Now Vagana eyes French connection
FORMER Kiwi international Nigel Vagana is poised to become the latest big-name player to join French rugby union with confirmation last night this would be his last season in the NRL.
I'll be black for Cup: SBW
AFTER just 40 minutes of rugby union, Sonny Bill Williams has detailed his ambition to play for the All Blacks in the 2011 World Cup.
Rooney to join rugby expats in France
FORMER Kangaroos winger Luke Rooney will join Tana Umaga and George Gregan at French rugby union club Toulon after agreeing to terms for a lucrative two-year deal.
Bone-rattlers echo across the Tasman
While there was a lot of froth and bubble, plus the occasional king-hit and eye massage, to keep everyone buzzing about the Wallabies' Test victory, it was what occurred in the curtain-raiser that really impressed everyone.
Black and Bleu: now it's brutal
Wallabies players were hobbling around their Brisbane hotel foyer yesterday comparing Captain Hook eye-patches, black eyes of world-title-fight calibre, scratches, scrapes and bruises.
Shepherd's broken leg takes shine off big win
THAT'S more like it. The Wallabies, inspired by an exceptional performance from five-eighth Matt Giteau, last night enjoyed their biggest win over France when they obliterated the visitors in the Second Test.
This is Mumm's calling - Deans
In regards to his first starting Test appearance, new Wallabies
second-rower Dean Mumm could not have been given a more formidable
assignment.
Turner told to turn down the buzz
Before the Wallabies began their captain's run at Suncorp Stadium yesterday, they went through the usual ritual of posing for the team photo.
Mumm replaces injured Sharpe in very green and gold second row
WARATAHS second-rower Dean Mumm is preparing for his first run-on Test after Nathan Sharpe last night withdrew from the match against France in Brisbane tomorrow night with a groin injury.
Hoiles on the boil for a rare run-on start for Wallabies
STEPHEN HOILES, the new Wallabies No.8, is not going to mess up this chance. Frustrated that he hasn't taken his opportunities in the past, Hoiles wants to convince Wallabies selectors he is not just a dogsbody, but a viable international starter.
Our young guns will have last laugh: Chabal
The Caveman, Seabass or whatever he is called has had a rollicking time during his short stay in Australia, punctuated by giggling fits as one of his French teammates valiantly attempted to explain that he didn't actually want to pull down Lote Tuqiri's pants.
Chabal out of position say Wallabies
Wallabies assistant coach Jim Williams believes France have erred
in keeping cult figure in the second-row.
Cap lock: debutant Turner freezes
LACHIE TURNER thought his eyes were playing tricks on him. The Waratahs winger went into meltdown when he was inadvertently given a hint that he was about to become the 826th Wallaby.
The primal directive: knock out Caveman
THE Wallabies certainly know which Frenchman they have to contain. No surprises. It's Le Caveman.
Why Homebush doesn't feel like home
IF THE Australian Rugby Union believed the first Test against France would convince Sydneysiders to again head out in droves to Homebush Bay, they would have been bitterly disappointed.
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