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'It was brought up the other day in a leaders' meeting': Why the All Blacks are bracing for a close match in Brisbane

Having lost their most recent match in Brisbane, the All Blacks concede their record at Suncorp Stadium has been a talking point a…

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04 Nov 2020, 15:23

Dave Rennie to name one more debutant for final Bledisloe Cup clash

Underlining his faith in Australia's generation next, Wallabies coach Dave Rennie will blood an eighth test debutant on Saturday n…

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04 Nov 2020, 15:16

South Africa commits long-term future to Rugby Championship

World champions South Africa have committed to the Rugby Championship in a massive boost for the four-team competition.

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03 Nov 2020, 18:07

Former Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle secures new top job in New Zealand

Former Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle is returning home as New Zealand's top sports administrator.

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03 Nov 2020, 17:06

'It's not a dead rubber': Wallabies centurion 'hungry' to cap off redemption story with victory in Bledisloe IV

Wallabies milestone man James Slipper has shot down suggestions Saturday night's test with the All Blacks is a dead rubber now tha…

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02 Nov 2020, 20:49

Sonny Bill Williams faces uncertain future after Toronto Wolfpack axed from Super League

Sonny Bill Williams is a free agent again after Toronto were booted out of next year's Super League competition.

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02 Nov 2020, 15:26

All Blacks lock Barrett admits he felt sorry for Wallabies after 38-point drubbing

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has put his hand up for a starting berth against the Wallabies despite conceding his return from inj…

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02 Nov 2020, 7:45

Three Fiji squad members Test positive for Covid-19

Three members of Fiji's rugby union squad have tested positive for COVID-19 at their base in France as they prepare for the Nation…

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02 Nov 2020, 0:42

The Wallabies selection that surprised an All Black

All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor says he was surprised to see Australia's 'Tongan Thor' named on the bench for last week's Bledisloe…

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01 Nov 2020, 20:13

Wallabies boss Dave Rennie set to swap rookie stars out for experienced veteran ahead of Bledisloe Cup IV

Following a record defeat to the All Blacks in Bledisloe Cup III, Wallabies boss Dave Rennie could be set to inject some much-need…

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01 Nov 2020, 18:14

Mind games or respect: Foster's praise for 'really tough' Wallabies despite Bledisloe III drubbing

The annual rhetoric coming from the All Blacks camp about how much they respect their Australian counterparts when, in reality, th…

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01 Nov 2020, 14:57

All Blacks promise not to let-up following record win over Wallabies

Now they've locked away the Bledisloe Cup for an 18th successive year the All Blacks are promising no let-up in pursuit of yet mor…

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31 Oct 2020, 22:32

Hooper demands improvement following 'sloppy' Wallabies performance in Bledisloe III

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is demanding improvement after the ruthless All Blacks put his side to the sword to retain the Bl…

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31 Oct 2020, 20:49

Inexperience not to blame for Wallabies' record 43-5 loss says coach Dave Rennie

Defiant Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is refusing to blame inexperience for Australia's heaviest defeat to the All Blacks in 117 yea…

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31 Oct 2020, 16:40

'We're not going to use that as an excuse' - How Rennie and Hooper reacted to record Wallabies loss to All Blacks

Defiant Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is refusing to blame inexperience for Australia's heaviest defeat to the All Blacks in 117 yea…

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31 Oct 2020, 11:10

All Blacks lock away Bledisloe Cup for another year after comprehensive first half showing against Wallabies

The All Blacks have ensured the Bledisloe Cup will stay in New Zealand for yet another year after blowing the Wallabies out to han…

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31 Oct 2020, 3:40

Police temporarily halt rugby match in Australia to intervene as fans get too close to each other

oncerns over social distancing measures prompted police and public health officials to temporarily halt proceedings in the opening…

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31 Oct 2020, 3:36

'It would be awesome': The iconic Bledisloe Cup moment a Wallabies debutant is hoping to emulate as series goes on the line

One of Australia's newest players dreams of conjuring his own iconic moment after being thrust into the Bledisloe Cup cauldron for…

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30 Oct 2020, 21:30

Australia's 2027 Rugby World Cup bid gets multi-million dollar boost

Australia's bid for the 2027 Rugby World Cup got a significant funding boost on Saturday as part of the federal government's post-…

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30 Oct 2020, 18:44

The key Wallabies weakness the All Blacks will look to exploit in Bledisloe Cup III

All Blacks captain Sam Cane is banking on his team's enforcers to make life hard for a pair of Wallabies debutants in Saturday nig…

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30 Oct 2020, 17:26

Report: Highlanders boss reveals future of Super Rugby for 2021 and 2022

New Zealand and Australian Super Rugby sides are due to play a series of crossover matches at the end of their domestic competitio…

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29 Oct 2020, 21:24

All Blacks midfielder Jack Goodhue set for high school reunion with Wallabies debutant in Bledisloe Cup III

It's been seven years since Jack Goodhue last played schoolboy rugby, but he is set to face off against his former 1st XV midfield…

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29 Oct 2020, 19:14

Former Wallabies prop becomes first Australian rugby international to come out as gay

One-test Australia prop Dan Palmer has become the first Wallabies player to come out as gay.

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29 Oct 2020, 17:50

'Exciting young prospect': The Wallabies youngster set to cause the All Blacks 'damage'

All Blacks playmaker Richie Mo'unga believes a Wallabies rookie holds significant threat to New Zealand ahead of Bledisloe Cup III…

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29 Oct 2020, 16:38

Wallabies primed for backline changes - including introducing a new debutant

The Wallabies will call on the experience of fullback Dane Haylett-Petty as they look to match the All Blacks on Saturday and leve…

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28 Oct 2020, 16:10

Wallabies star's Super Rugby concept that could force the competition into the Pacific Islands

A Wallabies star has put forward a prosperous Super Rugby concept that he believes could break through the red tape constricting P…

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27 Oct 2020, 22:37

The lessons the Wallabies must learn in order to beat the All Blacks in Bledisloe Cup III

Wallabies attack coach Scott Wisemantel says Australia need to bring their A-game against New Zealand on Saturday, demanding accur…

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27 Oct 2020, 20:16

'He's pretty impressive': Wallabies star reveals how they plan to stop All Blacks rookie Caleb Clarke

The Wallabies have outlined their game plan to contain All Blacks weapon Caleb Clarke in Saturday night's must-win Bledisloe Cup c…

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27 Oct 2020, 18:49

The Super Rugby champions the Wallabies have been emulating under their new coach

The All Blacks will be on guard for a Chiefs-style ambush when they take on the Wallabies in Saturday night's clash in Sydney.

