Warning for NZ: Giteau looks good at 10

Look for the Wallabies to pick up from the Western Force and play Matt Giteau at No. 10 with his Force coach John Mitchell backing the highly-paid star in the playmaker's role.

ARU may give restless Elsom a year's sabbatical

Australian officials are hopeful of holding on to Rocky Elsom despite the form Waratahs back-rower contemplating a brief break from the local scene.

This is the true history of league

What we think happened in the past is the DNA of the present and the future.

Wallabies want UK Grand Slam

While Wembley Stadium was confirmed as the latest Wallabies international venue yesterday, the ARU wants to turn next year's European tour into a grand slam.

Marshall supports Fisher's complaint

A senior ARU official agreed yesterday with aspects of a written complaint about South African referee Willie Roos' performance during the ACT Brumbies' loss to the Wellington Hurricanes on Friday night.

Gatland in line for Lions

Speculation linking Warren Gatland to the British & Irish Lions' coaching job has increased after he led Wales to the Six Nations grand slam.

Nervous Blues prepare for Evans' absence

Blues coach David Nucifora didn't have his fingers crossed, but he might as well have had as he conceded that his under-pressure team will be forced to play a waiting game this week over the fitness of dazed first five Nick Evans.

Marshall adds fuel to Carter & McCaw moves

Justin Marshall has made no secret that he has found a new lease of life in Wales and he has become a vocal advertisement for All Blacks - former or current - contemplating a move abroad.

Brittle Blues know it's time to stop the rot

It's still early days but Blues hooker Keven Mealamu has a sneaking suspicion that Saturday's clash with the Stormers could define their Super 14 season.

Crockett cleared over dangerous tackle

Crusaders player Wyatt Crockett has been cleared of a dangerous tackle in the match against the Cheetahs on Saturday.

Crusaders too good for now, say sloppy Sharks

SA scene: They may be unbeaten like the Crusaders but the Sharks have admitted they are a long way off the standards being set by the red and blacks in this year's Super 14.

Proposed national competition may revive Vikings

The Canberra Vikings' current stint in the rugby wilderness could last just one year if a proposed 10-team national club rugby competition to begin in 2009 wins approval.

Rugby pros sustain 'more severe injuries than amateurs'

Amateur rugby players are just as likely as professionals to get injured but are only half as likely to get bad injuries, according to a French study published today.

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