France makes two changes
Squad to face Wallabies will now include lock Sebastien Chabal and
Sebastien Tillous-Borde at scrumhalf.
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.
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.
Dive suits Adam's mum just fine
When Adam Ashley-Cooper scored the try that sealed Australia's
victory over England on Saturday with an extravagant dive, fans in
Australia rejoiced.
Power rankings
RugbyHeaven ranks the world's top ten teams based on recent
international performances.
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.
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.
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.
Team of the week
The Wallabies dominate the tight five as RugbyHeaven picks the best
XV from the weekend internationals.
All Blacks overpower Ireland
Controversial refereeing decision on the stroke of half-time proves
to be the turning point of the match.
Smith praises Springboks resolution
Breakaway forward Juan Smith underlined the relief and satisfaction of the Springboks following their jittery success against Scotland at Murrayfield.
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.
Pumas pounce in Turin
Argentina continued their 10-year unbeaten run in Italy with a
comfortable victory at the Olympic stadium.
Scrappy France pile up the points
France made hard work of beating the Pacific Islanders despite
Napoleoni Nalaga being dismissed for the visitors.
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.
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.
Wales make heavy work of Canada
Two tries from teenager Leigh Halfpenny save Wales from
embarrassing scoreline.
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.
Twickenham cauldron will give me magic powers, reckons 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).
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.
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.
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.
Scotland v South Africa
Scotland captain Mike Blair believes facing South Africa will be
even tougher than taking on the All Blacks.
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.
England v Australia
Conventional wisdom has it that should England's front-row perform
victory is assured.




