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Feb. 13 ... Tensions high ahead of Six Nations opener
Feb. 13 ... IRB cracks down on illegal scrums, tackles
Feb. 13 ... Harris named in Wales squad
Feb. 11 ... Garbajosa called up for France
Feb. 10 ... Title decider could be opening match
Feb. 10 ... Leonard to win 100th cap for England
Feb. 8 ... Canadian team wins three at tourney
Feb. 7 ... Canada rugby czar makes pitch
Feb. 7 ... Rugby Canada tour boosts sport
Feb. 5 ... Canadian World Cup team takes shape
Feb. 5 ... De Villiers fails drug test
Feb. 5 ... Fly half Jones ruled out for Wales
Feb. 3 ... Security increased for Wellington sevens
Feb. 3 ... McDonnell faces IRB on Saturday
Feb. 3 ... Wales coach names uncapped duo
Feb. 2 ... England wins Rugby Sevens tournament
Feb. 1 ... Canada goes 1-2 to open tourney
Jan. 29 ... Four Australian clubs fined
Jan. 22 ... Making a pitch for international rugby
Jan. 21 ... England's Iain Balshaw out
Jan. 18 ... Canadian rugby team downs B.C.
Dec. 18 ... Lomu criticized by All Black legends
Dec. 14 ... Canada loses in consolation
Dec. 13 ... Canada comes close to big upset
Dec. 13 ... Judge: union negligent in player injury
Dec. 12 ... Blues tackling a goal
Dec. 11 ... Australian coach unveils squad
Dec. 10 ... Canadian scores in losing cause
Dec. 9 ... Canadian looks for another win
Dec. 7 ... Rugby player dies after collapse
Dec. 6 ... Canada's sevens rugby team goes 1-2
Dec. 5 ... Young Canadian team kicks off world tourney
Dec. 5 ... Canadian team kicks off world tourney
Dec. 3 ... Scottish coach to step down
Nov. 29 ... Lomu in hospital with twisted intestine
Nov. 28 ... Dixon steps back
Nov. 27 ... England to play Maori
Nov. 27 ... England's Back, Moody out
Nov. 26 ... Canada's sevens rugby team needs helping hand
Nov. 26 ... Labuschagne suspended for 23 days
Nov. 24 ... Scotland beats Fiji 36-22
Nov. 23 ... France crushes Canada 35-3
Nov. 22 ... Ross celebrates 50th cap
Nov. 22 ... England favourite to beat wounded Springboks
Nov. 22 ... History says All Blacks will notch win
Nov. 22 ... Ireland seeks revenge against Argentina
Nov. 21 ... Charron's return gives Canada a boost
Nov. 21 ... England aims for sweep
Nov. 20 ... Springboks make changes
Nov. 19 ... England coach makes change
Nov. 19 ... French fly half dropped for Canada Test
Nov. 19 ... All Blacks call up 5 rookies
Nov. 19 ... Stars return for Irish against Argentina
Nov. 16 ... Wales defeats Canada
Nov. 15 ... Computer picks Wales to thump Canada
Nov. 15 ... Australia plays underdog England in rugby Test
Nov. 14 ... Southern Hemisphere teams prepare to hit back
Nov. 14 ... Canada could play indoors
Nov. 13 ... Canada short-handed for match against Wales
Nov. 12 ... Dallaglio dropped for Aussie clash
Nov. 12 ... France lineup unchanged
Nov. 9 ... Northern hemisphere dominant
Nov. 9 ... France defeats South Africa
Nov. 7 ... Canada to take on England, U.S.
Nov. 5 ... Castaignede returns to French team
Nov. 3 ... New Zealand prepares for Britain
Oct. 30 ... France bids to host 2007 Rugby World Cup
Oct. 28 ... England vies to host 2007 World Cup
Oct. 28 ... Rugby fan who attacked referee fined
Oct. 22 ... Ref has doubts over disallowed try
Oct. 18 ... Rugby a sure title?
