THE INCLUSION of Sitakeli Timani is the only change to the Waratahs’ starting team for this Saturday’s season finale against the Reds in Brisbane. Timani replaces Wycliff Palu who has…
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Crusaders bolstered by All Blacks trio
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French Focus: New home planned for France
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Rugby World – August 2012 edition contents
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WE’RE delighted to announce a major signing this month – John Dams, one of the world’s foremost strength and conditioning experts, joins us as our new fitness editor. He starts…
London Welsh have everything to prove
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Olly Barkley sparks Elektrik youth
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Magic Michalak back with a bang
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