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Connacht sign Ben O’Donnell and Abraham Papali’i

Ben O'Donnell, nicknamed 'BOD', was named Australian Sevens Player of the Year in 2018 and became the first Australian to be nominated for World Sevens Player of the Year.

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Issac Luke and Luke Keary put themselves forward for Ireland's 2017 World Cup squad

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Geordan Murphy: Leicester role left me in limbo

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Duffie and Beale get Kiwi call-ups

New Zealand have included two uncapped 20-year-olds in their 19-man squad for Friday’s Anzac Test against Australia.

Sun, 01 May, 2011

Thorman, King to leave Hull

Former Huddersfield captain Chris Thorman will leave Hull along with long-serving forward Paul King as part of an end-of-season clear-out.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2009

Goulding lands France job

Former Great Britain scrum-half Bobbie Goulding was today appointed as national coach of France.

Sat, 28 Feb, 2009

Australia unchanged for Rugby League final

Australia have named an unchanged team for Saturday’s World Cup final against New Zealand at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2008

Holroyd blow for Ireland

Former Leeds stand-off Graham Holroyd’s debut for Ireland has been put on hold for at least nine days due to injury.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2008

Australian coach puts faith in converts

Australia coach Robbie Deans has backed former rugby league star Ryan Cross to fill the boots of skipper Stirling Mortlock in Saturday night's Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand.

Wed, 23 Jul, 2008

Ellis heads for Australia

Great Britain forward Gareth Ellis tonight confirmed he is to leave Super League champions Leeds Rhinos at the end of the season to challenge himself in Australia’s National Rugby League.

Fri, 08 Feb, 2008

Baxter blow for Wallabies

Wallaby coach John Connolly’s plans to lay the foundation of victory against Wales based on improved forward power began to unravel less than half a day after his original team announcement.

Wed, 23 May, 2007

Aussie call-up for Lyon

Australia’s selectors broke with tradition by naming St Helens centre Jamie Lyon in their Tri-Nations squad.

Mon, 02 Oct, 2006

Kangaroos forced into changes

Australia have made three changes, all of them enforced through injury and illness, for tomorrow’s Gillette Tri-Nations match with Great Britain at the City of Manchester Stadium.

Fri, 29 Oct, 2004

Nine new faces in Kangaroos squad

New Australia coach Wayne Bennett has included nine players who missed last November’s Ashes Series in a provisional 25-strong squad for the Anzac Test against New Zealand in Newcastle on April 23.

Thu, 01 Apr, 2004

Gregan looks to French for inspiration

George Gregan today warned New Zealand that the French spirit of 99 is alive and kicking in the Australia camp on the eve of their World Cup semi-final.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2003

Brouzet blow for France

Veteran lock Olivier Brouzet has been ruled out of France’s World Cup opener with Fiji in Brisbane on Saturday.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2003

Smith set for Kiwis test debut

Castleford forward Michael Smith will end his frustration by finally making his New Zealand Test debut in the last match of their seven-week European tour against France in Perpignan tomorrow.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2002