Rugby World Cup | Group Stage
Oct 3, 2015 at 8pm UK
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Australia's Michael Hooper facing suspension
Australia may have to make do without the services of flanker Michael Hooper, who is facing a ban for alleged foul play against England.
Oct 5, 15:54
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie: No "hasty reaction" to England elimination
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie reveals that there will be no quick decisions made following England's exit from the Rugby World Cup at the group stage.
Oct 4, 10:00
Sir Clive Woodward: 'England were not good enough'
Sir Clive Woodward says that England were not good enough when it mattered most following their elimination from the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 4, 09:16
Stuart Lancaster "sorry" for premature England exit at Rugby World Cup
England coach Stuart Lancaster issues an apology to the country as his side became the first host nation to be eliminated at the group stage in the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 4, 08:19
England captain Chris Robshaw: "We let the country down"
England captain Chris Robshaw admits that he and his teammates "let the country down" in their 33-13 defeat to Australia, which eliminated them from the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 4, 08:08
Stuart Lancaster reveals Jonny May injury
England head coach Stuart Lancaster tells Sports Mole that the decision to withdraw Jonny May at half time of their defeat to Australia was an enforced one.
Oct 4, 01:37
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
Kurtley Beale: 'Australia taking it game by game'
Australia's Kurtley Beale tells Sports Mole that his side are keeping their feet on the ground following their victory over England at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 4, 00:14
Michael Cheika: 'Scoreline doesn't reflect game'
Australia head coach Michael Cheika suggests that his side's 20-point victory over England at Twickenham flattered the Wallabies.
Oct 3, 23:57
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
Matt Dawson: 'England must change coaches after Rugby World Cup exit'
Matt Dawson calls for Stuart Lancaster and his coaching staff to be replaced after England exit the Rugby World Cup at the group phase.
Oct 3, 22:05
The Match
Match Report
England crash out of their home Rugby World Cup courtesy of a 33-13 defeat to Australia at Twickenham.
Live Commentary
Relive all the action from England's devastating 33-13 defeat to Australia which eliminated them from the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
HT Report
Bernard Foley scores two tries to help Australia into a 17-3 lead over England at the halfway stage of their crucial Rugby World Cup showdown at Twickenham.
Preview
Sports Mole takes a closer look at both teams as England and Australia prepare for Saturday's crucial Pool A clash at Twickenham.
Head to Head
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Nov 2, 2013 2.30pm
Nov 17, 2012 2.30pm
Form Guide
Build-up
England scrum-half Ben Youngs: 'We have to make Australia quit'
England scrum-half Ben Youngs is adamant that his side need to put the pressure on Australia to make them crack in their must-win clash at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 3, 09:05
Jeremy Guscott: 'England can use Wales defeat as inspiration'
Former England centre Jeremy Guscott says that the Red Rose have to use their defeat to Wales as inspiration for their must-win game against Australia.
Oct 3, 08:52
Stuart Lancaster confident of England victory against Australia
England coach Stuart Lancaster believes that his side will defeat Australia at Twickenham to keep their Rugby World Cup campaign alive.
Oct 3, 08:38
Graham Rowntree: 'England must be composed to beat Australia'
England forwards coach Graham Rowntree believes that composure will be the most important factor when they take on Australia at Twickenham on Saturday.
Oct 2, 13:53
Jonathan Joseph returns for England, Sam Burgess drops to bench for Australia clash
Jonathan Joseph returns from injury for England's crunch Rugby World Cup Pool A match against Australia, replacing Sam Burgess at centre.
Oct 1, 11:53
Australia's Michael Cheika: 'My team ready for tough challenge against England'
Australia head coach Michael Cheika says that his team expect a "tough challenge" against England in their Rugby World Cup clash on Saturday.
Oct 1, 08:31
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
Michael Cheika: 'We must be ready for England response'
Australia head coach Michael Cheika urges his players to be prepared for an England backlash on Saturday.
Sep 30, 13:50
Scott Fardy motivated by squad depth
Scott Fardy claims that the strength in depth in the Australia squad is key to their World Cup bid.
Sep 30, 12:54
England backs coach Mike Catt: 'We must ignore criticism'
Mike Catt insists that England must ignore criticism following their 25-28 defeat to Wales by focusing on beating Australia in a must-win clash at Twickenham.
Sep 29, 19:15
England centre Jonathan Joseph could make Australia clash
Centre Jonathan Joseph, who returned to training on Tuesday, may be in with a chance of recovering from injury before England's clash against Australia on Saturday.
Sep 29, 18:13
Mike Ford: 'England selection must be more positive'
Bath coach Mike Ford believes that England need to be more positive in their team selection for their Rugby World Cup match against Australia.
Sep 28, 16:00
Drew Mitchell not focusing on try record
Australia back Drew Mitchell believes that there are more important things to focus on than becoming Australia's record try-scorer at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 28, 15:13
England flanker Tom Wood cleared to face Australia
Rugby World Cup organisers announce that England flanker Tom Wood is free to play in Saturday's Pool A clash with Australia.
Sep 28, 12:02
Ben Youngs: 'Australia match our World Cup final'
Ben Youngs says that England's Pool A clash with Australia next Saturday is "all or nothing" after the defeat to Wales at Twickenham.
Sep 27, 22:29
Brian O'Driscoll: 'England should pick George Ford, Henry Slade'
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll believes that England coach Stuart Lancaster should pick George Ford and Henry Slade for their crucial Pool A clash with Australia.
Sep 27, 19:23
Michael Cheika: 'England favourites to beat Australia'
Australia coach Michael Cheika says that England are favourites to win the Rugby World Cup Pool A clash on Saturday.
Sep 27, 17:57
Ben Cohen: 'England's 2003 Rugby World Cup win was incredible'
Ben Cohen describes winning the 2003 Rugby World Cup with England as an "incredible moment".
Sep 27, 07:24
James Haskell looking forward to 'biggest game of career' against Australia
England flanker James Haskell tells Sports Mole that his side's Rugby World Cup showdown with Australia would be the biggest game of his career.
Sep 27, 04:25
England's Jonathan Joseph to miss World Cup clash against Australia?
England centre Jonathan Joseph is reportedly a doubt for next week's Rugby World Cup clash against Australia due to a knock.
Sep 23, 08:57
