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While the injuries were of grave concern to Gatland, there was also a sense of frustration in the unconvincing nature of Wales’ victory.

Mr Andrews, a staunch conservative supporter of Tony Abbott, told reporters in Melbourne he was “disappointed” Mr Turnbull had not accepted his offer to work with him.

They now turn their attentions to Wednesday’s meeting with the Scots at Kingsholm and Jones is confident they can take another high-profile scalp.

Two-try hero Mike Brown may be certain of his place in England’s next World Cup match but coach Stuart Lancaster could do with a few changes for the clash with Wales.

Wales are not training until Wednesday at their Surrey base and Gatland remains confident that they can strike a telling blow in the fierce battle to qualify from a group that also includes Australia and Fiji.

The substitutes certainly did their chances of facing Wales at Twickenham next Saturday no harm after providing some much needed impetus against a physically imposing Fiji side.

Hansen and company are intent on winning both on their travels, and becoming the first side to win consecutive World Cup titles. “There’s just a bigger box of chocolates at the end of it”.

Some Abbott allies stepped aside or refused portfolios, with the resignation of Treasurer (finance minister) Joe Hockey from parliament the biggest surprise.

Under Hansen’s reign, the All Blacks have only suffered defeat three times in 47 Tests.

Wales achieved a bonus point victory over a Uruguay side made up largely of amateurs, but it was laboured and costly.

Samoa’s Cardiff Blues-bound Rey Lee-Lo was an early casualty, taking a massive hit from opposition centre Thretton Palamo to bring his World Cup debut to an end after less than a minute. Prop Paul James and fullback Liam Williams were first-half injury withdrawals for the...

Lleyton Hewitt has backed dropped tennis player Nick Kyrgios, saying he is “one of the massive shining lights” for Australia despite his absence from this weekend’s Davis Cup showdown with Great Britain.

PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull will name his new ministry line-up on Sunday afternoon, ending rampant speculation of who’s in and who’s out. His track record, in fact, is one of being far less consultative with colleagues than many have liked.

Australian warplanes have carried out their first airstrike against the Islamic State group in Syria, destroying an armored personnel carrier, Defence Minister Kevin Andrews said Wednesday.

Rising young lock/back-row Ross Haylett-Petty will remain with the Force for a further two seasons after making his Super Rugby debut in 2015.