Oct. 17 ... Smith wins Eales Medal
Oct. 15 ... Rugby team decimated in Bali blast
Sept. 25 ... Canada whittles down World Cup roster
Sept. 24 ... Officials play down spat
Sept. 18 ... Hobbs, Mourie move into boardroom
Sept. 11 ... Wallabies to play five countries
Sept. 9 ... Fan guilty of assault
Sept. 8 ... Sevens to hold open tryout
Sept. 7 ... Uruguay qualifies for Rugby World Cup
Sept. 4 ... Wesch turns focus to coaching
Sept. 3 ... Ballot system for ticket distribution
Sept. 3 ... Former Wallaby coach dies
Sept. 3 ... Ontario queens of rugby
Sept. 2 ... Ontario beats Alberta in women's final
Sept. 1 ... Alberta, Ontario to play for women's title
Aug. 31 ... Canada wins World Cup qualifying tournament
Aug. 30 ... Canada wraps up Cup qualifying
Aug. 28 ... Tate announces retirement
Aug. 27 ... Player finds tooth in his arm
Aug. 27 ... Rugby loss put into perspective
Aug. 25 ... Canada loses to Uruguay in World Cup qualifier
Aug. 22 ... Clark calls Uruguayan stadium a 'rat hole'
Aug. 20 ... Springbok captain Kirge out for up to two months
Aug. 18 ... Ref attacked in children's friendly match
Aug. 18 ... Barker puts boot to Chile
Aug. 17 ... Canada still perfect in World Cup qualifying
Aug. 17 ... B.C., Ontario advance to under-19 women's final
Aug. 17 ... Running down a dream
Aug. 15 ... Di Girolamo earns start for Canada
Aug. 15 ... Newfoundland off to fast start
Aug. 14 ... Seeking the qualifying try
Aug. 14 ... Fan who attacked ref defends himself
Aug. 12 ... Investigation ordered into attack
Aug. 12 ... Tune not sanctioned over doping
Aug. 11 ... Taking care of business
Aug. 11 ... It was try, try, try again
Aug. 11 ... Spectator charged with assault
Aug. 10 ... Canadians crush Uruguay 51-16
Aug. 10 ... Ontario plays B.C. for under-21 championship
Aug. 10 ... New Zealand wins Tri-Nations clash
Aug. 9 ... Canada looks to extend winning streak
Aug. 9 ... It's David Clark's band
Aug. 9 ... Tune to face anti-doping tribunal
Aug. 9 ... Noriega ruled out of crucial Tri Nations clash
Aug. 7 ... Nothing blah about Baugh
Aug. 7 ... Is this a place our boys can be appreciated?
Aug. 6 ... Canadian signs with Saracens
Aug. 6 ... New Zealand board asked to resign
Aug. 1 ... Asselin matter refered to appeals committee
July 31 ... Canadian rugby player cleared of doping
July 31 ... Lomu out for international
July 16 ... Lomu, Umaga on bench again
July 16 ... NZRFU reportedly hires PR firm
July 16 ... Papua New Guinea pulls out of tour
July 15 ... Lomu, Umaga back in New Zealand squad
July 15 ... Tuqiri jumps to rugby union
July 13 ... Canada wins second World Cup qualifier
July 12 ... Cannon sits out World Cup rugby qualifier
July 12 ... Australia thrashes Britain
July 12 ... All Blacks have injury woes
July 11 ... Canada, U.S. have to fill a few holes
July 11 ... Tallis aims for memorable return
July 10 ... Sailor dropped from Wallabies squad
July 8 ... One new cap in Springbok squad
June 30 ... Canadian rugby team gaining confidence
June 29 ... Canadians score first win on road to World Cup
June 27 ... Canada set for World Cup qualifying
June 20 ... Canadian coach fine-tunes team
June 18 ... Lomu drafted back into All Blacks lineup
June 15 ... Canada upsets Scotland
June 13 ... Canadian coach fine-tunes lineup
June 11 ... Scotland defeats Canada West 14-9
June 9 ... Canada falls to Scots
June 8 ... Scotland defeats Rugby Canada side
June 6 ... Canadians prepare to host Scots
June 5 ... Scotland starts four-game rugby tour
June 4 ... Wirachowski still playing at 38
June 4 ... Sailor, Rogers in Wallaby side
June 3 ... Crimson Tide washes over Mavericks
June 2 ... Charron to lead Canada
June 1 ... Canadians suffer 102-8 drubbing by Aussies
May 30 ... Rugby Canada undergoing changes
May 30 ... Canadian team named for final match of Australian tour
May 29 ... Rugby Canada to name new COO
May 28 ... Sydney defeats Canadian national team
May 25 ... Canada finishs fourth in Women's World Rugby event
May 25 ... Rugby's Harlequins are ready to try again
May 24 ... Canada defeats Spain in rugby sevens play
May 23 ... Canada to start three uncapped players
