Tag: Rugby Union
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Cotter makes four changes for Wallabies clash
LONDON – Scotland Coach Vern Cotter has made four changes to the side that beat Samoa for Scotland’s crunch quarter final clash against Australia at Twickenham on Sunday.
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Dynamic duo to start against All Blacks
SYDNEY – Michael Cheika has named both David Pocock and Michael Hooper in their back row to take on the All Blacks on Saturday
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Rugby for youngsters – why changes need to be made
OPINION – The way in which particular injuries are governed and dealt with in adult rugby have very much come to fore of the game in recent times
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The Burgess dilemma
The question was inevitable as soon as Lancaster selected Sam Burgess into his Rugby World Cup 50-man training squad. Is he worth this risk?
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Highlanders Crowned Super Rugby Champions
WELLINGTON – The Highlanders have been crowned Super Rugby Champions after beating the Hurricanes 21-14
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Giteau and Mitchell return from exile
BRISBANE – Wallaby Coach Michael Cheika has unveiled his 40-man squad ahead of the upcoming Rugby Championship starting in Brisbane on July 18.
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Folau re-signs but immediately uses flexibility clause
LONDON – Wallabies’ fullback Israel Folau has re-signed with the Australian Rugby Union and the New South Wales Waratahs until 2018
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Spotlight on the Law: Accidental Offside
One of the most puzzling elements of Rugby Union today is the “accidental offside” rule
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Speight to miss Super Rugby finals
CANBERRA – Brumbies winger Henry Speight has copped a five-week ban after being charged with dangerous conduct in the Brumbies win over the Stormers
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Changes announced to the Wellington Sevens
WELLINGTON – For the first time in the event’s history, the Wellington Sevens will be held on a Saturday and Sunday in January
