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Mar 22, 15 •
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Comments Off on QUEENSLAND AND NSW CLAIM VICTORIES AT AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNDER 20S CHAMPIONSHIPS
In a double header of clashes at the Australian National Under 20s Championship Queensland has defeated the Australian Barbarians Under 20s side 36-29 with NSW defeating Tonga 64-17. The result means that Queensland leads the Championship on five points with...
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Feb 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Big names back in contention for Australia
Shannon Walker has been named in an extended 14-man squad for the Wellington Sevens by Australia coach Geraint John, ending a 12-month absence with a foot problem. Powerful loose forward Jesse Parahi missed the HSBC Sevens World Series rounds in Dubai and...
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Dec 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on David Pocock warned by ARU
David Pocock, former Wallabies captain, was charged over Maules Creek coal mine protest. He was amongst a group of seven people who locked themselves to digging equipment. AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION STATEMENT REGARDING DAVID POCOCK: The Australian Rugby Union has...
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Nov 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on George Ford Bo Owen Farrell gekies
Skrywer: Carli Kock Foto: Werner Nysschen Photography Engeland se Billy Twelvetrees sal in die plek van Owen Farrell Saterdag teen die sukkelende Qantas Wallabies, uitdraf. Twelvetrees sal die nommer 12-trui oor sy kop trek en George Ford sal die skopskoen...
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Nov 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES UNABLE TO BREAK IRELAND’S UNBEATEN RUN IN DUBLIN
The Qantas Wallabies have been defeated by Ireland 26-23 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin continuing the Six Nations Champions’ unbeaten run at home in 2014. The Wallabies came back from an early 17-0 Irish lead to be locked at 20-20 at half time as Ireland...
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Nov 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Wales vs Australia Teamsheets
Photo: Werner Nysschen photography Wales: Leigh Halfpenny (Toulon), Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues), George North (Northampton Saints), Jamie Roberts (Racing Metro), Liam Williams (Scarlets), Dan Biggar (Ospreys), Rhys Webb (Ospreys), Paul James (Bath), Richard...
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Oct 31, 14 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES CONFIRM BENCH FOR BARBARIANS CLASH
Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography The Qantas Wallabies have confirmed their eight-man bench for Saturday’s opening match of the 2014 Spring Tour against the Barbarians at Twickenham. The Qantas Wallabies line-up is as follows: 1. Benn Robinson (NSW...
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Oct 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES ANNOUNCE TEAM TO PLAY BARBARIANS
Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography Qantas Wallabies backrower Matt Hodgson will be given the honour of captaining Australia in Saturday’s opening match of the 2014 Spring Tour against the Barbarians at Twickenham. New Qantas Wallabies coach Michael...
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Oct 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on STEPHEN MOORE EXTENDS TIME WITH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY THROUGH TO 2016
Qantas Wallabies and ACT Brumbies hooker Stephen Moore has committed his future to Australian Rugby after signing a one-year contract extension that will take him through until 2016. The 31-year-old hooker became the 81st player to captain the Wallabies,...
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Oct 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on ISRAEL FOLAU NAMED 2014 JOHN EALES MEDALLIST
Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography Qantas Wallabies and New South Wales Waratahs fullback Israel Folau has been handed the ultimate honour in Australian Rugby after tonight being named the John Eales Medallist for 2014. At Rugby’s night of nights, the ARU...
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Oct 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on SPIRIT SEEKS RISING REDEMPTION IN SEMI-FINAL SHOWDOWN
The Perth Spirit will use a mix of Western Australian club and Super Rugby experienced players to tackle the unbeaten Melbourne Rising in the semi-final of the inaugural Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) this Saturday. The Rising’s claimed the...
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Oct 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on ARU REFERS NEW ALLEGATION INVOLVING KURTLEY BEALE TO CODE OF CONDUCT TRIBUNAL
The Australian Rugby Union today announced it has referred a new allegation involving Qantas Wallaby Kurtley Beale to an independent Code of Conduct Tribunal for review and assessment.The additional matter was raised for the first time with ARU management...
