The Wallabies believe the intensity and heavy combat of the Tri Nations has them steeled to withstand whatever Ireland can muster in Saturday’s high-stakes Rugby World Cup encounter in Auckland.

The Wallabies desperately withstood an All Blacks fightback to end their a decade-long Tri-Nations title drought with a stirring 25-20 triumph on Saturday night.

Wallabies halfback Will Genia has overcome concussion concerns and will play against the All Blacks in Saturday’s Tri Nations decider.

Intense competition for Rugby World Cup spots is helping transform Australia’s once-maligned scrum into a key Wallabies attacking weapon.

Wallabies hero Pat McCabe feared the worst when he should have been savouring the finest moment of his rugby career in Durban on Saturday night.

As if the heat wasn’t already on, Robbie Deans has advised his humbled Wallabies they’ll be playing for their World Cup lives in Saturday’s Tri Nations clash with the Springboks in Durban.

Not resting on their laurels, the Wallabies have swiftly reset their sights on breaking a decade-long victory drought against the All Blacks in New Zealand.

AUSTRALIA’s Rugby World Cup campaign is back on track after a sizzling 39-20 win over South Africa in Saturday’s Tri Nations clash in Sydney.

It’s Tri Nations time and the Wallabies will be hoping for the perfect Rugby World Cup preparation with victories over the All Blacks and the Springboks. But what do New Zealand and South Africa have in store?

The Queensland Reds’ stunning Super Rugby triumph has lifted the Wallabies’ self-belief and sparked momentum Test coach Robbie Deans aims to ride all the way to the World Cup.