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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Chisholm eyeing French tour

Several frontline Brumbies players are likely to tour France next month with the Super 14 franchise.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Brumbies to take on SBW, Gower

Sonny Bill Williams and Craig Gower set to face-off against the Brumbies when they embark on a tour of France.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Brumbies still want O'Connor

The Brumbies are holding an outside back spot open in the hope of signing rising Wallabies star James O'Connor.

Monday, June 15, 2009

ACT lifts Test chances

ACT Brumbies boss Andrew Fagan is confident Canberra will become a more regular Test venue after rugby's successful return to the capital on Saturday night.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Hoiles to club his way back to the top

BRUMBIES skipper Stephen Hoiles hasn't given up hope of forcing his way back into Robbie Deans's Wallabies squad this season, and is adamant the Shute Shield is the perfect platform to press his claims.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Brumbies give up on O'Connor

The ACT Brumbies will no longer pursue the signature of boom Wallabies teenager for the 2010 Super 14 season.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Elsom signs with ARU

Rocky Elsom this morning officially agreed to return to Australian Rugby, signing a two year deal with Brumbies.

Monday, June 1, 2009

I don't need any propping up: Ben

Ben Alexander PROP Ben Alexander would be within his rights to expect of a little bit of compassion from Wallabies coach Robbie Deans during the national squad's first day of training today.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Rocky's likely road to Brumbies has Salvi, Chapman on notice

The expected signing of Rocky Elsom to the ACT Brumbies next season would force at least one of the incumbent blindside flankers Julian Salvi or Mitchell Chapman to leave the club.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Smith wins player of the year award

Wallabies and Brumbies flanker George Smith has won a fourth successive award for Australian Player of the Year in the Super 14.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Chiefs snuff out Brumbies' hopes

THE Chiefs clinched their first home semi-final and probably ended the Brumbies' season in the process with a dour Super 14 victory in rainy Hamilton last night.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Home sweet home in Brumbies' front row

Huia Edmonds EVEN before the devastating firestorm, the most vigilant watcher behind the giant telescope at Mount Stromlo Observatory would have struggled to keep track of the movements of Brumbies hooker Huia Edmonds.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Chiefs v ACT Brumbies

Will the Brumbies continue to live the dream?

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Stephen out to play more footy

Stephen Moore is more accustomed to spending this corresponding week of the Super 14 season preparing for Mad Monday, not a potential semi-finals berth.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Weather no friend of Brumbies

Chiefs skipper Mils Muliaina says kicking will be important in crucial showdown against Brumbies.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Brumby Clyde thrown a lifeline

Clyde Rathbone had a very good reason to smile yesterday afternoon after being handed a lifeline to play against the Waikato Chiefs.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Injury toll could derail Brumbies bid for semis

Injuries not form could derail the ACT Brumbies' bid to make the Super rugby finals for the first time since 2004.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Mackay's family thanks Brumbies

When the Canberra Stadium crowd stood as one for a minute's applause for Shawn Mackay almost a month ago, Mackay's family was in tears in the living room of their Sydney home, standing and clapping too.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Toomua can lead Brumbies to title: Larkham

Former champion flyhalf Stephen Larkham has backed Matt Toomua to lead the ACT Brumbies to a Super 14 title, should they break into the top four this week.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Australian team of the week

Each week, Greg Growden and Rupert Guinness pick the form Australian Super 14 team.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Deans's teens lift stocks for U20 world cup

James O'Connor WESTERN FORCE are finished, and the Brumbies might have left their run too late, but the Australian under-20 team will be delighted by the performances of two squad members in the weekend's round.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Stirling effort leads late Brumbies charge

STIRLING MORTLOCK led the Brumbies to a crucial win over the Blues in Canberra, scoring a try and kicking seven points to become the all-time highest Super rugby point scorer.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Tahs regain Holmes, Smith still a Brumby

GEORGE SMITH is staying put at the Brumbies, but Josh Holmes is again on the move, having decided to return to Sydney and play for the Waratahs next season.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

No training - but injured Moore named in start list

WALLABIES hooker Stephen Moore has been named in the Brumbies side for tonight's crucial Super 14 home clash with the Blues despite carrying a hamstring injury which has prevented him from training for most of the week.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Brumbies v Blues

A seven-try thumping of Queensland has the Brumbies looking like the dazzling ACT outfit of old.

Team logo: Brumbies
2008 position:
9th
Highest finish:
Champions (2001, 2004)
Country:
Australia
Coach:
Andy Friend
Home ground:
Canberra Stadium
(capacity: 27,000)
Team colours:
White jersey with dark saddle and three gold stripes across the chest. Dark blue shorts and socks. Alternate strip - Navy jersey with thick and white stripes across the chest and gold saddle. White shorts and navy socks a gold fold.
Website:
www.brumbies.com.au

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The Chiefs edged out the Brumbies in a tight contest, winning out 10-7.


Photo: Sandra Mu

2009 squad

Stephen Hoiles (c), Ben Alexander, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Peter Betham, Mitchell Chapman, Mark Chisholm, Huia Edmonds, Francis Fainifo, Gene Fairbanks, Mark Gerrard, Ben Hand, Nic Henderson, Josh Holmes, Peter Kimlin, Christian Lealiifano, Salesi Ma'afu, Shawn Mackay, Alfie Mafi, Stephen Moore, Stirling Mortlock, Patrick Phibbs, Clyde Rathbone, Julian Salvi, Guy Shepherdson, George Smith, Tyrone Smith, James Stannard, Afusipa Taumoepeau, Sitaleki Timani, Matt Toomua, John Ulugia