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Rugby: Mitchell targeted for helping Springboks

Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell has ruffled Australian feathers after helping motivate the Springboks against the Wallabies.

Rugby: Baabaas recruit stellar squad to face All Blacks

Former Springboks coach Nick Mallett will guide a Barbarians side already taking on an ominous appearance for their match against All Blacks in December.

All Blacks: Hamilton test sold out

Rugby: Johnson in line for Bloodgate questions

Rugby: Deans won't wield axe as Wallabies face whitewash

Rugby: Aussie press roast Wallabies

Rugby: Elsom sticks up for team

<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Finding fault in the Springbok machine

The Springboks may be jubilant but pretenders to their crown should allow themselves a wee smile, writes Chris Rattue.

All Blacks: Injury and uncertainty surround unlucky 13

Rugby: Tri-Nations has been taking a kicking

<i>John Roughan</i>: A reason to cheer for Aussies tonight

All Blacks: Smith, McAlister out of Tri-Nations

Utility Isaia Toeava has been recalled to the All Blacks after midfield backs Luke McAlister and Conrad Smith were ruled out for the rest of the Tri-Nations rugby series.

Rugby: All Blacks, Wallabies copying Springboks – de Villiers

All Blacks: Back to the good old days - and what spear tackle?

Tana Umaga has met Brian O'Driscoll for the first time since the infamous tackle in 2005.

Black tie day for Kevin Rudd

Rudd the 'good sport' wears All Blacks tie

Australia's PM found the black silver fern very much to his liking today.