Rugby

IRELAND coach Joe Schmidt mixed youth and experience by including seven uncapped players in his extended Six Nations squad.

WILL Genia says he hasn't thought about the national team captaincy in the wake of Ben Mowen's decision to leave Australian rugby.

HE was lampooned for his weight and attitude in the NRL last year, but Benji Marshall has impressed the Blues in early training.

INJURY concerns to several key players are threatening to overshadow Wales' quest for third consecutive Six Nations title.

MELBOURNE Rebels' destiny sits in its own hands, according to Wallabies scrumhalf and new recruit Luke Burgess.

ALL financial support to the Fiji Rugby Union has been suspended because of concerns over the union's financial reporting.

WALLABIES coaching greats are united: Will Genia must captain Australia, not James Horwill or Quade Cooper. +

PUTTING family first is why Ben Mowen is leaving Australian rugby, but it's also the reason why Wycliff Palu is staying put. +

Round 1 - as at 11:31 AM, 06/10/13

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