Tri Nations
On the white track: Tri Nations could use citing scheme
Greg Growden THE white card concept could be extended to the expanded Tri Nations series this season if the International Rugby Board gives the green light.
Wallabies success needed for new golden age
Matthew Burke I'm sensing the vibe is a little different for this series against the British and Irish Lions compared with 2001.
Rugby
Wallabies improving, just don't tell them
Paul Cully It would be easy to imagine Wallabies coach Robbie Deans with a look of contentment as he surveyed the state of play after the weekend.
Back with his beloved Brumbies, Smith refuses to look past final fling as cheer squad urges Wallabies recall
Chris Dutton BRUMBIES great George Smith says it is premature to talk about a potential Wallabies comeback despite Robbie Deans getting an up-close look at his first training session in Australia since 2010.
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...
Smith follows his heart back home
Chris Dutton Brumbies great George Smith says it's premature to talk about a potential Wallabies comeback.
PAUL CULLY
A genuine rivalry steeped in history
As excitement continues to grow ahead of first British and Irish Lions tour in 12 years, Paul Cully takes a look at the 12 top moments from previous tours.
Rugby
Gatland: Robbie's job would be safe in any other country
Georgina Robinson CARDIFF: Robbie Deans is in a ''no-win'' situation and his job as Wallabies coach would be safe in any other country based on the results he has produced, says Warren Gatland.
Campese out of order but Robbie still rankles
Spiro Zavos YOU KNOW when you've put both your rugby boots in your mouth when Wendell Sailor tweets this to you: "Well good morning to u Campo & I have to say u are on your own with this comment it's 2012 champ.
Rugby Union
Wallabies desperate for rally as critics wade into Deans
Georgina Robinson Wallabies prepare for a defining moment in their tumultuous recent history.
Rugby
Bruised, bloodied and pilloried - now Wallabies' blood is up
Georgina Robinson LONDON: Haven't we been here before? With their backs to the wall, apparently just the way they like it, the Wallabies are preparing for a defining moment in their tumultuous recent history, fuelled...
Samo's winning habit gives Wallabies an X-factor
Georgina Robinson Amid the celebration of Wallabies captain Nathan Sharpe over the past few months, the contribution of another elder statesman has been all but forgotten.
Rugby Union
Backs to the wall suits us: Sharpe
Georgina Robinson Wallabies captain Nathan Sharpe says Australia has what it takes to rise to the occasion against England at Twickenham this weekend.
We'll bounce back, promises Sharpe
Georgina Robinson Wallabies captain Nathan Sharpe says Australia have what it takes to rise to the occasion against England at Twickenham this weekend.
Rugby
Ashley-Cooper well prepared for Carter's pressure test
Georgina Robinson THE Wallabies have spent the week analysing All Blacks five-eighth Dan Carter's game in an effort to prepare themselves for an onslaught of pressure in Brisbane tomorrow night.
Genia, Quade set to re-sign with Reds
Jim Morton BRISBANE: Wallabies linchpin Will Genia is set to re-sign with the Australian Rugby Union this week and is eying a shock playing return in Queensland's opening home blockbuster against NSW in...
Union
Judgment day for Deans
Owen Finegan There is mounting pressure on Wallabies coach Robbie Deans after the mercurial Quade Cooper's comments about the toxic environment within the squad, coupled with declining performances from the...
Rugby Union
Brumbies great Larkham enters the Hall of Fame
Chris Dutton He built his career on being cool under pressure as he conquered every challenge rugby threw at him, but Stephen Larkham admitted to feeling awkward as his ''good ride'' put him among sporting...
Resurgence in Rosario gives fans hope for Bledisloe clash
Matthew Burke Six weeks ago, I wrote about the need for the Wallabies to reaffirm their position as the world's No.2 team by the time they took on the All Blacks in the final game of the season in Brisbane.
Rugby Union
All Blacks 'the best ever'
Adam Ashley-Cooper has labelled the record-seeking All Blacks team the best rugby side he's seen.