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27 Oct 2020, 13:18

Allan Alaalatoa reveals why being forced to split game time with star teammate doesn't worry him

Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa says he has "trust" in Dave Rennie's selection ploy ahead of Bledisloe Cup III in Sydney this weeke…

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26 Oct 2020, 21:47

Reds re-sign head coach Brad Thorn COVID-19 uncertainty looms large

Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn has agreed to a contract extension at Ballymore following this year's Super Rugby AU success.

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26 Oct 2020, 16:56

'It's my best position' - the jersey James O'Connor finally wants to call his own

Feeling he has plenty more to offer, James O'Connor doesn't want to hand over the Wallabies No.10 jersey with the Bledisloe Cup ri…

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26 Oct 2020, 3:06

'He's a freak athlete' - NRL 'rugby boy' wants Wallabies jersey

Suliasi Vunivalu was so focused on Melbourne's NRL grand final that he had forgotten when he was due to check in at the Queensland…

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26 Oct 2020, 2:29

'He's a pretty relaxed character, he was dancing in the gym this morning'

If All Blacks wrecking ball Caleb Clarke is feeling the pressure after shocking the rugby world in the second Bledisloe Cup Test h…

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26 Oct 2020, 1:48

Wallabies bring back surprise omission for third Bledisloe Cup Test

World Cup No.8 Isi Naisarani has joined the Wallabies training camp as they look to bolster their back-row for the third Bledisloe…

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25 Oct 2020, 2:50

Western Force continue spending spree as former Fiji coach joins franchise

The Western Force's recruiting spree has spread to the coaching ranks, with former Fiji head coach John McKee joining the Perth-ba…

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23 Oct 2020, 18:27

'We can pick anyone': Dave Rennie name drops youngsters in line for potential test debuts against All Blacks

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has flagged fresh blood for next Saturday's Sydney test despite the Bledisloe Cup series on the line.

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23 Oct 2020, 18:05

David Pocock has retired with immediate effect

David Pocock called time on his Australia career after last year's World Cup but has now decided to pack in the club game as well.…

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23 Oct 2020, 2:27

Argentina's forced to postpone warm-up clash against Waratahs as Tri Nations preparations take another hit

Argentina have postponed their friendly against the NSW Waratahs after a host of their players complained of niggling muscle injur…

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22 Oct 2020, 20:57

Wallabies confirm decision on kneeling during national anthem ahead of All Blacks clash

The Wallabies have made a decision on taking a knee during the national anthem in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in ne…

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22 Oct 2020, 19:38

'Just don't do it': World Cup winner suggests Wallabies taking a knee could harm fan engagement

World Cup-winning captain Nick Farr-Jones has warned the Wallabies that fans will tune out if they take a knee in support of the B…

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21 Oct 2020, 18:46

'We think we've given them ample time to prepare for the tests': RA bitterly disappointed at Springboks' withdrawal

Cash-strapped Rugby Australia remains furious with South Africa for pulling out of the Rugby Championship and admits the Springbok…

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21 Oct 2020, 14:39

Wallabies considering 'taking a knee' alongside donning First Nations jersey

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan accepts RA must do more to unearth the next Indigenous Wallaby to follow in the famous fo…

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21 Oct 2020, 13:33

'My foot was the size of two shoes': Wallabies star reveals 36-hour hospital ordeal three days ahead of All Blacks clash

Wallabies tyro Harry Wilson has revealed how his right foot ballooned to twice the size just three days before Australia's second …

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20 Oct 2020, 22:39

Former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika joins Argentina in training camp ahead of Tri Nations

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has answered a call from Argentina's Mario Ledesma as the Pumas prepare for the Rugby Champi…

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20 Oct 2020, 21:00

Wasps to learn Premiership final fate on Wednesday after four more Covid cases

The club’s involvement in the season climax is in doubt after seven players and four backroom staff tested positive for coronavi…

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19 Oct 2020, 16:40

A lot to work on but Wallabies are still confident says Slipper

They're humbled, hurt and happy to be going home but the Wallabies are also high on confidence as they enter the second half of t…

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18 Oct 2020, 19:44

'We need to be better': How the Wallabies plan on beating the All Blacks to keep Bledisloe Cup hopes alive

The Wallabies won't retreat into their shells after yet another Eden Park beating left Dave Rennie's men needing to pull off rare …

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18 Oct 2020, 19:22

'This is a better Wallabies team than I've seen for a while' - Foster talks up Australia despite 20 point defeat

The All Blacks finished the New Zealand leg with a 1-0 advantage after their 27-7 win in Auckland on Sunday after a 16-all draw in…

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18 Oct 2020, 10:04

'He knows what he's good at and he believes it' - Foster wary of Clarke hype after rookie rips Wallabies to shreds

Clarke showed skills and a brute strength reminiscent of the great Jonah Lomu as he bludgeoned the Wallabies defence time and agai…

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18 Oct 2020, 6:19

Rennie threatens selection changes after watching Wallabies miss 40 tackles in Bledisloe II defeat

The Wallabies came crashing back to earth after last week's thrilling 16-16 draw in Wellington as the All Blacks piled on four tri…

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18 Oct 2020, 2:22

'We have to deliver': How the All Blacks plan to maintain their long-standing Eden Park winning run

On the eve of the second Bledisloe Cup test, Sam Cane has acknowledged that there is "lots of pressure" on his side.

