Harrison and 'that' moment still a thorn in the Lions' paw
Rupert Guinness IT is early morning, July 14, 2001. Justin Harrison has woken up on the day of his first Test for the Wallabies - the series decider against the British and Irish Lions.
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...
Long-awaited Lions tour sells out in 15 minutes
Rupert Guinness, Megan Levy THEY say interest in rugby union in Australia is waning? Fans stood up and showed otherwise on Monday by buying every ticket for the three-Test British and Irish Lions Tour against the Wallabies in...
Rugby
Genia hails 'instinctive' bond with Cooper
Rupert Guinness Wallabies halfback Will Genia says the apparent telepathy between he and Queensland Reds five-eighth Quade Cooper is so strong that they are unafraid to throw caution to the wind when making snap...
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
Hope floats but Dennis admits need for patience
Rupert Guinness Waratahs captain Dave Dennis believes his side may have fallen into the trap of expecting a quick fix to their fortunes as a result of Michael Cheika making them play a different style of game in his...
Rugby
Pocock injury throws nervous Smith into the deep end
Rupert Guinness It is Saturday, March 9. George Smith has just marked his headlining return to Super Rugby with a superb 70-minute performance for the Brumbies.
Historic jersey goes to deserving owner
Rupert Guinness When Justin Harrison moved to the south-west of France last year and began unpacking, two items he found prompted him to stop and fondly reflect.
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...
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...
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.
Rugby
Smith backs Cheika for Waratahs' redemption
Rupert Guinness UNCERTAINTY over the Waratahs' ability to win a Super Rugby title will remain until that elusive moment of triumph happens - if it ever does.
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...
Poidevin, in his own words, on ...
Rupert Guinness We have seen in 2012 that this an incredibly competitive sporting country and the other codes sensed a weak code in rugby union.
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.
