Ioane wins Reds “Players player” award
Powerful Queensland Reds outside centre Digby Ioane has won the prestigious Pilecki Medal for his standout performances for the Reds during the 2009 Super 14 season. more »
Deans’ call kept injured Genia motivatedAn encouraging phone call from Wallaby coach Robbie Deans lifted the spirits of injured Queensland Reds scrumhalf Will Genia as he raced the clock for Australian selection. more »
Wallabies Tri Nations squad announcedThe return of NSW Waratahs No 8 Wycliff Palu and the selection of Queensland Reds halfback Will Genia highlight the 30-man Wallabies squad named to contest the Bundaberg Rum Tri Nations Series. more »
Henderson joins Western ForceThe already-imposing prop brigade at the Western Force has been further bolstered by the signing of three-Test Wallaby Nic Henderson from the Brumbies. more »
Bledisloe Cup Test confirmed for TokyoAsia will again be the venue for a fourth Bledisloe Cup Test this year with Japan to host a showdown between the Wallabies and the All Blacks on October 31. more »
Wallabies overcome FranceThe Wallabies have completed the opening phase of their international season with a fourth consecutive Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series victory, downing France at Sydney. more »
- Wallabies at full strength for France clash
- Brumbies confirm French development tour
- Australia finish fourth at Junior World Champs
- Wallabies fend off Italy
- Western Force sign Pretorius
- New Zealand defeat Australian U20s in Semi Final
- Wallabies Grand Slam Tour confirmed
- Braid re-commits to Queensland Reds
- Smith to skipper the Wallabies
- Brumbies’ bolstered back row
- Western Force sign prop Dunning
- Wallabies outclass Italy
- Reds finish on top of stubborn Japan
- Wallabies make two changes for Italy clash
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| 2009 Tri Nations Series | ||
| Saturday, July 18 Match One |
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| New Zealand | 7:30pm (NZ) | |
| Australian Wallabies | 5:30pm (AEST) | |
| Eden Park, Auckland | ||
| Saturday, July 25 Match Two |
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| South Africa | 3pm (RSA) | |
| New Zealand | 11pm (AEST) | |
| Bloemfontein | ||
| Saturday, August 1 Match Three |
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| South Africa | 3pm (RSA) | |
| New Zealand | 11pm (AEST) | |
| Durban | ||
| Saturday, August 8 Match Four |
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| South Africa | 3pm (RSA) | |
| Australian Wallabies | 11pm (AEST) | |
| Cape Town | ||
| Current Standings | Pld | Won | Lst | Pts | |
| New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |