ARU chairperson Peter McGrath says he will defend himself against allegations he was drunk at a sponsors' function during the World Cup.
A war of words has erupted in Australia as the recriminations over their Rugby World Cup exit at the hands of England begin in earnest.
Australia captain Stirling Mortlock has taken the blame for his team's World Cup quarter-final loss after missing three kicks at goal.
The raw emotion of defeat to England was made all the more painful as Australia bid farewell to two of their longest-serving players.
Australia coach John Connolly believes the intensity of the Heineken Cup has made European nations better equipped for knock-out rugby.
England have become the first of the four World Cup semi-finalists after beating Australia 12-10 in Marseille on Saturday afternoon.
Australia's losing captain Stirling Mortlock has credited England's 'bullish' 12-10 quarter-final win in Marseilles on Saturday.
Talk of 2003 abounds in Marseille as England and Australia prepare for Saturday's quarter-final clash at Stade Velodrome, but is it relevant?
Former Australia winger Wendell Sailor has backed the Wallabies to gain revenge for the 2003 Rugby World Cup final and send England packing.
England hooker Mark Regan has vowed to be fierce and physical in Saturday's showdown with Australia, but promised to keep his mouth shut.
Sir Clive Woodward believes Australian 'sledging' will only focus English minds ahead of Saturday's quarter-final clash in Marseille.
As if a quarter-final clash wasn't enticing enough, elements from both England and Australia have added extra spice to Saturday's meeting of the old foes in Marseille.
Stirling Mortlock insists there is no chance the Wallabies will take struggling England lightly in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.
Australia has asked IRB referees manager Paddy O'Brien to ensure England hooker Mark Regan "behaves himself" in quarter-final in Marseille.
Wallabies coach John Connolly says the much-maligned defending champions England will pose a significant challenge on Saturday.
Scott Staniforth's future in the tournament is up in the air after failing to recover from injury in time for the clash against England.
England captain Phil Vickery believes that former Bath coach Michael Foley has helped the Australian pack iron out the creases.
South African coach Jake White describes it as the 'ideal run' to the final and Australian coach John Connolly agrees that the Springboks have an easy ride to the World Cup grand finale.
Phil Waugh has challenged the Australian pack to prove they can be the best in the world when they tackle old foes England on Saturday.
England coach Brian Ashton has named Andy Farrell in his side for Saturday's quarter-final clash with Australia in Marseille.
Nathan Sharpe believes Australia's execution of scoring chances will be key if his team are to progress to the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Australia centre Matt Giteau believes Saturday's quarter-final opponents England are far more dangerous with Jonny Wilkinson in the team.
England prop Andrew Sheridan is refusing to bask in past glory as he limbers up for Saturday's showdown with the Wallabies in Marseille.
Recalled Australia centre Morgan Turinui has warned England his team have spent four years plotting revenge ahead of their quarter-final.
Nick Easter has hailed the "massive effect" that Australia coach John Connolly has had on a hitherto humdrum Wallaby pack.
