Brumbies 1996-2009

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The Brumbies were formed in 1996. They represent the Australian Rugby Regions of Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Southern New South Wales (Sthn NSW). Their home ground is Canberra Stadium in Canberra.
Their colours are Navy Blue with White & Gold trim.
The Brumbies play 7 games at Home & 6 Away in the 2010 season. Their bye is in the 8th round.
Their 2010 coach is Andy Friend.
Previous coaches were: Rod McQueen, Eddie Jones, David Nucifora & Laurie Fisher.
The captain is Wallaby No 8 Stephen Hoiles.
Current or ex Internationals in the 2010 squad are: Ben Alexander, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Mark Chisholm, Francis Fainifo, Stephen Hoiles, Rocky Elsom, Matt Giteau, Justin Harrison, Peter Kimlin, Guy Shepherdson, Josh Valentine, Stephen Moore, Stirling Mortlock & George Smith.
The Brumbies finished in 7th position at the end of the 2009 round-robin stages.
They have finished in the top 4 of the round-robin stages of the Super competition 6 times out of 14 years, the latest in 2004. Their worst finish was 10th out of 12 in 1998.
In the Top 4 play-offs they have featured in 5 finals, winning twice in 2001 & 2004.
Their Home & Away winning percentage is 79% & 41% respectively. Their average Home & Away scores against all teams is: 34.6 v 20.2 at Home & 21.5 v 24.6 Away. Their toughest opponents at Home have been the Blues & Hurricanes & Away the Sharks closely followed by the Crusaders.
Their best score & winning margin (+64) was 73-9 against the Bulls in 1999. Their worst score & losing margin (-49) was 7-56 against the Hurricanes in 2009.
They are 3rd on the New Zealand TAB fixed odds to win the competition @ $6.50. On overseas betting places they are 2nd= @ $5.50.
Their website is: www.brumbies.com.au