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16 Oct 2020, 21:27

'More of the same tomorrow': Wallabies captain Michael Hooper responds to claims of 'dirty' tactics on Richie Mo'unga

Michael Hooper has played down talk of increased niggle following the questions raised during the week about apparent targeting of…

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16 Oct 2020, 19:58

The star players, key facts and who will win: All you need to know about All Blacks vs Wallabies

The Wallabies are looking to end a 34-year hoodoo against the All Blacks at Eden Park after drawing 16-all last week in Wellington…

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16 Oct 2020, 19:05

From fatherhood and injuries to the Bledisloe Cup: Beauden Barrett's disruptive road back into the All Blacks

New baby Billie Rose Barrett bears some responsibility for her father's absence from the first Bledisloe Cup rugby test in Welling…

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15 Oct 2020, 21:18

Why Beauden Barrett's possible return doesn't concern the Wallabies

Beauden Barrett and Eden Park hold no fears for the Wallabies as they bid to bust a 34-year hoodoo and blow the 2020 Bledisloe Cup…

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15 Oct 2020, 13:25

Why Sunday's game at Eden Park presents a perfect opportunity for a Wallabies ambush

The Wallabies haven't won a rugby Test at Eden Park since Bob Hawke was PM and Crocodile Dundee was a hit movie, but there's a few…

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14 Oct 2020, 19:41

'I'm not saying we didn't have the right mindset': What the All Blacks have changed heading into Bledisloe II

If there is a metaphor for the expected change in the All Blacks for the second Bledisloe Cup Test, it's Ofa Tu'ungafasi's haircut…

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14 Oct 2020, 18:01

How the Wallabies rated themselves in 'disappointing' draw

The Wallabies have laid the challenge to the All Blacks ahead of Sunday's eagerly-awaited Bledisloe Cup return bout in Auckland, c…

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14 Oct 2020, 13:25

'Lack of fear': How the Wallabies may have the mental edge over the All Blacks at Eden Park

It's one of sport's most dominant records, but might sail right over the heads of the fresh-faced Wallabies preparing for their fi…

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12 Oct 2020, 22:13

The Wallabies star set to be targeted by All Blacks in second Bledisloe Cup test

One of Australia's best performers over the weekend is expecting to be targeted by the All Blacks as they look to shut the Wallabi…

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12 Oct 2020, 22:00

Veteran flyhalf Lance one of three players to commit to Force

The trio join Greg Holmes, Kyle Godwin, Ian Prior, Kieran Longbottom, Brynard Stander, and Marcel Brache as key players to have r…

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12 Oct 2020, 1:48

'We could be the most disappointed team in England': Steenson's warning for Exeter

.Gareth Steenson insists Exeter’s euphoria will turn to despair if they fail to seize the opportunity presented by the biggest f…

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11 Oct 2020, 22:50

'He went after his dream': O'Connor applauds Paisami's journey to Wallaby gold

James O'Connor knows all about making the most of second chances and he's thrilled to see his Wallabies teammate Hunter Paisami do…

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11 Oct 2020, 20:47

Springboks may withdraw from The Rugby Championship

Speculation continues to swirl that world champions South Africa may pull out of the Rugby Championship in a massive blow to the…

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11 Oct 2020, 18:46

'I probably replayed it hundreds of times by now': Hodge kept awake by missed kick

The kick that almost made history for the Wallabies has kept Reece Hodge awake for much of the night following Australia's Bledisl…

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11 Oct 2020, 18:34

Why All Blacks boss Ian Foster doesn't believe his side were second-best to the Wallabies

Beaten in almost every statistical division, All Blacks coach Ian Foster won't concede they were second-best to the Wallabies in t…

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11 Oct 2020, 17:32

'It's got to be how we back up': Rennie wants more from Wallabies following famous draw

One of the most pleasing things for new Test coach Dave Rennie was the disappointment in the Wallabies changeroom after their 16-1…

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11 Oct 2020, 15:55

'Proud of myself': James O'Connor reacts to his own performance after first appearance at No. 10 in seven years

While he didn't deliver the Wallabies a winning drop goal against the All Blacks, James O'Connor still earned high praise from coa…

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11 Oct 2020, 15:45

Rennie's glowing praise for former Fiji soccer prospect after impressive Wallabies debut

The 25-year-old scored a crucial try in the 16-all draw to reaffirm Rennie's faith in handing him a debut in the cauldron of trans…

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11 Oct 2020, 10:52

'We're certainly not celebrating in the change-room' - Rennie demands more from Wallabies after thrilling draw with All Blacks

With three more Tests to play in the series, the Wallabies only need to win their two matches at home to take the Bledisloe Cup tr…

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11 Oct 2020, 1:30

The star players, key facts and who will win: All you need to know about All Blacks vs Wallabies

As the opening Bledisloe Cup match of the year approaches, we give you a complete guide to the trans-Tasman clash.

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09 Oct 2020, 18:54

The secret weapon that Wallabies debutant Filipo Daugunu is set to unleash on All Blacks

Filipo Daugunu has already proven his pace and power but Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says the Fijian flyer can also surprise the A…

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09 Oct 2020, 18:31

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper reveals the test rookie he is 'excited to be playing alongside'

Out of quarantine and into a new era for Australian rugby, Wallabies centurion and captain Michael Hooper is raring to go in Sunda…

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09 Oct 2020, 18:08

'This is a new era': Wallabies debutant unfazed by daunting All Blacks winning record

Set to become one of Australia's newest Wallabies, Harry Wilson is bringing a fresh mindset to facing the All Blacks.

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08 Oct 2020, 19:20

'You will certainly see a change in how the Wallabies operate': Reinventing one of the world's most feared nations

Wallabies fans can expect a new brand of rugby in Sunday's Bledisloe Cup Test with a melting pot of European, Kiwi and Super Rugby…

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08 Oct 2020, 13:32

2021 Global Rapid Rugby season cancelled - reports

Just one round of Global Rapid Rugby was played in 20202 before it was cancelled and now the pandemic has claimed the 2021 season.…

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07 Oct 2020, 4:07

Wallabies star reveals how COVID-19 'has been a blessing in disguise' ahead of Bledisloe Cup clash

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto feels the upside of coronavirus is the fast-tracking of the Wallabies' new culture under coach Dave Rennie.

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06 Oct 2020, 22:07

Toomua, O'Connor, Lolesio or Harrison: Who is leading the charge to start at No. 10 for the Wallabies?

