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England recall veteran Thompson

World Cup-winning hooker Steve Thompson has been recalled to bolster an injury-hit England squad for next month's Tests against Australia, Argentina and New Zealand at Twickenham.

Beale ready for any opportunity

Like any first-time Wallabies tourist, Kurtley Beale says he'd be happy to play anywhere if it means earning his first Test cap.

Giteau swap a bad idea: Jones

Former Australia coach Eddie Jones says the Wallabies should stick with Matt Giteau as Test five-eighth and abandon plans to have him share the role with Berrick Barnes.

Wallabies chase lost credibility

Before channelling all their energy towards completing a coveted Grand Slam sweep, the Wallabies have the small matter of dealing with New Zealand in Tokyo on Saturday.

We lost a Lote chemistry: Deans

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans believes the sacking of former Test winger Lote Tuqiri adversely affected the team and may have contributed to the disappointing results in the Tri Nations.

McKibbin links with Waratahs

Brothers' premiership-winning halfback Brendan McKibbin has signed a one-year deal to join New South Wales Waratahs for 2010.

Tuqiri ready to play in England

Discarded Australia star Lote Tuqiri is expected to sign with an England rugby union club within days - but Wests Tigers remain hopeful it won't scupper his eventual return to the NRL.

Genia re-signs for two more

Australia halfback Will Genia has re-signed with Australian Rugby Union and Queensland Reds for a further two years.

Giteau wins John Eales Medal

Wallabies fly half Matt Giteau has received a timely tonic for recent woes, winning the John Eales Medal, Australian rugby's highest individual annual award.

Dennis keeping options open

Wallabies bolter Dave Dennis admits he doesn't know where he'll play Super rugby next year and, right now, he's not concerned about it.

Cross ready for Stirling effort

Ryan Cross will pull off one of the sporting comebacks of the year when he replaces Stirling Mortlock in the Australia backline to play the All Blacks in Tokyo.

Under-pressure Smith still upbeat

Wallabies flanker George Smith remains upbeat about the upcoming spring tour despite admitting he's feeling the pressure to retain his starting spot.

Melbourne must wait a little longer

Melbourne's rollercoaster ride towards possible Super 15 inclusion will career on for at least another week after an anti-climactic SANZAR meeting on Wednesday.

England facing front-row crisis

Australia's revamped front row have been boosted with news they'll face an England pack decimated by injuries when they begin their grand slam quest at Twickenham on November 7.

Phillips adds to Wales woes

Wales have suffered a fresh setback when scrum half Mike Phillips was ruled out of the whole of the November Test campaign at the Millennium Stadium with a ligament injury.

Earlier Reports

• Wallabies: Deans poised to bench Smith
• Opportunity: Melbourne tipped for Super 15
• Another setback: Calf strain sidelines Mortlock
• Treble: Hunt touches down in France
• Rise and rise: Pocock playing for keeps
• Media: English pity for Wallabies
• Half measures: Ashley-Cooper reveals inside plot
• Curse: Wallabies get shot at Cardiff
• Hurting: Deans eyes Shield format
• Debutants: All Blacks name tour squad
• Au revior: Hunt's AFL stint a 'publicity stunt'
• Code switch: Reds appoint AFL man as chief
• Preperation: Palu says he wasn't ready
• Passed: Leo Williams dies aged 68
• Captaincy: Content not to captain: Smith
• Wallabies: Ioane offers missing brawn
• Replacements: Replacing Sharpe a team effort
• Tension: Axed Mortlock wasn't told
• Super 14: Muliaina taking extended break
• Recovery: Chambers to take a break
• In trouble: ARU report confirms bad news for rugby
• Grand slam: Rocky times ahead for Wallabies
• Passport bungle: Hunt puts French stint in doubt
• Recruits: McKenzie targets Barnes return