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Tahs in line for unwanted record
For all the fine records the Waratahs have achieved under coach
Ewen McKenzie, they now face the possibility of achieving one that
NSW will hardly look back on proudly: their longest run in Super
rugby without a win. Full report
Carney a Munster man
Brian Carney could play for Ireland at the World Cup after signing
with European champions Munster less than two months after his
shock departure from NRL's Gold Coast Titans. Full report
Super 14 round seven: every match previewed
Jamie Pandaram with the facts, the form and the bold predictions
for round seven of the Super 14. Full report
Tipping:
Our panel's Super 14 tips
Fisher firms for Wallabies job
The Australian Rugby Union is going cool on the idea of luring an
overseas identity to replace John Connolly as coach of the
Wallabies after the World Cup, writes Greg Growden. Full report
Giteau, Henjak out of Force side
Western Force coach John Mitchell has insists injury and caution,
not pressure from the ARU, was behind the late withdrawal of Matt
Giteau from Friday's clash with Queensland. Full report
NSW will jump to it: Vickerman
If you are wondering when the Waratahs lineout will return to being
the dominant Super 14 force it was, Wallaby Dan Vickerman has a
message: "Be patient." Full report
Keller set to play in France after Cup
All Blacks halfback Byron Kelleher has reportedly signed a two year
contract with French Top 14 club Agen, commencing after this year's
World Cup. Full report
Hurricanes search for the lost try
The Hurricanes are at least five points a game off where they have
to be to make the Super 14 playoffs and need to start scoring
tries. Full report
Robinson looks to make ground on rival locks
All Black lock Keith Robinson finds himself behind in the race to
which he had hoped to get a flying start. Full report
Senio gets chance to push claim for Crusaders halfback spot
Kevin Senio says he has no regrets. When Justin Marshall left
Canterbury in 2005, the province went shopping for Bay of Plenty
halfback Senio. Full report
Burke could still be Cup surprise
Matthew Burke remains a shock World Cup option for the Wallabies
despite the veteran fullback rejecting moves to return for
Australia's domestic Test season. Full report
Tuqiri to stay on wing for Wallabies
Although Lote Tuqiri is expected to be named today at
outside-centre in a new-look NSW back line, the Wallabies plan to
leave him on the wing. Full report
Broken foot blow for All Blacks star
The return of the "reconditioned" All Blacks has suffered an early
setback with fullback Mils Muliaina suffering a broken foot from
his first game of the season. Full report
All Blacks star's battle to squeeze into Blues
Lock Ali Williams accepts he could have a battle on his hands to
regain his spot in the Blues' Super 14 rugby side after returning
from the All Blacks' reconditioning program. Full report
All Blacks are class apart says Laporte
French coach Bernard Laporte gave an ominous warning to the rest of
the Six Nations teams when he said, looking ahead to the World Cup,
that New Zealand were a class apart. Full report
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