Rugby

Sunday Nov 22 15:11 AEDT

Matt Giteau says missing the last second conversion attempt that would have beaten Scotland rates "up there" with the emptiest feelings of his career.

Sunday Nov 22 13:51 AEDT

Coach Robinson hails Scots bravehearts

As the Wallabies licked their wounds, jubilant coach Andy Robinson praised his Scottish bravehearts for pulling off one of the greatest rugby muggings.

Sunday Nov 22 13:49 AEDT

New Zealand beat improved England

New Zealand scored 13 unanswered second-half points to beat an improved England side 19-6 in the rugby Test at Twickenham on Saturday.

Sunday Nov 22 13:47 AEDT

South Africa beat Italy for first win

South Africa scored four tries to beat Italy 32-10 in a rugby international and win the first match out of four on the northern tour.

Sunday Nov 22 13:21 AEDT

Welsh to step up for Wallabies

Not even a record win over the Pumas was enough to stop Wales coach Warren Gatland admitting his team "needs to go up another level" against Australia next weekend.

Sunday Nov 22 10:51 AEDT

Australian rugby season reaches new low

Australia's rugby season has reached a shocking new low with a humiliating 9-8 loss to Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Sunday Nov 22 10:45 AEDT

Scotland triumph as Kiwis uphold record

Scotland stunned Australia 9-8 and NZ upheld a perfect record to beat England on Saturday, while Wales beat Argentina and South Africa finally won in Europe.

Sunday Nov 22 08:40 AEDT

France beat Samoa 43-5 in rugby Test

France scored seven tries to overwhelm Samoa 43-5 in a rugby union international on Saturday.

Wales beats Argentina

Stephen Jones scored 17 points to lead Wales to a 33-16 win over Argentina in a rugby international on Saturday.

Sunday Nov 22 08:35 AEDT

Flawless Sexton eases Ireland past Fiji

Jonathan Sexton announced his arrival in international rugby with a flawless performance in Ireland's comprehensive 41-6 victory over Fiji.

Saturday Nov 21 12:16 AEDT

IRB ref manager apologises to Dickinson

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.

Wallabies' shock loss to Scotland

Scottish side beats the Wallabies for the first time in 27 years. ... read more. Mariners show no mercy to Fury

The Central Coast Mariners have demolished North Queensland Fury. ... read more Meares wins two more golds

Three wins for Anna Meares caps Australia's dominant World Cup. ... read more Playing for my people: Preston

Preston Campbell will be bursting with pride as he captains the Indigenous All Stars. ... read more. Who owns this famous mo?

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Cricketers spend too much time in the gym and at the physio, writes Steve Hitstirrer ...read more. Crashing out

Champion V8 driver Greg Murphy will be on the lookout for another team next year ... read more. Front foot

Cricket Australia is on the hunt for more pace bowlers to push for a baggy green. ... read more Sports pics of the week

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