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Deans not ruling Gasnier out
Australia coach Robbie Deans admits former rugby league star Mark Gasnier can still force his way into his Rugby World Cup squad.
Smith calls time on Wallaby career
George Smith has announced his retirement from international rugby at the age of 29, after winning 110 caps for Australia.
Tuqiri from Tigers to Tigers
Lote Tuqiri will be playing for the Tigers next season - The Wests Tigers rugby league team though, not the Leicester Tigers union team.
Nucifora's Wallaby role extended
David Nucifora is set for a more prominent role within the Wallaby coaching set-up, after the review of the team's displays in 2009.
England set November schedule
England will play four Test matches in November and December 2010 at Twickenham, against Australia, Samoa, South Africa and New Zealand.
Salvi could become a Rebel
Bath could lose in-form Australian flanker Julian Salvi from 2011 due to the emergence of Super 15 outfit the Melbourne Rebels.
Two big decisions await Gasnier
Stade Français centre Mark Gasnier is poised for a return to Australia later this month - but only to tie the knot with his French fiancée.
Superbug scare for Wallaby
Richard Brown did not enjoy the best of Christmases this year after he was struck down with a life threatening superbug.
Backers walk away from Melbourne
Melbourne's new Super 15 franchise has been left in disarray due to investors pulling out after failing to agree terms with the ARU.
Cooper vows to get his act together
Embattled Wallaby Quade Cooper has said he will do whatever it takes to win the back the confidence of the Australian Rugby Union.
Cooper ordered to have counselling
Quade Cooper has been ordered to undergo personal development and counselling before he will be considered for selection by the Reds.
Beale next to hit hot water
Following on from the curious case of Quade Cooper and the break-in, Kurtley Beale is the next young Wallaby to be in trouble with the law.
Barnes scoops RUPA award
Berrick Barnes' fine year has been rewarded with the Australian Rugby Union Players' Association's medal for excellence.
Cooper to plead not guilty
Wallabies star Quade Cooper is to fight his burglary charge, his lawyer said on Friday, as the case was adjourned for seven months.
Cooper's lawyers call for calm
Lawyers for Quade Cooper have asked the public not to jump to conclusion's after the Wallabies centre was charged with burglary.
