Push to re-sign dumped coach

A PUSH is increasing among a core of NSW Rugby powerbrokers to encourage the state union to do an about-face and immediately reappoint Ewen McKenzie as Waratahs coach.

Tah for not much: suits a hindrance, not a help

NO MATTER what happens from now on, the 2008 season can only be rated an overwhelming success for the Waratahs.

Tough road trip steels NSW for final assault

THE Waratahs believe the difficult three-match road trip that ended their season and produced a home semi-final against the Sharks has battle-hardened the team for finals football.

Leaders of the pack get reality check after Sharks up the ante

THE NSW scrum had little time to savour their demolition of a Reds pack that a week earlier had given title favourites the Crusaders an unexpected tussle.

Finals expansion on cards

THE expansion of the Super 14 finals to a six-team play-off next year is all but a certainty after this season's logjam saw two form teams miss the cut.

Rugby circles disgruntled Sonny Bill

Bulldogs superstar is fed up and wants out of the club with rugby interested in signing him.

Possible Gasnier switch no shock

I must admit I wasn't surprised when I heard that Mark Gasnier was contemplating a switch to France.

Croft ends Reds career in best form

Queensland failed to give their loyal warrior a fitting farewell in his 116th and last game.

All Blacks' backline leaked?

Graham Henry's preferred test backline for the Tri-nations includes two new test caps.

Legends pick their ABs team

Former ABs coach and a former centre fear NZ selectors will be scraping the bottom of the barrell.

Weepu poised to leave

Piri Weepu is poised to leave New Zealand rugby and a host of other All Blacks look set to join him.

Test rugby is war: Boks coach

Peter de Villiers names his Springbok training squad and says every Test position must be earned.

Cipriani doubtful for NZ tour

England five-eighth likely to miss tour of New Zealand after suffering a serious ankle injury.

Canes know the way forward

Colin Cooper is backing the Hurricanes' set piece to deliver an historic playoff win.

Wicks show no mercy in exterminating Rats

THERE was a demolition at Coogee Oval on Saturday when Randwick scored nine unanswered tries to punish Warringah 59-0 in round eight of the Shute Shield.

Wasps and Leicester into Premiership final

Old rivals Wasps and Leicester will meet in the Premiership final at Twickenham after the two giants of English rugby completed their unlikely recoveries by beating Bath and Gloucester respectively today.

Japan wins inaugural Five Nations

Japan outclassed Hong Kong 75-29 here Sunday to win the inaugural Asian Five Nations rugby trophy with a clean sweep of four straight wins.

Our Advertisers

member centre | network map | mobile | advertise with us SMH | THE AGE | AFR | MYCAREER | DOMAIN | DRIVE | FINANCE | FAIRFAX NZ

You are currently subscribed to this newsletter as: ***.kekeko, using ***
*** | Privacy | Conditions of Use | Member Agreement | Security Reminder