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Jones in deep over ref spray
Reds coach Eddie Jones is facing suspension and a $10,000 fine from
the Australian Rugby Union for castigating Sydney referee Matt
Goddard after Saturday night's loss to ACT in Brisbane. Full report
Fast Eddie sure knows how to entertain
Usually after a match, the assembled rugby scribes dawdle their way
to the official press conferences, where the two coaches have their
say, writes Greg Growden Monday Maul. Full report
Waugh hit for six after injury
The World Cup plans of Waratahs captain Phil Waugh have been thrown
into jeopardy due to an ankle injury he sustained in NSW's
round-three loss to the Cheetahs in Kimberley. Full report
NSW milestones scant consolation
Two hours after making his Super 14 starting debut, Kurtley Beale
didn't try to hide the pain he was feeling as he exited the hotel
lift. Full report
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Few highlights as Brumbies edge Reds
No tries. Plenty of errors. Heaps of passion. Endless niggle. And
somehow the ACT Brumbies held on to enjoy the most excruciating of
victories over the Queensland Reds last night. Full report
Hell and high water: only in Africa
NSW Waratahs team physiotherapist Stuart Pavely was at least able
to joke about being whacked across the back of his head by the
Cheetahs team mascot at Kimberley's Absa Park at the weekend. Full report
Montgomery leads Sharks to win
Springboks fullback Percy Montgomery scored all 23 points,
including two tries, as the Sharks beat the Highlanders 23-16 in
their Super 14 rugby match today. Full report
Lions thwart try-shy Crusaders
Champions Canterbury Crusaders failed to score a try for the first
time in six years when they lost 9-3 to the Lions of South Africa
in a Super 14 match in Johannesburg today. Full report
Connolly's bid to woo Tune for cup
Ben Tune has left the door ajar for a shock World Cup return after
a secret meeting with Wallabies coach John Connolly on Friday. Full report
Stormers bring down Chiefs
A try by Jean de Villiers earned the Stormers a 21-16 victory in a
see-saw Super 14 match with the Waikato Chiefs on Friday. Full report
Shepherd stars as Force stun Bulls
A stunning performance from Western Force winger Cameron Shepherd
has propelled his side to a thrilling 30-27 win over the Bulls in
Pretoria. Full report
Helter-skelter: Hurricanes pip Blues
The Hurricanes clung to a one-point lead for 19 minutes to beat the
Blues in Wellington on Saturday night. Full report
Early start shouldn't faze Cup aspirants
With the early kick-off to the Super 14, players have had to switch
into football mode earlier than they've been accustomed to in
recent years, writes John Connolly. Full report
Walker appeals for French leave
France-based former Wallaby Andrew Walker has sent an SOS to the
Australian Rugby Union in a last-ditch bid to return to Australia
and play out his controversial career with the Queensland Reds. Full report
Tuqiri's 2.8 million reasons to stay
Lote Tuqiri will be offered a $2.8 million deal over three seasons
to remain in rugby union when the ARU tables its final offer to the
Wallabies star next week. Full report
Rathbone's nan cops blacklash
The 80-year-old grandmother of Wallabies winger Clyde Rathbone is
at the centre of a political furore in South Africa after she left
the country to return to Australia due to concerns over crime
levels. Full report
The beauty of our game is in the contest
I LEARNED some interesting facts about the diamond industry the
other day when the squad was given a rare tour of the famous de
Beers diamond sorting facility here in Kimberley. Full report
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