May 21 ... Canada takes a beating from England
May 20 ... Canada takes on England in women's World Cup semifinal
May 18 ... Canada defeats Scotland in womens World Cup
May 17 ... Canadian women expect physical contest
May 13 ... Canadian women score easy win over Ireland
May 12 ... Canadian women ready
May 6 ... Aussie off to World Cup after birth
May 2 ... For love of the game
May 2 ... Rugby 'brain drain' in South Africa
May 1 ... Rugby players' union set to boycott North-South exhibition
Apr. 29 ... Australian league player suspended
Apr. 25 ... Young Canada trounces South Germany
Apr. 25 ... New Zealand to review executives
Apr. 21 ... New Zealand wins Singapore Sevens
Apr. 20 ... Canada opens Sevens with two losses
Apr. 19 ... New Zealand PM angry at IRB
Apr. 18 ... Australia to host World Cup
Apr. 11 ... Lynagh joins IRB staff
Apr. 8 ... Rugby World Cup approves Australia
Apr. 8 ... Jones: French will be powerful foes
Apr. 7 ... England defeats Italy 45-9
Apr. 6 ... France thrashes Ireland
Apr. 6 ... Scotland takes fourth place in Six Nations
Apr. 5 ... Azam considers libel action
Apr. 5 ... France favoured to win Grand Slam
Apr. 4 ... Wales fly half to quit internationally
Apr. 3 ... Rugby Canada names coaches
Apr. 2 ... Johnson, Dallaglio on bench for Six Nations match
Apr. 2 ... France looks to beat Ireland
Mar. 29 ... Under-19 team clinches group title
Mar. 27 ... France names squad for Six Nations
Mar. 27 ... Unchanged Scottish squad for Six Nations
Mar. 26 ... Young Canadians win promotion
Mar. 26 ... Georgison making his mark
Mar. 26 ... England's red rose cannot be trademarked
Mar. 25 ... Canadians face crucial game at junior World Cup
Mar. 24 ... England upsets Fiji in final
Mar. 23 ... Canadians earn berth at Hong Kong sevens
Mar. 23 ... Canada improves to 2-0 at under-19 tourney
Mar. 22 ... Canadians open well at Hong Kong sevens
Mar. 21 ... Canadian juniors hammer Czechs
Mar. 21 ... Coach believes tough rugby lies ahead
Mar. 20 ... Thomas returns to lineup
Mar. 19 ... Canadian under-19 team opens against Czechs
Mar. 19 ... Robinson out for England match
Mar. 18 ... Two return for Welsh game
Mar. 16 ... Canada wins two, loses one
Mar. 14 ... Australia going ahead with proposal
Mar. 14 ... Dawson returns to England squad
Mar. 14 ... Leslie back in Scottish squad
Mar. 13 ... Canada hopes to move back into top flight
Mar. 11 ... Union would break law: sports minister
Mar. 8 ... Australia says no to co-host offer
Mar. 5 ... England team coach returns fire
Mar. 5 ... New Zealand in doubt as World Cup host
Mar. 5 ... Leather and lace
Mar. 4 ... Former England captain blasts coach
Mar. 2 ... France upsets England in Six Nations
Mar. 2 ... Wales romps to win over Italy
Mar. 1 ... Straueli will replace Viljoen as Springbok coach
Feb. 28 ... Johnson waits for ban
Feb. 25 ... Johnson free to play for England
Feb. 24 ... Johnson appeals suspension
Feb. 23 ... Johnstone to stay at helm of Italy's team
Feb. 20 ... Canadian women's team names co-captains
Feb. 20 ... Pountney returns to Scotland squad
Feb. 18 ... Union trying to save English tour
Feb. 16 ... England stamps its authority on Six Nations
Feb. 14 ... England faces tough Irish squad
Feb. 12 ... England recalls Vickery
Feb. 7 ... Hansen takes over as Wales coach
Feb. 6 ... Galthie likely to return as France's captain
Feb. 6 ... Henry fired as Wales rugby coach
Feb. 3 ... Thompson leads Canada to win over Tonga
Feb. 3 ... Ireland thrashes Wales 54-10
Feb. 2 ... France wins after trailing in Six Nations game
Jan. 31 ... Another disaster faces England
Jan. 29 ... Scottish team confirms summer tour of Canada
Jan. 11 ... Canada defeats Brazil in sevens action
Jan. 8 ... England looks for new scrum half
Jan. 8 ... Springbok captain out of action
Jan. 7 ... Skinstad an unlikely starter
Jan. 7 ... Racist complaint lodged by Newcastle
Jan. 6 ... Canada loses in consolation
Jan. 5 ... Canada beats Brazil, West Indies
Jan. 4 ... Canada hammers Paraguay 73-0
Jan. 4 ... Canada beaten by All Blacks
Jan. 4 ... Healey cited for kicking opponent
Dec. 21 ... Canadian joins Swansea on loan
Dec. 21 ... Pyke scores 20 to lead Canada over U.S.
