Rugby

Saturday Nov 21 12:16 AEDT

International Rugby Board referees manager Paddy O'Brien has apologised to Australian match official Stuart Dickinson for publicly criticising his performance.

Saturday Nov 21 11:16 AEDT

Wallabies expecting a tough day

The Wallabies, without late scratching Digby Ioane, are expecting a bruising battle as they look to preserve their unbeaten rugby tour record against Scotland.

Saturday Nov 21 06:43 AEDT

Mallett pays tribute to black Boks coach

Italy's South African coach Nick Mallett has paid tribute to his countryman Peter de Villiers ahead of Saturday's rugby international.

Friday Nov 20 23:52 AEDT

Ioane out, Cross in for Wallabies

The Wallabies have suffered a setback on the eve of their Test against Scotland in Edinburgh, with outside centre Digby Ioane ruled out with a shoulder injury.

Friday Nov 20 20:01 AEDT

Wallabies happy to win ugly in Edinburgh

Making no apologies, the Wallabies say they will be happy to win ugly at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Friday Nov 20 19:23 AEDT

ARU defend under-fire referee Dickinson

The ARU has defended referee Stuart Dickinson after his performance in New Zealand's 20-6 win over Italy was slammed by IRB referees' boss Paddy O'Brien.

Friday Nov 20 14:25 AEDT

Smith making most of limited opportunity

Veteran flanker George Smith says he savours every Test cap he gets after losing the mortgage he had on the No.7 Wallabies jumper for the best part of a decade.

Friday Nov 20 14:19 AEDT

Rokocoko can win back Test place: Hansen

All Blacks attack coach Steve Hansen says Joe Rokocoko can win back his Test rugby place - provided he improves his kicking game and aerial skills.

Friday Nov 20 11:21 AEDT

IRB rejects Fiji player claims

The IRB has rejected claims it failed to do all it could to ensure Fiji was able to select its overseas-based players for its November internationals in Europe.

Friday Nov 20 08:31 AEDT

Picamoles out of clash against Samoa

Thierry Dusautoir was recalled to the France team to play Samoa after back-row teammate Louis Picamoles was ruled out with an injured knee.

Wallabies insist burnout not a factor

The Wallabies insist burnout won't be a factor against Scotland despite coach Robbie Deans naming 12 players to start their fourth Test in as many weeks.

Friday Nov 20 08:09 AEDT

Boks drop 'Beast' for Italy Test

The "Beast" and experienced lock Victor Matfield are among four players replaced by South Africa coach Peter De Villiers for Saturday's Test against Italy.

Friday Nov 20 06:49 AEDT

Elsom, Giteau to play for Barbarians

Australia's Matt Giteau and Rocky Elsom will line up for the Barbarians in the invitational rugby side's match against New Zealand next month.

Friday Nov 20 06:25 AEDT

Deans recalls Smith to face Scotland

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has named just one change to his starting XV for Saturday's Hopetoun Cup Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.

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