Rugby

Saturday Nov 7 14:08 AEDT

Australia captain Rocky Elsom says suggestions the Wallabies will have things all their own way against a new-look England at Twickenham here on Saturday are wide of the mark.

Saturday Nov 7 13:41 AEDT

Ioane set to become Wallabies' lucky 13

Wallabies great Andrew Slack has tipped destructive Digby Ioane to swiftly take the baton from Stirling Mortlock and nail down Australia's No.13 jersey.

Saturday Nov 7 13:17 AEDT

Leicester stun world champions S Africa

Lote Tuqiri enjoyed a memorable first game for Leicester after the English side stunned South Africa 22-17.

Saturday Nov 7 10:56 AEDT

Ireland's Horan out of November Tests

Ireland prop Marcus Horan will miss this month's Tests against Australia, Fiji and South Africa in Dublin and is not expected to play again until the New Year.

Saturday Nov 7 09:20 AEDT

Leicester stun champions South Africa

Leicester Tigers clinched a famous 22-17 win over world champions South Africa at Welford Road on Friday as the mighty Springboks suffered a dismal start to their northern hemisphere tour.

Saturday Nov 7 07:06 AEDT

Wales urged to 'make history' over NZ

Wales have been urged by assistant coaches Rob Howley and Robin McBryde to go out and "make history" with a victory over New Zealand on Saturday.

Saturday Nov 7 05:58 AEDT

England won't be blighted, vows Johnson

England manager Martin Johnson insisted England won't give away so many 'soft' penalties against the Wallabies at Twickenham.

Friday Nov 6 20:13 AEDT

Mortlock ruled out of grand slam tour

Former captain Stirling Mortlock has been ruled out of the Wallabies' grand slam tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland after aggravating his calf muscle.

Friday Nov 6 15:50 AEDT

All Blacks want to hang on to record

Fresh from building an imposing record against the Wallabies, the All Blacks are determined to preserve their winning streak against Wales.

Friday Nov 6 15:22 AEDT

Returning Wilkinson wary of Wallabies

Jonny Wilkinson's return to England duty was always going to be a high-profile event but the fact it is against Australia makes it all the more special.

Friday Nov 6 14:53 AEDT

Daring Deans throws Cooper into hot seat

Quade Cooper is under orders not to overplay his hand after being thrown into the hot seat for the most significant match of Robbie Deans's Wallabies reign.

Friday Nov 6 14:30 AEDT

No grand slam talk yet from Wallabies

They are the two words on every Australian rugby fan's lips this week but which the Wallabies dare not mutter in the lead-up to Saturday's clash with England.

Friday Nov 6 13:56 AEDT

Gasnier shows French a touch of magic

Two minutes into the second half, and Mark Gasnier, playing for French rugby side Stade Francais Paris, showed he still had it.

Friday Nov 6 13:00 AEDT

England v Australia preview

Expect a clash of styles with England doing all the kicking and the Wallabies doing all the running, writes Mark Cashman.

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