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Posted 10 hours ago
Eight internationals line up for Western Force in the 2012 Super Rugby season opener in Canberra this Friday against the Brumbies.
Following 15 weeks of intensive pre-season preparations Coach Richard Graham said his side is eager to make a strong statement as competition points go on the line for the first time in 2012.
“We’ve drawn a line in the sand and…
Posted 5 days ago
Sarel Pretorius turned in a man of the match performance to lead his new side to a convincing eight try victory over Tonga at the SFS.
Last year’s leading try scorer, Pretorius opened his account with barely five minutes on the clock, almost adding another just a minute later, as the home side signaled their intent with some ambitious running rugby.
Added…
Posted 5 days ago
Melbourne Rebels will treat the third and final trial game of the pre-season program more like a Super Rugby game than he has for any of the other games so far this season.
Coming up against the Crusaders at AAMI Park this Saturday night, the most successful Super Rugby team in the competition’s history, will be the ideal preparation for the…
Posted 7 days ago
The RaboDirect Rebel’s are pleased to announce, as part of the clubs leadership succession plan, joint Vice-Captains for the upcoming FxPro Super Rugby season.
Hugh Pyle, one of the clubs developing leaders, and Gareth Delve, Vice-Captain in the Rebels’ inaugural year, will share the position in 2012.
Prior to joining the Rebels, Delve had previously captained Gloucester in the English Premiership and…
Posted 9 days ago
Emirates Western Force star flanker David Pocock will play his first match for the club since being officially announced as captain a fortnight ago. The West Australian’s will tackle reigning FxPro Super Rugby champions Queensland in Perth on Thursday evening in their final practise outing before the 2012 season.
Coach Richard Graham has also added the experience of Wallabies capped fullback…
Posted 9 days ago
Wallaby heavyweights Wycliff Palu and Benn Robinson will be back in action for the HSBC Waratahs this Friday, taking on Tonga at the Sydney Football Stadium in final preparation for the start of the FxPro Super Rugby season the following week.
Knee surgery ruled Robinson out of contention for last October’s Rugby World Cup, while hamstring concerns left Palu unable to…
Posted 22 days ago
Rocky Elsom was today confirmed as captain of the HSBC Waratahs for the 2012 FxPro Super Rugby season.
A world-class flanker and renowned leader, Elsom led Australia in 24 Test matches between 2009 and 2011, a record matched by only four players in Wallaby history.
The 28-year-old returned to NSW this season, having previously represented the state on 66 occasions between 2003…
Posted 31 days ago
With the World Cup put to bed, the next great landmark for home union players is the Lions tour to Australia in 2013. There are also a number of coaches putting their best foot forward for the hardest coaching job in rugby.
The bookies’ front-runner is Warren Gatland, who has already agreed a five-month break in his WRU contract. The Lions…
Posted 40 days ago
Preparations for the 2012 Super Rugby season are well underway for the RaboDirect Rebels with the playing squad having now returned to training following their Christmas break, with new Head Coach Damien Hill preparing his team for three vital trial matches in February.
All three trial matches will take place in Victoria against New Zealand opposition, the first taking place against…
Posted 71 days ago
Super Rugby players from across the country have elevated Emirates Western Force captain Nathan Sharpe into rare company with the star lock taking out the Rugby Union Players’ Association ‘Medal for Excellence’ for a third time.
Voting for the Medal for Excellence is undertaken by all Australian based professionals and shows the esteem in which Sharpe is held by those not…