Coach Dave Rennie is keeping his Wallabies on edge ahead of the opening Bledisloe Cup clash against the All Blacks.

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05 Oct 2020, 21:29

Melbourne Rebels continue off-season recruitment drive by signing NRL wing

An NRL speedster is crossing codes and returning to Melbourne after signing a Super Rugby deal with the Rebels.

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05 Oct 2020, 20:14

Authorities make Cheika wait to join Pumas in quarantine

Argentina are due to arrive in Sydney on Tuesday and will undergo two weeks quarantine under COVID-19 protocols.

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05 Oct 2020, 1:49

RFU to launch probe into Sale Sharks

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) will launch a probe into how Premiership club Sale Sharks returned 16 positive COVID-19 tests among…

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05 Oct 2020, 0:55

Former Wallabies captain picks up to four potential debutants in Australian backline for All Blacks clash

The last man to captain the Wallabies to a win at Eden Park has urged selectors to be daring as the "new era" get their first tast…

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04 Oct 2020, 21:24

All Blacks player 'barged in door' to say not keen on Christmas isolation - Foster

All Blacks coach Ian Foster said one player in the squad 'barged in his door' and made it clear he had no intention of being in qu…

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04 Oct 2020, 1:24

'We don't have a leg to stand on': Judgement day drawing near for Wallabies

With a fresh lease on his test life, Wallabies forward James Slipper wants to be there for what he views as the new-look team's mo…

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03 Oct 2020, 21:13

Joe Powell reveals the player who he thought had dented his Wallabies selection chances

Halfback Joe Powell says he's better prepared for another crack with the Wallabies if he wins selection for next week's opening Bl…

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02 Oct 2020, 15:03

'He's been awesome': Wallabies coach predicts who will start at No. 10 for All Blacks as Australian selection headaches loom

Just 10 days out from the opening Bledisloe Cup test against the All Blacks, there is a debate brewing among the Wallabies coaches…

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01 Oct 2020, 15:40

Why rugby is saving schoolgirls from child marriage in rural Zimbabwe

Girls in Zimbabwe credit rugby with saving them from becoming child brides in a nation where early marriage remains common despite…

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01 Oct 2020, 10:13

Nic White's return to Australia prompts Wallabies halfback to shift south

Brumbies halfback Joe Powell has jumped ship to the Melbourne Rebels after six years in Canberra.

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30 Sep 2020, 17:40

From injury disaster to international comeback: The Wallabies rookie primed for return to test arena

Wallabies hooker Jordan Uelese feared history was repeating itself when he hurt his shoulder in his final game of Super Rugby AU.

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28 Sep 2020, 19:19

Rassie's latest comments won't settle SANZAAR's Rugby Championship nerves

World champions South Africa are "desperate" to play in the Rugby Championship this year but there remain a number of hurdles befo…

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28 Sep 2020, 7:34

Wallabies forced to assess player options for Rugby Championship following injury to offshore star

The Wallabies will look to Plan B for the Rugby Championship after one of their European stars fractured his forearm while playing…

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27 Sep 2020, 17:45

Wallabies using secret wall-knocks to communicate in Christchurch hotel

Window coffees, secret wall-knocks and in-room workouts are all part of Wallabies lockdown in New Zealand as they count down to be…

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27 Sep 2020, 3:15

Wallabies get a boost for the opening Bledisloe Cup test with positive Petaia prognosis

The 20-year-old centre has only played two Tests and his short career has been disrupted through injury but he offers the Wallabie…

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26 Sep 2020, 22:29

Wallabies to return to full pay for Rugby Championship on interim pay deal

Wallabies squad members will return to full pay for the Rugby Championship, but have put some aside for the remainder of Australia…

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25 Sep 2020, 20:35

The new 'prototype' of Australian props that has Wallabies veteran Scott Sio under pressure to keep his spot

Scott Sio says the young blood in the Wallabies squad is keeping the established test stars on their toes as they prepare for next…

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25 Sep 2020, 15:22

Michael Cheika set to face off against Wallabies successor Dave Rennie after joining Rugby Championship rivals

In a spicy Rugby Championship subplot, Michael Cheika will try to bring about the downfall of his Wallabies successor Dave Rennie …

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24 Sep 2020, 15:42

'I've worked hard': Philip looking to make the most of Wallabies second chance

When Matt Philip last played for the Wallabies in 2017 he was a raw rookie, admitting he was along for the ride.

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24 Sep 2020, 0:21

'Clearly we rate him highly': Rennie seriously considering 20-year-old for Bledisloe debut

New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is considering Noah Lolesio for a Test debut at No.10 in New Zealand next month after the Brumbies…

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23 Sep 2020, 16:08

Qantas end 30-year, multi-million dollar sponsorship deal with cash-strapped Wallabies

Qantas will pull about $20 million of sponsorships from Australian sports, with the move is particularly heavy blow for financiall…

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22 Sep 2020, 19:41

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie retains Michael Hooper as Australia captain

Michael Hooper looks destined to surpass George Gregan as the longest-serving Wallabies captain after retaining the job under new …

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22 Sep 2020, 19:23

Snubbed Wallabies centre Kuridrani exits Brumbies

Veteran centre Tevita Kuridrani has signed with Western Force, with the Brumbies Super Rugby AU champion looking to freshen up his…

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21 Sep 2020, 0:30

Former NRL star sets sights on Wallabies wing spot as Dave Rennie's side prepares to enter New Zealand

On the cusp of Australian selection after being named in Dave Rennie's 44-man Wallabies squad, Tom Wright has his sights set on a …

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20 Sep 2020, 21:38

International rugby a step closer as All Blacks assemble under relaxed COVID-19 restrictions

The return of international rugby in New Zealand took a step closer on Monday with the All Blacks squad assembling for a training …

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20 Sep 2020, 21:19

'Disgraceful' - Shocking NRL game likened to rugby union

Coach Ricky Stuart has lashed out at the refereeing in Canberra's gritty 26-14 NRL win over the Warriors, describing the contest a…

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20 Sep 2020, 7:21

'We want to make sure the next time we come here, we're six points better than we were tonight'

Scarlets coach Glenn Delaney was left wondering what might have been after his side blew two great chances in the final 15 minutes…

