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Fruean wants more

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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:02:00 GMT - Recruited Wellingtonian and now Crusaders centre Robbie Fruean opened his try-scoring account for his new team against the Blues in the fourth round of the Super 14 competition last Saturday and he is thirsting for more against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday night.

Chiefs ready for derby

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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:32:00 GMT - Hamilton will host its first New Zealand derby of the 2010 Super 14 when the Chiefs take on the Crusaders at Waikato Stadium on Friday night.

Rapana blow for Force

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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:47:00 GMT - The injury crisis at the Western Force has continued with young back Joelin Rapana ruled out for at least five weeks after breaking his hand last weekend.

Issues for Johnson

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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:15:00 GMT - England manager Martin Johnson described his selection decision for Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland as the toughest of his 18-month tenure.

Argies join Tri Nations

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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:06:00 GMT - Argentina is set to join the Tri Nations in 2012 after International Rugby Board (IRB) chairman Bernard Lapasset confirmed the body would provide a crucial funding package for the project.

O'Driscoll rates Grand Slam

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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:55:00 GMT - Brian O'Driscoll collects his 100th cap for Ireland admitting his career has been invigorated by last season's Grand Slam triumph.

Tahs remain unchanged

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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:32:00 GMT - The Waratahs have opted not to mess with a winning formula for the Round 5 home clash with the Lions after proving too good for the Sharks last weekend.

Tialata calls for clarity

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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:24:00 GMT - Neemia Tialata is calling for referees to take a firmer stance in policing the offside line following the Hurricanes' frustrating 28-12 defeat to the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein last weekend.

Haskell sets record straight

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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:26:00 GMT - England flanker James Haskell has attempted to set the record straight after he was caught in the middle of a club-versus-country row.

Scotland bolsters side

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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:26:00 GMT - Scotland captain Chris Cusiter and flanker John Barclay are expected to resume training on Wednesday (NZT) after sitting out Tuesday's session ahead of Sunday's Calcutta Cup clash with England.