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Robinson gets his lucky break
Waratahs prop Benn Robinson is in line for his first Test cap after
yesterday replacing Greg Holmes in the 25-man squad to tour South
Africa for the final Tri Nations match, in Johannesburg on
September 9. Full report
Wallabies need Shepherd's speed
Super 14 rest deal for key Wallabies
'All must come to World Cup party'
Smith injury blow for Springboks
Centre Jean de Villiers is back for South Africa against New
Zealand in Pretoria on Saturday but loose forward Juan Smith is out
of the Springboks' first home Tri Nations match of the season. Full report
Kiwis ring changes, but McCaw stays
White notes changes NZ didn't make
RUGBY
Dunning proceeds with caution
Waratahs prop Matt Dunning last night won his appeal against the
NSW Rugby Union disciplinary committee's fine of $3000 for an
incident during which he damaged the door of a taxi earlier this
month. Full report
Dirty trophy takes off shine
The relationship between the Australian and New Zealand unions has
for some time been fractious. But at last there has been a hand of
friendship, writes Greg Growden. Full report
Sydney clubs consider alternative
As the financial concerns over the ARU's proposed national
competition model for next season continue, the Sydney clubs still
alive in the Tooheys New Cup are considering a plan to showcase the
potential of an alternative model. Full report
Bos nothing short of enormous
Lote lucky he's not in NRL: McCallum
Lote Tuqiri's spear tackle on All Black Richie McCaw would be
considered so serious in the NRL he would have almost certainly
been referred directly to the judiciary on an ungraded charge and
be facing a ban of more than 10 matches. Full report
McCaw targeting went too far: White
Springboks coach Jake White says the Wallabies went over the top on
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw on Saturday. Full report
Wallabies assaulted McCaw: Kiwi PM
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has ignited a trans-Tasman
war of words by accusing the Wallabies of "several acts of assault"
on All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in Saturday's Test. Full report
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