McCabe at home in Wallaby midfield – SuperSport.com
Published September 8, 2011 SuperSport.com | McCabe at home in Wallaby midfield SuperSport.com The ACT Brumbies' midfielder, 23, justified his coach's faith and in his five starting internationals has nailed down the number 12 jersey as Australia vanquished the All Blacks to win their first Tri-Nations in a decade. McCabe, who was the Australian ... |
All Blacks wary of fired-up Rocky Elsom – The Australian
Published August 25, 2011 Globe and Mail | All Blacks wary of fired-up Rocky Elsom The Australian Hooker Stephen Moore believes his Brumbies teammate is set to make a dramatic statement, while Elsom's opposite number in the All Blacks, blindside flanker Adam Thomson, admitted he expected Elsom to produce his most ferocious form. ... Red plan to upset All Blacks Rugby: Restrained Elsom stays true to form |
Samo and Vickerman in Wallaby comebacks – Ninemsn
Published August 23, 2011 Times LIVE | Samo and Vickerman in Wallaby comebacks Ninemsn The 2004 Brumbies teammates will start together in a massive Australian forward pack after each bravely overcame the odds in the past 18 months. At the start of last year, Samo, now 35, was being rejected by each Super Rugby franchise because he was ... Samo on trial, says Deans Horwill plans choice words with which to slay All Blacks |
Horwill plans choice words with which to slay All Blacks – Brisbane Times
Published August 22, 2011 Times LIVE | Horwill plans choice words with which to slay All Blacks Brisbane Times Ashley-Cooper has fond memories this season as well, being part of the Brumbies side that rolled the Reds at home late in the Super Rugby season. ''It certainly helps. It creates a bit of a home-ground advantage. They feel comfortable playing here. ... Positional switch pays off for Pat McCabe and could aid Wallabies in clash ... |
Wallabies back Elsom as Cup captain – Sydney Morning Herald
Published August 12, 2011 Sydney Morning Herald | Wallabies back Elsom as Cup captain Sydney Morning Herald Moore, also a Brumbies teammate of Elsom's over the past two Super Rugby seasons, rubbished Martin's suggestion that the Wallabies skipper had upset the Canberra franchise by not attending many games while recovering from his injuries. ... Australia cannot win the World Cup without Rocky Elsom Tri-Nations: Boks look to bounce back |
The truth is out there: gutsy Matt Giteau anything but a sulker – The Australian
Published July 22, 2011 Setanta Sports Ireland | The truth is out there: gutsy Matt Giteau anything but a sulker The Australian He asks no quarter and definitely gives none, as he none-too-subtly demonstrated when he overruled Stephen Moore at the death of the Brumbies' match against Queensland and kicked the penalty goal that denied the Reds a bonus point. ... Former Wallabies back Giteau Matt Giteau dropped by Australia for Tri-Nations clash with South Africa Tim Horan says Robbie Deans should have included Matt Giteau in Wallaby squad ... |
Wallabies, Springboks name Tri Nations team – Herald Sun
Published July 18, 2011Wallabies, Springboks name Tri Nations team Herald Sun Coach Robbie Deans on Tuesday opted for rugged Brumbies utility McCabe to remain at inside centre ahead of Giteau and Queensland's Anthony Faingaa who gained a bench spot for the match at Sydney's ANZ Stadium on Saturday night. ... |
2011 TriNations Rugby squads confirmed – Worldcupweb.com
Published July 11, 2011 Reuters Africa | 2011 TriNations Rugby squads confirmed Worldcupweb.com Ben Alexander (Brumbies), Adam Ashley-Cooper (Brumbies), Kurtley Beale (Waratahs), Luke Burgess (Waratahs), Quade Cooper (Reds), Ben Daley (Reds), Rod Davies (Reds), Dave Dennis (Waratahs), Rocky Elsom (Brumbies, captain), Anthony Faingaa (Reds), ... The stats don't lie: Super 15 final review Super Rugby: Team of the Season Deans names 40 for Tri-Nations |
ARU boss John O’Neill calls on SANZAR countries to be honest over touring team … – The Daily Telegraph
Published June 28, 2011ARU boss John O'Neill calls on SANZAR countries to be honest over touring team ... The Daily Telegraph It is the same ploy former Boks and new Brumbies coach Jake White used in 2007, when a second-string team was sent for the Tri-Nations. The tactic worked when the Springboks went on to win the World Cup in France a few months later. ... |
Tri Nations chase lost World Cup millions – Sydney Morning Herald
Published May 23, 2011Tri Nations chase lost World Cup millions Sydney Morning Herald The Brumbies have not lost hope of Test captain Rocky Elsom appearing for them again this season despite suffering a serious ankle injury. Elsom, who is due to leave the Brumbies at the end of the Super Rugby season, underwent scans yesterday and was ... |