THE NEWS that four England players have been named in an alleged sex crime in New Zealand did nothing but sink the spirits. Whatever the truth behind the story, and at the ve

The winning margin seemed impressive - 34-13 over France - but the hot-and-cold performance against Les Bleus on Saturday left Australia wondering who might make the grade for the upcoming Tri-Nations series.New Wallabies coach Robbie Deans forecast changes if there

All Blacks coach Graham Henry has labelled World Cup winners South Africa "impressive" ahead of the Tri-Nation rugby series, but was far less enthused with England.With the nucleus of last year's World Cup winning squad still available, the Springboks are

Loose forward Chris Masoe will join the All Blacks squad in Wellington this week ahead of the first Vodacom Tri Nations match of 2008 against the Springboks.Masoe replaces injured All Blacks captain Richie McCaw for the two Tests against the

The Lions were denied a possible Currie Cup win over the Free State Cheetahs when referee Christie du Preez blew the final whistle with the two packs ready to scrum down for the final scrum. The Cheetahs won the one-try

ST George Illawarra ended the Gold Coast's unbeaten home record but it was the Titans coach who was most pleased and proud of his depleted side's performance.

SOUTH Sydney scored the second biggest comeback victory in NRL history with a miraculous 29-28 win over North Queensland at Dairy Farmers Stadium.

RUGGED Queensland forward Nate Myles says a maligned Willie Mason will unleash his full fury on Queensland amidst claims his State of Origin career is on the line.

The Sharks scored an in-the-ending flattering 38-13 victory over a gallant visiting Boland Kavaliers side at the Absa Stadium on Friday night. The Sharks sealed an unlikely four-try bonus point victory when Henno Mentz crossed in the corner in the

The Springboks have arrived in New Zealand and will start with preparations for their Vodacom Tri-Nations Test against the All Blacks next week with an hour long session in Wellington on Sunday morning.After a lengthy flight to New Zealand from

A dominant second half display from Australia ensured a comfortable 34-13 victory over the visiting French in the first of two Tests from the Olympic Stadium in Sydney on Saturday.

MANLY surged back to the top of the NRL ladder with a convincing 28-12 win over a depleted Newcastle.

THE NRL has threatened to de-register Sean Rudder just a day after his successful return with Sydney Roosters over a contractual dispute.

WESTS Tigers hooker Robbie Farah admits he's let his frustrations boil over as he and his club fight for form.

AUSTRALIA'S forwards will adopt the political philosophy of former Labor wag Fred Daly who opined: "Do unto others as they would do unto you, but make sure you do it first."

AUSTRALIA broke the shackles to romp to their biggest-ever Test win over France on Australian soil.

AUSTRALIA scored three tries in the opening 22 minutes of the second half to beat France 34-13 in yet another unconvincing display at ANZ Stadium.

AUSTRALIA is to venture into the heartland of South African rugby, Craven Week, in a bid to recruit the big, rawboned forwards it can't seem to produce itself.

STIRLING Mortlock sounds an ominous "Shark alert" to France winger Alexis Palisson ahead of his Test debut, after the rookie fired up Lote Tuqiri with some brave sledging.