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20 Sep 2020, 0:45

96-test veteran cautions Wallaby hopefuls after domestic success

One-time Wallabies captain James Slipper has cautioned Australia's buoyant bunch of Bledisloe Cup hopefuls against getting carried…

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19 Sep 2020, 22:57

Brumbies coach's bold Wallabies pick

Jubilant coach Dan McKellar believes Noah Lolesio is ready for the Bledisloe Cup cauldron after guiding the Brumbies to Super Rug…

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19 Sep 2020, 17:40

Thorn weighs up his Queensland Reds future

Brad Thorn will take stock before recommitting to the Queensland Reds after his exciting young side fell painfully short in a tens…

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19 Sep 2020, 16:28

Brumbies beat Reds in Super Rugby AU final

The ACT Brumbies confirmed their domestic superiority in Australian rugby with a 28-23 victory over the Queensland Reds to clinch …

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19 Sep 2020, 6:25

How the Brumbies plan on defeating the Reds to became inaugural Super Rugby AU champions

The Brumbies are pledging to flex their collective muscle in pursuit of the title of undisputed kings of Australian provincial rug…

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18 Sep 2020, 19:00

Reds captain says Super Rugby AU title would make wretched year 'all worth it'

A Super Rugby AU title would "make it all worth it" for Queensland Reds captain Liam Wright.

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17 Sep 2020, 21:40

Former British and Irish Lions star to join Wallabies coaching staff

Former British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling has been named the Wallabies' forward coach for 2020 after Dan McKellar knocked …

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17 Sep 2020, 19:54

Wallabies midfielder turns down Waratahs to re-sign with Western Force

A one-time Wallaby has knocked back the Waratahs to re-sign with the Western Force as rumours circulate about a potential Super Ru…

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17 Sep 2020, 17:44

Concussed Jordan Petaia shifted to wing for Reds' decider with Brumbies

Wallabies hopeful Hunter Paisami will start at outside centre for the Queensland Reds, pushing Jordan Petaia to the wing for the S…

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16 Sep 2020, 18:35

'It's closing off' - Overseas contracts for Australian players not as easy as it once was says former Wallaby captain

Wallabies lock Izack Rodda's ugly exit from the Queensland Reds to France during the COVID-19-enforced break sent tremors through …

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16 Sep 2020, 16:23

'He could be one of the greats': Tonga coach lavishes praise on new Wallaby

Wallabies great Toutai Kefu believes Dave Rennie should roll the dice on a Harry Wilson Test debut in New Zealand next month, decl…

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16 Sep 2020, 15:12

'I've got three kids, I'll be on the first plane out of here'

The All Blacks haven't had a match since last November but Dane Coles has tongue-in-cheek given another reason why he is keen to p…

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16 Sep 2020, 1:26

From dropping Quade Cooper to a Super Rugby AU final: How Brad Thorn transformed the Reds

Many questioned Brad Thorn's wisdom in getting rid of Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper as part of his rebuild of the Queensland Re…

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15 Sep 2020, 18:44

Hollywood ending for James O'Connor's redemption story on horizon as Super Rugby AU final looms

The redemptive arc of James O'Connor's Queensland Reds return will hit new heights this Saturday if he can guide his team to glory…

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14 Sep 2020, 22:09

Massive 24 hours for Reds midfielder ends in Wallabies selection

Like a kid on Christmas morning, there was no way Queensland Reds centre Hunter Paisami was having a sleep-in on Sunday.

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14 Sep 2020, 16:37

Payback on offer for Brumbies in Super Rugby AU final

Having sat back and watched the Queensland Reds and Melbourne Rebels go into battle for a place in Saturday's Super Rugby AU final…

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14 Sep 2020, 16:15

Japan won't play again in 2020 due to COVID

Japan have not played a test match since their quarter-final loss to eventual champions South Africa at last year's Rugby World Cu…

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14 Sep 2020, 2:31

Pumas' Rugby Championship preparations disrupted as COVID-hit squad set for two more rounds of testing this week

Argentina currently have 11 active cases among the playing group, while six who tested positive last month have since been cleared…

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14 Sep 2020, 1:39

'I'd be very surprised if any player has made a decision as yet' - NZRPA head

Several members of the All Blacks squad have reportedly expressed concerns with quaratine restrictions surrounding the Rugby Champ…

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14 Sep 2020, 1:10

New Zealand Prime Minister responds to Wallabies coach Dave Rennie's quarantine restriction comments

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has downplayed concerns that the country's strict biosecurity regulations could see next…

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13 Sep 2020, 21:47

'Under those quarantine arrangements I can assure you we won't be playing a Test in New Zealand that weekend'

New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has challenged New Zealand to be flexible with its quarantine measures that if unchanged would set…

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13 Sep 2020, 1:49

Isi Naisarani and Tevita Kuridrani shock omissions from Dave Rennie's 44-man Wallabies squad

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named his first squad as Australia’s Head Coach, confirming a 44-man group for the 2020 Test sea…

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12 Sep 2020, 20:07

Wallabies squad reveal beset by injury woes?

Matt Toomua admits he's fearing the outcome of scans on a groin injury that could jeopardise the Melbourne Rebels' Test hopes late…

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12 Sep 2020, 10:50

Injury carnage as Reds into Super Rugby final

Dave Rennie's Wallabies stocks have taken a beating as the Queensland Reds beat the Melbourne Rebels 25-13 to book their spot in t…

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12 Sep 2020, 4:22

All Blacks players could opt out of Rugby Championship

All Blacks players who are not keen on spending eight weeks away from family around this year's Rugby Championship would be suppor…

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12 Sep 2020, 3:02

Reds captain Liam Wright reveals the secret to qualifying for Super Rugby AU final

Queensland Reds captain Liam Wright knows his side need an all-round effort against the Rebels if they're to make the Super Rugby …

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11 Sep 2020, 21:12

Argentina coach Mario Ledesma joins 11 players in testing positive for Covid-19

Argentina's coaching staff and five more players have tested positive for the coronavirus, adding to the six positive tests announ…

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10 Sep 2020, 18:41

Reds coach Brad Thorn calls upon childhood final victory as inspiration for do-or-die Rebels clash

