Australia

Australia managed to make a second half comeback as they went on to edge out Scotland 14-12 in their Pool A clash of the Rugby World Cup in Whangarei.

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Portia Woodman and Ruby Tui shared five tries between them as New Zealand came from behind to beat Australia 41-17 in the Rugby World Cup opener at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.

Australia front row Angus Bell will miss his side's end of the year games following a foot injury.

Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry is expecting a stiff challenge from Australia in the Rugby World Cup opener to be played at Eden Park on Saturday.

All Blacks star Jordie Barrett is enjoying playing at inside centre after playing most of his career at fullback.

South Africa have retained their third position in the World Rugby Rankings following the latest round of the Rugby Championship which was claimed by New Zealand.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster is delighted with his side's dominating 40-14 win in the final round of the Rugby Championship at Eden Park on Saturday.

New Zealand have taken a giant leap towards securing the Rugby Championship title as they defeated Australia 40-14 at Eden Park in the final round on Saturday.

Australia lock Darcy Swain has been suspended for six weeks following his recent yellow card incident in the game against New Zealand in Melbourne.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named Sam Whitelock the captain for the final round of the Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Auckland.

New Zealand midfielder Quinn Tupaea is set to be ruled out for the remainder of the year following his injury in the Bledisloe Cup game against Australia in Melbourne on Thursday.

New Zealand have won the Bledisloe Cup for the 20th consecutive year as they edged out Australia 39-37 in Melbourne on Thursday.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster believes the All Blacks' dominance over Australia in the Bledisloe Cup contests will not count as the two teams face each other at Marvel Stadium on Thursday.

New Zealand have made three changes to the side for the first Bledisloe Test to be played against Australia at Marvel Stadium on Thursday.

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has made eight changes to the starting line up for the Bledisloe Test game against New Zealand to be played at Marvel Stadium on Thursday.

Veteran backline utility Kurtley Beale is excited about facing New Zealand in back to back Rugby Championship fixtures after being recalled in the Australian squad by head coach Dave Rennie.

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster credited Argentina for the increased competitiveness in the ongoing Rugby Championship tournament.

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has recalled veteran backline utility Kurtley Beale in the 36-man squad for the Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand to be played on 15th September at Marvel Stadium.

Australia have slipped to the eighth place in the World Rugby Rankings following the fourth round of the Rugby Championship played last weekend.