Matt Giteau
Born: September 2, 1982 (age 42)
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Weight: 13st 5lb (85kg)
Hometown: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Position: Inside centre
Team: Toulon
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Sports Mole has 33 articles about Matt Giteau. Articles 1 to 33:
On This Day: Wasps announce Danny Cipriani departure
The fly-half scored 122 points during his spell Down Under.
Feb 19, 08:21
Mike Ford sacked by Toulon, Richard Cockerill to take charge until end of season
Toulon announce the exit of head coach Mike Ford, with Richard Cockerill replacing him until the end of the season.
Apr 4, 09:55
Matt Giteau: 'Argentina are dangerous'
Australia's Matt Giteau believes that semi-finalists Argentina are an "incredibly dangerous" team at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 23, 20:28
Australia reach semi-finals with thrilling last-gasp win over Scotland
Bernard Foley scores a penalty in the last minute to book Australia's place in the semi-finals courtesy of a thrilling 35-34 victory over Scotland at Twickenham.
Oct 18, 17:47
Half-Time Report: Australia leading Wales in Pool A decider
Australia build a 9-6 lead against Wales at half time of their decisive Pool A encounter at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 10, 17:33
Australia condemn England to Rugby World Cup exit
England crash out of their home Rugby World Cup courtesy of a 33-13 defeat to Australia at Twickenham.
Oct 3, 21:53
Live Commentary: England 13-33 Australia - as it happened
Relive all the action from England's devastating 33-13 defeat to Australia which eliminated them from the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Oct 3, 18:59
Preview: England vs. Australia
Sports Mole takes a closer look at both teams as England and Australia prepare for Saturday's crucial Pool A clash at Twickenham.
Oct 1, 21:46
Seven to make Rugby World Cup debuts for Australia against Fiji
Australia hand Rugby World Cup debuts to seven players for their opening match of the tournament against Fiji.
Sep 21, 12:11
Matt Giteau "thankful" for recall
Matt Giteau admits that he is delighted to be involved with Australia again as he prepares for the World Cup.
Sep 17, 14:20
Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell call upon Jonny Wilkinson for World Cup advice
Australians Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell admit to calling former Toulon teammate Jonny Wilkinson for advice on how to win the World Cup on English soil.
Sep 16, 22:57
Australia claim Rugby Championship title
Australia end a 10-match losing run against New Zealand to claim the Rugby Championship title for the first time since 2011.
Aug 8, 12:59
Australia fight back to stun South Africa in Rugby Championship
Australia stage a fightback to defeat South Africa 24-20 in the Rugby Championship.
Jul 18, 13:12
Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell recalled to Australia training squad
Australia include Matt Giteu and Drew Mitchell in their extended training squad ahead of the Rugby Championship, ending the Toulon duo's prolonged absence from the fold.
Jul 2, 09:59
Jonny Wilkinson believes Owen Farrell, George Ford can both star at World Cup
Jonny Wilkinson believes Owen Farrell and George Ford can create a successful '10/12 partnership' during the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Jun 14, 20:09
Salesi Ma'afu swaps Northampton Saints for Toulon
Australian prop Salesi Ma'afu joins Samu Manoa at big-spending Toulon after leaving Northampton Saints.
Jun 13, 07:53
Toulon beat Clermont Auvergne to win their third European title in a row
Toulon defeat Clermont Auvergne 24-18 to clinch their third European crown.
May 2, 18:57
Three sporting figures in the spotlight this weekend
Sports Mole singles out three sporting figures who will be in the spotlight this weekend.
May 1, 12:49
Matt Giteau: 'Steffon Armitage should be in England squad'
Matt Giteau claims that "eighth wonder of the world" Steffon Armitage should be going to the World Cup with England.
Apr 30, 03:59
Queensland Reds deny Toulon signing Quade Cooper
Queensland Reds deny that Quade Cooper has signed for Toulon, despite official statements from the French club suggesting otherwise.
Apr 25, 14:20
Australia adapt overseas selection policy ahead of World Cup
Australia adjust their policy on selecting overseas-based players to open the door for the likes of Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell ahead of the 2015 World Cup.
Apr 22, 16:59
On This Day: Scotland end 27-year losing streak against Australia
On this day five years ago, Scotland end a 27-year losing streak against Australia by claiming a 9-8 victory at Murrayfield.
Nov 21, 10:09
Toulon off to winning start in Champions Cup
Toulon kick off their European Rugby Champions Cup campaign with a 28-18 win against Scarlets at the Stade Mayol.
Oct 19, 17:07
Mark McCall proud despite Saracens defeat
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall insists that he is proud of his team despite their defeat to Toulon in the Heineken Cup final.
May 25, 11:35
Toulon retain Heineken Cup after seeing off Saracens
Toulon beat Saracens 23-6 to retain the Heineken Cup in today's final at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
May 24, 19:22
Toulon into Heineken Cup semi-finals
Toulon defeat Leinster 29-14 at Stade Mayol to book their place in the Heineken Cup semi-finals.
Apr 6, 18:20
Bernard Laporte: 'Jonny Wilkinson is not a robot'
Toulon director of rugby Bernard Laporte says that he is not concerned by Jonny Wilkinson's missed kicks during the team's Heineken Cup clash with Exeter Chiefs.
Dec 7, 18:34
Toulon kick to victory over Exeter Chiefs
Toulon prevent Exeter Chiefs from scoring in the second half of their Heineken Cup tie to register a 14-9 win.
Dec 7, 16:23
Saracens confident of Heineken Cup upset over Toulon
Mark McCall says that Saracens can give Toulon "a run for their money" at the weekend.
Apr 24, 08:14
Simon Shaw completes Toulon move
England lock Simon Shaw joins Top 14 side Toulon on a deal until the end of the season.
Nov 14, 15:30
Matt Giteau hints at international retirement
Australian fly-half Matt Giteau hints that he may have played his last game for the national side.
Aug 17, 20:01
Robbie Deans criticised over Matt Giteau Tri-Nations axe
Matt Giteau faces a tough test to make the World Cup squad.
Jul 21, 13:00
Veteran Matt Giteau dropped from Australia's Tri-Nations opener
Veteran Matt Giteau is dropped from Australia's squad for their first Tri-Nations match against South Africa.
Jul 19, 16:58