Dec. 19 ... Businessman named Canada's rep to body of rugby
Dec. 11 ... Canadian team to tour Australia, Europe
Dec. 11 ... Saskatchewan prop helps Oxford win
Dec. 10 ... Saskatchewan prop to play for Oxford
Dec. 4 ... Canada moves to No. 12 in rankings
Nov. 28 ... Docherty joins Canadian team
Nov. 26 ... Internationals named to Barbarians
Nov. 25 ... Rugby Canada reinstates Clark
Nov. 22 ... Injuries for Australia, Britain force changes
Nov. 22 ... Australia hopes to salvage pride
Nov. 22 ... Laney called up by Scotland
Nov. 21 ... Springboks recall Andrews for Test
Nov. 21 ... Laporte makes changes to lineup
Nov. 21 ... Coach spends night at hospital
Nov. 20 ... New Zealand Youth down Pacific Pride
Nov. 20 ... Johnson back as England captain
Nov. 20 ... Withers withdraws from squad
Nov. 20 ... Wales makes three changes
Nov. 19 ... Rogers named to Barbarians squad
Nov. 16 ... Hadley admits he took drugs before match
Nov. 16 ... South Africa looks to recover
Nov. 16 ... Aussies face new look French team
Nov. 16 ... Townsend recalled for Argentina Test
Nov. 15 ... Rees released as assistant coach
Nov. 14 ... Mitchell names rookies for Ireland match
Nov. 14 ... French coach keeps young talent
Nov. 13 ... Clark welcomes chance to get job back
Nov. 13 ... Hodgson to make England debut
Nov. 13 ... Harris moved to centre for Wales Test
Nov. 13 ... Gatland names team to face New Zealand
Nov. 12 ... Rugby Canada makes sweeping changes
Nov. 12 ... Welsh rugby captain quits
Nov. 9 ... Crucial weekend looms
Nov. 9 ... South Africa cautious about French
Nov. 9 ... All Blacks crush Portugal, Sri Lanka
Nov. 9 ... Woodward risks reputation with pick
Nov. 8 ... Stanley settles in with new team
Nov. 8 ... Rugby league stars hope to shine
Nov. 8 ... All Blacks crush opponents at Dubai
Nov. 7 ... Wyllie returns to New Zealand
Nov. 7 ... Australians to face wounded English
Nov. 7 ... Halstead named for South Africa Test
Nov. 6 ... Leonard dropped by England
Nov. 6 ... Five rookies in France lineup for Test
Nov. 5 ... Dawson out of England squad
Nov. 5 ... Thorn rejects All Black selection
Nov. 5 ... Australians leave for tour of Britain
Nov. 1 ... Record score for Wallabies
Oct. 31 ... Paul named in England team
Oct. 31 ... Spain proud as it faces Wallabies
Oct. 30 ... Harris named to Wales squad
Oct. 30 ... Scotland captain out of Test series
Oct. 29 ... Canadian women finish tour unbeaten
Oct. 26 ... Canadian team looks for another win
Oct. 22 ... Charron hurting on, off field
Oct. 22 ... England pulls out of Dubai sevens
Oct. 19 ... Rugby Canada apologizes to David Clark
