David Porecki News Today

The unease permeating around Australian rugby is hard to miss, but it seems especially potent right now if you are a Waratahs fan. An…

SAINT ETIENNE - The Wallabies have headed off on a mini-break before reconvening at their Saint Etienne base to prepare for a game they'll…

SAINT ETIENNE - The Wallabies have headed off on a mini-break before reconvening at their Saint Etienne base to prepare for a game they'll…

Australia did just enough to keep their slender World Cup hopes alive with an unconvincing but hard-fought 34-14 bonus-point win over determined Portugal team in their final Pool C match.

Australia did just enough to keep their miniscule World Cup hopes alive with an unconvincing but hardfought 34-14 bonus-point win over a lively Portugal team

Australia head coach Eddie Jones said he will continue to protect his players even if he becomes the "fall guy" for the Wallabies' dismal Rugby World Cup campaign."If there needs to be a fall guy for the World Cup then it's obviously me," said Jones.

Under-fire Australia coach Eddie Jones on Friday said he had picked his "best 23" for the Wallabies' final Rugby World Cup Pool C clash against Portugal, making just three changes to his starting line-up."I've always gone into every World Cup where you pick the best 23 for each game, and this is the best 23," he said.

Australia complete their Rugby World Cup pool stage looking to avoid further embarrassment when they take on Portugal at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.

Hamish McLennan's insult showed a contempt for the rugby community. It treated the game as if it were a television game show in need of a front man who would put controversy and showmanship ahead of results.

Hamish McLennan's insult showed a contempt for the rugby community. It treated the game as if it were a television game show in need of a front man who would put controversy and showmanship ahead of results.