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Cheika labels ABs barb 'shallow potshot'
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says he's perplexed by New Zealand counterpart Steve Hansen's suggestion he's been bullied in the media by England mentor Eddie Jones.

UK press: All Blacks will be nervous
The English press are talking up the triumphant England rugby team, with claims that the All Blacks will be nervous at their rapid improvement.

Aussie media react to English shut-out
Here's how the Aussie media and the rest of the world reacted to the Wallabies' humbling at the hands of England.

England outclass woeful Wallabies
England have scored a historic maiden series in Australia with a 23-7 victory over the Wallabies in Melbourne.

Cheika makes changes for second England test
Cheika has kept his backline intact but made several changes to the forward pack.

Rugby: England desperate to prolong Wallabies misery
Coach Eddie Jones says England are desperate and motivated to create history and finish off the Wallabies in the second Test.

Jones' latest claim: Pocock isn't injured
Eddie Jones insists that England will prepare as if David Pocock will start in the second Test on Saturday.

Vulgar question infuriates Eddie Jones
English coach Eddie Jones is furious at the way his team has been treated in Australia - including the media at a bizarre press conference.

England 'didn't want to play rugby'
Dane Haylett-Petty says the Wallabies can't afford to let themselves get bogged down in another penalty-fest after England stifled their game in Brisbane.

Rugby: Wallabies aiming to lure back Quade Cooper
Michael Cheika has confirmed the Australian Rugby Union is actively trying to lure Quade Cooper back home.

Plenty of new faces in Wallabies
Michael Cheika says handing out four debut Wallabies caps for the first test against England is proof of the trust he has in his players.

Experts predictions: Will it be a Southern sweep?
Our rugby experts make their predictions ahead of the international rugby series that kick off this weekend.

London or New York could host Bledisloe Cup
London and even New York are being considered as venues for a Bledisloe Cup game in 2020.

Argentina to host Australia at Twickenham
Argentina will play their final Rugby Championship test against the Wallabies at Twickenham.

Rugby: Cheika coy on gap between Australian and NZ teams
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is keeping at arms length from growing concern about the standard of Australian Super Rugby and unflattering comparisons with New Zealand teams.

Cheika: Wallabies are just getting started
Michael Cheika says he's just getting started as he prepares to set the Wallabies up for Rugby World Cup success in 2019.

Who are you kidding Australia?
COMMENT: That was a one sided World Cup final where the truth about world rugby got twisted by a sin binning, writes Chris Rattue.

Cheika hits out at spying snap
Australia coach Michael Cheika branded the English media as "disingenuous" after his side lost the World Cup final.

Did Pocock stomp on McCaw?
He's been labelled the nicest man in rugby, but David Pocock has been caught on camera seemingly stomping on Richie McCaw.

Ratings: How did the players perform?
Richie McCaw receives a perfect 10 for his performance in the Rugby World Cup final.