Oct. 19 ... Lomu re-signs with New Zealand
Oct. 19 ... Lions villain Dawson can be hero
Oct. 19 ... Finegan wins award for top player
Oct. 17 ... Canada pulls out of Dubai sevens event
Oct. 16 ... Robinson starts for first time
Oct. 15 ... England name Dawson as rugby captain
Oct. 15 ... Rugby tournament awaits security check
Oct. 15 ... Wasps buzz to triple titles in rugby
Oct. 13 ... Report: some Wallabies may not make British tour
Oct. 12 ... Andrew Walker off Wallabies team
Oct. 12 ... Welsh playing for pride in Six Nations match
Oct. 11 ... Canadian women raise half cost of Welsh tour
Oct. 10 ... Longwell pulls out of Six Nations game
Oct. 9 ... Ireland makes changes for Six Nations game
Oct. 2 ... All Blacks get new coach
Sept. 26 ... IRB calls off Canada matches
Sept. 24 ... Rugby Canada looks to mediator
Sept. 21 ... Six Nations championship resumes
Sept. 20 ... Patterson switches to wing
Sept. 19 ... Australia rugby Test appears lost
Sept. 19 ... Wales clobbers Romania
Sept. 18 ... Rugby players make compromise offer
Sept. 18 ... Gibbs quits international rugby
Sept. 17 ... Logan, Leslie will miss Part II of championship
Sept. 17 ... Rugby star on the rise
Sept. 17 ... Woodward names English squad
Sept. 13 ... Offiah likely to play union
Sept. 10 ... Aussies want striking Canadians to play
Sept. 6 ... Questions remain despite Rugby Canada denial
Sept. 5 ... Lawyer: Rugby Canada withholding money
Sept. 4 ... Rhinos prepare third bid to sign Kiwi star
Sept. 3 ... Quebec wins second straight national women's title
Sept. 2 ... Quebec, Ontario advance to women's final
Sept. 1 ... Wallabies win Tri-Nations rugby
Aug. 30 ... Birtwell takes over team in turmoil
Aug. 29 ... Rugby Canada, players further at odds
Aug. 29 ... Cullen on bench for New Zealand
Aug. 28 ... Walker in doubt for Wallabies
Aug. 27 ... Birtwell appointed interim coach
Aug. 26 ... Canadian squad finishes 6th at Worlds
Aug. 25 ... Canadian sevens side drop three at World Games
Aug. 24 ... Player cites offer to fix match 11 years ago
Aug. 22 ... All Blacks selectors make major changes
Aug. 21 ... Rugby Canada board member speaks out against firing
Aug. 21 ... Goalkicker criticizes Test ball
Aug. 20 ... Springboks in New Zealand for Test
Aug. 17 ... Rugby Canada refuses to reinstate coach
Aug. 17 ... Roff set to play for Australia
Aug. 16 ... Canadian players threaten boycott
Aug. 15 ... Latham replaces Walker on wing
Aug. 13 ... Wallabies coach axes Walker
Aug. 9 ... Eales wants to cap career with win
Aug. 5 ... Canadian women's team falls to USA
Aug. 3 ... Canadian women look to extend mastery of U.S.
