Online support floods in for SBW

Laura Walters 9:50 AM   Sonny Bill Williams has received a flood of online support for his decision to share two pictures of dead children on social media in an attempt to raise awareness of Syria's refugee crisis.

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Why the 2015 World Cup was the best ever

More attacking play, closer games and more public engagement are among the reasons that the code's showcase event this year was the best yet.

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SBW snubs Carter and McCaw in his Dream Team

All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams has chosen his Dream XIII - the players he played with or against who made a lasting impression on him - but there is no room in the squad for rugby legends Richie McCaw or Dan Carter.

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The perfect storm that cost Lomu everything

Kevin Norquay   In 2003, Jonah Lomu was the $10 million man. By the time of his death, he had turned to personal loans to protect his image in an attempt to secure promotional work.

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Moore to quit Brumbies 

David Polkinghorne   Wallabies captain will join Queensland on a three-year deal at the end of the 2016 season.

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ARU announces $285m rights deal

Rupert Guinness   The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) announced new and significantly improved media rights arrangements for 2016-2020 in Sydney on Thursday morning.

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Pulver feels a lot better in top job

Rupert Guinness   Australian Rugby Union chief executive Bill Pulver admits that he feels "a lot better today than I felt two or three years ago".

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Moore set to commit to 2019

Chris Dutton   Stephen Moore is set to reject interest from overseas to become the first player to re-sign with Australian rugby through to the 2019 World Cup.

Waratah ready to confront his past

Zac Guildford says he is "over" making mistakes with alcohol and is determined to repay the faith of Daryl Gibson.

Jones wields axe in new dawn

Mick Cleary   ​The Eddie Jones era has begun. New broom ready for a clear out.

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Prop receives 40 stitches 

A South African prop in English club rugby has received 40 stitches to his cheek after a horrific injury at Twickenham.

Hayne's agent to poach cup stars

Daniel Schofield   Jack Bechta intends to organise try-out camps next year in Australia, where rugby players will be put to the test.

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Insight & Analysis

How the Wallabies rated in the final

Phil Lutton   How the Wallabies rated in their Rugby World Cup final loss to the All Blacks.

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How the All Blacks rated versus Wallabies

Duncan Johnstone   How the All Blacks players rated in their Rugby World Cup final triumph over the Wallabies.

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Faltering lineout kills dream for Wallabies

Paul Cully   In a compelling World Cup final, the Wallabies lost two men in the first half to cruel injuries and were on the canvas early in the second half before rousing themselves to frighten 4 million New Zealanders. Australia can be proud, yet also wonder what might have been if the lineout had not fallen apart.

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Team of crowd favourites

Matthew Burke   It's time to look back at who has made a difference in the Rugby World Cup.

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