Below are the latest new stories for Austrailia. There is a link to each news story below the summary. Or you can go back to the Austrailia area.
Ripia cleared to make Western Force debut
April 7, 2011, 7:37 am sourced from rugby.com.au
Former Hurricanes five-eighth Willie Ripia is set to make his Western Force debut against the Waratahs. » read full article
Force must close out tight games: Graham
April 7, 2011, 7:37 am sourced from rugby.com.au
Force coach Richard Graham says the struggling Super Rugby outfit must show more composure under pressure to turn things around. » read full article
Brumbies named unchanged starting side
April 7, 2011, 7:37 am sourced from rugby.com.au
The Brumbies have named an unchanged starting line-up for their home Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes on Saturday. » read full article
McCutcheon replaces Waugh for Tahs
April 7, 2011, 7:07 am sourced from rugby.com.au
Pat McCutcheon will get another chance to start for NSW at open-side flanker after being named to replace Phil Waugh against the Force on Saturday. » read full article
Asia and Africa lead rugby boom: study
April 6, 2011, 12:11 am sourced from rugby.com.au
A rugby boom in emerging regions, including Asia and Africa, has boosted global participation. » read full article
Mumm's the man to lead Waratahs: coach
April 6, 2011, 12:11 am sourced from rugby.com.au
NSW coach Chris Hickey has backed lock Dean Mumm as the right man to lead the Waratahs ahead of their Super Rugby clash with the Western Force. » read full article
Baxter in doubt for Waratahs
April 5, 2011, 2:07 am sourced from rugby.com.au
NSW Waratahs' prop Al Baxter is in doubt for Saturday night's Super Rugby clash with the Western Force in Perth, battling a trio of injuries. » read full article
Crusaders' McCaw passes training session
April 5, 2011, 12:10 am sourced from rugby.com.au
Champion flanker Richie McCaw edged closer to a Super Rugby comeback after getting through a full training session with the Crusaders on Monday. » read full article
Bold New Look for Good Cause
April 5, 2011, 12:10 am sourced from rugby.com.au
Western Force players will suit up in a unique âone-offâ jersey this Saturday night when they tackle the Waratahs in Perth. The custom designed jersey will not only look striking on the field, it will also assist in raising funds for EightyTwenty Vision. » read full article
O'Connor will bounce back: Force coach
April 5, 2011, 12:10 am sourced from rugby.com.au
Western Force coach Richard Graham says James O'Connor's wayward performance with the boot last week was just a one off. » read full article
Quade gets help within enemy camp
April 4, 2011, 3:22 am sourced from rugby.com.au
Quade Cooper hopes former Springboks sharpshooter Braam van Straaten will fix his kicking gremlins ahead of the Reds clash with the Stormers. » read full article
Super Rebels rule out finals tilt
April 4, 2011, 12:23 am sourced from rugby.com.au
The Melbourne Rebels are satisfied to continue as improving Super Rugby surprise-packets rather than legitimate finals contenders. » read full article
Qld Reds overrun Lions in Johannesburg
April 4, 2011, 12:23 am sourced from rugby.com.au
The Queensland Reds overcame a bad case of butter fingers in Johannesburg to overrun the Lions 30-25. » read full article
NZ win International Rugby Sevens Adelaide
April 3, 2011, 10:24 am sourced from rugby.com.au
An injury-hampered Australian side has finished seventh as New Zealand broke through to win the International Rugby Sevens Adelaide in their fifth attempt, defeating South Africa 28-20 to claim the 2011 title at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. » read full article
Home turf helps lifts Aussies to Cup QF berth
April 2, 2011, 11:23 am sourced from rugby.com.au
Hosts Australia will take on Samoa in the Cup quarter-finals of the International Rugby Sevens Adelaide on Sunday after showing top form with wins over Tonga and USA. » read full article
Close Up: Australian Sevens coach Michael O'Connor
April 1, 2011, 12:23 am sourced from rugby.com.au
With the much-anticipated Adelaide Sevens just days away, Rugby HQ takes a look at the forgotten man behind the Australian Sevens â coach Michael OâConnor. » read full article
Sharpe sets new Super record
April 1, 2011, 12:23 am sourced from rugby.com.au
Western Force captain Nathan Sharpe has added yet another milestone to his already long list of achievements in the game, last weekend becoming the most capped player in the history of Super Rugby. » read full article
Waz's Coaching Corner - Offside at Kicks
March 31, 2011, 11:22 pm sourced from rugby.com.au
In this edition of Waz's Coaching Corner, we take a look at how to manage your players in and around offside when kicking in general play. » read full article
Four new faces for Reds
March 31, 2011, 11:22 pm sourced from rugby.com.au
Queensland coach Ewen McKenzie has started rotated key troops amid a string of changes for the Red's Super Rugby clash with the Lions » read full article
Ashley-Cooper shunted to wing for Brumbies
March 31, 2011, 12:23 am sourced from rugby.com.au
Adam Ashley-Cooper has been shunted to the wing and Matt Toomua promoted to fullback as the Brumbies attempt to get their Super Rugby season back on track. » read full article
All Blacks' Gear returns from injury
March 31, 2011, 12:23 am sourced from rugby.com.au
All Blacks winger Hosea Gear returns from injury in one of just two changes to the struggling Hurricanes for the Super Rugby match against the Bulls. » read full article
Reds wary of luckless Lions
March 31, 2011, 12:23 am sourced from rugby.com.au
Reds coach Ewen McKenzie is keen to start rotating Queensland's troops in the extended Super Rugby campaign but is wary of the Lions. » read full article
Dunedin to host England
March 30, 2011, 9:21 am sourced from skysports.com
The organisers of the 2011 Rugby World Cup have confirmed England will open their World Cup campaign in Dunedin. » read full article
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