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Rugby: Springbok cited for foul play in win over Wallabies

Rugby: Wallabies fall to Springboks

South Africa beat Australia 28-8 to retain hope of wrestling the Rugby Championship title away from NZ, although the Springboks missed out on a four-try bonus point.

Rugby: Beefed up Wallabies side to face Boks

Rugby: Genia gets boot, as does stand in

Stepping into the boots of arguably the best halfback in world rugby would be a daunting experience for most rugby players.

Rugby: Genia dropped by Wallabies

Rugby: McKenzie forced to 'dumb down' for Wallabies

Frustrated coach Ewen McKenzie will look to "dumb down" the Wallabies' game after an embarrassing record thumping by South Africa at their former Suncorp Stadium fortress.

Rugby: Mowen makes most of his chances

Late-blooming Wallabies forward Ben Mowen's amazing ride just gets better.

Rugby: Focused Folau all set to shine, says coach

Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie believes test rugby will see the best of Israel Folau now that his head has been cleared of contractual worries.

Andrew Slack: Good news for Wallabies is they can improve

I am not prepared to change course on my thinking that this is a Wallaby squad of great potential, writes Andrew Slack.

Top pics: ABs v Wallabies

Pictures from the Bledisloe Cup match between the Wallabies and the All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 17, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Rugby: Former skipper puts his money on All Blacks

When David Kirk casts his inquiring senses across tonight's transtasman duel, he favours the All Blacks and in particular their forwards to make the damaging inroads.

Wynne Gray: Mark Ella fine with Toomua

Mark Ella was a useful five-eighth, which is a bit like suggesting Bradman could hold a bat.

Rugby: Magic 100 against old foe on the line

What chance of another Dipak Patel moment or, for those with longer memories, a John Beck chapter in tonight's start to the Bledisloe Cup series.

Andrew Slack: Numbers on NZ birth certificates favour Wallabies

The Wallabies haven't held the Bledisloe Cup since 2002. They've won only five of the past 27 cup encounters, and at tonight's venue, they've tasted success just twice in seven matches against the All Blacks.

Rugby: Hansen's warning for Saint Ewen

The feel-good factor sweeping through Australian rugby is not without foundation - there's plenty of evidence to show that new international coaches often enjoy instant success.

Scotty Stevenson: Bridesmaids need to be 'dramastic'

If the Australians needed further metaphorical motivation for tomorrow's opening Bledisloe test against the All Blacks, they could have found it in the lobby of their swanky downtown Sydney Hotel in the form of a glass ceiling and a Vera Wang bridal shop.