Mortlock: 'Boks came out guns blazing'
Sat, 30 Aug 2008
A bewildered Stirling Mortlock reflected on his side's record 8-53 Tri-Nations slump to a rampant Springbok outfit in Johannesburg on Saturday, but admitted all is not lost.
Boks bounce back with record win
Sat, 30 Aug 2008
South Africa bounced back from a month of Tri-Nations misery to secure a record 53-8 victory over Australia on Saturday, with the Boks outscoring the Wallabies by eight tries to one.
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Last waltz over for Vickerman?
Sat, 30 Aug 2008
Wallabies lock Dan Vickerman may have unwittingly played his final match for Australia last Saturday in Durban against the Springboks.
Aussie Waugh's as good as Gold
Fri, 29 Aug 2008
The fact that George Smith is not in Australia's starting line-up for Saturday's Tri-Nations Test against South Africa in Johannesburg will not make them a lesser threat at the breakdowns, according to Springbok assistant coach Gary Gold.
Wallabies make amends with Campo
Fri, 29 Aug 2008
Wallaby Test legend David Campese was welcomed back into the Australian fold on Thursday to present the Australian side with their jerseys, prior to their departure to Johannesburg.
Preview: Shute Shield, Round 22
Fri, 29 Aug 2008
The final round of the Shute Shield, Round 22, sees the second local derby round of the year take place across Sydney, making for some passionate encounters to finish the regular season.
Preview: 3N, South Africa vs Australia
Fri, 29 Aug 2008
Paul Dobson looks at the Tri-Nations showdown between South Africa and Australia in Johannesburg on Saturday, a 'dead rubber' if you wish. Or is it?
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Bad karma for Van der Linde appeal
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Springbok prop CJ van der Linde has not been able to appeal against his four-week suspension due to South African (SA) Rugby not having received his full verdict in writing, which was due to arrive last Wednesday.
Elsom gets the green to play gold
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Wallaby flank Rocky Elsom had his one-week suspension upheld, seeing him rejoin the Australian starting line-up for their Tri-Nations Test against the Springboks on Saturday.
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Wallabies no 'one-hit wonders'
Wed, 27 Aug 2008
The Wallabies are out to prove they are no one-hit wonders in South Africa when they take on the Springboks in the return Tri-Nations Test in Johannesburg Saturday.
Now Bledisloe Cup heads to US shores
Wed, 27 Aug 2008
First came the Hong Kong Stadium. Now it is the 'Mile High' stadium in Denver, Colorado, as New Zealand and Australia continue to take their brands - and the Bledisloe Cup - to all corners of the globe.
Tahu champing at the Bok bit
Wed, 27 Aug 2008
Wallabies centre Timana Tahu has declared it 'open season' on the Springboks, as South Africa and Australia prepare for their Tri-Nations encounter in Johannesburg on Saturday.
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Elsom appeals one-week ban
Tue, 26 Aug 2008
Australian flank Rocky Elsom has appealed against his one-match suspension, following his citing for an incident in last Saturday's Tri-Nations Test between Australia and South Africa in Durban.
Moore: 'Enjoyment helped us win'
Tue, 26 Aug 2008
Wallaby hooker Stephen Moore revealed that Australia's first Test win on SA soil in eight years was made possible by a perfect balance between enjoyment and hard work.
SANZAR punish Durban's 'dirty duo'
Tue, 26 Aug 2008
Bok prop CJ van der Linde and Aussie forward Rocky Elsom were handed suspensions after both were found guilty of dangerous play during the Durban Test between SA and Australia.
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Jones blasts 'stubborn' Bok coach
Tue, 26 Aug 2008
Former Springboks assistant and Wallabies boss Eddie Jones has turned up the heat on beleaguered South African coach Peter de Villiers, describing his much-maligned new gameplan as "nonsense".
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Another League convert to face Boks
Tue, 26 Aug 2008
The Springboks could face yet another Rugby League convert when they go head-to-head with the Wallabies in their Tri-Nations return Test in Johannesburg on Saturday.
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Bad boys told to 'wait' for DC outcome
Mon, 25 Aug 2008
The two bad boys of last Saturday's Australia versus South Africa Test, Wallabies flank Rocky Elsom and Springbok prop CJ van der Linde, will have to wait a while longer before they will know their fate.
Monday Feature: Straight up Stirling
Mon, 25 Aug 2008
I know it is always easier sitting on the sideline calling the shots, or as the saying goes: "It's easier to criticise than to create."
Global Results - 24 August
Mon, 25 Aug 2008
Australia played South Africa out of Tri-Nations contention and placed themselves in a good position to win the title.