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Tackle of the century the final, fitting act in Bledisloe heart-stopper
Phil Wilkins has been asked to rank his top five Australia v New Zealand matches in the countdown to the first 2008 Bledisloe Cup game, on July 26. Today, it's No.4: One-off Test, Sydney Football Stadium, August 17, 1994. Australia 20, New Zealand 16.
This is Mumm's calling - Deans
In regards to his first starting Test appearance, new Wallabies
second-rower Dean Mumm could not have been given a more formidable
assignment.
Turner told to turn down the buzz
Before the Wallabies began their captain's run at Suncorp Stadium yesterday, they went through the usual ritual of posing for the team photo.
Mumm's the Test word
In regards to Test debuts, the new Wallabies second-rower Dean Mumm could not have been given a more formidable assignment.
Hectic times across ditch
The chaos outside the All Blacks' team hotel in Wellington yesterday was fitting as coach Graham Henry reflected on a week of rugby gridlock and uncertainty.
No complaint against players
A New Zealand woman will not make a formal complaint against four
England players, her lawyers reportedly said.
Youngs ABs face Bok inquisition
RugbyHeaven New Zealand's preview of the opening Tri Nations clash
between the world's top two teams.
Change for Rugby World Cup draw
The draw for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand will be held in London on December 1 and will be based for the first time on current world rankings.
Staniforth's Tri Nations doubt
Western Force favourite has admitted pushing himself too hard to
come back from a knee injury.
Storm warning as Henry turns to Hurricanes centre pairing
THE Wellington Hurricanes have never won a Super 14 tournament, but New Zealand head coach Graham Henry knew where to turn to with the acid bubbling in the Tri Nations cauldron for tomorrow's First Test against World Cup champions South Africa.
Mumm replaces injured Sharpe in very green and gold second row
WARATAHS second-rower Dean Mumm is preparing for his first run-on Test after Nathan Sharpe last night withdrew from the match against France in Brisbane tomorrow night with a groin injury.
Hoiles on the boil for a rare run-on start for Wallabies
STEPHEN HOILES, the new Wallabies No.8, is not going to mess up this chance. Frustrated that he hasn't taken his opportunities in the past, Hoiles wants to convince Wallabies selectors he is not just a dogsbody, but a viable international starter.
Boks name experienced side
The Springboks have named 10 survivors from the World Cup final in
their 22 to play the All Blacks.
Lam named Blues coach
Pat Lam today named as new coach of the under-performing Super 14
franchise for a three-year term.
Our young guns will have last laugh: Chabal
The Caveman, Seabass or whatever he is called has had a rollicking time during his short stay in Australia, punctuated by giggling fits as one of his French teammates valiantly attempted to explain that he didn't actually want to pull down Lote Tuqiri's pants.
Burgess knows pass marks aren't good enough
Luke Burgess appears to be assured of a long Test career. But he is the first to admit he is short of the required mark just now and that, if he doesn't improve quickly, it may be all taken away from him.
Gerrard to push Wallabies cause
World Cup Wallabies utility back will start at fullback in
Australia A's Pacific Nations Cup decider.
Another Bronco follows the Barnes route
Brisbane Broncos youngster Rod Davies has followed in the footsteps of Berrick Barnes to create a three-way tussle for Chris Latham's No.15 jersey at the Queensland Reds.
Chabal out of position say Wallabies
Wallabies assistant coach Jim Williams believes France have erred
in keeping cult figure in the second-row.
Johnson axes 'mates'
First act as the new supremo of England's rugby squad was to drop
three members of 2003 World Cup-winning squad.
Henry's bold claim: This is the mother of all tests
Forget a certain World Cup quarter-final - these are the world champions. And that has led Graham Henry to rate Saturday's Tri Nations opener against the Springboks as the biggest test his All Blacks have faced during his five years in charge.
Hit-outs crucial, says trainspotter Deans
WALLABIES coach Robbie Deans has warned his players it is not just what they do on the playing field that will determine the longevity of their Test careers. As crucial will be how they perform at training.
Cap lock: debutant Turner freezes
LACHIE TURNER thought his eyes were playing tricks on him. The Waratahs winger went into meltdown when he was inadvertently given a hint that he was about to become the 826th Wallaby.
Stop drinking or be sacked
Disgraced All Black Jimmy Cowan has been given a final warning from
the NZRU.
Deans rings the changes with Turner to make debut
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans today handed Lachlan Turner his Test
debut among four changes - only two forced by injury - for the
second Test against France in Brisbane.
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