This team is far better than '99 side - Larkham
1 decade ago by Irish Independent'Four more years, boys!' went George Gregan's cry when Australia overcame the All Blacks in the semi-final in 2003 and he's never lived it down.
Wallabies will lose, says Eddie Jones
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Wallabies’ golden Rugby World Cup run will come to an end against the all-star All Blacks, according to ex-coach Eddie Jones. Jones led Australia to a heart-breaking defeat in the 2003 World...
Path to final won’t help Wallabies
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comHaving New Zealand and South Africa in the same side of the draw in the knock-out phase was initially seen as an advantage for the Wallabies, but not anymore
Rugby World Cup 2019 to kick off in Japan on 20 September
1 decade ago by The Guardian• World Cup goes to Asia for first time with final on 2 November• Japan RFU ‘excited and proud’ to be host union for 2019The opening match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup will take place on 20 September...
Mark Ella expects trans-Tasman familiarity to produce tight final | John Davidson
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe Wallabies great says Australia and New Zealand know each other so well there will be little to choose between them in the weekend’s final at TwickenhamOne of the greatest fly-halves rugby union has...
Prince Harry to present Webb Ellis Cup
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comEngland will get a hand on the World Cup after all -- Prince Harry, fifth in line to the British throne, is to present the trophy after Saturday's final between Australia and New Zealand, organisers said.
No panic for New Zealand as the Smiths take centre stage in Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wayne Smith’s impact praised by hooker Keven Mealamu• All Blacks take England’s Bagshot training baseNew Zealand have enough Smiths in their squad to make a hotel receptionist more than suspicious...
NZ glad to have 'Professor Smithy' back
1 decade ago by Rugby 365If defence wins World Cups then New Zealand say they have the right man in Wayne Smith building their barricades.
Who should you support in the World Cup final?
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldShould neutrals support Australia or New Zealand in the World Cup final? We present the case for both teamsHead to head: Australia and New Zealand vie for a record third World Cup. Photo: Getty imagesShould...
David Pocock versus Richie McCaw battle to decide World Cup
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auIn any preview of an All Blacks game it’s not surprising to see references to the ‘Richie McCaw factor’. Similarly in Australia we have become used to talking about the ‘David Pocock...