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Oct 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team named for World Series opener, Gold Coast, Australia
The All Blacks Sevens side has been named to play in the opening tournament of the HSBC World Sevens Series on the Gold Coast, in Australia this weekend. The team is (*new to All Blacks Sevens): 1. Scott Curry 2. Tim Mikkelson 3. Sam Dickson 4. DJ Forbes,...
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Sep 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on ROB CLARKE APPOINTED GENERAL MANAGER PROFESSIONAL RUGBY, MARKETING & OPERATIONS
The Australian Rugby Union today announced RaboDirect Melbourne Rebels CEO Rob Clarke has been appointed to the position of General Manager Professional Rugby, Marketing & Operations. In this role, Mr Clarke will oversee Super Rugby; Australian Rugby’s...
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Aug 31, 14 •
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Comments Off on BUILDCORP NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND TWO REVIEW
Round two of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship has wrapped up with a total of 30 tries being scored across the four matches. To view rights-free images from round two, please click here. Round three commences this Thursday night with the Macquarie...
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Aug 31, 14 •
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Comments Off on BRISBANE CITY OUTLASTS SPIRIT IN PERTH
Perth Spirit has suffered a 26-21 loss to Brisbane City in front of a 2,300-strong crowd at McGillivray Oval this afternoon. Both sides gave the ball plenty of width throughout the match, with the home side turning in a strong first half performance to lead...
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Aug 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on Buildcorp National Rugby Championship 2014
Nine teams. Four states and one territory. Eighteen venues. A free-flowing, tough, attractive game that will connect with the heartland of Australian Rugby. This is the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship. This is Australian Rugby Unleashed. The 2014...
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Aug 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on 2014 Perth Spirit Draw – National Rugby Championship
Round Date Home Team Away Team Venue Time (local) 1 Sat 23 Aug Canberra Vikings Perth Spirit Viking Park, Canberra 2.30pm 2 Sun 31 Aug Perth Spirit Brisbane City University of WA, Perth 3.30pm 3 Sat 6 Sept Perth Spirit Greater Sydney Rams Adelaide Airport...
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Aug 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Eastwood crowned 2014 Magners Shute Shield Champions
The Woodies have been crowned 2014 Magners Shute Shield Champions, claiming their first title since 2011 with a 31-13 win over Southern Districts today in front of a 7,000-strong crowd. Their win capped a fantastic Grand Finals day, with Club Champions Sydney...
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Aug 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Warringah flyhalf Hamish Angus voted Player of the Year
Hamish Angus has been voted Shute Shield Player of the Year for 2014. It’s the second time in three seasons that the Warringah flyhalf has taken the Ken Catchpole Medal. Sydney University’s young winger Henry Clunies-Ross has been voted Rookie of the...
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Jun 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES FLANKER MICHAEL HOOPER TO CAPTAIN AUSTRALIA
Qantas Wallabies openside flanker Michael Hooper will become Australia’s 82nd Test captain in Saturday night’s second Castrol EDGE France Tour clash at Etihad Stadium. At just 22 years of age Hooper becomes one of the youngest Qantas Wallabies captains...
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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES ANNOUNCE 32-MAN SQUAD FOR CASTROL EDGE FRANCE TOUR
Qantas Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie has launched the 2014 Castrol EDGE France Tour with the announcement of a strong 32-man Australian squad. The group will assemble at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast on Sunday 1 June before competing against 2011...
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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Wallaby Squad named
Uncapped Waratahs lock Will Skelton and 15 Test veteran Rob Horne are two of the 11 Tahs named in the today’s 32-man Wallaby squad. The 22-year-old, 135kg Skelton earned his selection against the Lions last Sunday, making his physicality felt by taking his...
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May 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Christian Leali’ifano signs a 2 year deal with the Wallabies
Qantas Wallabies playmaker Christian Leali’ifano becomes the third ACT Brumbies representative to re-sign with the Australian Rugby Union in the past week, signing a new two-year deal. His signature follows the recent re-signings of provincial teammates...
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May 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on Nic Whites signs with Australian Rugby until the end of 2016
Qantas Wallabies and ACT Brumbies scrumhalf Nic White has committed his future to Australian Rugby after signing a new two-year deal that will take him through until the end of 2016. He becomes the second player this week to finalise a new contract with the...
