Australia’s squad to face the British and Irish Lions has been finalised, with no Quade Cooper and the inclusion of Kurtley Beale the main talking points. [...]
Posts tagged with: Quade Cooper
Kurtley forgiven, Cooper ignored
Stormers win at home
The DHL Stormers beat the Reds 20-15 in their first game since returning from tour. [...]
Reds first-half blitz smashes Sharks
The Sharks have gone down to the Reds by 17 points to 32, with a second-half fightback from the visitors not enough to overturn a massive deficit from a nightmare first half. [...]
Reds without Ioane
The Reds will take on the Highlanders this week with a changed team from the 22 that beat the Bulls last week. [...]
Fancy some boxing? (Updated)
We are two weeks away from full blown Super Rugby action, but nevertheless, we have some good rugby to watch this weekend, as well as some boxing this morning. Let’s have a look at where we can make some money. [...]
Quade cops ban and fine for comments
Australian trouble maker Quade Cooper has been found guilty of a breach of ARU Code of Conduct, for which he has been fined $60 000 and given a three match ban. [...]
Paulse back in a rugby jersey
South African Football giants Kaizer Chiefs has put together a rugby team to enter the NBM Sevens Premier League tournament in December to be held in George. The team will play in the colours of the football team and is a first in South African Rugby and Football circles. [...]
Australia lose another for the season
Quade Cooper will play no further part in the Rugby Championship, after scans to his knee revealed articular cartilage damage to his right knee, which he picked up in Australia’s win over Argentina this weekend. [...]
Australia drop Higginbotham, start Beale
The Australian team to face the Springboks this weekend has been announced with Kurtley Beale recalled to the fullback position and Adam Ashley-Cooper shifted into the centres. [...]
No Quade for All Blacks clash
Australian coach Robbie Deans has announced his squad to take on the All Blacks in Sydney this Saturday, with the coach opting for consistency from the June internationals, allowing Berrick Barnes to start at flyhalf. [...]
Lucas in for Cooper as only Reds change
The Reds have finally stopped buggering about and have named their side to face the Sharks in tomorrow’s Super Rugby qualifier, after a week full of “will they, won’t they” speculation regarding an appeal of flyhalf Quade Cooper’s suspension. [...]
Reds playing mind games – updated
There seems to be a distinct lack of communication between the head honcho’s at the Reds and Mr Quade Cooper himself, following reports that completely contradict each other. [...]
Cooper to miss Sharks clash
The Reds have lost Quade Cooper for their play-off match against the Sharks this weekend, after the player was cited for a dangerous tackle on countryman Berrick Barnes. [...]
Cooper cited
Reds flyhalf and playmaker Quade Cooper has been cited for a dangerous tackle and will appear before a disciplinary hearing on Monday morning (SA time). [...]
Australia lose key personnel for tests
Australia’s International matches against Scotland and Wales has taken a blow after news came through that both James Horwill and Kurtley Beale were injured over the weekend, and will take no part in the Tests. James Horwill was coach Robbie Deans’ captain at the World Cup, and it was expected that he will lead the team again. [...]







