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.

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 potted history of the Wallabies' visits to the home of New Zealand rugby during the last 30 years.

National coach Steve Hansen has often talked about the All Blacks being the most analysed rugby team in the world.

Australia, for the first time since 2011, beat the All Blacks and they beat them well.

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.

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.

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.

Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper will be free to play against the All Blacks on Saturday.

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.

How Michael Hooper went from facing a two-week suspension for striking another player to being free to face the All Blacks.

David Pocock is looking forward to what could potentially be a last matchup against Richie McCaw.

The Wallabies are under no illusions about the challenge of beating the All Blacks, says coach Michael Cheika.

Suggestions "scathing" column by Herald sports writer was behind Aussie player's expletive-filled outburst on Twitter.

Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal has threatened to sue the Australian Rugby Union and demand "millions" in compensation.

The Wallabies will be without three players for their clash with Argentina due to injury.

A new dawn beckons for the Wallabies and lock Rob Simmons believes a strong first-up performance against South Africa would be the first step in convincing critics that Australia can be a credible....

When defeat cuts the gizzard out of Australian sport they move quickly to another topic.

Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell and George Smith are all available as the Wallabies target the Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup trophies.

Three Super Rugby games should still be enough for Quade Cooper to prove his Wallaby World Cup worth, says Queensland Reds coach Richard Graham.

Matt Giteau is offering "no promises" that he's up to representing Australia at a Rugby World Cup for a third time. But he's hoping to find out.

Rugby is flagging in popularity in Australia among the major codes, the ARU is losing money, and stacks of players are eyeing offshore deals, writes Wynne Gray.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says he would be crazy not to be considering George Smith, Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell for this year's Rugby World Cup.

Some players at overseas clubs can return to play for the Wallabies at the World Cup, after the Australian Rugby Union produced a backflip on its eligibility rules.