Saturday, November 21st, 2009

SuperRugby

Wallabies insist burnout not a factor

Wallabies dismiss burnout fears

Australia coach Robbis Deans says his players are fresh and raring to face Scotland this weekend.

  • Mallett pays tribute to black Boks coach

    Italy's South African coach Nick Mallett has paid tribute to his countryman Peter de Villiers ahead of Saturday's rugby international.

    November 21, 2009, 3:43 am
  • Wallabies expecting a tough day

    The Wallabies, without late scratching Digby Ioane, are expecting a bruising battle as they look to preserve their unbeaten rugby tour record against Scotland.

    November 21, 2009, 2:53 am
  • IRB ref manager apologises to Dickinson

    International Rugby Board referees manager Paddy O'Brien has apologised to Australian match official Stuart Dickinson for publicly criticising his performance.

    November 21, 2009, 2:51 am
  • Rugby player Blair ruled out for Scots

    EDINBURGH (AFP) - Mike Blair, Scotland's back-up scrum-half, has been ruled out of Saturday's Test against Australia after failing a fitness test on an injured ankle.

    November 20, 2009, 9:07 pm
  • Ioane out, Cross in for Wallabies

    The Wallabies have suffered a setback on the eve of their Test against Scotland in Edinburgh, with outside centre Digby Ioane ruled out with a shoulder injury.

    November 20, 2009, 8:52 pm
  • Wallabies happy to win ugly in Edinburgh

    Making no apologies, the Wallabies say they will be happy to win ugly at Murrayfield on Saturday.

    November 20, 2009, 5:01 pm
  • ARU defend under-fire referee Dickinson

    The ARU has defended referee Stuart Dickinson after his performance in New Zealand's 20-6 win over Italy was slammed by IRB referees' boss Paddy O'Brien.

    November 20, 2009, 4:23 pm
  • Smith making most of limited opportunity

    Veteran flanker George Smith says he savours every Test cap he gets after losing the mortgage he had on the No.7 Wallabies jumper for the best part of a decade.

    November 20, 2009, 9:46 am
  • Rokocoko can win back Test place: Hansen

    All Blacks attack coach Steve Hansen says Joe Rokocoko can win back his Test rugby place - provided he improves his kicking game and aerial skills.

    November 20, 2009, 9:43 am
  • Wallabies insist burnout not a factor

    The Wallabies insist burnout won't be a factor against Scotland despite coach Robbie Deans naming 12 players to start their fourth Test in as many weeks.

    November 20, 2009, 9:32 am
  • IRB rejects Fiji player claims

    The IRB has rejected claims it failed to do all it could to ensure Fiji was able to select its overseas-based players for its November internationals in Europe.

    November 20, 2009, 8:21 am
  • Picamoles out of clash against Samoa

    Thierry Dusautoir was recalled to the France team to play Samoa after back-row teammate Louis Picamoles was ruled out with an injured knee.

    November 20, 2009, 5:32 am
  • It's tight fit for giant Samoan Tuilagi

    PARIS (AFP) - Giant Samoan forward Henry Tuilagi struggled to find a shirt big enough for him to wear against France on Saturday, a dilemma which sparked a furious shopping trip in Paris on Thursday.

    November 20, 2009, 4:48 am
  • Boks drop 'Beast' for Italy Test

    The "Beast" and experienced lock Victor Matfield are among four players replaced by South Africa coach Peter De Villiers for Saturday's Test against Italy.

    November 20, 2009, 3:02 am
  • Wales lose Davies for Argentina match

    Wales replacement lock Bradley Davies has withdrawn from the squad to face Argentina on Saturday with an ankle injury, the Welsh Rugby Union announced.

    November 20, 2009, 2:39 am
  • Elsom, Giteau to play for Barbarians

    Australia's Matt Giteau and Rocky Elsom will line up for the Barbarians in the invitational rugby side's match against New Zealand next month.

    November 20, 2009, 2:38 am
  • Carter relishing Wilkinson clash

    LONDON (AFP) - New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has expressed his admiration for Jonny Wilkinson and cannot wait to go head to head with the England star at Twickenham on Saturday.

    November 20, 2009, 1:59 am
  • Wales's Bradley Davies out of Argentina match

    CARDIFF (AFP) - Wales replacement lock Bradley Davies has withdrawn from the squad to face Argentina here on Saturday with an ankle injury, the Welsh Rugby Union announced Thursday.

    November 20, 2009, 1:47 am
  • Deans recalls Smith to face Scotland

    Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has named just one change to his starting XV for Saturday's Hopetoun Cup Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.

    November 19, 2009, 8:46 pm

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