All Blacks trounce Wallabies, leave Springboks with mountain to climb
The All Blacks thumped the Wallabies 40-14 at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday to put one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy.
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Australia put the pain of Italy defeat behind them as Ireland loom
Australia have put the hurt of the 26-19 loss to Italy behind them and are focused on Saturday's challenge presented by Ireland in Dublin, captain Harry Wilson said on Friday.
Wallabies turn to fresh legs as Schmidt seeks positives in tough season
DUBLIN :Australia are hoping fresh legs in their team will give them a much-needed lift as they continue to labour through the last weeks of their season, coach Joe Schmidt said on Thursday.
Australia ring the changes to take on Ireland
DUBLIN :Australia, reeling after successive defeats on their European tour, made six changes to their team for Saturday’s Test against Ireland in Dublin, including a return for powerful centre Len Ikitau and veteran flyhalf James O’Connor.
Wallabies coach Schmidt backs players despite Italy defeat
Australia coach Joe Schmidt is considering recalls for centre Len Ikitau and fly-half James O'Connor for next weekend's clash with Ireland as he called on fans not to "lose faith" in his team after Saturday's 26-19 loss against Italy.
Absence of key players no problem for Wallabies coach
Australia coach Joe Schmidt is not concerned about rules prohibiting some of his key foreign-based players from lining up against England at Twickenham on Saturday, saying he is happy to deal with the cards dealt him.
Gordon in Wallabies squad for end-of-season tour, Lynagh rested
SYDNEY :Flyhalf Carter Gordon was drafted straight into the Wallabies squad a couple of hours after his return from rugby league was announced on Monday but Tom Lynagh has been rested for the end-of-season tour of Japan and Europe.
Clinical All Blacks deny Wallabies in Perth
PERTH :Quinn Tupaea scored two tries as New Zealand fended off Australia 28-14 in rainy Perth on Saturday to give themselves a chance of Rugby Championship glory.
Skelton and Valetini back in Wallabies squad for Perth test
SYDNEY :Key forwards Will Skelton and Rob Valetini will rejoin the Wallabies squad for their final Rugby Championship test against New Zealand in Perth next weekend, the team said on Sunday, but scrumhalf Tate McDermott looks set to miss the match.