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Rugby: Deans set for contract extension
The Australian Rugby Union is expected to extend Robbie Deans' contract for at least two more seasons.

Rugby: Quade has target on him
The Wallabies are preparing for more international sides to target main man Quade Cooper, with France this Sunday no exception.

Rugby: Wallabies after own Renaissance
The Wallabies have flown into the magnificent Renaissance city of Florence to prepare for this weekend's Test against Italy.

Rugby: Deans to stick solid with Walllabies
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is expected to make few if any changes to his side that will take on Wales this weekend.

Rugby: Brits hail the Wallabies
The Wallabies have been hailed by the British press for their breakthrough victory over the All Blacks in Hong Kong.

Rugby: Elsom wary of Welsh
Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom says he's wary of a talented Wales outfit ambushing his side in this weekend's test.

<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Rugby needed this Hong Kong result
The Hong Kong test result was a good thing on many levels. Not for Stephen Donald though.

All Blacks: Wallabies' guile turns tables
Daniel Carter would not absolve himself from blame in the aftermath of a record-ending loss to the Wallabies.

All Blacks: Jane in doubt for tour opener
All Blacks wing Cory Jane is in doubt for the Grand Slam tour opener against England at Twickenham on Sunday.