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ACT prepare for the fortress
It may be three weeks away, but the Brumbies already have the
chalkboard out devising ways to demolish the Super 14 concrete
fortress, otherwise known as the NSW defence. Full report
Young star sticks with Waratahs
NSW warded off the Brumbies yesterday to re-sign Daniel Halangahu,
who will be further rewarded later this week with selection at
five-eighth for the Waratahs' next match, against the Cheetahs. Full report
Connolly's voyage of discovery
Wallabies coach John Connolly has travelled 100,000 kilometres in
just seven weeks as part of his mission to return the national side
to its former glory. Full report
Johnson on board but Test clock ticks
The final piece of the Wallabies coaching puzzle has fallen into
place but John Connolly and his two lieutenants will have only a
month to mould a competitive national team before the first Test of
the year. Full report
We're seeking heroes in wrong places
In recent weeks, Monday Maul has been privileged in
experiencing timely reminders of the true purpose of athletic
endeavour - how it inspires, motivates and provides comradeship in
good and bad times. Full report
Highlanders hold on for narrow win
The Highlanders finally moved into top-four contention after a
remarkable defensive effort in their 16-14 Super 14 win over the
Cats in Invercargill. Full report
Brumbies show Chiefs who's boss
It was hardly classic Brumbies, but their tight, tense victory
against the Chiefs at Canberra Stadium yesterday will be worth gold
when Super 14 finals positions are determined in a few months. Full report
Valiant Force vanquished by Bulls
Western Force's search for a first franchise win continues, but the
Super 14 new boys gave South Africa's Bulls an almighty scare
before eventually going down last night. Full report
Mat may be back for marquee matches
Star playmaker Mat Rogers is likely to recover from rib cartilage
damage in time for the Waratahs' season-defining games against the
Crusaders and Brumbies. Full report
Hewat scores a ton
Peter Hewat is a point-scoring machine and don't his NSW Waratahs
teammates love it. Full report
Latham rates sevens a top experience
Sevens casualty Chris Latham wouldn't swap his Commonwealth Games
experience "for anything" despite being among a horror-injury list
that has hit Australia's Super 14 teams hard. Full report
Johnson goes on attack for Wallabies
The last time the Wallabies sighted Scott Johnson, he was on the
sideline at Millennium Stadium in a scarlet tracksuit top and dark
baggy shorts, screaming at the Welsh Test pack to obliterate the
Australians. Full report
World Cup road rocky for England
The rugby world champions are in turmoil. Could Clive Woodward be
about to make a comeback, asks Mick Cleary in London. Full report
Keeping the dream alive
Steve Larkham made the interesting observation the other week that
he believes the Brumbies clearly had the best rugby program in
Australia. Full report
Hanley double try does for London Irish
Steve Hanley scored two late tries as English Premiership Rugby
leaders Sale came from behind to beat London Irish 29-21 at the
Madejski Stadium on Saturday. Full report
French results and table
French rugby standings after Saturday's matches. Full report
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