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RUGBY
Flowers leaves ARU early and divided
While Gary Flowers' controversial reign as Australian Rugby Union
chief executive has, as expected, ended early, who will be the new
chairman will not be decided for three more weeks after a board
meeting was unexpectedly adjourned last night. Full report
Super 14 round 12: every match previewed
Jamie Pandaram with the facts, the form and the bold predictions
for round 12 of the Super 14. Full report
Hayman duel is ultimate test for Dunning
Waratahs prop Matt Dunning knows full well what is at stake in his
battle tomorrow night against Highlanders tighthead Carl Hayman. Full report
Elsom's judgement: our defence rests
Wallabies back-rower Rocky Elsom always talks straight. And in an
interview in tomorrow night's NSW-Highlanders match program, he
explains that a prime reason the Waratahs have slumped down the
Super 14 ladder is that their defence strategy has gone astray. Full report
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ACT thrive on pressure, says Huxley
The Brumbies are far better equipped than the Western Force to
handle the pressure of their Super 14 clash tonight, according to
ACT utility Julian Huxley. Full report
Gerrard running with Brumbies for three more years
Wallaby utility back Mark Gerrard has signed a new contract which
will keep him with the Super 14 title-chasing Brumbies for a
further three seasons. Full report
Fava rues tongue poke
Former Brumby Scott Fava has learnt his lesson and won't be giving
his old teammates any extra ammunition at Canberra Stadium on
Friday night. Full report
Lure of stirling outweights the silver fern
Carl Hayman's decision to head overseas after the World Cup may
have been expected but it is no less dramatic. Full report
Reds dump Croft
Queensland coach Eddie Jones has pulled a selection surprise by
propelling attacking flanker Tom McVerry into Saturday night's
Super 14 clash with the Cheetahs at Suncorp Stadium. Full report
Roy and the boys bring raw speed
Roy Kinikinilau, one of a devastating back three named to take on
the Sharks, has emerged from a frustrating national provincial
championship rugby season, where he was hampered by injury, to
become a deadly weapon for the Chiefs. Full report
Eights enough reason to watch
Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper has attempted to hose down any hype
surrounding the battle of New Zealand's premier No.8s in Friday's
Super 14 rugby clash. Full report
Read won't be blindsided by Collins hype
Kieran Read's ability at Super 14 level is unquestioned, but he
faces one of his most difficult assignments against All Blacks No.
6 Jerry Collins. Full report
Highlanders have a Cowan for Tahs clash
In form Highlanders halfback Jimmy Cowan returns from injury for
his team's Super 14 rugby match against the NSW Waratahs at Aussie
Stadium on Saturday night. Full report
Hammer, tongs, fire: the elements of a belter
When Wellington won last year's Air New Zealand Cup quarter-final
36-23, it bashed, belted and bullied the Canterbury forwards around
the park. Full report
The Force is strong for this match
Seasoned players Matt Henjak, Scott Staniforth and David Pusey
return to boost the Western Force for their crucial Super 14 derby
match against the Brumbies on Friday night. Full report
Chisholm sticks with Brumbies
The Brumbies have received a boost ahead of Friday night's crucial
Super 14 clash with the Western Force with lock Mark Chisholm
re-signing with the ACT province and the Australian Rugby Union for
another two years. Full report
Australians lose under-19 world crown
Australia's reign as world under-19 rugby champions is over after a
32-18 loss to South Africa in the semi-finals in Belfast. Full report
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