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Thursday November 20, 2008
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

France makes two changes

Sebastien Chabal Squad to face Wallabies will now include lock Sebastien Chabal and Sebastien Tillous-Borde at scrumhalf.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Forwards revamp gives pack even more punch

The Wallabies have revamped their pack by rewarding prop Ben Alexander, promoting breakaway Dean Mumm and shifting Hugh McMeniman to the second row for Saturday night's Test against France.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Poms a sorry bunch after day on the boos

LONDON: England's rugby chief has sent an apology to Australia's high commissioner in London after the Wallabies' goalkickers were booed and jeered during their 28-14 win at Twickenham.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Dive suits Adam's mum just fine

Adam Ashley-Cooper When Adam Ashley-Cooper scored the try that sealed Australia's victory over England on Saturday with an extravagant dive, fans in Australia rejoiced.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Power rankings

RugbyHeaven ranks the world's top ten teams based on recent international performances.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Wallabies praise boot camps

The Wallabies are crediting their series of gruelling boot camps as the secret behind their newfound steel on display on the European rugby tour.

Monday, November 17, 2008

Japan defeat USA

Left centre Ryan Nicholas scored a total of 16 points to help Japan beat the United States 29-19 in the first match of a two-Test series on Sunday.

Monday, November 17, 2008

Elissalde out of Aussie clash

France on Sunday indicated they were replacing scrum half Jean-Baptiste Elissalde with Julien Tomas of Montpellier for their autumn test with Australia on Saturday at Stade de France.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Team of the week

The Wallabies dominate the tight five as RugbyHeaven picks the best XV from the weekend internationals.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

All Blacks overpower Ireland

Controversial refereeing decision on the stroke of half-time proves to be the turning point of the match.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Smith praises Springboks resolution

Breakaway forward Juan Smith underlined the relief and satisfaction of the Springboks following their jittery success against Scotland at Murrayfield.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Deans delighted with forwards

Australia coach Robbie Deans praised his much-maligned pack after they provided the platform for the Wallabies 28-14 win against England at Twickenham.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Pumas pounce in Turin

Argentina continued their 10-year unbeaten run in Italy with a comfortable victory at the Olympic stadium.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Scrappy France pile up the points

France made hard work of beating the Pacific Islanders despite Napoleoni Nalaga being dismissed for the visitors.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Scots suffer premature World Cup heartbreak

Scotland suffered their biggest ever dose of World Cup heartbreak - almost three years before the tournament even kicks off.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

England scrum demolished as Wallabies savor sweet victory

The Wallabies served up some sweet revenge with a gritty 28-14 victory over England in today's Cook Cup Test at Twickenham.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Wales make heavy work of Canada

Two tries from teenager Leigh Halfpenny save Wales from embarrassing scoreline.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Wallabies' keys to success

Deep in Enid Blyton territory, the Wallabies are working diligently on the secret seven formula to ensure success at Twickenham early tomorrow morning. Greg Growden outlines the formula.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Twickenham cauldron will give me magic powers, reckons Burgess

Luke Burgess Wallabies halfback Luke Burgess wants to use the pomp and ceremony of a Twickenham Test to lift him to new heights against England today (early Sunday morning, Sydney time).

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Wall Mart

Destroyer of the Wallabies as England captain at the 2003 World Cup, Martin Johnson now looms large once more as team manager and is the biggest obstacle between the Australians and a coveted victory at Twickenham, writes Greg Growden.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Truth of Twickenham revealed

Two former Wallabies props believe Al Baxter and Matt Dunning have unfairly carried the blame for the scrum fiasco against England three years ago, reports Rupert Guinness.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Italy v Argentina

Italy coach Nick Mallett and his Argentina counterpart Santiago Phelan are clearly expecting a bruising encounter among the forwards when the teams meet at Turin's Olympic stadium on Saturday.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Scotland v South Africa

Scotland captain Mike Blair believes facing South Africa will be even tougher than taking on the All Blacks.

Friday, November 14, 2008

France v Pacific Islanders

France showed how they could win ugly in beating bogey team Argentina last weekend but if French fans are looking for more expansive rugby against the Pacific Islanders this weekend then they may be sorely disappointed.

Friday, November 14, 2008

England v Australia

Conventional wisdom has it that should England's front-row perform victory is assured.