Aug. 2 ... Players shocked at firing of coach
Aug. 1 ... Rugby Canada fires national coach
Aug. 1 ... Aussie captain announces retirement
July 30 ... Wigan says it will consider fielding teams
July 29 ... Australian Giffin suspended for striking opponent
July 27 ... Unbeaten teams clash in Super League championships
July 27 ... Wallabies favourites to down Springboks
July 26 ... Warriors cling to hope of signing Lomu
July 25 ... Three Springbok changes for Tri-Nations test
July 25 ... Giffin in for Harrison at lock forward
July 23 ... Harrison left off Australian squad
July 20 ... Lions coach makes Kiwi rich list
July 19 ... Springboks make peace with sports minister
July 18 ... All Blacks return Wilson to fullback
July 18 ... Lion faces disciplinary action
July 18 ... Larkham injury not serious
July 13 ... Wilkinson to give Lions the edge
July 13 ... Twins help fuel Ontario-B.C. rivalry
July 13 ... Wilkinson to give Lions the edge
July 12 ... Battered British face final Test
July 12 ... British Lions face compensation claim
July 11 ... Lions select Wilkinson for Test
July 11 ... Aussies awarded 4th Super 12 team
July 11 ... Mains named to lead Otago
July 10 ... Macqueen delays naming lineup
July 10 ... Sloane replaces Oliver as Auckland Blues coach
July 10 ... Walters ends retirement
July 9 ... Canada drops in rugby rankings
July 9 ... Lions fans welcome sight to Australia
July 9 ... Three added to Australian squad
July 6 ... Henry: Wallabies will bounce back
July 6 ... Lions coach critical of hemisphere plan
July 5 ... Canadian rugby team routed by Fiji
July 5 ... Lions recall Neil Back
July 5 ... Remainder of Lions tickets sell out in 30 minutes
July 5 ... Erasmus omission in Springbok squad
July 5 ... ARU: Australia, Lions clash indoors
July 5 ... Wallabies who refused to play to be honoured
July 5 ... IRB sanctions annual hemisphere clash
July 4 ... Fiji scores late to down Canada
July 4 ... Australia makes three changes
July 3 ... Canadians take on Fiji
July 3 ... Lions win match over Super 12 champs
June 29 ... Dunkley to captain Canadian team
June 29 ... Wallabies, Lions captains predict fast Test
June 29 ... Italy hopes to restrict Springboks
June 27 ... Ontario's team heading on right track
June 27 ... Walker grabs Wallabies Test spot
June 27 ... Robinson forces way into Lions lineup
June 26 ... Canadian team adds five
June 26 ... Lions beat New South Wales Country
June 26 ... Springbok skipper axed for Skinstad
June 26 ... New Zealand Maori defeat Pumas
June 25 ... Lions call for reinforcements
June 25 ... Lions volunteer dies of suspected heart attack
June 25 ... Italy's coach fears drubbing
June 25 ... Gold find time to shine
June 22 ... Springboks desperate for victory
June 22 ... Lions hope to atone for loss
June 20 ... Near full-strength side named by Lions
June 19 ... Lions handed first loss of tour
June 14 ... Springboks seem too strong for French
June 14 ... Samoan coach promises tough match
June 14 ... Argentine coach optimistic for win
June 9 ... England rolls over Canada
June 7 ... Canada shaking conservative approach
June 5 ... Teenager helps lead English past Canada
June 3 ... Canada wins in consolation round
June 3 ... Canada gets respect
June 2 ... Lewsey leads England over Canada
May 31 ... Canada in tough against England
May 30 ... Canada faces tough Test Saturday
May 28 ... Canadian sevens lose consolation game
May 27 ... Canada's trying
May 27 ... 'Rugby nut' takes over
May 26 ... Argentina wins Pan Am tournament
May 25 ... Dunkley's recovery complete
May 24 ... Canada chooses best possible team
May 23 ... Canada earns berth in Pan Am final
May 21 ... Rugby coach committed to making national team
May 19 ... Canada beats U.S. to earn trip to Pacific Rim Championship
May 19 ... Leicester takes European Cup
May 19 ... Brumbies, Coastal Sharks in final
May 18 ... League player fined for spitting
May 18 ... Mortlock signs two-year deal with Brumbies
May 18 ... Australia to install extra seats for Lions Test
May 16 ... Dunkley returns to the fray
May 15 ... Kronfeld signs with Leicester
