How often do we see ‘lesser’ teams fail to get key decisions against the stronger sides

Brave Blossoms’ assistant says hosts’ greatest opportunities will be Irish mistakes

He’ll miss Australia’s remaining pool games against Wales, Uruguay and Georgia

Officials issue a statement per World Rugby after reviewing opening round of matches

World Rugby releases statement following a number of controversial decisions in Japan

The tournament is barely motoring and already refs are being targeted or lambasted

Worrying number of major incidents missed by match officials during opening weekend

Ireland take a lot of credit against a Scotland side way off the pace required in opener

‘The collision was a massive one and a try-saver’

Michael Cheika’s side come from behind to start their Pool D campaign with a victory

Australia bidding to lift Bledisloe Cup for first time since 2002 as Hansen rings changes

Australia expose fault lines in All Blacks side ahead of World Cup

Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years

Australia’s James O’Connor completes his return from international exile

Facundo Isa’s late try put real pressure on Wallabies but defence held on to seal win

31-year-old caps remarkable recovery from cancer, O’Connor on bench against Pumas

Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship

Win over Australia could set up winner takes all clash next weekend

New Zealand v Argentina and Australia v South Africa both underway on Saturday

Wallabies coach: ‘Last week it was turnovers that killed us. It was the same again’

Outhalf chalks up 30 points as All Blacks run amok against Wallabies in second half

Hooper starts in Sydney after recovering from injury sustained against Ireland in June

Cheika’s men hoping to land an early blow against Championship holders in Sydney

As energy levels dipped, it was remarkable how Ireland won the last 25 minutes 3-0

Schmidt’s history boys weather second half storm to take rip-roaring Sydney decider

Wallabies will be keen to reproduce emotional intensity and physicality of first Test

Ten things you really should know ahead of the series decider in Sydney

Peter O’Mahony’s move to the number seven jersey makes room for Jack Conan at eight

Noticeable increase in intensity and physicality proves too much for Australia

Tadhg Furlong’s second half try proves crucial as tourists set up pivotal Sydney decider

Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt’s side won’t lack for motivation in Melbourne

Wallabies’ ability to swiftly attack wide off turnovers helps secure victory in first Test

The recently acquired Crusaders backrower Pete Samu could make his debut from bench

Joe Schmidt names his Irish team for Saturday’s 11am (Irish time) kick-off in Brisbane

Pete Samu could still be a late addition if released from his New Zealand contract

Sekope Kepu red card costs Wallabies dear as Gregor Townsend's side record record win

Eddie Jones’s side aided by the TMO as they chalk up fifth-straight win over Wallabies

Wallabies score four tries in hard-fought victory in Cardiff

Michael Cheika’s Australia dig in to secure first win over New Zealand in eight Tests

Wallabies finish second in table as Argentina finish Rugby Championship without a point