He's won multiple titles across two different sports, but Brad Thorn is drawing on an U11 grand final to galvanise the Reds ahead …

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10 Sep 2020, 16:52

Rebels take risks for do-or-die clash with Reds

The Melbourne Rebels will roll the dice against the Queensland Reds by naming two openside flankers in Richard Hardwick and Brad W…

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09 Sep 2020, 17:48

The turnover figures that has a Reds rookie putting Michael Hooper under pressure for Wallabies selection

Fraser McReight has conceded that the prospect of Wallabies selection is "a bit of fantasy", but it could become a reality given h…

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08 Sep 2020, 22:37

Melbourne Rebels 'just one game away from clicking' before making Super Rugby AU final

They haven't beaten Queensland this year but that hasn't stopped Melbourne for feeling like they've got the measure of the Reds ah…

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08 Sep 2020, 0:13

Decision made on Reds COVID-19 scare as Brad Thorn provides play-off inspiration

In a side stacked with fresh faces, Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn has stepped in to fill the experience void this week.

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07 Sep 2020, 22:24

Coronavirus scare could curtail Super Rugby AU plans

Queensland prop Ruan Smith may miss the chance to suit up against his former club Melbourne in Saturday's Super Rugby AU sudden-de…

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07 Sep 2020, 16:36

Sonny Bill Williams' NRL return falls short of ratings record

Sonny Bill Williams' NRL return has fallen short of a ratings record, slipping to the third most watched game of the year on Foxte…

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07 Sep 2020, 1:29

Melbourne Bledisloe Cup Test pushed back to 2022

The annual three-match Bledisloe Cup series is normally contested as part of the southern hemisphere's Rugby Championship, which a…

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07 Sep 2020, 1:17

New Zealand Prime Minister weighs in on possibility of hosting Rugby Championship

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has lifted the lid on discussions between the New Zealand Government and New Zealand Rugby about hos…

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06 Sep 2020, 17:15

The 15 PONI players asked by Rugby Australia to stay in Sydney

PONI: Western Force trio Kyle Godwin, Feleti Kaitu'u and Brynard Stander have been asked to remain in Sydney and join a host of NS…

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06 Sep 2020, 2:18

'I thought a place in the play-offs was cursed': Rebels navigating brave new do-or-die world

The Melbourne Rebels will look to rearrange their travel schedule ahead of their Super Rugby AU play-off against the Queensland Re…

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05 Sep 2020, 21:32

Controversy mars final match: 'We were hard done by there, that's my honest opinion'

The Brumbies have urged officials to wise up to the Queensland Reds at scrum time in the Super Rugby AU finals after claiming they…

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05 Sep 2020, 15:03

Reds show Brumbies that placing counts for naught with marker-laying win in final round of Super Rugby AU

The Queensland Reds will enter next weekend's Super Rugby AU preliminary final in top gear after a slick 26-7 defeat of the Brumbi…

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05 Sep 2020, 14:54

Sonny Bill Williams' NRL return lasts 14 minutes, booed onto the field by Raiders fans

Returning to NRL for the first time in six years, ex-All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams was hit hard by Dunamis Lui on his firs…

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05 Sep 2020, 6:29

'That decision could have gone one way or the other - it was a pretty tight call and unfortunately it went to the Rebels'

They deserved more three years ago, and they certainly deserved more in their Super Rugby AU clash with Melbourne on Saturday in N…

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05 Sep 2020, 3:20

Sensational buzzer finish sees Rebels into Super Rugby final

Matt Toomua has booted the Melbourne Rebels into the Super Rugby AU finals with a conversion on the siren to secure a miracle 34-3…

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05 Sep 2020, 1:20

Pumas rugby camp hit by coronavirus cases

Rugby Australia's hopes of participating in the Rugby Championship have been dealt a blow with six Argentine players testing posit…

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04 Sep 2020, 23:24

'He's got an aura about him': Around 100million set to watch SBW's first NRL game in almost 6 years

Ex-All Black Sonny Bill Williams is set to play his first NRL game since 2014 and the predicted TV audience is astronomical for th…

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04 Sep 2020, 1:30

Intense atmosphere and free-flowing play expected from both ends for North v South battle

In Australia, it's state against state and mate against mate. In New Zealand, the biggest domestic sporting rivalry pits island ag…

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03 Sep 2020, 20:46

'Freak of nature': Former All Blacks boss Steve Hansen reveals 'best athlete I ever coached'

Ex-All Blacks boss Steve Hansen has revealed the best athlete he ever coached in his illustrious rugby career spanning 24 years.

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03 Sep 2020, 20:45

Revenge not on the agenda for Western Force despite opportunity to spoil Rebels' season

The Western Force insist revenge won't be on their mind despite having the perfect chance to inflict major heartbreak on arch riva…

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03 Sep 2020, 19:53

The Reds and Brumbies stars fighting for Wallabies jerseys in top-of-the-table Super Rugby AU clash

Reds captain Liam Wright knows Wallabies jerseys are on the line as he pilots his side towards the Super Rugby AU final.

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03 Sep 2020, 18:31

How today's events could shape the future of Australian rugby

Brad Thorn believes trans-Tasman rugby union has a "world class" product staring it in the face as Rugby Australia (RA) accepts la…

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03 Sep 2020, 15:15

From garbage man to Wallabies prospect: The Reds star who has Brad Thorn's backing for an international re-call

His rise from garbage man to Wallabies hooker was nothing short of spectacular, but Reds coach Brad Thorn believes it's time for o…

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03 Sep 2020, 14:50

Dane Haylett-Petty recovers and sevens star set for Super Rugby AU debut while Force tweak their backline

Olympic Sevens hopeful Lachie Anderson is set to make his Super Rugby AU debut in Melbourne's must-win last-round clash with the W…

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02 Sep 2020, 20:12

Nic White named for first Brumbies start in half a decade while Reds get injury boost

Nic White has shot back into the Brumbies' starting side for the first time in five years while Hunter Paisami will return from in…

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02 Sep 2020, 19:37

How the Melbourne Rebels can achieve their first-ever finals appearance with a win over Force

