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Brett Harris - September 20, 2008

AUSTRALIA will have to find consistency to navigate what is arguably their most arduous tour of the northern hemisphere when they depart for Hong Kong and Europe next month.

Tri Nations team of the tournament

Paul Cully - September 15, 2008

13 Stirling Mortlock (Australia): Being pushed hard by Ryan Cross for his jersey but still has a peerless, King Kong-style ability to swat away defenders, as shown by his brilliant try in Durban. Rock solid defence.

AAP - September 13, 2008

A drought-breaking Tri-Nations title slipped through the Wallabies' fingers as the All Blacks pulled off a 28-24 comeback victory at a heaving Suncorp Stadium.

Mortlock proud in defeat

September 13, 2008

Defeated Australian captain Stirling Mortlock has praised his side, despite seeing them slip to a 28-24 defeat against New Zealand - in doing so losing both the Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cup.

Jim Tucker - September 12, 2008

AS a kid, Stirling Mortlock never idolised rugby stars. His worship was heaped on Michael Jordan and his outrageous ability on a basketball court.

Mortlock cast as Giteau's shadow

Wayne Smith - September 11, 2008

AUSTRALIA captain Stirling Mortlock has been unmasked as the man to shoulder the playmaking duties should five-eighth Matt Giteau be injured in Saturday's Tri-Nations decider against New Zealand.

The only way is up for Wallabies

Jon Geddes - September 3, 2008

AUSTRALIA captain Stirling Mortlock and star winger Lote Tuqiri have described Saturday week's Tri-Nations decider against New Zealand as the toughest assignment the side has faced this season.

Jim Tucker - September 9, 2008

AS a kid, Stirling Mortlock never idolised rugby stars. His worship was heaped on Michael Jordan and his outrageous ability on a basketball court.

Wallabies Groove to an Old Tune

Bret Harris - August 25, 2008

AUSTRALIA played Holy Grail by the Hunters and Collectors in their dressing room as they celebrated a rare win against South Africa in Durban late on Saturday night.

Greg Growden - August 25, 2008

AUGUST 23, 2008, could easily go down as a defining date in the revival of Australian rugby. The importance of the Wallabies' first triumph on South African soil in eight exasperating seasons cannot be overstated.

Wallabies Break Hoodoo

AAP - August 24, 2008

South Africa 15 Wallabies 27. EIGHT years of anguish are over. The Wallabies early today succeeded in winning their first Test on South African soil since 2000 - and captain Stirling Mortlock was again a major contributor.

No Deja Vu for Mortlock

AAP - August 24, 2008

CAN the current Australian side be as a good as the side which last won on South African soil in 2000? Ask Stirling Mortlock in a year or two.

Mortlock Eyeing Piece of History

AAP - August 22, 2008

AUSTRALIA will hope they can seize an opportunity to make history and, at the same time, confirm they are making progress when they face a wounded South Africa in Saturday's crucial Tri-Nations Test in Durban.

No Need to Panic, Says Mortlock

AAP - August 7, 2008

Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock believes Australia's game has no need of a drastic change after last week's thumping Tri-Nations rugby loss to New Zealand, and has tipped his team to be "back up" for their two looming clashes with the world champion Springboks in South Africa.

Greg Growden - July 29, 2008

Stirling Mortlock is adamant he will lead the Wallabies on to Eden Park on Saturday night and is preparing himself for the most brutal of Bledisloe Cup battles.

AAP - July 28, 2008

Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock has predicted the All Blacks would try and bash his side in Auckland on Saturday in a bid to end their losing streak.

Adam always in Mortlock's debt

The Daily Telegraph - April 4, 2008

WHEN Brumbies captain Stirling Mortlock runs on to Canberra Stadium tonight for his 100th game of Super rugby, against the Chiefs, it will also be a special occasion for his teammate Adam Ashley-Cooper.

Mortlock to record a Stirling century

Brumbies Media Unit - April 3, 2008

CA Brumbies captain Stirling Mortlock will become the sixth CA Brumbies player to reach 100 Super Rugby matches when he leads his side against the Chiefs at Canberra Stadium on Friday night.

The Australian - March 31, 2008

Mortlock believes that the appointment of New Zealander Robbie Deans as the national team's head coach will mark a new era for the Wallabies, but he admits it will be a journey into the unknown.

Earthhour.org - March 18, 2008

Australian and international personalities from all walks of life will be switching off their lights for Earth Hour at 8pm on March 29, 2008 in the hope of raising awareness to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become more energy efficient. Locally, Brumbies and Wallabies star Stirling Mortlock has signed on as an ACT Earth Hour Ambassador and is keen to spread the Earth Hour message.

Mortlock in Anti drink-driving ad

news.com.au - March 17, 2008

WALLABIES captain Sterling Mortlock admits that when he was younger he had little idea of the full effect of alcohol on his body.

Mortlock re-signs with ARU, Brumbies

AAP - February 29, 2008

Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock resisted "enormous money" from overseas and "global interest" in his services to effectively play out his career in Australia.

Planetrugby.com - October 21, 2007

Heard the one about seven South Africans, three Frenchmen, two Argentinians, two Englishmen and a Wallaby? Then we've got one for you!