Rugby Union

Henry in hot water for criticism of referees

23 May 2013

World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry faces potential disciplinary action after making a blistering attack on the standard of refereeing in Super 15.

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Wallabies coach Robbie Deans gets flak for dumping Quade Cooper

21 May 2013

Queensland Reds head coach Ewen McKenzie has backed his ditched Wallaby Quade Cooper over defensive concerns for next month's test series against the British and Irish Lions.

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Code-swapper Israel Folau in Wallabies squad

20 May 2013

Code-hopper Israel Folau was included in the 25-man Wallabies squad yesterday to take on the British and Irish Lions in a three-test series starting next month, with Quade Cooper the most notable...

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European triumph better than World Cup rugby crown, Toulon's Wilkinson says

20 May 2013

Toulon hero Jonny Wilkinson says winning the European Cup was an even greater feeling than lifting the Rugby World Cup.

The 33-year-old flyhalf kicked four from four, including the...

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World series? Pull the other one

19 May 2013

Has the HSBC Sevens World Series become a closed shop? It certainly seemed that way at this season's finale at Twickenham, where predictably the three core teams who were "relegated" - Spain,...

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Waikato Chiefs top Super 15 table after beating Wellington Hurricanes

18 May 2013

Defending champions the Waikato Chiefs moved back into top spot on the Super 15 ladder yesterday after holding on to beat the Wellington Hurricanes 17-12.

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Opinion

Workers pay the price for our bargains

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Howard Winn

Barry Cheung makes waves in Moscow

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All Blacks name training squad for France tests

Winger Frank Halai has marked his first season in top-level rugby with inclusion in an enlarged All Blacks training squad to prepare for next month’s three-test series against France.

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In-form Quade Cooper boosts chances of facing Lions

Quade Cooper's chances of playing flyhalf for Australia against the touring British and Irish Lions look to have strengthened following a polished display for Super Rugby's Queensland Reds, while...

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James O'Connor injury blow for Australia as Blues beat Rebels

The versatile Melbourne Rebels back injured his sternum in the 20th minute of the 36-32 loss to the Auckland Blues at Eden Park and received treatment on the field.

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RUGBY UNION

Kurtley Beale's Australia selection for British and Irish Lions tests in doubt

Kurtley Beale's hopes of earning selection for the Wallabies against the British and Irish Lions are in jeopardy after the troubled back was stood down from Super Rugby side Melbourne Rebels...

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RUGBY UNION

Hong Kong tame Volcanoes 52-20 in A5N Top Five after early scare

The fire and brimstone from the Philippines "Volcanoes" lasted a bit longer than expected before it subsided to give Hong Kong an ultimately comfortable 59-20 victory in the HSBC Asian Five...

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RUGBY UNION

All hail the Lion King

It was not quite as dramatic as a princess walking up a rickety ladder and coming down a queen overnight, but when Sam Warburton flew down the staircase he had walked up just minutes before at his...

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