I scrawled "Quade Cooper is GOD" in black letters across the front of my jersey, and walked up Lambton Quay.

Inevitable, dour and largely predictable, the Australians dealt the United States a good old-fashion towelling 67-5.

Photos of the key moments from the Rugby World Cup match between Australia and the USA at Wellington Regional Stadium.

Does a side need to stick with the same starting 15 to win a Rugby World Cup?

Former Springbok player Joel Stransky has shed some light on the Wallabies' and All Blacks' first five-eighth problems.

Now Robbie Deans is the underperforming incumbent with a friend in a high place. Remind you of anyone, asks Chris Rattue...

The Australian media has lashed out at the Wallabies following the shock 15-6 defeat to Ireland in their Pool C Rugby World Cup match at Eden Park last night.

Ireland has set itself on course for a memorable campaign by beating the Wallabies, while also doing New Zealand a massive favour.

Photos of the key moments from the Rugby World Cup match between Australia and Ireland at Eden Park in Auckland.