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20:35 Thu May 17 2012
Melbourne and Queensland are saying little on Wallaby back-rower Scott Higginbotham, who looks certain to defect to the Rebels next Super Rugby season.
19:55 Thu May 17 2012
Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett has been forced to defend his decision to rest Super Rugby five-eighth Beauden Barrett against the Brumbies.
18:45 Thu May 17 2012
Waratahs coach Michael Foley has made four changes to his side to meet the Stormers in their Super Rugby clash in Cape Town.
18:23 Thu May 17 2012
Western Force lock Nathan Sharpe says he'll be fit to play the Rebels despite rolling his ankle at training on Thursday.
18:12 Thu May 17 2012
Controversial Samoan rugby star Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu is free to play Test matches according to the IRB, even though his national coach claims otherwise.
17:59 Thu May 17 2012
Super Rugby Blues coach Pat Lam supports giving video referees greater powers, saying it's frustrating to be on the end of wrong calls.
17:29 Thu May 17 2012
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans isn't expecting miracles from Quade Cooper in the five-eighth's long-awaited comeback game for Queensland this weekend.
17:08 Thu May 17 2012
Dan Carter will be the Crusaders' goalkicker when he replaces the injured Tom Taylor at five-eighth in the Super Rugby match against the Blues.
16:42 Thu May 17 2012
Matt Giteau has the chance to collect some silverware in his first season at Toulon in Friday's European Challenge Cup final against Biarritz in London
Lam upset at night-time media door knock
16:05 Thu May 17 2012
Blues coach Pat Lam is upset at having a journalist knock on his door at night to get his reaction to a report that he had received a racist text.
Carter takes over kicking duties
15:22 Thu May 17 2012
Dan Carter will be the Crusaders' goal-kicker when he replaces the injured Tom Taylor at first five-eighth in the Super Rugby match against the Blues.
Pisi's cool head a boost for Hurricanes
14:09 Thu May 17 2012
Samoan international Tusi Pisi is looking forward to running the Hurricanes back-line from five-eighth as youngster Beauden Barrett takes a break.
13:21 Thu May 17 2012
The Blues have made two changes to their starting side to face the Crusaders, with rookie loose forward Steven Luatua one of the additions.
00:55 Thu May 17 2012
Three Irish players, South African Ruan Pienaar and England's Jonny Wilkinson have made the shortlist for the European Player of the Year.
18:21 Wed May 16 2012
Western Force chief executive Vern Reid claims the club is closing in on a new coach, but says a final decision could still be several weeks away.
17:36 Wed May 16 2012
Wallabies star Quade Cooper will be a shock starter in his long-awaited return from a knee reconstruction for the Queensland Reds against the Lions.
16:33 Wed May 16 2012
New All Blacks training squad member Beauden Barrett will make his impact from the bench in Friday's Super Rugby clash against the Brumbies.
Smith likes rugby amendments
16:00 Wed May 16 2012
All Blacks centre Conrad Smith says 'proactive' proposed law amendments from the International Rugby Board should help the game.
Barrett benched by Hurricanes
15:30 Wed May 16 2012
All Blacks squad member Beauden Barrett has been rested by the Hurricanes for their Super Rugby match against the Brumbies.
15:21 Wed May 16 2012
The Melbourne Rebels are looking to consolidate their recent good form with their first away win of the season when they face the Western Force in Perth.
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