Wallabies aiming to turn hopers into believers
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika wants to turn hopers into believers for Australia's Rugby World Cup campaign
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Foley: Wallabies first fives need to step up
Bernard Foley admits Australia's under-performing halves must step up to have a chance at winning the World Cup.
Wallabies lock working overtime before World Cup
Towering Wallabies lock Will Skelton is working overtime to improve his lineout jumping ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
David Leggat: Cheika surprises by dropping ball with White decision
In naming his World Cup squad of 31 yesterday, Cheika appears to have dropped into muppet mode, writes David Leggat.
Horwill, White left out of Wallabies
Skipper for the Wallabies at the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand, James Horwill has been overlooked for the 2015 edition.
Defeat treated as motivation to win
Wallabies vice-captain Adam Ashley-Cooper says their Eden Park disaster is a timely serving of "humble pie", but has vowed to use his own personal heartache as World Cup motivation.
'I did the job I needed to do'
Quade Cooper's tempestuous relationship with Eden Park continued when he was shown a yellow card in the 48th minute of Saturday night's Test for a high shot on Aaron Smith.
Granny Quade: 'If they boo, I'll get cross'
Arrogance from Aussie players never goes down well here, but Cooper made the added mistake of targeting the saintly Richie McCaw.
Kiwis don't like Quade? I didn't know, says Aussie coach
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika claims he was unaware of the hostility directed at Quade Cooper in New Zealand.
Cheika, a genius and madman
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that "Quade Cooper is set to start for Wallabies against All Blacks". OMG. I muttered, again.
All Blacks: Risky choices up ante in decider
Quade Cooper's surprise selection is one more talking point in a build-up to a test which isn't short of them.
Wallabies are dangerous - England great
World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson insists the path for England, Aus and Wales to the knockout stages of this year's tournament is the toughest in history.
Chris Rattue: Polynesian magic in Aussie rugby turns the tables on NZ
The Polynesian factor is working its magic in Australian rugby, and it's why the All Blacks' dominance will never be the same again, writes Chris Rattue.
Rugby: Wallabies to focus on improving lineout skills: Fardy
Blindside flanker Scott Fardy says the Wallabies will be working hard to improve their lineout for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden Park.
A close look at the Wallabies woeful run at Eden Park
A potted history of the Wallabies' visits to the home of New Zealand rugby during the last 30 years.
Justin Marshall: Aussies prove too clever
National coach Steve Hansen has often talked about the All Blacks being the most analysed rugby team in the world.
All Blacks stung: the World Cup lessons
Australia, for the first time since 2011, beat the All Blacks and they beat them well.
Oi, Aussie, where's the cup?
No, not the Bledisloe - the one you've hidden, writes Andrew Mulligan, one of the few people in the world who still remembers the DHL Cup.
Cheika stays realistic about chances of toppling old foe
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika insists he's nowhere near reaching any mountain tops, but the rugby fan in him is looking forward to his first crack at conquering the code's equivalent of Everest.
Rugby: Horwill in line for lock spot
Former captain James Horwill looks set for a lucky recall after the Wallabies' lineout general Rob Simmons was ruled out of Saturday's Rugby Championship decider against the All Blacks.
Rugby: Hooper free to take on All Blacks
Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper will be free to play against the All Blacks on Saturday.
Justin Marshall: World's best flankers set for final face off
This weekend's clash between the All Blacks and Wallabies could be the last time we see two of the world's best players go head-to-head.
Christian Cullen: Don't allow the Wallabies a sniff
The bigger picture of the World Cup is constantly in the background but the most important thing about next weekend's game against Australia is winning.
Palu and Giteau back in Wallabies for decider
Wycliff Palu and Matt Giteau return in the 31-man Wallabies squad chosen to prepare for next week's Rugby Championship decider against the All Blacks.
Rule farce: Hooper to face ABs after all
How Michael Hooper went from facing a two-week suspension for striking another player to being free to face the All Blacks.
Pocock relishing McCaw matchup
David Pocock is looking forward to what could potentially be a last matchup against Richie McCaw.
A stretch to beat All Blacks, says Cheika
The Wallabies are under no illusions about the challenge of beating the All Blacks, says coach Michael Cheika.
Did we cause Quade to lose it?
Suggestions "scathing" column by Herald sports writer was behind Aussie player's expletive-filled outburst on Twitter.