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Rogers gets first shot at No.12 jersey
The Australian Test line-up made its first appearance in Coffs
Harbour last night, with Mat Rogers at No.12, Greg Holmes as
loose-head prop and Mark Gerrard on the wing, but the Wallabies
selectors argue it is still a work in progress. Full report
Wallabies' scrum shambles a one-off, say English
Row looms over resting players
While Sydney clubs nervously wait to see whether the new national
tournament will sound their death knell, the four Australian
provinces and the Wallabies team management are certain to clash on
another issue. Greg Growden reports in Ruck & Maul. Full report
All to play for in brave new world
The landscape is changing but one thing remains the same for the 12
teams heading into this year's Tooheys New Cup - everybody loves a
winner. Ben Kimber runs his eye over the teams and rates their
chances. Full report
Clubs get heads around new ball game
WITH the announcement of an eight-team APC from next season, the
posts have definitely moved for Sydney's premiership clubs - but
NSWRU chief executive Fraser Neill is adamant those clubs will now
find it easier to kick a goal. Full report
What goes up must come down
After a disappointing end to his season with the Waratahs, fullback
Peter Hewat is out to impress for his club side Manly, writes Ben
Kimber. Full report
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Students may include Davidson
Sydney University will find out today if the Western Force will
grant Tim Davidson a release in time for tomorrow's opening Tooheys
New Cup clash with Eastwood. Full report
Our panel's Super 14 tips
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Two Wallabies named in World XV
World XV coach Bob Dwyer has named two Australians and five New
Zealanders for his team to play South Africa on Saturday. Full report
All Blacks divide in order to conquer
The All Blacks are following a format that proved successful on
last year's Grand Slam tour as they build up to Tests against
Ireland and Argentina over the coming month. Full report
New faces for Maori, Tahs lose Hoiles
Six debutants were named in the New Zealand Maori team for Friday's
match against NSW in Sydney, while the Waratahs will be without
backrower Stephen Hoiles. Full report
Reuben Thorne deserves better
Many New Zealand rugby fans are wondering whether Reuben Thorne has
had a fair suck of the sav from the All Black selectors, writes
Tony Smith. Full report
Agent slams ARU contracts system as Johansson left in limbo
A player agent with 20 years commercial negotiating experience has
described the Australian Rugby Union's contracting process as
absurd and the most unusual he's encountered. Full report
Smith voted Australia's top Super 14 player
Wallabies back-rower George Smith was tonight crowned an emphatic
winner of Australia's Super 14 player of the series award. Full report
Three places for NSW in national comp
NSW will field three teams in a new national tournament that may
threaten the future of the Sydney club competition. Full report
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