May 15 ... Stuart Raper named as new Wigan coach
May 15 ... Reds winger ruled out of Super 12 semifinal
May 13 ... Canadian scores try in Leicester's win
May 13 ... Garvey leads Newport in Welsh final
May 10 ... ARU warns English union over tour rights
May 10 ... New Zealand fly Mehrtens back
May 9 ... Former captain Dallaglio may miss tour
May 4 ... Macqueen confirms he'll resign as Wallabies coach
May 2 ... Baugh's ban reduced to six games
May 1 ... Coach suspended pending case against son
May 1 ... Macqueen: Wallabies can improve with new franchise
Apr. 30 ... Canada loses consolation at Japan sevens
Apr. 29 ... Canada advances to quarters
Apr. 26 ... Wallaby coach praises Lions squad
Apr. 25 ... Top English stars to miss Canadian tour
Apr. 25 ... Robinson chosen for tour of Australia
Apr. 24 ... Ireland-England Grand Slam decider set
Apr. 24 ... Fiji Sevens coach banned for manhandling match official
Apr. 24 ... Violent fans to face life bans
Apr. 24 ... Anderson confirmed as new Sharks coach
Apr. 24 ... Aussie captain Eales back in starting side
Apr. 23 ... Dunkley rejoins national team
Apr. 23 ... Canadian rugby team to miss top stars
Apr. 23 ... Fan fined for assaulting player during match
Apr. 23 ... Eales could be on subs bench on return from injury
Apr. 22 ... Canada loses in consolation play
Apr. 21 ... Canadian rugby team goes .500
Apr. 21 ... Six Aussie rugby fans arrested
Apr. 20 ... Canada faces challenge at Malaysia
Apr. 20 ... McKeen named Canada's top player at world under-19 rugby tourney
Apr. 19 ... Canadian rugby player banned 12 games
Apr. 16 ... Oliver out six weeks with knee injury
Apr. 11 ... Canada loses to Russia at world under-19 championships
Apr. 11 ... Canada to host PARA rugby tournament
Apr. 11 ... Kronfeld labels Super 12 play awful
Apr. 11 ... Australians after more development talent
Apr. 10 ... Canadians face must-win game against Russia
Apr. 8 ... Canada romps to 30-0 win over Ukraine
Apr. 8 ... Canada wins bowl competition
Apr. 8 ... Wales defeats Italy in Six Nations match
Apr. 7 ... England dominates France
Apr. 6 ... England expects win over France
Apr. 6 ... Player jailed for kicking incident
Apr. 5 ... Vani kicks five penalties to lead Canada past Belgium
Apr. 4 ... Fraser named Canada under-19 rugby captain
Apr. 4 ... Player banned one year for biting nose
Apr. 4 ... Board approves changes to mauls, line-outs
Apr. 4 ... France shakes up squad for England game
Apr. 3 ... Rugby called off by foot-and-mouth
Apr. 1 ... Canada in tough at world championships in Chile
Apr. 1 ... New Zealand wins Hong Kong title
Apr. 1 ... Six Nations to be completed next season
Mar. 30 ... Canada, Fiji open Hong Kong Sevens with wins
Mar. 28 ... Two players suspended for 6 months
Mar. 23 ... Union dismisses report of life ban threat
Mar. 19 ... Roff out for up to six weeks
Mar. 19 ... Scottish star dies of cancer
Mar. 19 ... Eales to miss another match
Mar. 18 ... French rugby squad overhauled
Mar. 16 ... Title race on hold
Mar. 15 ... Nicol dropped for Six Nations game
Mar. 14 ... Lamaison replaced at fly half
Mar. 13 ... Match set to go ahead
Mar. 12 ... Williams to be in Welsh lineup
Mar. 8 ... Players test positive for steroids
Mar. 7 ... Six Nations rugby called off
Mar. 6 ... Officials issue 'severe cautions'
Mar. 6 ... IRB conference emphasizes complaints on rules
Mar. 5 ... Schedule clash could weaken England
Mar. 3 ... England crushes Scotland
Mar. 2 ... Rugby championship could be postponed
Mar. 1 ... Coach takes duties away from Logan
Feb. 28 ... Six Nations championship could be scrapped
Feb. 27 ... Game under threat from disease
Feb. 27 ... Woodward names team against Scots
Feb. 27 ... Mulder, Moyle suspended for 6 weeks
Feb. 26 ... Revamped France squad hit by injuries
Feb. 26 ... Foot-and-mouth disease threatens rugby
Feb. 22 ... Fiji ban won't affect 2003 World Cup
Feb. 22 ... Injured Townsend won't face England
Feb. 21 ... Brumbies, Crusaders kick off Super 12
Feb. 15 ... Rugby Canada sets up second centre of excellence
Feb. 14 ... France name lineup for Six Nations clash
