Rugby
Poidevin: Tahs must be smarter with bench players
Rupert Guinness Waratahs coach Michael Cheika must utilise his bench against the Bulls earlier than he did in last week's upset win over the Chiefs if NSW are to maximise their odds of beating the South Africans at...
Rugby
Youngster Gill wary of resurgent Smith
Rupert Guinness When Liam Gill lines up for the Reds as the next young Australian openside flanker to test himself against the seemingly unwavering force that is George Smith in Saturday's clash against Brumbies, he...
Rugby
Folau's start at fullback right choice, says Deans
Rupert Guinness THE decision by the NSW Waratahs to start Israel Folau at fullback against the Queensland Reds last Saturday was "absolutely" the right one, according to Wallabies coach Robbie Deans.
Rugby Union
Smith's return a challenge, even for Pocock, warns Cheika
Rupert Guinness AS SOON as he heard Wallabies legend George Smith was returning to Australia to play for the Brumbies this season, NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika began stirring the pot in hope that the 110-Test...
Resting stars for Lions may not be such a Super idea
Rupert Guinness Australian Rugby Union chief executive Bill Pulver has conceded that his plans of convincing all of the Australian Super sides to rest key Wallabies for the British and Irish Lions tour might not get...
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...
Izzy busy in 'Tahs debut
Rupert Guinness Israel Folau experienced it all in his rugby union debut for the Waratahs on Saturday night.
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...
Folau a natural fit on debut
Rupert Guinness ISRAEL FOLAU experienced it all in his rugby union debut for the Waratahs on Saturday night. He scored two tries, set one up, hurt with his tackles and was yellow carded.
Deans must reapply, says Pulver
Rupert Guinness WALLABIES coach Robbie Deans will have to reapply for his position when his contract runs out at the end of the year, the new ARU chief executive Bill Pulver says.
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...
Rugby
McKenzie the right man for Wallabies top job - Poidevin
Rupert Guinness EWEN McKENZIE stands head and shoulders above anyone else as the best candidate to succeed Robbie Deans should there be a change of Wallabies coach after the British and Irish Lions tour this year,...
Is Folau good enough for Wallabies? Just ask him
Rupert Guinness NEVER shy to back himself, Israel Folau candidly admits he would love to be in the Wallabies squad to play the British and Irish Lions this year.
Rugby
All Blacks the test for Deans
Rupert Guinness Wallabies coach Robbie Deans may have had his contract renewed last year, but he still faces pressure to prove he is the best man to steer the national side to the next World Cup in England, judging...
Indigenous team's dream is two wins in women's rugby bash
Rupert Guinness THEY are a band of 12 that have been together for only two weeks and come from Cairns, Rockhampton, Brisbane, Coffs Harbour, Walgett and Redfern.
