We don't want Larkham 'burnt to a crisp', says Cheika
Michael Cheika says Stephen Larkham will be "burnt to a crisp" if he continues a dual coaching role.
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Tom Decent
Tom Decent is a journalist with Fairfax Media.
Cheika backs Moore but Polota-Nau closing in
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika insists captain Stephen Moore is not under pressure to keep his spot but says he's in an ongoing "competitive battle" with backup hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau.
Fardy dropped, Mumm to start against Boks
Michael Cheika has opted for the lineout prowess of Dean Mumm ahead of Scott Fardy in the Wallabies back-row and injected in-form youngster Reece Hodge onto the wing in a bid to snap a six-game losing streak against the Springboks in Brisbane on Saturday.
Police have not ruled out possibility All Blacks placed bug
NSW Police are still exploring a number of avenues as to who planted a listening device in the All Blacks team hotel in Sydney last month but have refused to rule out the possibility it was the work of someone from within the New Zealand camp.
Clark to begin 15s transition with Sydney Rays debut
Australian sevens star Cam Clark has returned from an "unreal Olympic experience" – which included bumping into Rafael Nadal and Usain Bolt at the Rio dining hall – and will begin his road to 15s success with the Sydney Rays in the NRC on Friday.
Dean Mumm signs with Waratahs for 2017
Wallabies second-rower Dean Mumm says it's not up to him to decide whether Australia needs a full-time lineout coach but knows he and teammates are determined to tip the scales back in their favour.
SANZAAR stands by decision to not cite Franks for alleged eye-gouge
SANZAAR will not back down on the non-citing of All Blacks forward Owen Franks for an alleged eye-gouge on Kane Douglas despite a major backlash.
ARU waiting to hear from World Rugby about pre-Bledisloe ref meeting
The ARU are still waiting to hear why All Blacks coach Steve Hansen and assistant referee Jaco Peyper met before the weekend's Bledisloe Test, something they believe that was not in keeping with the spirit of World Rugby regulations.
Cheika says no extra pressure
Michael Cheika says he does not feel any added personal pressure after a sixth consecutive loss but has stressed need for the Wallabies to build on their improved showing in Wellington.
Hansen denies he met with ref before Bledisloe Cup
The ARU will make an official complaint to World Rugby over a meeting between All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen and referee Romain Poite prior to the second Bledisloe Cup match.
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