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Rugby Union
Folau set for Wallabies
Paul Cully Israel Folau's stunning rise in his third code is complete, with Wallabies coach Robbie Deans naming the NSW Waratahs full-back on the right wing against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.
Rugby
Deans wary as wounded Lions prepare to bite back
Georgina Robinson The optimist in Robbie Deans might, for a moment, ponder the seed of doubt planted in the minds of the British and Irish Lions after their grinding two-point loss to the Brumbies four days before the...
Rugby
Another giant leap as Folau gets Test call-up
Paul Cully Israel Folau's stunning rise in his third code is complete, with Wallabies coach Robbie Deans naming the Waratahs fullback on the right wing to face the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.
Rugby Union
Kimlin's a surprise pick for Wallabies
David Polkinghorne Peter Kimlin was so confident he would not get called into the Wallabies squad he was already on holidays down the coast when coach Robbie Deans rang.
Rugby
Horwill captaincy will take pressure off Genia: Poidevin
Rupert Guinness The appointment of second-rower James Horwill as Wallabies captain ahead of Will Genia for the British and Irish Lions series will help take the pressure off the halfback, according to Wallaby legend...
Crusaders v Waratahs
AMI Stadium, Christchurch, Friday 5.35pm (AEST)
Rugby
Make Sevens count: Cheika
Georgina Robinson Waratahs coach Michael Cheika says the merits of "cherry picking" Super Rugby players for the Rugby World Cup Sevens team will be determined by their Cup results.
Live: Crusaders v Waratahs
Shane Brady Join RugbyHeaven for full, live commentary as the Waratahs look to keep their season alive in Christchurch.
Union
Folau no sure thing but gets majority vote
Chris Dutton Three of the past five Wallabies World Cup coaches are adamant Israel Folau is the man to play fullback against the Lions.
Folau makes Wallabies squad, Cooper misses out
Georgina Robinson Storming Brumbies fullback Jesse Mogg has missed out to NRL convert Israel Folau in the first Wallabies squad to be named for the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour.
Burgess half a chance for Lions: Deans
Georgina Robinson The Wallabies may have to do without one returning son but another is still very much in the mix.
Rugby
Barnes' storming efforts could have him in starting side
Paul Cully The significance of Berrick Barnes' cameos against the Stormers and Brumbies in successive weeks is that he could be playing his way into the Wallabies starting XV, let alone the 25-man squad.
Rugby Union
Rebels prepare for a new generation
Stathi Paxinos Melbourne Rebels face more changes with the club on Wednesday confirming that Gareth Delve, Richard Kingi and James King would be joining the likes of Ged Robinson and Nick Phipps leaving at the end...
Rebels v Waratahs
AAMI Park, Melbourne, Friday 7.40pm (AEST)
Rugby
Wallabies or bust? ARU boss coy on plans to retain Folau
Georgina Robinson Australian Rugby Union boss Bill Pulver has played down optimism at the prospect of retaining league convert Israel Folau next year.
Rugby
The Lions, the pitch and the hard road
Georgina Robinson ASK three great rugby brains from three different eras to pick their Wallabies XV on the eve of the official squad announcement for next month's British and Irish Lions tour and you are bound to have...
Rugby
Paddy Ryan earns Waratahs start
Prop Paddy Ryan will make his fourth start this season as the NSW Waratahs try to keep their Super Rugby finals hopes flickering with victory over the Brumbies in Saturday night's Australian...
Union
Palmer ruled out of Tahs clash
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies prop Dan Palmer will miss out on a last chance to impress Wallabies coach Robbie Deans.
Tight Five
Emotions run hot in the debate over five-eighth
Paul Cully In the third instalment of the Herald's look at the race for Wallabies jerseys, we look at five more positions. We start with five-eighth.
