Australia

We all arrived back home yesterday (Tuesday) after flying into Heathrow in the morning and I'm now back home with my family in Southampton shattered but overjoyed at the success we experienced as a squad in Oz.

The Wallabies have deservedly won the Tri Nations by defeating the All Blacks 25-20 in Brisbane, but what can All Black fans take from this match? What did we learn from this match?

Robbie Deans Australia showed great mental toughness to survive a superb second half surge from the All Blacks and claim their first Tri-Nations title since 2001.

The Australian rugby public were left stunned on Thursday after it was announced that 92-cap Wallaby veteran Matt Giteau had been dropped from the final World Cup squad

It may not have been the sort of comeback written in the stars solid if unspectacular would be the best description

New Zealand maintained their brilliant record at Eden Park and produced a brilliantly clinical display to see off Australia and retain the Bledisloe Cup.

Australia banished the memories of their shock defeat to Samoa a week ago, with a dominant display against a very poor and weakened South African side in Sydney.

When perusing Australia's 40 man squad for the upcoming Tri Nations tournament it's difficult not to get excited about every one of the Queensland Reds 14 representatives

Talking Rugby Union posed the question the other day of who should the next Lions captain be. An interesting proposition, as there is no stand out leader in Britain or Ireland at the moment

With all the fanfare surrounding the arrival of Quade Cooper onto the international scene, it may have slipped people's minds that the Wallabies have another world-class fly half/centre in Matt Giteau

This is my prediction for Australia's strongest World Cup starting 22. Let us know your thoughts and who would you include in your starting 22?

In Australian NRL terms, the name Willie Mason strikes fear into the heart of many opponents. In the sport of rugby league, he has a reputation for being a beast, a warrior, a mammonth

Aged only 23 Cipriani has already made more newspaper headlines than most rugby players ever will in their playing careers

Soane Tonga'uiha is one of the most effective props in the Aviva Premiership today. A potent attack threat, a strong runner with soft hands and assured in the loose

So as we reach to the end of the Northern Hemisphere season what is happening down under

Talking Rugby Union caught up with Australia and Brumbies Hooker Stephen Moore who was a pleasure to talk to