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Polota-Nau could face Ireland

Hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau is fit to return and take a seat on the bench for Australia in their autumn international clash against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

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Teams announced for Australia V Lions test

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Aussie coach takes criticism on the chin

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Hook misses cost us the game, says Gatland

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O’Connor kick signals end for Boks

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Elsom loses Australia captaincy

Deans praises Wallabies’ response

AUSTRALIA coach Robbie Deans hailed his side’s display after last week’s shock defeat to Samoa following their commanding 39-20 victory over South Africa last night.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2011

Wallabies drop Giteau after Samoa shambles

MATT GITEAU’S chances of playing in a third Rugby World Cup have suffered a major blow after he was left out of Australia’s squad for Saturday’s Tri Nations opener against South Africa in Sydney.

Wed, 20 Jul, 2011

SARU changes stance on NZ Maori

SOUTH AFRICAN rugby has reversed its policy of refusing to play against the New Zealand Maori, paving the way for match-ups between the two sides.

Sat, 04 Dec, 2010

England strike gold but Johnson demands more

IF ever Martin Johnson was going to dash down the touchline, punching the air in celebration like Jose Mourinho it was at Twickenham on Saturday.

Mon, 15 Nov, 2010

New Zealand offer quake assurance

WITH a year to go to Rugby World Cup 2011, tournament organisers in New Zealand says preparations are well on track, despite last week’s earthquake near Christchurch.

Fri, 10 Sep, 2010

Deans makes three changes for Boks showdown

Australia have made three changes to their team to take on South Africa in the Tri Nations at Bloemfontein on Saturday with Stephen Moore, Mark Chisholm and Ben McCalman drafted in.

Wed, 01 Sep, 2010

Weary Ireland’s end of season woe

OUT on their feet and with their trench in danger of being overrun at the Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night, Ireland’s pack looked to the sidelines for the arrival of reinforcements.

Mon, 28 Jun, 2010

De Villiers delighted as Boks cut loose

THE Tri-Nations tournament is South Africa’s to lose after Peter de Villiers’ side racked up their fourth straight win with a 32-25 victory over Australia in Perth on Saturday.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2009

All change for Australia as Elsom cleared fit

Australia coach Robbie Deans has made five changes to his starting line-up for Saturday’s crunch clash with South Africa in Perth.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2009

Seven new faces make Deans’ first Wallaby squad

ROBBIE DEANS has named seven uncapped players in his first Australia squad for the Test against Ireland on June 14.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2008

Aussies make 11 changes for Canada game

With Australia already guaranteed a place in the World Cup quarter-finals, head coach John Connolly has taken the opportunity to make 11 changes for Saturday’s final Pool B match against Canada.

Wed, 26 Sep, 2007

Blacks bring in big guns for Scotland game

NEW ZEALAND have recalled their big stars for Sunday’s World Cup Pool C clash against Scotland at Murrayfield.

Thu, 20 Sep, 2007

Larkham lift for Wallabies

Australia coach John Connolly is boosted by the return of fly-half Stephen Larkham for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Brisbane, while Western Force winger Digby Ioane will win his first Wallabies cap.

Wed, 30 May, 2007

Nine uncapped players in Australia squad

AUSTRALIA have included nine uncapped players in a new-look 33-man squad.

Tue, 30 May, 2006