Melbourne are expecting their Super Rugby AU clash with Western Force on Saturday to have a grand final feel, with finals hopes on…

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01 Sep 2020, 18:38

Breakout Blues star preparing for rare opportunity

Auckland Blues hooker Kurt Eklund says being locked down over the past two weeks had made for some "interesting times" but he was …

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31 Aug 2020, 18:50

The massive roadblock standing in the way of a first Super Rugby finals appearance for the Rebels

The Western Force will have the perfect chance to exact revenge over the Melbourne Rebels when the arch enemies lock horns at McDo…

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31 Aug 2020, 14:59

'He looks ready to go': Hype continues to grow as ex-All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams nears NRL return

Former All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams is expected to complete his NRL return this weekend when his Sydney Roosters take on th…

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30 Aug 2020, 21:06

Finals equation simple for Rebels: Beat the competition darlings

The Melbourne Rebels want more respect and plan on securing it with a historic first-time playoffs appearance after seizing charge…

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29 Aug 2020, 18:51

'It feels like a loss': Waratahs win but Rebels still celebrating

Melbourne finished moral victors after Matt Toomua's 77th-minute penalty earned the Rebels a priceless bonus point that may well e…

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29 Aug 2020, 6:43

Brumbies facing selection dilemma as Nic White impresses off the bench in win over Western Force

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has a problem any coach would want with bench players like Wallabies World Cup halfback Nic White jost…

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28 Aug 2020, 22:38

How Pasifika inclusion in Super Rugby could make Samoa world-beaters once again

New Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua is crossing his fingers that talk of a Pasifika team in Super Rugby comes to fruition.

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27 Aug 2020, 19:35

Waratahs roll midfield dice by including 112kg version of 'young Sonny Bill Williams'

Despite only playing one match this year, Waratahs coach Rob Penney is rolling the dice with league convert Tepai Moeroa at inside…

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27 Aug 2020, 2:42

Rebels set to target young hooker while Waratahs make shock selection in midfield

Melbourne feel the Brumbies may have revealed a road-map to Super Rugby AU success over the NSW Waratahs that they can follow in S…

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26 Aug 2020, 18:54

The sabbatical deal that could see experienced Wallabies follow Michael Hooper to Japan

Either Dane Haylett-Petty or Matt To'omua could join Michael Hooper on a Japan sabbatical, but not both, in a deal worked out with…

AAP

26 Aug 2020, 18:33

Finals come two weeks early for desperate Waratahs

The NSW Waratahs are pledging to fight fire with fire when their season goes on the line in Saturday night's must-win Super Rugby …

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26 Aug 2020, 14:48

How Rebels plan to bounce back from 'frustrating' Reds loss to secure Super Rugby AU finals berth

Melbourne playmaker Andrew Deegan says he hasn't done the maths on the Super Rugby AU finals machinations but does know he wants t…

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25 Aug 2020, 17:17

Young Waratahs star eyes Super Rugby AU finals spot as he goes head-to-head with fellow Wallabies contender

With a new Waratahs contract in his pocket and his name in the Wallabies mix, a spot in the Super Rugby AU finals is next on Tom H…

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24 Aug 2020, 23:39

The 31-year-old Brumbies lock on the cusp of Wallabies selection after inking new contract

Rugby Australia and the Brumbies have locked in a 31-year-old uncapped lock, who was last week named in Dave Rennie's updated play…

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24 Aug 2020, 20:27

'He kept coming for me': All Blacks legend Dan Carter reveals his toughest international opponent

Ex-All Blacks great Dan Carter has named a former Springboks loose forward as the "toughest-minded" player he's ever faced.

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24 Aug 2020, 18:48

'The focus for us is do-or-die' - Waratahs braced for must-win clash with Rebels

The Waratahs have a final round bye in Super Rugby AU, leaving them just the one match against the Rebels to earn points.

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24 Aug 2020, 1:38

Brumbies have all but locked in a Super Rugby AU home final while the Rebels and Waratahs will duke it out for the final knockout spot

While the Brumbies have all but locked in a home Super Rugby AU final, the NSW Waratahs' season is now on the line in a must-win m…

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22 Aug 2020, 20:30

Brumbies regain AU top spot with statement win over Waratahs

The Reds surged ahead on the table with their big win over Western Force but it was short-lived as the Brumbies were too good for …

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22 Aug 2020, 5:10

Waratahs expecting no surprises from Brumbies - mauls are incoming

The NSW Waratahs are expecting the same old game plan from the new-look Brumbies in their Super Rugby AU crunch match in Canberra …

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21 Aug 2020, 19:10

James O'Connor's red hot performance the springboard to a Wallaby legacy

Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn hopes flyhalf James O'Connor will be remembered as a great Wallaby by the time his playing career…

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21 Aug 2020, 16:48

8-try Reds romp to record win over Western Force

Brad Thorn's Reds took a rampant step towards winning the Super Rugby AU title with a record win over outclassed Western Force.

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21 Aug 2020, 5:03

130 kilogram prop extends stay with Melbourne Rebels

Rampaging Melbourne prop Pone Fa'amausili has signed a new deal that will see him remain a Rebel for the next two years.

AAP

19 Aug 2020, 19:51

The 132kg scrummaging beast who has Brad Thorn drooling

Back in the Super Rugby AU title race following last weekend's riposte, Reds boss Brad Thorn has outlined what can get them over t…

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19 Aug 2020, 1:43

Brumbies aim to extinguish light of reinvigorated Waratahs

The Brumbies say the NSW Waratahs are the "shining light" of Super Rugby AU that they are aiming to extinguish in their Saturday n…

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18 Aug 2020, 15:12

Rugby Australia confirm 'Super Saturday' to sign off regular season of Super Rugby AU

The final round of Super Rugby AU has been dubbed "Super Saturday" with back-to-back matches now set to decide which teams will ad…

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18 Aug 2020, 14:54

Waratahs lock dismisses call for rival team to be booted out of Super Rugby

Waratahs lock Tom Staniforth says he can't imagine Super Rugby without the Brumbies, dismissing a call for them to be one of two A…

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18 Aug 2020, 14:48

How the Waratahs plan on taking down the 'benchmark of Australian rugby'

The NSW Waratahs will be aiming to inflict some long-overdue revenge on the Brumbies when they lock horns in Saturday night's Supe…

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17 Aug 2020, 0:43

The potentially match-winning kick that Australia's returning flyhalf would love to forget

Western Force flyhalf Jono Lance says he's still annoyed at himself for the penalty miss that cost his side victory against the Me…

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16 Aug 2020, 19:54

Scrumhalf's messages to frustrated fans: 'It's hard to sit here and promise you stuff'

Tate McDermott knows they must frustrate their fans but hopes the Queensland Reds' latest effort resonates as they shoot back into…

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16 Aug 2020, 2:37

Melbourne Rebels star Matt Toomua cleared of potentially serious neck injury

Scans have cleared Melbourne Rebels playmaker Matt Toomua of a neck injury after his side's costly 19-3 loss to Queensland Reds.

