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On This Day in 2015 - New Zealand retain Rugby World Cup
The victory in the final over Australia at Twickenham cemented the All Blacks' place as the greatest side in the sport's history.
Oct 31, 08:57
Tom Curry during an England training session on March 8, 2019
Tom Curry takes tips ahead of switch to number eight for England
The 21-year-old will fill the void left by Billy Vunipola's injury.
Feb 1, 13:00
Tom Curry during an England training session on March 8, 2019
In Focus: England's "kamikaze kids" Tom Curry and Sam Underhill
The England pair are set to come face to face with New Zealand duo Ardie Savea and Sam Cane in the World Cup semi-finals.
Oct 23, 09:19
Australia's David Pocock during the captain's run at Twickenham in November 2018
David Pocock: 'Squad rotation making Australia stronger'
Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika has again shaken up his team selection.
Oct 10, 11:47
Josh Adams pictured celebrating for Wales in February 2019
Wales wing Josh Adams ready for "battle" against Australia
Wales star Adams bracing himself for huge week as Australia clash looms
Sep 23, 22:12
Australia captain Michael Hooper during training on September 19, 2019
Australia captain Hooper looking forward to back-row partnership with Pocock
The Wallabies begin their campaign in Sapporo on Saturday.
Sep 20, 12:38
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Samu served rugby apprenticeship during single season in Cornwall
The rising Australia star was an 18-year-old when he played for St Ives RFC.
Nov 21, 06:01
Israel Folau in action for Australia on October 6, 2018
Australia worry over vital trio ahead of Twickenham clash
Struggling Wallabies have plenty of fitness concerns.
Nov 20, 12:45
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Australia make four changes ahead of second England Test in Melbourne
Michael Cheika's Australia make four changes to their pack for their second Test against England in Melbourne on Saturday.
Jun 15, 21:02
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David Pocock out of Australia's Tests against England with fractured eye socket
Australia forward David Pocock will miss the remaining two Tests of the series against England after fracturing his eye socket in Saturday's 39-28 defeat.
Jun 12, 20:31
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Michael Cheika: 'David Pocock, Michael Hooper instrumental for Australia'
Australia head coach Michael Cheika tells Sports Mole that the pairing of David Pocock and Michael Hooper will play an "instrumental" part in the future of the team.
Oct 31, 21:09
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New Zealand hold off Australia fightback to win Rugby World Cup
New Zealand win an unprecedented third Rugby World Cup and become the first side to retain the trophy courtesy of a thrilling 34-17 victory over Australia in the final.
Oct 31, 17:49
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Half-Time Report: New Zealand on verge of World Cup glory
New Zealand score a try in the dying stages of the first half to take a 16-3 lead into the break of the Rugby World Cup final against Australia at Twickenham.
Oct 31, 16:49
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Live Commentary: New Zealand 34-17 Australia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of New Zealand's 34-17 win over Australia, as the All Blacks retained their Rugby World Cup crown.
Oct 31, 14:00
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Preview: Australia vs. New Zealand
Sports Mole previews Saturday's 2015 Rugby World Cup final between Southern Hemisphere heavyweights Australia and New Zealand at Twickenham.
Oct 29, 15:36
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Scott Sio returns to Australia team for Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand
Scott Sio returns to Australia's starting XV for this Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at Twickenham.
Oct 29, 15:21
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Australia's David Pocock invites Sir David Attenborough to Rugby World Cup final
Australia No.8 David Pocock invites TV naturalist Sir David Attenborough to Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at Twickenham.
Oct 27, 14:52
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Michael Cheika: 'Australia ready for Rugby World Cup semi-final'
Michael Cheika says that Australia are ready for their Rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Sunday.
Oct 24, 17:27
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Australia duo Israel Folau, David Pocock return for Rugby World Cup semi-final
Israel Folau and David Pocock both return from injury to start for Australia in Sunday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina at Twickenham.
