Rugby

Wallabies forwards get rev-up from White

Greg Growden SPRINGBOKS World Cup-winning coach Jake White has called on the Wallabies forwards to dramatically lift their standards against South Africa tomorrow night, otherwise they will suffer their third...

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Hamstring injury puts paid to O'Connor hopes

Greg Growden JAMES O'CONNOR'S plan to be part of the Wallabies squad heading to South Africa and Argentina later this month, where he hoped to regain his Test five-eighth spot, are over due to ongoing hamstring...

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Wallabies put stock in experience

Greg Growden THE Wallabies selectors love picking novices, but have shown by including Drew Mitchell, Radike Samo and Nathan Sharpe in the 30-man Rugby Championship squad they haven't forgotten their tribal...

Hamstring tear has Horwill on sidelines, while onerous challenge excites Pocock

Greg Growden WALLABIES captain James Horwill is facing an extended period on the sideline after scans last night revealed a significant hamstring tear.

All eyes on Barnes as Wallabies spot rests on clash with Canes

Greg Growden The Wallabies have tried three different five-eighths at training this week - Quade Cooper, Ben Lucas and Mike Harris - but how Berrick Barnes fares in tonight's match for the Waratahs will determine...

McKenzie has big plans for small pack

Greg Growden REDS coach Ewen McKenzie has learnt from last year's early season drubbing by the Waratahs and is bound to select a faster, more mobile forward pack when they meet in the Super Rugby opener in Sydney...

Bulls gore Reds to open gate for Brumbies

Greg Growden IT WAS nowhere near as devastating as the Reds' 92-3 loss to the Bulls in Pretoria in 2007, but their 61-8, eight tries to one thrashing at Loftus Versfeld Stadium has certainly jolted the Super...