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Wallabies fall short in sight of summit
A sense of despair gripped the Wallabies as they pondered the fact
that they had prepared so well, sincerely believing they had at
last overcome the altitude hoodoo, yet produced another failed
South African trip. Full report
News, bad news, and the statistics
A year out from when Australia won the 1991 World Cup they were
winning the big games away from home, prompting then coach Bob
Dwyer to scream at the assembled media "Not so woeful now, are we?"
when they overhauled the All Blacks in Wellington. Full report
Tuqiri for centre stage on tour
The Wallabies plan to use the large centre combination of Stirling
Mortlock and Lote Tuqiri during the end-of-season tour of Europe,
with Matt Giteau playing inside them at either halfback or
five-eighth. Full report
Backline needs sorting: Connolly
Australian rugby's backline depth is in serious trouble and needs
to be sorted out on the Wallabies spring tour of Europe, coach John
Connolly has admitted. Full report
Wallabies overpromised, underdelivered
Ben Tune blog: The Wallabies talked a good game leading into
their Tri Nations encounter against South Africa, but failed to
deliver. Full report
Hodgson kickstarts Sale title defence
Charlie Hodgson put Sale's defence of their English Premiership
rugby title back on track by masterminding a 32-20 win over
Northampton on Saturday. Full report
Boks' turnaround has White smiling
South African coach Jake White answered a question on Saturday he
probably would have dodged only two weeks ago. Full report
Barnes in doubt for European tour
Australia's hopes of developing a World Cup back-up for Stephen
Larkham have received a blow with rising Queenslander Berrick
Barnes in serious doubt for the European tour. Full report
Sailor wants ban cut to play league
Suspended Wallabies rugby union winger Wendell Sailor wants his
drug ban reduced so he can return to rugby league and play for St
George Illawarra in the NRL. Full report
National comp the only way forward
The third tier will give rising players a chance to mix with the
best, writes Wallabies coach John Connolly. Full report
Stop basking in cup glory: Andrew
Rob Andrew left no one in any doubt at Twickenham that he will not
tolerate any continuation of England's dismal form. Full report
Forwards packed with 'Tahs attitude
The Wallabies pack is starting to have a blue tinge about it,
writes Ewen McKenzie. Full report
Hewat's miss leaves Waratahs short
The Waratahs ended up "about half a metre short" and one ordinary
decision away from claiming the first points on offer in the
inaugural Australian Provincial Championship match in Canberra last
night. Full report
Australian women miss semi-finals
Australia have gone down to the United States 10-6 in their women's
rugby World Cup match and will miss next Tuesday's semi-finals. Full report
Fired-up Force embarrass Reds
Super 14 wooden-spooner Western Force promised better things ahead
with a breakthrough thumping of Queensland at Ballymore today. Full report
Yes, another Jonny injury story...
England star Jonny Wilkinson could be facing another stint on the
sidelines after twisting his knee on Saturday in Newcastle's
dramatic victory over Worcester in the English club competition. Full report
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