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McCabe re-signs with Australian rugby Wallabies inside centre Pat McCabe has re-signed with the Australian Rugby Union and the Brumbies http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183098.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183098.html Tue, 21 May 2013 02:50:58 GMT Smith, McCabe slim chance for Lions George Smith and Pat McCabe's hopes of playing for the Wallabies against the British & Irish Lions series remain alive after scans revealed their knee injuries were not as bad as first feared http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183096.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183096.html Tue, 21 May 2013 03:11:51 GMT Super Rugby round 14 team of the week Lappies Labuschagne, Berrick Barnes, Dan Carter and Hugh Pyle headline Brett McKay's Super Rugby team of the week for round 14. Who caught your eye? http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183060.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183060.html Mon, 20 May 2013 22:23:23 GMT Nonu returns to boost Highlanders Ma'a Nonu is one of three players who will join the Highlanders for Saturday's cash with the Western Force in Perth http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183093.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183093.html Mon, 20 May 2013 23:45:42 GMT Rebels' confidence up for Waratahs clash The Melbourne Rebels' drought-breaking Super Rugby win over the Stormers has created confidence they can achieve another breakthrough against New South Wales Waratahs on Friday night http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183091.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183091.html Mon, 20 May 2013 22:51:39 GMT Wallabies selection a dream for Cummins Western Force winger Nick Cummins was shocked to learn of his Wallabies squad selection for the series against the British & Irish Lions, but says he's desperate to make the most of the opportunity now that it's landed his way http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183089.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183089.html Mon, 20 May 2013 23:25:45 GMT Deans expects Wilkinson to join Lions mix Australia coach Robbie Deans insists he would not be surprised if Jonny Wilkinson was handed a late call-up to the British & Irish Lions squad next month http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183083.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183083.html Mon, 20 May 2013 15:01:48 GMT Folau out to emulate dual-code star Robinson Wallabies rookie Israel Folau has spoken of his desire to follow in the footsteps of former dual-code star Jason Robinson http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183074.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183074.html Mon, 20 May 2013 11:12:24 GMT Eales turns up the heat on 'scarred' Lions Wallabies legend John Eales believes the British & Irish Lions could be making a mistake if Welsh players spearhead their challenge for a series victory over Australia http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183073.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183073.html Mon, 20 May 2013 12:19:55 GMT Wilkinson escapes World Cup demons Jonny Wilkinson has spoken of his relief at emerging from the shadow of England's Rugby World Cup triumph following Toulon's Heineken Cup triumph over Clermont Auvergne on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/183065.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/183065.html Mon, 20 May 2013 06:43:41 GMT James O'Connor to relish Wallabies No. 10 role James O'Connor says the injury problems he suffered last year made him a better player as he has increased the thoroughness of his physical preparation http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183061.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183061.html Mon, 20 May 2013 06:33:49 GMT Israel Folau shocked by Wallabies selection Israel Folau says of his selection for Wallabies against the British & Irish Lions: "It's all a bit surreal. When I got that call (from Deans) I just froze. I'm on a high still http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183058.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183058.html Mon, 20 May 2013 09:46:54 GMT Digby Ioane flies home with knee injury Digby Ioane sustained a soft tissue injury to his left knee in Queensland Reds' 27-13 loss to the Cheetahs, and he is returning to Brisbane for scans http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183056.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183056.html Mon, 20 May 2013 01:23:42 GMT What we learned from Super Rugby round 14 ESPNscrum reporter Brett McKay analyses five key talking points of the weekend's Super Rugby action. Discuss the talking points and tell us your thoughts http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/183050.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/183050.html Mon, 20 May 2013 00:26:33 GMT Brumbies remain on track - Jake White The Brumbies remain in control of their own Super Rugby destiny despite Saturday's loss to New South Wales Waratahs, coach Jake White says http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183049.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183049.html Sun, 19 May 2013 22:26:42 GMT Kiss set work alongside Schmidt Ireland's acting head coach Les Kiss has confirmed he will form part of new boss Joe Schmidt's support staff following the forthcoming tour of the USA and Canada http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/183069.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/183069.html Mon, 20 May 2013 07:10:27 GMT Waratahs play down finals talk Michael Cheika continues to play down New South Wales' finals prospects, saying "I've learnt as a coach that predicting all that stuff only leads to disappointment" http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183048.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183048.html Sun, 19 May 2013 22:06:52 GMT Armitage courts trouble with try celebration Toulon fullback Delon Armitage has reacted angrily to criticism of his controversial try celebration during his side's Heineken Cup final victory over Clermont Auvergne on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/183047.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/183047.html Mon, 20 May 2013 11:07:15 GMT Wilkinson named European Player of the Year Toulon's Jonny Wilkinson been rewarded for steering his side to the Heineken Cup crown with the ERC European Player of the Year honour http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/183043.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/183043.html Sun, 19 May 2013 18:50:46 GMT The most glittering rugby CVs in the world? Toulon's Heineken Cup final victory over Clermont Auvergne may have ended a long title drought for the Top 14 club but two of their players are no strangers to success http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/183042.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/183042.html Mon, 20 May 2013 13:57:21 GMT