Rugby
Pocock injury throws nervous Smith into the deep end
Rupert Guinness It is Saturday, March 9. George Smith has just marked his headlining return to Super Rugby with a superb 70-minute performance for the Brumbies.
Rugby
Mitchell's 'bonjour' hints at au revoir
Rupert Guinness When Drew Mitchell said "bonjour" and smiled as he arrived at Waratahs training on Monday to start preparing for NSW's round 10 game against the Chiefs in Sydney on Friday, it was clear the two-year...
Ulugia thankful for the opportunities he's had
Rupert Guinness John Ulugia realises the return of Wallaby Tatafu Polota-Nau to the Waratahs run-on side from injury is imminent.
Regional contest better than plan B, says Harris
Rupert Guinness THE establishment of a third-tier competition in Australia should focus on creating a regional series that can expose more players to a higher level rather than a proposed ''B'' series of fringe...
Rugby Union
Wallabies great Smith ready to play at home in Super deal
Rupert Guinness WALLABIES legend George Smith is poised to make a return to Australian rugby to play for a Super Rugby franchise on a short-term deal for this season.
Rugby
Smith should be in the frame for Wallabies, says Gregan
Rupert Guinness THE prospect of Brumbies legend George Smith extending his comeback to Australia and playing for the Wallabies in the British and Irish Lions series is one that coach Robbie Deans should seriously...
Long-awaited Lions tour sells out in 15 minutes
Rupert Guinness, Megan Levy THEY say interest in rugby union in Australia is waning? Fans stood up and showed otherwise on Monday by buying every ticket for the three-Test British and Irish Lions Tour against the Wallabies in...
Rugby
Barnes set for Japan at season's end
Rupert Guinness STAR Wallabies and Waratahs back Berrick Barnes is understood to have committed to playing in Japan as soon as this year's Super rugby season over and is on the verge of signing a contract with the...
It's been a long road, but Gilbert dares to dream once more
Rupert Guinness A.J. GILBERT - a father, warehouse worker and club rugby journeyman - could not have dreamt of a better way to repay Waratahs coach Michael Cheika for the opportunity he got to play for NSW in the...
Robinson gives new coach the nod
Rupert Guinness BENN ROBINSON is yet to talk at length with Michael Cheika about the challenge of winning an elusive Super Rugby title but after eight years in a side that has fallen short of its potential, the...
Union
Tahs stage greatest escape to down Reds
Rupert Guinness A last-minute Wycliff Palu try broke Queensland hearts as NSW got out of jail 30-28 in a Super 14 interstate classic at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
