Roles reversed as Wallabies look to shock Ireland
While the gulf between Ireland and Australia in rugby's world rankings may not necessarily reflect reality, it's a stark reminder of how quickly the game has changed in either country.
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Ireland's Mack Hansen, Dan Sheehan and Andy Farrell nominated for World Rugby awards
Ireland pair Mack Hansen and Dan Sheehan have been shortlisted for World Rugby's breakthrough player of the year award while Andy Farrell is up for head coach of 2022.
New Zealand edge England in thrilling women's Rugby World Cup final
Ruahei Demant and Sarah Hunter, the respective captains of New Zealand and England, said they hope Saturday's women's Rugby World Cup final can "inspire the next generation" after the Black Ferns clinched a sixth title with a thrilling 34-31 victory in Auckland.
Mission accomplished, Smith heads back into retirement after rugby World Cup triumph
AUCKLAND: Wayne Smith said he would be heading back into retirement after transforming the Black Ferns from a side humbled in Europe at the end of last year into world champions again on Saturday (Nov 12).
Mission accomplished, Smith heads back into retirement after World Cup triumph
AUCKLAND : Wayne Smith said he would be heading back into retirement after transforming the Black Ferns from a side humbled in Europe at the end of last year into world champions again on Saturday.
New Zealand beat England to win women's Rugby World Cup
New Zealand's running game trumped England's power to win a thrilling final of the women's Rugby World Cup 34-31 in Auckland on Saturday and clinch a sixth world title.
Dominant England face final test against champions New Zealand
England have beaten all comers over the last three seasons and on Saturday in Auckland will formally seal their status as the best women's rugby team on the planet if they can dethrone hosts New Zealand in the World Cup final.
Smith, Green in for injured skipper Finch and David for Australia
MELBOURNE : Steve Smith and Cameron Green will play their first matches of the Twenty20 World Cup in place of captain Aaron Finch and Tim David when Australia battle to stay in the tournament against Afghanistan on Friday.