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Rugby: Aussies line up for shot at O'Driscoll
Wallabies players say they have "no idea" who will face Irish star Brian O'Driscoll in Saturday's Rugby World Cup match.

Second half blitz sees Australia ease by Italy
A strong second half has seen Australia surge by Italy in their group C Rugby World Cup clash at North Harbour Stadium today.

Match-fit World Cup fans arrive
Tens of thousands of fans have made the long trip for the Rugby World Cup and every single one of them has a story. We meet some of them here.

Rugby: Sleepyhead O'Connor feels coldness of bench
James O'Connor yesterday discovered there is no easy passage back into favour for those who let down the Wallaby cause.

Andrew Slack: Genia at heart of everyone's plans
Wallabies No 9 critical to team's success, writes Andrew Slack

Rugby: Beale wins top Aussie gong
Kurtley Beale's growing importance to the Wallabies was emphasised last night, with the mercurial fullback winning the John Eales Medal voted on by his teammates.

Chris Rattue: Cooper gets away with a cowardly attack
The Sanzar judiciary descended even further into its circus tent by clearing the cowardly act of Quade Cooper.

Rugby: Cooper cleared of kneeing McCaw
Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper has escaped suspension for kneeing All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw.