Player Ratings: England v Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland produced a clinical performance to thump Australia 40-16 and qualify for the semi-finals of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Here is how we rated the two sides: 1....
RWC Preview: England v Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia may have lost six successive matches to England, but Michael Cheika insisted "the fear inside us is dead" ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final. A 33-13 win for the Wallabies...
Cheika addressing Australia discipline issues
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika has been working on ways for Australia to limit the number of penalties they are conceding at the Rugby World Cup. The Wallabies comfortably defeated Uruguay 45-10 on Saturday...
Cheika refuses to discuss Wallabies' high tackling
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika was unwilling to discuss high tackling by Australia after their 45-10 victory over Uruguay in Oita on Saturday. A routine Pool D success for the Wallabies came despite first-half...
Australian criticism of Rugby World Cup refereeing is beginning to wear thin | Bret Harris
7 years ago by The GuardianWallabies 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...
I don't know the rules anymore - Cheika 'embarrassed' by refereeing inconsistencies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael 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...
England's Francis avoids ban for high tackle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPiers Francis is free to play in England's crunch Rugby World Cup match against Argentina after avoiding a suspension for his high tackle in Thursday's win over the United States. The...
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...
Australia circle their wagons before World Cup showdown with Wales
7 years ago by The GuardianWallabies will not appeal against Reece Hodge banCheika: emotion can make you do greater thingsAustralia will look to channel their anger at Reece Hodge’s ban into their performance when they play Wales...
Reece Hodge defends himself and Cheika with new statement on tackle ban
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWallaby winger Reece Hodge has released a statement defending his high tackle on Fijian flanker Peceli Yato which led to a three-week ban.
