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HIGHLIGHTS: Australia v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales held on for a thrilling 29-25 win over Australia in a Pool D Rugby World Cup clash. Wales started strongly, slotting a drop goal in the opening minute and running in the first try to lead 10-0. Australia...

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...

Wallabies hit out over Kerevi penalty against Wales

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Australia centre Samu Kerevi has hit out at Rugby World Cup officials stating that he “might as well join the NRL” after he was sent off for carrying the ball high into contact against Wales on Sunday.

Gatland: Wales have earned right to celebrate

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Wales’ victory leaves them in a strong position to reach World Cup quarter-finals.

Wales’ Biggar and Patchell recall glory days and get drop on Australia | Paul Rees

7 years ago by The Guardian

With Wales outscored three tries to two, No10s ended a 35-international match gap since their last scored with a drop goalWales used to be the masters of the drop goal. A method of scoring that has become...

'Sore and battered' Wales would have lost previously - Gatland

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland was delighted to see Wales edge past Australia in a bruising Rugby World Cup encounter he acknowledged they might well have lost previously.     The Six Nations Grand Slam champions...

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...

Player ratings: Wales vs Australia

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Wales 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 -...

Rugby World Cup 2019: Georgia 33-7 Uruguay

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Georgia celebrated their first win at this year's Rugby World Cup with a dominant 33-7 bonus-point victory over Uruguay on Sunday.     Uruguay were flying high after stunning Fiji, but...

Australia's Will Genia and Bernard Foley wilt in Wales defeat | Oliver Trenchard

7 years ago by The Guardian

Errors 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...