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ARU backing Deans to deliver Australia head coach Robbie Deans has received the full backing of the Australian Rugby Union despite some vocal discontent with the New Zealander's performance among the media and the fans. http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/174423.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/174423.html Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:46:50 GMT Warburton seeks end to run of defeats Wales captain Sam Warburton has called on his side to end their run of defeats against the southern hemisphere big three when they come face-to-face with Australia on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/173850.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/173850.html Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:58:49 GMT Roberts determined to end on a high Wales centre Jamie Roberts is determined to end a 'rollercoaster' of a year with victory over Australia at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/173893.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/173893.html Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:37:58 GMT Wales look to save face against Wallabies Wales will hope to end their awful autumn Test campaign on a winning note when they host Australia at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173845.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173845.html Sat, 01 Dec 2012 13:24:15 GMT Wales change four for Wallabies Warren Gatland has made four changes to the side that fell to the All Blacks last weekend ahead of their match with Australia on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/173839.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/173839.html Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:12:40 GMT Pocock returns for Wallabies Australia's David Pocock will make his long-awaited return to international action against Wales on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173838.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173838.html Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:19:23 GMT Mitchell wary of hurting Wales Australia flyer Drew Mitchell is adamant that there will be no complacency in his side ahead of their match with Wales on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173782.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173782.html Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:41:45 GMT Cooper confirms boxing bout Wallabies fly-half Quade Cooper has confirmed that he will make his debut in the boxing ring in February next year but is no nearer to ending his contract dispute with the Austalian Rugby Union http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/173739.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/173739.html Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:32:41 GMT Cooper set for shock move into ring Australia fly-half Quade Cooper is set to follow Sonny Bill Williams into the world of professional boxing, according to reports http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/173664.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/173664.html Sun, 25 Nov 2012 10:31:14 GMT Australia hold on to beat Italy Australia survived a second-half fightback to maintain their perfect record against Italy in Florence this afternoon http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173562.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173562.html Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:14:07 GMT Australia forced into late change Australia hooker Tatafu Polota Nau has pulled out of the Wallabies' clash Italy in Florence on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/173550.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/173550.html Sat, 24 Nov 2012 10:08:49 GMT Pocock to return against Wales Australia are optimistic that flanker David Pocock will be fit for the final match of their European tour against Wales in Cardiff next week http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/173546.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/173546.html Sat, 24 Nov 2012 09:55:54 GMT Genia puts pen to paper on new deal The Wallabies have received a timely boost ahead of next year's showdown with the British & Irish Lions with the news that highly-rated scrum-half Will Genia has signed a new three-year deal with the Australian Rugby Union http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/173498.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/173498.html Fri, 23 Nov 2012 09:57:21 GMT Wallabies freshen up for Italy clash Australia coach Robbie Deans has made four changes to his side for their clash with Italy at the Stade Artemio in Florence on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173446.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173446.html Thu, 22 Nov 2012 08:21:22 GMT Wallabies look to extend flawless record Australia kick off their World Cup campaign with a game against Italy in North Shore City on Sunday and history suggests that they will have little trouble in opening with a win http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173391.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173391.html Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:38:31 GMT Quade Cooper quits the Wallabies? Headline-grabbing fly-half Quade Cooper has reportedly rejected a contract offer from the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and may now opt for a move overseas or to rugby league http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/173343.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/173343.html Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:43:21 GMT Lancaster refuses to point the finger England coach Stuart Lancaster refused to question his players' decision-making after some costly calls in a narrow 20-14 defeat to Australia at Twickenham http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173252.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173252.html Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:37:37 GMT England facing uphill battle England's hopes of securing a favourable pool draw for the 2015 Rugby World Cup appear to be remote after a resurgent Australia reclaimed the Cook Cup at Twickenham on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173245.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173245.html Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:59:46 GMT Resurgent Australia down England Australia bounced back from their mauling at the hands of France with a hard-fought 20-14 victory over England at Twickenham http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173213.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia-tour-2012/rugby/story/173213.html Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:58:12 GMT Moore: Wallabies' scrum must improve Wallabies hooker Stephen Moore has said that their scrum must improve on Saturday against England after the French dominated that area of the game last weekend http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/173125.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/173125.html Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:02:23 GMT