How often do we see ‘lesser’ teams fail to get key decisions against the stronger sides

Brave Blossoms’ assistant says hosts’ greatest opportunities will be Irish mistakes

He’ll miss Australia’s remaining pool games against Wales, Uruguay and Georgia

Officials issue a statement per World Rugby after reviewing opening round of matches

World Rugby releases statement following a number of controversial decisions in Japan

The tournament is barely motoring and already refs are being targeted or lambasted

Worrying number of major incidents missed by match officials during opening weekend

Ireland take a lot of credit against a Scotland side way off the pace required in opener

‘The collision was a massive one and a try-saver’

Michael Cheika’s side come from behind to start their Pool D campaign with a victory

Australia bidding to lift Bledisloe Cup for first time since 2002 as Hansen rings changes

Australia expose fault lines in All Blacks side ahead of World Cup

Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years

Australia’s James O’Connor completes his return from international exile

Facundo Isa’s late try put real pressure on Wallabies but defence held on to seal win

31-year-old caps remarkable recovery from cancer, O’Connor on bench against Pumas

Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship

Win over Australia could set up winner takes all clash next weekend

New Zealand v Argentina and Australia v South Africa both underway on Saturday

Wallabies coach: ‘Last week it was turnovers that killed us. It was the same again’