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
Timani gets up to speed for Tahs before flight to France
Georgina Robinson After a self-described "slow start" and a battle to improve his fitness, Test second-rower Sitaleki Timani is enjoying his rugby at the new look Waratahs.
Wallabies beat France? Pourquoi non?
Georgina Robinson, Paris Can the consistent Wallabies triumph over the volatile French?
Rugby
Tahs' B-game is not enough
Georgina Robinson Belief exists, win or lose. It sustains momentum when the cards are tumbling all your way, and it consoles you when they aren't.
Beale's gallop in green wins tick of approval
Georgina Robinson Passers-by at Coogee's Latham Park on Thursday night might have noticed a group of teenagers playing touch football.
Rugby
Memo to Deans: Foley and Eales warn of tourists' new versatility
Georgina Robinson Great slabs of ''red meat'' they may be, but the British and Irish Lions forward pack hulking south towards Australia are no one-trick ponies.
Next generation line up for a shot at sevens World Cup glory
Georgina Robinson If four years is a long time in sport, it is an eternity in sevens.
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.
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.
The Breakdown
Minnows hit gaps in Australia's preparation for Games Sevens
Georgina Robinson Canada, Kenya, the United States. Not a traditional rugby powerhouse among them but all three beat either the Australian men's or women's teams in this year's Sevens World Series.
Rugby
More wriggle room over roster as Mitchell leaves
Georgina Robinson Another piece of the recruitment puzzle fell into place this week for Waratahs coach Michael Cheika.
Rugby
Waratahs wary of Kings ambush
Georgina Robinson PORT ELIZABETH: Officially it is known as the "friendly city" but there is a distinct feeling the Waratahs are walking around the sleepy Eastern Cape hamlet with a target on their backs.
Douglas going the distance for Tahs
Georgina Robinson Kane Douglas must be doing something right. Douglas, Dave Dennis and Michael Hooper are the only three Waratahs forwards to have made it to the sixth game of the season without being benched, dropped...
Rugby
Burgess joins Rebels on three-year deal
Georgina Robinson The Rebels have picked up former Wallaby Luke Burgess on a three-year deal after the halfback secured an early release from French club Toulouse.
The Breakdown
ARU puts indigenous talent on firm footing
Georgina Robinson FOUR years after Lloyd McDermott Rugby Development Team boss Thom Evans gave the ARU a spray about appalling indigenous participation rates in rugby's top grade, the Breakdown is pleased to report,...
Rugby Union
Tough farewell for Rebel
Georgina Robinson Nick Phipps disappointed that club was talking to former Wallaby Luke Burgess.
Rugby
Phipps reveals pain behind Rebels exit
Georgina Robinson Departing Rebels halfback Nick Phipps has revealed his disappointment upon finding out the club that developed him was talking to former Wallaby Luke Burgess.
Dad's the word: when Hooper needs constructive feedback, it's strictly family business
Georgina Robinson There is only one man Waratahs breakaway Michael Hooper trusts to tell him the truth about his performances.
THE BREAKDOWN
Waratahs keen to give Folau a permanent home
Georgina Robinson Michael Cheika has made positive noises about the progress of Israel Folau, telling reporters on Thursday he ''couldn't be happier'' with the former NRL player's development to date in rugby.
Rugby Union
Deans must grab top spot
Georgina Robinson Robbie Deans may have to take Australia to the top of the world rugby rankings to keep his job.
