beale’s rehabilitation speaks volumes about Michael Cheika revolution
1 decade ago by The TimesDown in the bowels of Twickenham on Saturday, as England’s players ducked media duties, Kurtley Beale was talking as a...
Halfbacks are a worry for the Wallabies
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAustralia’s victory over England was a fine performance. Their attack was patient, composed and most importantly direct, and while there were some alignment issues, the defence bent but didn’t...
The Wallabies romp over Uruguay with 11 tries
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auSecond stringers Sean McMahon and Kurtley Beale were outstanding in the 65-3 World Cup hammering of Uruguay at Villa Park in Birmingham last night. McMahon pipped Beale for the man of the match award as...
Australia vs Uruguay - Match Preview
1 decade agoThe challenge for the Wallabies against Uruguay on Sunday is similar to that of the All Blacks againstNamibia on Thursday. For the Wallabies it is a box to be ticked on the way to the decisive games against England...
Australia v Uruguay: Rugby World Cup 2015 – live!
1 decade ago by The GuardianLive updates from the 12pm BST Pool A game at Villa ParkEmail dan.lucas@theguardian.com or tweet @DanLucas86Paul Rees: Cheika’s Australia quickest to settle at World Cup 10.46am BST Kurtley Beale, Joe...
Wallabies pick up big win in historic once off Test vs USA in Chicago
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Wallabies notched up a 47-10 victory over the USA Eagles in their World Cup warm-up match at Soldier Field in Chicago this past weekend. The home trailed by just four points at halftime, but the Wallabies...
Australia escape unharmed from Samu Manoa’s rugged US examination
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Michael Cheika pleased Wallabies found rhythm amid the hits• Samu Manoa inspired Eagles in fine first-half showingMichael Cheika had to raise his voice at half-time in Australia’s win over the...