Oct 23, 15:22
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David Pocock in contention to face Scotland
Michael Cheika says that no decision has been made over David Pocock's involvement against Scotland, but he expects to have the flanker available.
Oct 12, 20:03
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David Pocock pleased with Australia scrum
Australia back-rower David Pocock tells Sports Mole that he was pleased with his side's scrummaging performance during the victory over England at Twickenham.
Oct 4, 00:22
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Stuart Lancaster: 'England lack killer instinct'
England head coach Stuart Lancaster tells Sports Mole that his side lacks a killer instinct following their early exit from the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 3, 23:42
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Australia make 14 changes for Rugby World Cup showdown against England
Australia make 14 changes to the side that beat Uruguay for this Saturday's Rugby World Cup showdown against England.
Oct 1, 08:19
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Australia miss out on bonus point in Fiji win
Australia kick their Rugby World Cup campaign off with a 28-13 victory over Fiji at the Millennium Stadium.
Sep 23, 18:32
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Half-Time Report: David Pocock helps Australia into healthy lead
David Pocock crosses over twice inside the space of five minutes to put Australia 18-3 up against Fiji at half time.
Sep 23, 17:31
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Live Commentary: Australia 28-13 Fiji - as it happened
Relive all the action from Australia's 28-13 win over Fiji in their Rugby World Cup Pool A match.
Sep 23, 15:46
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Australia coach Michael Cheika: Not "rocket science" to pick Hooper, Pocock
Australia coach Michael Cheika says that there was no requirement for "rocket science" in his decision to select both Michael Hooper and David Pocock to face Fiji.
Sep 22, 16:31
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Rugby World Cup - Pool A preview
With the Rugby World Cup on the horizon, Sports Mole takes a look at the five nations that make up Pool A.
Sep 16, 10:30
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Australia extend David Pocock, Kurtley Beale contracts
The Australia Rugby Union have extended the contracts of players Kurtley Beale and David Pocock.
Aug 28, 12:42
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Ali Williams blasts England for overlooking Steffon Armitage
Steffon Armitage should have been included in England's Rugby World Cup squad, says ex-New Zealand star Ali Williams.
Aug 25, 03:03
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Former Australia rugby captain David Pocock arrested for environmental protest
Former Australia rugby captain David Pocock is arrested after chaining himself to a digger for 10 hours during an environmental protest.
Dec 1, 11:37
Wales's Alex Cuthbert on November 16, 2012
Preview: Wales vs. Australia
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's clash between Wales and Australia in Cardiff.
Nov 30, 18:40
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David Pocock suffers calf injury
Australia flanker David Pocock is ruled out of Saturday's Cook Cup clash with England.
Nov 13, 12:08
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Interview: ESPN's Nick Mullins previews France vs. Australia
Sports Mole talks to ESPN rugby commentator Nick Mullins, who looks ahead to this weekend's explosive Autumn International between France and Australia.
Nov 7, 17:00
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Nathan Sharpe warns against Australia complacency
Nathan Sharpe warns his teammates that they face a difficult test against Argentina in Saturday's Rugby Championship fixture.
Sep 14, 20:39
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Australia's Will Genia faces six-month layoff
Stand-in Australia captain Will Genia faces a six-month layoff following a knee injury picked up in the victory over South Africa.
Sep 9, 09:35
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David Pocock suffers serious knee injury
Australia captain David Pocock suffers a serious knee injury in the defeat to New Zealand, potentially ruling the 24-year-old out for a number of months.
Aug 19, 11:05
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David Pocock heading to Brumbies
David Pocock signs a three-year deal with the Brumbies.
Aug 5, 21:09
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David Pocock to leave Western Force at end of season
Australian international David Pocock will leave Western Force at the end of the season.
Jul 28, 16:54
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Thierry Dusautoir named IRB Player of the Year
France captain Thierry Dusautoir is named the International Rugby Board's player of the year for 2011.
Oct 24, 12:10
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