Friday, May 24th, 2013

Rugby Union

Reds rue costly misses in Super Rugby loss

Queensland missed a gilt-edged chance to jump to the top of the Australian conference with a 27-13 Super Rugby loss to the Cheetahs in South Africa.
May 19, 2013, 2:02 pm
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Finals talk taboo for NSW Waratahs

The NSW Waratahs continue to play down their finals prospects despite knocking the Brumbies off the top of the Super Rugby ladder.
May 19, 2013, 2:01 pm
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Bulls beat bottom-place Highlanders 35-18

The Bulls remain top of the Super Rugby's South African conference after a 35-18 win over New Zealand's last-placed Highlanders.
May 19, 2013, 6:48 am

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Smith and Polota-Nau in Lions series doubt

Flanker George Smith and Wallabies hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau are almost certain to miss the Lions series after being hurt in a brutal Super Rugby derby.
May 18, 2013, 9:10 pm

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Barnes leads Waratahs to win over Brumbies

Six Wallabies hopefuls have been hurt as the NSW Waratahs kept their Super Rugby finals hopes alive with a 28-22 win over the frontrunning Brumbies.
May 18, 2013, 8:57 pm
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Crusaders beat Blues to maintain momentum

The Crusaders have continued their steady climb up the Super Rugby ladder with a clinical 23-3 win over the Blues in Christchurch.
May 18, 2013, 5:40 pm
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Rebels hope Super Rugby win helps coach

Melbourne Rebels players are hoping their breakthrough Super Rugby win over South African big guns the Stormers helps coach Damien Hill keep his job.
May 18, 2013, 3:18 pm

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Campese lauds Raiders' in-form back line

Canberra captain Terry Campese says the Raiders' back line is the best in the NRL as they prepare to face Cronulla.
May 18, 2013, 11:04 am

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Wilkinson the key in European Cup final

A full complement of Test players is likely to feature in the European Cup rugby final between French sides Toulon and Clermont in Dublin.
May 18, 2013, 6:15 am

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Sharks down Force 23-13 in Super Rugby

South Africa's Sharks have ended a five-match losing streak in Super Rugby, beating Western Force 23-13 to leave the Perth team second last on the ladder.
May 17, 2013, 10:21 pm
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Rebels score Super win over Stormers

The Melbourne Rebels have finally got a Super Rugby win to break a trend of tight losses when they triumphed over the Stormers 30-21.
May 17, 2013, 7:47 pm
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It's State of Origin Super Rugby

NSW captain Dave Dennis has likened Saturday night's Waratahs versus Brumbies clash as Super Rugby's answer to State of Origin.
May 17, 2013, 7:27 pm

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Crusaders No.9 Ellis re-signs with NZRU

Crusaders halfback Andy Ellis has committed himself to two more years with the franchise on the eve of his 100th Super Rugby appearance.
May 17, 2013, 6:34 pm

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Smith, Hooper battle for Wallabies jumper

Brumbies coach Jake White says the battle between Michael Hooper and George Smith for the Wallabies jumper on Saturday will be an eagerly watched contest.
May 17, 2013, 6:07 pm

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Chiefs beat Hurricanes to go top

Defending champions the Chiefs have beaten the Hurricanes 17-12 in a scrappy stop-start match in Wellington to go to the top of the Super Rugby ladder.
May 17, 2013, 5:51 pm
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Reds aim to burn Cheetahs in Super Rugby

Western Force-bound flyer Luke Morahan will start for Queensland at fullback in their Super Rugby clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
May 17, 2013, 3:17 pm

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Izzy's in but Quade to miss Wallaby squad

Quade Cooper looks set to be overlooked for the Wallabies squad but veteran flanker George Smith and code-hopper Israel Folau will be named on Sunday.
May 17, 2013, 3:17 pm

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Braid out to end Blues drought

Luke Braid says missing out on the All Blacks training camps won't be on his mind when the Blues try to end their Super Rugby drought in Christchurch.
May 17, 2013, 1:45 pm
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Super Rugby coaches overlook stars

A host of Wallabies hopefuls have been omitted or benched for Saturday's vital Super Rugby derby between the Brumbies and NSW Waratahs.
May 16, 2013, 7:56 pm

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Force brace for hungry Sharks in rugby

The Western Force will be aiming to snap a five-game losing streak to the Sharks when the two teams lock horns in Perth on Friday night.
May 16, 2013, 6:01 pm
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