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	New Wallabies laud Deans training camp
The newest Wallaby squad members were looking forward to some well-earned rest after an “awesome” and “unbelievable” initiation at this week’s camp.

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Wallabies ready to go despite long break

The Wallabies coaching staff believes their players will be primed and well-conditioned for the coming six-match tour despite a lay-off of almost two months.

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Toulon and Stade Francais fined for mass brawl

Toulon and Stade Francais were both fined 5,000 ($A8,900) today for a mass brawl which overshadowed their French Top 14 clash last month, the league’s disciplinary committee (LNR) announced.

Nine nations bidding to host Rugby World Cups

A record nine countries confirmed their intent to bid for the 2015 or 2019 Rugby World Cups.

Record interest in staging rugby World Cups

The rugby union World Cups of 2015 and 2019 have attracted a record number of countries interested in launching official bids, the International Rugby Board (IRB) has confirmed.

Waugh declared for Spring Tour

Phil Waugh is embracing the biggest challenge of his career.

Wilkinson set for November series KO

Jonny Wilkinson is a major doubt for England’s November meetings with Australia, New Zealand and South Africa after suffering suspected knee ligament damage on duty for his club Newcastle.