http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/rss/union/ en-au Copyright(c) 2005 Ninemsn All rights reserved. 5 http://ninemsn.com.au/share/img/nh_logo.gif http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/rss/union/ 142 40 http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8419500 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT Exclusive:--> Wallaby David Pocock will get his first taste of the Western Force captaincy when he makes his return in Thursday night's trial match against the Reds. Waratahs speedster: Turner hopeful of full recovery NSW boost: Palu ready for trial against Tonga Crusaders blow: McCaw expects to be out until April http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8418809 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT NSW has confirm Lachie Turner could miss the entire Super Rugby season after tearing his hamstring off the bone. Brumbies coach: White wants McCabe in Wallabies Wallabies centre: Faingaa ready to tackle 2012 Tackling guru: Rebels working hard on defence http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8418288 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:00:00 GMT Leigh Halfpenny scored two tries in a second-half surge as Wales made it two Six Nations wins out of two. Transplant fails: Lomu needs new kidney England squad: Coach wants competition for spots Reds' flyhalf: Harris in front for Cooper's jumper http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8417978 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:00:00 GMT Playing in a backline bulging with Wallabies, Danny Cipriani can make or break his career at Melbourne Rebels Moore, Alexander: Brumbies hold breath over trial injuries Frozen field: French, Ireland match cancelled Six Nations: Results & ladder http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8417698 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:00:00 GMT Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper is at peace with his tumultuous RW which he believes suffered for over-analysis. Sparkling backs: Cipriani stars but Rebels lose to Blues Cooper replacement: Reds beat Brumbies in trial Comeback win: England edge Italy in Six Nations http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8417682 Tue, 20 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT France and Ireland are set for a fierce encounter in the Six Nations, with both coaches saying to go for the jugular. Six Nations: England look to match Italian passions Wales clash: Scots seek to raise Millenium roof Fly-half cover: Ireland summon Wallace as Sexton cover http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8419502 All Blacks and Canterbury Crusaders skipper Richie McCaw said he does not expect to recover from his foot surgery until April, ruling him out of the first five rounds of the Super 15 season. http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8419464 Waratahs Super Rugby speedster Lachie Turner admits there's an element of doubt hanging over the success rate of surgery for his serious hamstring injury. http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8419383 NSW Waratahs enforcer Wycliff Palu says he's more worried about his jaw than his hamstring as he prepares to play Tonga in a rugby trial match. http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8418775 Brumbies coach Jake White has consulted Wallabies mentor Robbie Deans about where he thinks he should play young back Pat McCabe in Super Rugby. http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8418610 The Rebels are working hard to lose their tag as the worst defenders in Super Rugby and ex Australia defence coach John Muggleton says the signs are good. http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8418522 Wallabies centre Anthony Faingaa will return from shoulder surgery for the Queensland Reds' final trial against the Western Force. http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8418380 Former All Black Jonah Lomu is on dialysis again and needs a new kidney after a transplant he got eight years ago failed. http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8417915 England rugby coach Stuart Lancaster wants competition for spots in the squad as they host Wales in just under two weeks boosted by a two tough wins. http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8418028 Queensland five-eighth contender Mike Harris's accurate goalkicking has helped him in his battle with Ben Lucas to earn Quade Cooper's No.10 rugby jersey. http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8417963 The Brumbies are holding their breath as Wallabies front-rowers Stephen Moore and Ben Alexander undergo scans following injuries in their trial loss in Cairns. http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8417941 Below-zero temperatures made the pitch at the Stade de France in Paris rock hard forcing the Six Nations match between France and Ireland to be called off. http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8417858 The Reds have defeated the Brumbies 27-20 in a Super Rugby trial in Cairns but are still trying to work out who will replace injured star Quade Cooper. http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8417849 Danny Cipriani's all-star display wasn't enough for the Rebels as they went down 31-21 in their Super Rugby trial against the Blues in Melbourne. http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8417550 South African recruit Sarel Pretorius has impressed as the Waratahs claimed a convincing 83-5 Super Rugby trial win over Samoa A in Tamworth. http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8417104 Nathan Sharpe will retire at the end of the Super Rugby competition after 101 Tests and 15 seasons of first-class rugby. http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8417525 While Mike Harris has been the favourite to replace Reds playmaker Quade Cooper, it shouldn't surprise if the nod goes to utility back Ben Lucas.