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'Told that all my life': South African motivation behind Italy move for Wallaby centre

Flook, 24, was due to link with the United Rugby Championship outfit last year on a secondment in partnership with the Reds.

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07 Apr 2026, 15:07

Cron explains Zac Lomax call: 'Sorry about that... it's too high of a risk'

Zac Lomax's latest setback has paved the way for a "hell of an introduction" in Fiji for the injury-hit Western Force.

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05 Apr 2026, 7:49

Franco Molina hat-trick leads Force to statement win over Reds

Saturday's 42-19 result at Suncorp Stadium came after convert Lomax was ruled out less than an hour before kick-off.

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04 Apr 2026, 4:05

Chiefs outmuscle Waratahs up front in big Hamilton win

The NSW Waratahs have crashed back to earth with a crushing 42-14 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Chiefs in Hamilton.

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04 Apr 2026, 1:24

Waratahs: 'There were areas that we exploited last time around'

Buoyed by their ACT Brumbies taming, the NSW Waratahs are plotting another hoodoo-busting victory over the Chiefs to really ignite…

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03 Apr 2026, 3:52

'Copped a spray': How a brutal honest session has flicked Waratahs' switch

Believing they have set a new standard, the NSW Waratahs are promising not to budge from the form that reignited the side's Super …

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30 Mar 2026, 4:48

Lomax spotted in Force coaching box with debut on horizon

The 26-year-old hasn't played rugby union since his primary school days, but is backing himself to adapt quickly in a bold bid to …

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28 Mar 2026, 13:41

Force's playoff hopes take hit as Chiefs leave Perth with unconvincing win

The Western Force's finals hopes are on life support after they suffered a fighting 24-14 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Chiefs i…

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28 Mar 2026, 4:29

Hurricanes continue to put Super Rugby on notice with Reds romp

The Hurricanes have run rampant in Wellington to extend their dominance over the Queensland Reds and justify their top Super Rugby…

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27 Mar 2026, 23:12

Sid Harvey comes up clutch as Waratahs bag upset over Brumbies

The NSW Waratahs have rebounded from a miserable run of form in thrilling fashion, picking up a much-needed 30-28 Super Rugby Paci…

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27 Mar 2026, 4:40

Force can't wait to unleash Zac Lomax but admit there's one area that needs work

The Western Force are set to unleash Zac Lomax within the next fortnight as the former NRL star continues his strong build towards…

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27 Mar 2026, 2:49

Wallaroos kick off new era with win over Fiji inspired by debutant 10

Fly-half Nicole Ledington has had a debut to remember as she powered the revamped Wallaroos to a gritty 33-15 victory against a li…

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27 Mar 2026, 2:09

Jeffery Toomaga-Allen: 'I'm going home, but being the enemy'

A decade after powering the Hurricanes to a Super Rugby title, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen reckons the Wellington outfit has clicked aga…

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26 Mar 2026, 21:49

Wallaroos highlight 'double-edged sword' in Fiji prep

Emily Chancellor says the Wallaroos' preparation for their first Test since last year's crushing Rugby World Cup exit has been a d…

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26 Mar 2026, 21:27

Blake Schoupp out to upstage Tahs mentor for Brumbies

Blake Schoupp was handed the opportunity of a lifetime when assistant coach Dan Palmer approached him with a job. 

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26 Mar 2026, 21:15

'It's been tough': Recalled Wallaby on fighting for minutes at Waratahs

Playing for his future is adding an extra edge to Friday night's Super Rugby Pacific derby for fallen Wallabies star Andrew Kellaw…

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25 Mar 2026, 23:13

'When will we learn?': McKellar hits out at Wallabies talk

Dan McKellar has cautioned against placing unfair pressure on in-form Declan Meredith amid growing hype that the ACT Brumbies play…

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25 Mar 2026, 21:35

Semi Radradra's Blue Revs sink Ian Foster's Verblitz in League One

Semi Radradra and his Shizuoka BlueRevs teammates have revived their hopes of featuring in the Japan Rugby League One playoffs wit…

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22 Mar 2026, 17:10

Damian McKenzie weighs in on NZR's approach to eligibility after departures

All Black Damian McKenzie has called for New Zealand Rugby to change its player selection criteria and follow in the footsteps of …

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21 Mar 2026, 17:43

Blues set record with remarkable comeback win over Waratahs

The NSW Waratahs have been consigned to an unwanted place in the history books with a despairing 35-20 Super Rugby Pacific loss to…

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21 Mar 2026, 3:56
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