Rice in tears over Bok slur

Wed, 08 Sep 2010

Triple Olympic swimming gold medalist Stephanie Rice has made a tearful apology for a homophobic slur she posted against the Springboks on Twitter at the weekend.

Wallabies hamstrung for All Black Test

Wed, 08 Sep 2010

Australia suffered a cruel blow in the build-up to their final Tri-Nations Test, against New Zealand in Sydney on Saturday. rugby365.com reports on the Sydney showdown.
Exclusive: Braam a full-time Wallaby after Beale slotted 'a kick for the ages'

'United' SANZAR to keep south ahead

Tue, 07 Sep 2010

The formation of SANZAR has created a chasm between the northern and southern hemispheres - that is an advantage that should be cherished.

How Beale slotted the 'kick for the ages'

Tue, 07 Sep 2010

Enigmatic Wallaby back Kurtley Beale does not strike one as a regular match-winning kicker. Yet, on Saturday he landed what is now being referred to as a 'kick for the ages'...
Exclusive: Braam a full-time Wallaby | SA take a tumble | Aussie star's Bok slur

McCaw is the benchmark - Pocock

Tue, 07 Sep 2010

Wallabies flank David Pocock has hailed Richie McCaw as the benchmark for all opensiders to measure themselves against, and is looking forward to challenging the All Blacks skipper at the breakdown. Ozzies plot ABs' downfall | Earthquake rocks Kiwis...

Boks' big drop confirmed

Mon, 06 Sep 2010

South Africa have slumped to their lowest ranking on the International Rugby Board standings since Peter de Villiers took charge of the team in January 2008.

Aussie apologises for nasty Bok slur

Mon, 06 Sep 2010

Triple Olympic gold medalist Stephanie Rice has apologised for a nasty slur against the Springboks, which she posted on the social network Twitter.

Bok ace now a full-time Wallaby

Mon, 06 Sep 2010

Celebrated former Springbok back Braam van Straaten is set to become the Wallabies' full-time kicking coach. Jan de Koning chatted exclusively to Van Straaten about this offer.
The Boks will have to 'look in the mirror' after Beale's boot steals it

Now Wallabies plot All Black downfall

Mon, 06 Sep 2010

With Graham Henry set to field some of his young stars, the Wallabies are optimistic of also causing an upset against the All Blacks when they meet in Sydney on Saturday.
The winning kick that Beale didn't want | Wallaby hooker banned for spear tackle

Quake rocks Wallaby, All Black teams

Mon, 06 Sep 2010

Australia coach Robbie Deans and New Zealand assistant Steve Hansen were both affected by the weekend's magnitude 7.1 earthquake which hit New Zealand's Canterbury province.

Wallabies clear 'critical hurdle'

Mon, 06 Sep 2010

The Wallabies have cleared a critical hurdle in their journey to next year's World Cup with their last-gasp win over the world champion Springboks, the Australian press said on Monday.

The winning kick Beale didn't want

Sun, 05 Sep 2010

Australian match-winner Kurtley Beale said he didn't know until the last moment that he was going to take the penalty kick which clinched a 41-39 Tri-Nations win over South Africa.
Wallaby hooker banned for his spear tackle | Eels boss writes Cooper off

Eels boss writes Cooper off

Sun, 05 Sep 2010

Parramatta rugby league club Chief Executive Paul Osborne has resigned himself to the fact that Quade Cooper is set to stay in rugby union.

Wallaby hooker banned for spear tackle

Sun, 05 Sep 2010

Australian hooker Saia Fainga'a was suspended for two weeks on Sunday, after being found guilty of a dangerous tackle.

Boks have to 'look in the mirror'

Sun, 05 Sep 2010

It was a bitterly disappointed Springbok captain John Smit who admitted that his team has 'a lot of work to do' if they hope to retain their Rugby World Cup crown next year.
Beale boot steals it | Ratings: Giteau shows class and Steyn sparks Boks

High praise for 'young' Wallabies

Sun, 05 Sep 2010

Captain Rocky Elsom and coach Robbie Deans had high praise for the young Wallaby team, following their epic win over the Springboks on Saturday.
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Player ratings: Steyn sparks Bok revival

Sun, 05 Sep 2010

South Africa suffered a heart-breaking 39-41 Tri-Nations loss against Australia, a Kurtley Beale penalty in the dying seconds sealing the victory in Bloemfontein.

Player ratings: Giteau shows his class

Sun, 05 Sep 2010

Australia beat South Africa 41-39 in thrilling fashion in Bloemfontein on Saturday to reclaim the Mandela Plate and secure second place on the Tri-Nations standings.

Beale boot steals it at the death

Sun, 05 Sep 2010

A long-range penalty goal by fullback Kurtley Beale with the last kick of the match enabled Australia to defeat South Africa 41-39 in a thrilling Tri-Nations match in Bloemfontein on Saturday.   Player ratings: Giteau shows his class and Steyn sparks Bok revival

Injury boost for Wallaby pair

Fri, 03 Sep 2010

Australia are expected to have a full deck when they face South Africa in a Mandela Plate decider in Bloemfontein on Saturday.