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Australia ends South Africa's winning streak

Australia snapped its six-match Tri-Nations losing streak and ensured the competition won't be decided for at least another week with a 21-6 victory over South Africa on Saturday. World Cup champion South Africa went into the match unbeaten in ...

From JOHN PYE, eTaiwan News,  5 Sep 2009
Related Topics: James O'Connor,  Adam Ashley-Cooper,  Matt Giteau,  Robbie Deans,  Bryan Habana

Smit wary of Wallabies, despite Tri-Nations table

John Smit provided a brief history lesson for anybody thinking the Tri-Nations test between his unbeaten Springboks and the winless Wallabies on Saturday night is a pointless match. South Africa has a strong grip on the Tri-Nations title with two ...

From JOHN PYE, eTaiwan News,  4 Sep 2009
Related Topics: John Smit,  Robbie Deans,  Luke Burgess (footballer),  Will Genia,  Berrick Barnes

Deans drafts in Genia, Pocock to spark change

Desperate to end a four-match losing streak, Robbie Deans made five personnel changes to his Wallabies starting lineup to play unbeaten South Africa a week after their chances of winning the Tri-Nations title came to a shuddering end against the ...

From JOHN PYE, eTaiwan News,  1 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Berrick Barnes,  Will Genia,  Robbie Deans,  Luke Burgess (footballer),  Peter Hynes

Ponting appeals for support from Australian fans

Ricky Ponting is appealing to Australian cricket fans to stick with his inexperienced test lineup, forecasting more peaks and troughs until it gathers momentum. Ponting became only the second Australian captain to lose two Ashes series in England ...

From JOHN PYE, eTaiwan News,  26 Aug 2009
Related Topics: Shane Warne,  Ricky Ponting,  Glenn McGrath,  Matthew Hayden,  Mitchell Johnson

Carter back for All Blacks; Elsom in for Australia

Daniel Carter has been rushed back into the All Blacks lineup to add poise and finesse to New Zealand's attack, while Rocky Elsom was recalled for Australia to give the Wallabies' backrow a rough edge in Saturday's crucial Tri-Nations clash in ...

From JOHN PYE, eTaiwan News,  18 Aug 2009
Related Topics: Daniel Carter,  Graham Henry (footballer),  Robbie Deans,  Rocky Elsom,  Ma'a Nonu (footballer)

NADAL BRINGS ROGER TO TEARS IN FINALE

MELBOURNE, Australia - Roger Federer had nowhere to hide. Rod Laver was about to present the cup to Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal. Federer stood on the court, having just missed his first chance to equal Pete Sampras' record 14 Grand Slam ...

From JOHN PYE, New York Post,  2 Feb 2009
Related Topics: Rod Laver,  Roger Federer,  Rafael Nadal,  Pete Sampras,  Andy Roddick

Nadal keeps rival from major mark

in 2006 and 2007 - losing to Nadal at Roland Garros both years. Clay remains his obstacle. And the French Open was the only major missing in Sampras' career. Rafael Nadal, left, hugs Roger Federer after winning a five-set, momentum-swinging final for ...

From JOHN PYE, L.A. Daily News,  2 Feb 2009
Related Topics: Roger Federer,  Rod Laver,  Rafael Nadal,  Pete Sampras,  Andy Roddick

Nadal outlasts shaken Federer

contenders, missing by one in 2006 and 2007 — losing to Nadal at Roland Garros both years. Clay remains his obstacle. And the French Open was the only major missing in Sampras' career. MELBOURNE, Australia — Roger Federer had nowhere to hide. Rod ...

From JOHN PYE, Contra Costa Times,  1 Feb 2009
Related Topics: Rod Laver,  Pete Sampras,  Roger Federer,  Roland Garros,  Rafael Nadal

Nadal's win drives Federer to tears

of the recent contenders, missing by one in 2006 and 2007 -- losing to Nadal at Roland Garros both years. Clay remains his obstacle. And the French Open was the only major missing in Sampras' career. Spain's Rafael Nadal, left, hugs Switzerland's ...

From JOHN PYE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Salt Lake Tribune,  1 Feb 2009
Related Topics: Roger Federer,  Rod Laver,  Rafael Nadal,  Pete Sampras,  Roland Garros

NADAL WINS AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Rafael Nadal held off Roger Federer in another five-set Grand Slam final, keeping Pete Sampras' record of 14 major titles intact for now. Nadal became the first Spanish man to win the Australian Open, beating Federer 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-2 in a ...

From JOHN PYE, New York Post,  1 Feb 2009
Related Topics: Pete Sampras,  Rod Laver,  Andy Roddick,  Roger Federer,  Rafael Nadal

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