Dear ***,
We won't wake up for World Cup
Wallabies coach John Connolly last night admitted he was seriously
concerned about the dreadful start the four Australian teams have
had to this year's Super 14 tournament. Full report
Blog:
Connolly's concerned - time to panic?
Sharks pass hat round for Lote bid
Cronulla have become the most serious bidder among league clubs for
Lote Tuqiri's signature after launching a search for financial
backers willing to help defray the cost of an offer that would
rival the bid from the Australian Rugby Union. Full report
Playing the blame game off the park
A SANZAR document, titled "A coach's guide to staying on side with
Big Brother", has landed on the Monday Maul desk, writes
Greg Growden. Full report
Freier the leader, Lyons on track
Adam Freier has won the NSW captaincy, while fellow Test forward
David Lyons is set to return to the Waratahs squad against Western
Force at Aussie Stadium on Friday night. Full report
France extend perfect start
Holders France stayed on course for a Six Nations grand slam by
recovering from a sluggish start to beat Wales 32-21 at Stade de
France on Saturday. Full report
Ruthless Ireland send England packing
Head coach Brian Ashton has admitted that England have a huge task
ahead of them if they are to mount a credible defence of their
rugby World Cup crown after a record 43-13 thrashing at the hands
of Ireland. Full report
Italy stun Scots
Italy stunned Scotland with three tries in an astonishing first six
minutes and went on to win 37-17 at Murrayfield on Saturday to
secure their first away victory since joining the Six Nations. Full report
Crusaders hit back in style
New Zealand's Canterbury Crusaders scored six tries to three to
down the Central Cheetahs 49-28 in a Super 14 match on Saturday. Full report
Bulls defeat Chiefs
Springbok wing Bryan Habana scored a try after the final hooter on
Saturday to give the Bulls a 30-27 win over the Chiefs of New
Zealand in their Super 14 match. Full report
Gandalf puts his hat in the ring for top Wallabies job
Next time you see Laurie Fisher, resist the urge to blurt out "get
a haircut". The Brumbies coach has heard it all before, and his
ponytail and ragged beard are here to stay. Full report
Why this Brian's the messiah of Irish rugby
One man does not make a team, of so goes the perceived sporting
wisdom, but a few players have come close to disproving that. Full report
Why teams can't get over line
Australian Super 14 teams have copped plenty of heat in the media
about the lack of tries in the opening rounds, writes John
Connolly. Full report
Highlanders down Stormers
Fullback Matt Saunders scored two tries as the Otago Highlanders
took a bonus point from a 35-24 win over South Africa's Stormers in
a Super 14 rugby match at Carisbrook on Saturday. Full report
Blue night for Reds in Auckland
The Queensland Reds were slam-dunked 38-13 in their worst Super 14
performance of the season at Auckland's Eden Park. Full report
Force fail to break home jinx
Western Force's home hoodoo continued as the Lions ended their own
miserable run on the road to record a tense 25-24 win at a
sweltering Subiaco Oval. Full report
Larkham loss pains Brumbies even more
Another injury to Wallabies five-eighth Stephen Larkham added to
the heartbreak as a last-minute try sank the Brumbies in Wellington
last night. Full report
Aussie cricketers' fall a warning to ABs
If any national sports team exhibits the same qualities as the All
Blacks, that aura of invincibility which some interpret as
arrogance, it is the Australian cricket team. And therein lies the
concern, writes Lindsay Knight. Full report
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