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Moore fears Wallabies heading for tier two status

Moore fears Wallabies heading for tier two status

Former Test captain Stephen Moore says rugby in Australia needs an overhaul to stop the Wallabies becoming a tier two team following their World Cup flop.

Heat on Jones intensifies as Wallabies bomb at RWC

Heat on Jones intensifies as Wallabies bomb at RWC

Heat on Jones intensifies as Wallabies bomb at RWC

Heat on Jones intensifies as Wallabies bomb at RWC

The Wallabies have been eliminated from the Rugby World Cup in France after Fiji scraped into the quarter-finals despite a 24-23 bonus-point loss to Portugal.

Coach Jones takes blame for Skelton, Tupou injuries

Coach Jones takes blame for Skelton, Tupou injuries

Coach Jones takes blame for Skelton, Tupou injuries

Coach Jones takes blame for Skelton, Tupou injuries

Injured skipper Will Skelton has defended coach Eddie Jones, who says it was his fault two Wallabies were injured before the World Cup clash with Fiji.

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Gordon, Frost out as Wallabies' World Cup woes worsen

Gordon, Frost out as Wallabies' World Cup woes worsen

Carter Gordon's World Cup is over because of a knee injury, as is his Wallabies' teammate Nick Frost's tournament after he suffered a knock against Portugal.

Fans denied England showdown by Wallabies Cup misfire

Fans denied England showdown by Wallabies Cup misfire

Rugby fans are set to be starved of a mouth-watering clash between the Wallabies and arch-rivals England, who sacked Australia's coach Eddie Jones last year.

Wallabies left in shade having missed chance to shine

Wallabies left in shade having missed chance to shine

After a weekend in which the AFL and NRL delivered thrilling grand finals, Australian rugby laments the lost opportunity of its worst World Cup campaign.

Eddie Jones set to remain coach despite World Cup woes

Eddie Jones set to remain coach despite World Cup woes

Rugby Australia will review the Wallabies' World Cup failings but the governing body looks set to continue with besieged coach Eddie Jones.

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NZ's beloved Ranfurly Shield trashed in party rampage

NZ's beloved Ranfurly Shield trashed in party rampage

NZ's beloved Ranfurly Shield trashed in party rampage

NZ's beloved Ranfurly Shield trashed in party rampage

Hawke's Bay Rugby chief executive Jay Campbell says his team are shattered to have broken the Ranfurly Shield trophy while partying.

Wallabies bank win to keep slim World Cup hopes alive

Wallabies bank win to keep slim World Cup hopes alive

Wallabies bank win to keep slim World Cup hopes alive

Wallabies bank win to keep slim World Cup hopes alive

Coach Eddie Jones says the Wallabies will prepare for a potential World Cup quarter-final against England, with his side's destiny now in the hands of Fiji.

Jones not solely to blame for Wallabies' Cup woes

Jones not solely to blame for Wallabies' Cup woes

Jones not solely to blame for Wallabies' Cup woes

Jones not solely to blame for Wallabies' Cup woes

A bonus point win over Portugal will extend the Wallabies' World Cup by a week but not everyone thinks Eddie Jones is to blame for their precarious position.

Wallabies closer to World Cup exit after Fiji victory

Wallabies closer to World Cup exit after Fiji victory

Wallabies closer to World Cup exit after Fiji victory

Wallabies closer to World Cup exit after Fiji victory

The Wallabies' World Cup hopes remain on life support after Fiji sent them ever closer to elimination with their heart-stopping victory over Georgia.

Black Ferns belt Wallaroos in second women's rugby Test

Black Ferns belt Wallaroos in second women's rugby Test

Black Ferns belt Wallaroos in second women's rugby Test

Black Ferns belt Wallaroos in second women's rugby Test

New Zealand have crushed Australia's women's rugby team for the second time this year, thumping the Wallaroos 43-3 after winning 50-0 in June.

Wallabies look for small Cup joy against Portugal

Wallabies look for small Cup joy against Portugal

Wallabies look for small Cup joy against Portugal

Wallabies look for small Cup joy against Portugal

The Wallabies will take on Portugal in their final World Cup pool game in France, hoping to give fans some joy after a tournament to forget.

Wallabies' Perese looking to grab World Cup opportunity

Wallabies' Perese looking to grab World Cup opportunity

Wallabies' Perese looking to grab World Cup opportunity

Wallabies' Perese looking to grab World Cup opportunity

Making his first appearance of the World Cup, new Wallabies centre Izaia Perese is hoping his NSW Waratahs combination can make a difference against Portugal.

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Kerevi axed as Wallabies prepare for Portugal

The Wallabies will have a new-look centre combination to face Portugal with veteran Samu Kerevi a surprise omission for their final World Cup pool match.

Tom Hooper will use Wallabies' pain as fuel for future

Australia flanker Tom Hooper says he will never move on from the Wallabies' record loss to Wales - but thinks it will spur him for future World Cup success.

Super Rugby set-up not helping Wallabies at World Cup

Wallabies assistant coach Pierre-Henry Broncan says the current Super Rugby format isn't helping Australian players on the world stage.

Kellaway's a fan of Wallabies' assistant Brett Hodgson

Fullback Andrew Kellaway has picked the brains of one of his favourite NRL players Brett Hodgson, who's an assistant coach for the Wallabies at the World Cup.

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Wallabies out to salvage pride against Portugal

The Wallabies, determined to make amends for their humbling by Wales, will hunt maximum points even if their World Cup hopes are gone when they face Portugal.

Jones says Wallabies skipper Skelton's best to come

While injured Wallabies skipper Will Skelton says he might be too old for the 2027 World Cup, coach Eddie Jones tells AAP his best rugby is ahead of him.

Battered Wallabies sink to new low in world rankings

The two-time world champion Wallabies have slumped to their worst-ever ranking, falling to 10, following their record World Cup loss to Wales in Lyon.

Swimming Australia loses high-performance boss to US

Swimming Australia has lost its high-performance director Tamara Sheppard, who has resigned to take up a similar role with USA Rugby.

Skelton says coach Jones still right fit for Wallabies

Wallabies captain Will Skelton says under-siege Eddie Jones is a "fantastic coach" with the players united behind him despite their calamitous World Cup.

Portugal will smell blood after Wallabies Cup disaster

A Portugal clash would usually be a World Cup walkover but fullback Andrew Kellaway says the minnows will fancy themselves against the shell-shocked Wallabies.

Jones upset after commitment to Wallabies questioned

Coach Eddie Jones says his commitment to the Wallabies shouldn't be questioned despite having to deny to Rugby Australia he's had talks with Japan.

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