Recall triggers Waugh effort

Sitting in the stands hurts when you're a magnificent seven, writes Rupert Guinness in Montpellier.

All dressed for success

Wallabies backs coach Scott Johnson suits himself, usually, writes Greg Growden in Montpellier.

French go psycho over shower scenes

FRENCH players are unhappy with TV channel TF1 after it broadcast images of them in their changing room following their 17-12 loss to Argentina.

Fiji edge Japanese in thriller

TOULOUSE: Fiji overcame sweltering conditions and stubborn Japanese resistance to win their opening group match on Wednesday at Stade Municipal in Toulouse.

Italy bounce back after Kiwi battering

ITALY'S coach, Pierre Berbizier, was relieved his side managed to dig deep to fight off a determined Romanian comeback and record their first win of the RWC on Wednesday night.

Whining game has kicked off

The Rugby World Cup has already turned into a world championship whinge-a-thon.

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Pumas score the front pages

BUENOS AIRES: Sure, football-mad Argentinians go wild with every World Cup. But this week they are cheering themselves hoarse for one with a different shaped ball. Argentines have kicked aside their love of "futbol" for a few days after their underdog rugby squad, the Pumas, unexpectedly upended hosts France 17-12 in the cup opener and went on to outplay Georgia in their second match. The Pumas next play underdogs Namibia on September 22, and a win would put them into the quarter-finals.

Sickly Latham to kick on in Cardiff

THE Wallabies medical staff are closely monitoring the fitness of Chris Latham, who is suffering from a virus. Although the fullback is expected to play against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, his training this week has been restricted.

Bans can hurt as much as injuries

The risk of the Wallabies campaign being jeopardised by suspension is as great a danger as injury.

NZ Rugby to blame for blunder ref

Policy decisions by NZ rugby to blame for Paul Honiss's decisions against Samoa.

Andrew backs Farrell for flyhalf baptism of fire

Rob Andrew knows a bit about the pressure on an England flyhalf in a big World Cup game and insisted on Thursday that Andy Farrell could step up to the mark against South Africa despite never having played in the position.

Collins slams suspensions

Hardman Jerry Collins says he will retire from rugby if the game becomes too sanitised.

White wary of unsettled English

South Africa and England have quite a Rugby World Cup history with each other and their clash here at the Stade de France on Friday promises to be another enthralling chapter.

Pichot laughs off French claims

Argentina captain Agustin Pichot slams French suggestions that his team are cheats.

Knuckles praises recalled Waugh

John Connolly rated the 2007 Phil Waugh a more complete player after ushering his vice-captain back onto Australia's bench for Saturday's crunch World Cup clash with Wales in Cardiff.

Jack sets sights on Portugal

All Black lock Chris Jack says the serious looking shoulder injury he appeared to suffer at the start of the week was "just a twinge" and he is fit to play in Lyon on Saturday.

Sigh of relief for Berbizier

Italy coach Pierre Berbizier was relieved his side managed to dig deep into their reserves to fight off a determined Romanian comeback and record their first win of the Rugby World Cup.

Wallabies to keep it clean

The Wallabies have vowed to remain disciplined following the crackdown on foul play at the World Cup.

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