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Its official, the Wallabies will be taking on the Barbarians again to kick off their 2009 season. The match will take place on the 6th of June 09. This match up between the baabaa’s and the Wallabies will be the first time
after 60 years of competition that the teams will play in Austrailia. The venue [...]

Big spenders Toulon have extended the partnership with former Springbok coach Jake White. White was hired as a consultant for Toulon to see what is stopping Umanga and his boys from gaining glory.
White will be acting as Toulon’s eyes down in the Republic, informing them of up and coming talent that could be snatched up [...]

You may or may not have known that arguably the biggest name in rugby made his debut for a new club over the weekend. After months of intense speculation, New Zealand international Dan Carter made his bow for French Top 14 club Perpignan.
The 26-year-old was heavily involved in the French club’s 26-20 Heineken Cup victory [...]

As soon as February we will once again play witness to who will be crowned kings of Northern Hemisphere Rugby. Drew up the fixtures list for the 6 Nations 09 below. Wiil England have golden Johnny back in time? Will the Welsh do it again?

February 2009
Sat 7:England v Italy, Twickenham
Sat 7:Ireland v France, Croke Park
Sun [...]

When New Zealand had a early exit from the rugby world cup many expected that Robbie Deans would be the man that replaced Mr Henry as coach of the All Blacks. However this was not to be and Deans was given the Wallabies to coach instead.
Deans told reporters that he was very pleased with his [...]

The Wallabies managed to salvage some respect by beating the Barbarians 18-11 after being the only Southern Hemisphere team to loose on their European tour.
George Smith Captained the Wallabies as Mortlock was nursing the injury he received against the Welsh last weekend. Tuqiri and Turner got a try a piece in the first and second [...]

Tonight we are in for a treat! Jake White former Springbok and RWC winning coach has selected a Barbarian team to take on the Wallabies. The Barbarians have a line up that would make the Rugby Gods druel, with 4 of the last 5 IRB player of the year in their squad of 22 players.
Jake [...]

After the end of season tours the Southern Hemisphere has shown once again that they rule the roost. While only 6 nations champs Wales managed a win in a thrilling game against Australia. Scotland gave the Springboks a scare and New Zealand steam rolled very one in their path with only the Welsh again having [...]

Rugby World Cup New Zealand will have the same pool set up as 2007. With 4 pools and 5 pools to each team. The draw took place in London at the New Zealand Giant Rugby Ball facility.
Ladies and gentlemen i present to you the pools for the next Rugby World Cup that will be held [...]