
Rugby: Deans set for contract extension
The Australian Rugby Union is expected to extend Robbie Deans' contract for at least two more seasons.
The Australian Rugby Union is expected to extend Robbie Deans' contract for at least two more seasons.
Melbourne Rebels coach Rod Macqueen has declared the Waratahs as the deserved favourites to win the Super Rugby title.
Wallabies playmaker Matt Giteau confirmed his signing with with French club Toulon following this year's Rugby World Cup.
The Wallabies are preparing for more international sides to target main man Quade Cooper, with France this Sunday no exception.
Wallabies midweek captain Berrick Barnes is predicting more fireworks when Australia's second-stringers take on Munster.
The loss of Melbourne Rebels recruit Danny Cipriani is robbing England of their X-factor, and that could be telling against the Wallabies.
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is expected to make few if any changes to his side that will take on Wales this weekend.
The Wallabies have been hailed by the British press for their breakthrough victory over the All Blacks in Hong Kong.
Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom says he's wary of a talented Wales outfit ambushing his side in this weekend's test.
The Hong Kong test result was a good thing on many levels. Not for Stephen Donald though.
All Blacks wing Cory Jane is in doubt for the Grand Slam tour opener against England at Twickenham on Sunday.
Graham Henry has defended the decision to sub Dan Carter off during last night's Bledisloe Cup match.
The All Blacks should not have lost that test. It probably won't do them any lasting harm losing that unbeaten record though.
For the first time this season, the All Blacks made mistakes under pressure and paid the ultimate price.
The All Blacks' 10 game winning streak over Australia ended in dramatic fashion last night.
The Wallabies' 26-24 victory against the All Blacks was just their second under Robbie Deans.