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Wallabies focussed on fitness ahead of tour
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The Wallabies will be put through their paces at a Sydney camp this week, as they continue preparations for their spring tour.
Mitchell brushes speculation in time for preseason
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Western Force coach John Mitchell says speculation of a player revolt has not been a distraction to his side's preseason.
Reds pick up Braid as marquee import
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The Queensland Reds are the first Australian side to dip into the imported player ranks, signing All Black flanker Daniel Braid for the 2009 season.
Wilkinson has knee surgery
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England fly half Jonny Wilkinson has had surgery on his injured left knee and is unlikely to play again before Christmas.
Injured Horwill out of Wallabies tour
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Queensland Reds forward James Horwill will not travel with the Australian rugby squad on its spring tour after succumbing to a foot injury.
Wilkinson out after dislocating knee
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Jonny Wilkinson looks set to miss England's November meetings with Australia, New Zealand and South Africa after suffering a dislocated left knee.
Japan launches rugby World Cup bid
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Japan has formally applied to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup, officials said.
Deans making the difference, says Harrison
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Former Wallabies star Justin Harrison insisted the positive attitude of new coach Robbie Deans was the driving force putting Australia back on track.
Rugby ref Vanderfield dies
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Well-known Australian rugby union referee and administrator Dr Roger Vanderfield has died at the age of 80.
Under-fire Umaga to stay on
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Under-fire Toulon coach Tana Umaga will remain boss of the newly-promoted French first division team, according to club president Mourad Boudjellal.
Gasnier marks rugby debut with try
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Mark Gasnier has made his rugby union debut one to remember, scoring a try for French giant Stade Francais overnight.
Deans backs Sevens for Olympics
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Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has backed moves to get rugby union included as an Olympic sport in the 2016 Games.
Deans looking to firm up Wallabies' defence
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Wallabies coach Robbie Deans says improving his team's shaky defence is a key aim of the upcoming tour of Hong Kong and Europe.
Gasnier set for Stade Francais debut
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Mark Gasnier could make his debut for French rugby club Stade Francais this weekend, backs coach Christophe Dominici said.
Carter lone Tri-Nations star up for player of year
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New Zealand fly half Dan Carter is the only southern hemisphere player announced in the list of five nominees for the International Rugby Board (IRB) Player of the Year award.
New rules likely for Hong Kong Bledisloe match
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New Zealand and Australia's rugby players might have to adapt to another set of rules when they play their Bledisloe Cup match in Hong Kong under the worldwide experimental law variations (ELVs).
Deans springs for new Wallaby faces
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Australian rugby coach Robbie Deans has named four new players in the Wallabies' spring tour squad.
New Sevens boss O'Connor eyeing the future
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New Australian rugby Sevens boss Michael O'Connor says his sole aim in taking over the role is to develop Wallaby players.
Court eases Catchpole's bail terms
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Former rugby union player Mark Catchpole, who is facing drugs and firearm charges, has had his bail conditions eased by a Sydney court.
Deans looks to 'harness the suffering'
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Wallabies coach Robbie Deans says he hopes to "harness the suffering" of narrowly missing out on the Tri-Nations title and start building a winning culture on the team's upcoming tour.
All Blacks claim Wallabies helped by TV spies
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All Blacks assistant coach Steve Hansen has claimed an Australian television network filmed one of their closed training sessions and handed the footage to the Wallabies before Saturday's final Tri-Nations encounter.
Henry beaming with pride from double triumph
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New Zealand Graham Henry says the All Blacks' determination to win inspired their Bledisloe Cup/Tri-Nations double.
All Blacks edge Wallabies to secure double
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New Zealand wrenched the Tri-Nations and Bledisloe trophies from the Wallabies' grasp in a pulsating 28-24 win.
Springbok coach apologises for race remark
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The black coach of the world champion Springboks has apologised for saying the job should be given back to the whites.
Wallabies promise relentless encounter against All Blacks
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Australia will attack New Zealand at pace in their deciding Tri-Nations match in Brisbane tonight.
