Moore throws support behind state of origin concept
Wallabies captain Stephen Moore has thrown his support behind a state of origin concept being discussed by the Queensland and NSW rugby unions, saying the more Australian local derbies the better.
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Tom Decent
Tom Decent is a journalist with Fairfax Media.
Eddie Jones not satisfied yet, wants World Cup
England coach Eddie Jones could have been afforded some time to celebrate a fourth consecutive win over his home country this year but quickly put the breaks on by saying he would not be completely satisfied until England won the World Cup.
Cheika disappointed to finish year on low note but says respect is there for Eddie Jones
Michael Cheika says Australia's 37-21 loss to England at Twickenham was no more disappointing because it was once again orchestrated by Eddie Jones, but made it clear there was a great degree of mutual respect between the two former Randwick teammates.
England continue year of dominance over Wallabies with 37-21 win at Twickenham
England have continued their dominance over the Wallabies, running out 37-21 winners at Twickenham on the back of a sensational second half from the hosts that will only deepen the wounds of a humiliating series loss in June.
David Pocock prepares himself for the unknown that is time off rugby
David Pocock is somewhat daunted by the twelve-month sabbatical he will take from the game but says he will throw everything he's got at breaking back into the Wallabies set-up in a push for a possible final hurrah at the 2019 World Cup.
Cheika says Eddie Jones clown cartoon is 'poor form'
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has labelled a cartoon published in The Australian of Eddie Jones depicted as a clown as "poor form".Â
Step aside Eddie, Cheika has a new target
Move over Eddie Jones, Michael Cheika has a new target in former Wallaby Glen Ella.
Phipps says June England series was biggest learning curve of his career
Wallabies halfback Nick Phipps says the June series against England was the biggest learning curve of his career but believes he is better equipped to steer Australia to a memorable win on Saturday.
Why Cheika looks set to snub a meeting with Jones and referee
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has indicated he will snub a meeting with referee Jaco Peyper on the eve of Australia's clash with England – despite an offer of green teas from Eddie Jones – because he does not think anything he says will influence how the man in charge will run the game.
'I like to have fun, mate': No backing down by Jones
When a bleary-eyed Michael Cheika decided to throw a few hand grenades of his own at a Monday morning press conference, there was great intrigue to see how England coach Eddie Jones would react.
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