Feb. 13 ... Robinson called up to England bench
Feb. 13 ... O'Driscoll, Hickie return against France
Feb. 13 ... Galthie to miss Six Nations clash
Feb. 12 ... Davidson out against France
Feb. 12 ... Saracens winger ruled out of game
Feb. 12 ... Henry drops two after heavy loss
Feb. 12 ... Aussie to coach Britain's league team
Feb. 10 ... Australia wins Wellington sevens
Feb. 9 ... Canada advances to Wellington sevens quarter-finals
Feb. 5 ... Macqueen to quit in August as Aussie coach
Jan. 30 ... England, France expected to dominate
Jan. 30 ... Henry gambles by fielding fly half at fullback
Jan. 28 ... Canada battles Fiji to 21-5 loss
Jan. 27 ... Canada reaches quarter-finals
Jan. 26 ... St. Helens rallies to upset Brisbane
Jan. 26 ... Canada opens sevens rugby World Cup with win
Jan. 25 ... Canada opens sevens campaign
Jan. 25 ... O'Driscoll out for Italy match
Jan. 25 ... Nichol named captain against France
Jan. 23 ... Sliding stadium roof could be closed
Jan. 23 ... England to play Canada
Jan. 15 ... IRB scraps Brisbane sevens
Jan. 10 ... Brisbane event in doubt

2000


Dec. 28 ... Charron Canadian player of year
Dec. 28 ... Johnson's suspension ends in time
Dec. 10 ... Springboks rally to beat Barbarians
Dec. 7 ... Williams brothers to play for Canada
Dec. 6 ... Southern officials to examine expanded Super 12s
Dec. 2 ... Wilkinson leads England over South Africa
Dec. 1 ... Kicking duel likely to sway game
Nov. 27 ... Rugby league made money from World Cup
Nov. 25 ... Australia wins 10th title
Nov. 25 ... Cohen scores lone try as England beats Argentina
Nov. 25 ... All Blacks defeat Azzurri in Test match
Nov. 24 ... All-Blacks win in Dubai; Canada falls to 11th
Nov. 24 ... All Blacks looking to bounce back
Nov. 24 ... Kangaroos, Kiwis provide spark for final
Nov. 24 ... Jenkins returns to target 1,000 points
Nov. 23 ... Canada just misses quarter-finals at Dubai
Nov. 23 ... Cdn. players show off in nude calendar
Nov. 23 ... England makes five changes for Argentina
Nov. 22 ... English rugby walkout ends
Nov. 21 ... RFU players go on strike in pay dispute
Nov. 19 ... Canada loses back-to-back games
Nov. 18 ... Canada 2 for 3 at International Sevens tournament
Nov. 18 ... England gains rare win over Australia
Nov. 18 ... New Zealand crushes England to reach final
Nov. 18 ... Luger try gives England rare win over Australia
Nov. 17 ... Wales faces favoured Australia
Nov. 17 ... England bids to halt Aussie streak
Nov. 15 ... Healey returns after Cohen pulls out
Nov. 14 ... England coach leaves Healey out
Nov. 12 ... South Africa beats Argentina
Nov. 12 ... Semifinals set for Rugby league World Cup
Nov. 11 ... Young Canada defeats New Zealand
Nov. 11 ... Canadian team beats Italians in test match
Nov. 11 ... Burke leads Australia over Scotland
Nov. 11 ... Ireland hammers Japan
Nov. 11 ... Wales defeat Samoans
Nov. 10 ... Canada takes on Italy
Nov. 10 ... All Blacks fear another loss to French
Nov. 9 ... Scotland names unchanged side for Test
Nov. 8 ... Pacific Pride hold on for narrow victory
Nov. 6 ... Canada calls in emergency props
Nov. 6 ... Papua New Guinea tops group Tonga at World Cup
Nov. 5 ... Kiwis crush Welsh, French outplay South Africans
Nov. 3 ... France takes on Australia
Nov. 2 ... New Zealand drubs Cook Islands
Nov. 1 ... Strong Canadian side heads to Italian tour
Oct. 29 ... Kiwis thrash Lebanon
Oct. 28 ... Australia begins defence
Oct. 25 ... Mortlock shifted to inside centre
Oct. 14 ... Australia has record win over New Zealand
Oct. 13 ... Epson Cup adopts new format
Oct. 6 ... Coach strikes Gold in the Cayman Islands
Oct. 6 ... Viljoen named South African rugby coach
Oct. 5 ... Rugby attempting Olympic return
Sept. 30 ... New Zealand wins women's Canada Cup
Sept. 27 ... UNB suspends rugby team
Sept. 27 ... England, New Zealand improve to 2-0
Sept. 23 ... Canada puts up brave showing
Sept. 22 ... Black Ferns ready to blossom
Sept. 13 ... Rees starts new life as coach in England
Sep. 1 ... Stanley shows his stuff



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