By Charity Knight THE START of this year’s Tri-Nations will be marred by controversy, as South Africa have withdrawn 21 players from their World Cup training squad for the away…
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Super 15 Final Preview – Reds v Crusaders
By Charity Knight RIVALRIES REACH their peak this weekend as the Queensland Reds take on the Canterbury Crusaders in an epic battle to become the victors of the 2011 Super…
Phil Waugh will quit after the World Cup
Phil Waugh announced today that he will retire from professional Rugby at the end of 2011. Waugh is the most-capped player in the history of NSW Rugby, and he has…
Indefinite leave for Berrick Barnes
Waratahs and Wallaby back Berrick Barnes will take an extended break from Rugby commencing immediately. Barnes has been suffering from footballers’ migraines in recent weeks and has spent a number…
Nucifora makes ten changes for Fiji clash
Coach David Nucifora has made 10 changes for the Australian Under 20s clash with Fiji in their second match of the pool stages at the IRB Junior World Championships in…
ARU pays tribute to retiring Al Baxter
Australian Rugby Union managing director and chief executive John O’Neill and Qantas Wallabies coach Robbie Deans have today both paid tribute to the contribution to the game made by Al…
Behind the scenes with the Wallabies
EVER WONDERED what happens on an international rugby tour? Well now you can find out! Here Australia’s exciting young backs James O’Connor, Quade Cooper and Kurtley Beale give you an…
Mitchell targets World Cup return – with video
DREW MITCHELL is aiming to return from injury in time from the World Cup. The Australia wing dislocated his ankle and broke a bone in his leg while playing for…
Barbarians v Aussies confirmed for November
Australian Rugby Union today confirmed the Qantas Wallabies will head to the Northern Hemisphere after the Rugby World Cup to take on the Barbarians at Twickenham. The Barbarians will be out…
Watch Digby Ioane’s incredible celebration! With video
We’ve had the Ash Splash but Digby Ioane took try celebrations to a new high with his “Caterpillar” in the Reds 39-30 victory over the Bulls. Great try anyway, followed…