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Gareth Davies hails Warren Gatland for bringing feelgood factor back to Wales

Wales are the first team to reach the quarter-finals after winning their first three games and the scrum-half said the team is ‘back to where we want to be’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2023

Stuart McInally confirms rugby retirement after ‘dream came true’ with Scotland

The 33-year-old hooker has endured a roller-coaster of emotions since he first announced in April his plan to retire after the global showpiece.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Marcus Smith, Gareth Anscombe, Emiliano Boffelli and more in Team of the Weekend

It was another dramatic weekend in the Rugby World Cup as Wales became the first to qualify for the quarter-finals, humbling Australia again, Ireland defeated defending champions South Africa and England racked up a huge win.

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2023

France offered hope of dramatic Antoine Dupont return for Rugby World Cup quarter-final

The scrum half underwent surgery on a fractured cheekbone late last week

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Australian rugby has reached its lowest point. How did it get here?

The Wallabies have suffered a record-breaking defeat to Wales at the Rugby World Cup. This represents Australia’s worst result in a World Cup match and its biggest-ever losing margin to Wales. And it will almost certainly end Australia’s 2023 World Cup campaign at the group stage for the first time.

The Conversation · Sep 25, 2023

Ex-Wallaby proposes scrapping an Australian Super team

Former Wallaby turned coach and commentator Stephen Hoiles believes cutting an Australian Super Rugby team would help the Wallabies.

AAP · Sep 25, 2023

Hooper emerges as surprise supporter for besieged Jones

Dumped former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper says critics should hold fire on embattled coach Eddie Jones despite Australia's dismal Rugby World Cup campaign.

AAP · Sep 25, 2023

‘Rock bottom’: Australia faces exit after Rugby World Cup defeat to Wales

Despair as Wallabies look set to exit tournament at the pool stage for the first tine after humiliating 40-6 rout.

Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2023

State of Australian rugby union brutally exposed by Wallabies’ World Cup debacle

With the grassroots game struggling, participation in decline and Super Rugby on the wane, the writing has been on the wall for years

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2023

Jones upset after commitment to Wallabies questioned

Coach Eddie Jones says his commitment to the Wallabies shouldn't be questioned despite having to deny to Rugby Australia he's had talks with Japan.

AAP · Sep 25, 2023