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          How a wayward sprig almost ended Barrett's World Cup campaign

          Beauden Barrett is thanking his lucky stars as he prepares to return against the Waratahs on Friday night, while Eddie Jones has talked up the "standout Australian player" from Super Rugby Pacific who reminds him of Butch James.

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          Slipper eyes history with Wallabies re-signing

          Wallabies front row James Slipper is in line to make Australian rugby history after re-signing for two more years with Rugby Australia and the Brumbies that will see him pull on the gold jersey until the British % Irish Lions tour in 2025.

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          Waugh confirmed as new Rugby AU chief

          Rugby Australia has unveiled former Wallabies flanker Phil Waugh as its new chief executive, the 79-Test veteran stepping into the role vacated by Andy Marinos.

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          Brumbies start finals week dealing with vital injuries

          The ACT Brumbies could head to their biggest test of the Super Rugby Pacific without some key personnel after a pair of Wallaby hopefuls were injured in their win against Melbourne on Friday night.

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          Brumbies book home final with comfortable Rebels win

          The ACT Brumbies will play a home Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final while the Melbourne Rebels' season is over, after the Canberra side ended the regular season with a 33-17 win.

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          Blues dent Highlanders' playoff hopes with gritty Eden Park win

          The Auckland Blues opened the final weekend of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season with a 16-9 home win over the Otago Highlanders on Friday that severely dented the visitors' playoff hopes and opened the door for three of their rivals.

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          7dSam Bruce

          Friday Rugby Five: Quade's cash pinched in London

          It was a great Barbarians week for Quade Cooper, that was at least until he had cash stolen and his luggage lost. Meanwhile, could Eddie Jones quit the Wallabies after the World Cup?

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          8dSam Bruce

          100 days to go: Assessing the Wallabies' World Cup road to France

          The countdown to this year's Rugby World Cup has reached the 100-day mark. So how do things look for the Wallabies, from positional depth to Super Rugby form and injuries, and some off-field factors still to be determined?

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          9dESPN staff

          Eddie lauds Skelton, signals Giteau Law change

          Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has given the strongest indication yet he plans to pick Will Skelton in his Rugby World Cup squad, declaring the La Rochelle forward to be "probably the best right-hand-side lock in the world."

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          9dESPN staff

          How and where to watch the NBA Finals

          ESPN's coverage of the NBA Finals begins with Game 1 on Friday June 2 at 10.30am and you can catch all the action at Australia's Premier Sports Bar & Grill and Official ESPN venue - The Sporting Globe.

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          10dESPN Staff

          Reds' Wilson blasts 'disrespectful' referee

          Queensland Reds backrower Harry Wilson has blasted referee Bredon Pickerill for his handling of their last gasp loss to the Highlanders on Friday night, labelling his treatment of Connor Vest's serious neck injury as 'disrespectful'.

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          Fractured neck for Vest as Reds injuries pile up

          Queensland Reds flanker Conner Vest suffered a fractured neck while co-captain Liam Wright has also been ruled out for the season after a dramatic loss to the Highlanders.

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          14dESPN staff

          Explosive Wallabies fullback re-signs

          Australia's back three stocks have been bolstered yet again with Brumbies fullback Tom Wright putting pen to paper and re-signing with Australian rugby until the end of 2025.

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          14dSam Bruce

          Olympic sevens tilt an option for Wallabies' Hooper

          Michael Hooper is set to play his final game for the Waratahs in the coming weeks, but his plan for next year could yet include a crack at the Paris Olympics. Meanwhile, Levi Aumua's switch to the Crusaders has raised eyebrows in Super Rugby.

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          Aussie men's sevens qualify for Paris Olympics

          Australia's rugby sevens men have booked their ticket to the Olympic Games but only after a dramatic afternoon at Twickenham described by their skipper as "one of the biggest roller-coasters ever".

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          Allianz Stadium lights up as Tahs' blue wall becomes unbreachable

          The Waratahs have brought out some Fijian flair of their own while putting on a defensive masterclass to retain their place in the top eight and light up Allianz Stadium in their 32-18 win over the Fijian Drua on Saturday night.

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          Wallaroos skipper Parry retires on a winning note

          The Wallaroos sent captain Shannon Parry into retirement on a successful note, charging to a 22-5 win over Fijiana in the women's rugby Test at Sydney's Allianz Stadium.

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