rugby Wallabies and Waratahs star Israel Folau fails with ban appeal Israel Folau will miss the Waratahs' crunch Super Rugby clash with the Rebels on Friday after failing with an appeal against his one-match ban.
rugby Referee declines furious Michael Cheika's 'invite' after Australia's series loss to Ireland Australia coach Michael Cheika revealed referee Pascal Gauzere declined an invitation to his media conference after the Wallabies suffered a series defeat to Ireland.
rugby Ireland cap stunning season with controversial series win over Wallabies A scrappy encounter between Australia and Ireland in Sydney saw the visitors edge to victory and clinch the series.
rugby Series win in Australia would be up there with Grand Slam, says Peter O'Mahony Peter O'Mahony believes clinching a long-awaited series win in Australia in Sydney on Saturday will be "right up there" with Ireland's Grand Slam triumph.