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15 Aug 2020, 17:40

Reds tackle pants off Rebels - Super Rugby AU

The Queensland Reds have literally tackled the Melbourne Rebels' pants off in a season-restoring 19-3 bonus point win to reclaim s…

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15 Aug 2020, 4:52

SBW expects to be targeted in 'toughest rugby competition in the world'

Sonny Bill Williams expects to be targeted in the NRL, labelling his return to the Sydney Roosters one of his greatest ever challe…

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15 Aug 2020, 2:11

Force left winless from five matches as Waratahs make a title statement

Friday's Super Rugby AU result saw the Waratahs jump into second spot, overtaking the Melbourne Rebels who play the Reds in Brisba…

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14 Aug 2020, 6:06

How the Melbourne Rebels, with a first finals appearance in sight, have become the Crusaders of 2011

Melbourne Rebels coach Dave Wessels is embracing his Super Rugby AU outfit's road warrior status as they gun for top spot on the l…

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13 Aug 2020, 19:41

Western Force still have finals berth in sights after three agonisingly close losses

Western Force coach Tim Sampson has urged his players to keep pushing for a finals berth, and he hopes last week's mental freshene…

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13 Aug 2020, 16:18

Brad Thorn has been a shoulder for the grieving Jordan Petaia to lean on this week

Jordan Petaia will return to Super Rugby AU action this Saturday against the Melbourne Rebels after a helping hand from Reds boss …

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13 Aug 2020, 2:02

Captain Rob Simmons returns while Michael Hooper lines up for 150th Waratahs match

They may be winless but there's no chance of the Western Force ambushing the NSW Waratahs in Friday night's Super Rugby AU clash o…

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12 Aug 2020, 19:24

Reds bring trio of talented X-factor youngsters back for potentially season-defining clash

Jordan Petaia will return to the wing while Tate McDermott and Fraser McReight are back in the Queensland Reds' starting side for …

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12 Aug 2020, 18:28

Rebels rallying after rousing win over competition leaders

They were once maligned misfits but now the Melbourne Rebels plan on being the pride of Australian rugby.

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12 Aug 2020, 16:32

SBW set to exit quarantine, bringing his NRL return another step closer

On the cusp of completing his stint in quarantine in a Sydney hotel, it won't be long before Sonny Bill Williams is on the trainin…

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12 Aug 2020, 11:17

Waratahs secure signature of Super Rugby AU's top line-breaker

The NSW Waratahs have locked in one of the country's most exciting prospects after winger James Ramm signed a two-year contract ex…

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11 Aug 2020, 18:55

Rob Clarke's fight with 'hardball' NZ Rugby earns rave review inside Rebels dressing room

Rebels hooker Jordan Uelese says RA boss Rob Clarke's deadline of September 4 for NZ Rugby to make up its mind is encouraging.

AAP

11 Aug 2020, 1:35

Super Rugby AU: How the Reds plan to bounce back following Waratahs thrashing

Queensland skipper Liam Wright says his team aren't dwelling on their Super Rugby horror show against the Waratahs and feel the t…

AAP

10 Aug 2020, 22:39

Sonny Bill Williams admits he recently considered retiring

The 35-year-old former All Blacks and Roosters premiership player has signed a short-term NRL deal.

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10 Aug 2020, 5:28

Rugby Australia propose Champions League-style 'Super Eight' competition as part of new broadcast package

Rugby Australia isn't backing down on keeping five Australian Super Rugby teams and will give New Zealand a deadline to come to th…

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10 Aug 2020, 0:11

Super Rugby AU tightens up after round of massive upsets

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has declared the Super Rugby AU title race wide open after a weekend of upsets turned the competi…

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09 Aug 2020, 13:54

Waratahs crush Reds in record breaking Super Rugby rout

Returning halfback Jake Gordon has jolted the NSW Waratahs out of their winter malaise in a record 45-12 Super Rugby AU rout of th…

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08 Aug 2020, 4:16

'I'll play the role that we need': Why Matt Toomua's midfield switch may become a regularity following Rebels win

Although he's put his hand up to wear the Wallabies No. 10 jersey, Matt Toomua says he's happy to stay at inside centre.

AAP

07 Aug 2020, 20:49

SRU chief executive: 'We're looking at an £18million shortfall'

Mark Dodson is determined rugby will not follow suit after problems for Aberdeen’s footballers.

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07 Aug 2020, 8:39

Rebels shock Brumbies in Super Rugby AU

Melbourne have blown the Super Rugby AU competition wide open after handing the Brumbies their first defeat of the season in a thu…

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07 Aug 2020, 4:21

He's a terrific man' - Wallabies coach welcomes SBW's NRL return

Even Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is looking forward to the next chapter of Sonny Bill Williams' sporting career.

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07 Aug 2020, 3:57

Shortage of locks could keep departing veteran Rob Simmons in Wallabies selection mix

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie insists Rob Simmons remains firmly in his plans despite the 100-Test lock departing for Europe later t…

AAP

06 Aug 2020, 22:15

'We're in those conversations': Wallabies boss Dave Rennie hasn't given up on signing Joseph Suaalii just yet

The 17-year-old is weighing up whether to accept a lucrative offer from Rugby Australia or remain with NRL club South Sydney, but …

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06 Aug 2020, 20:47

Why Dave Rennie wants as many Australian teams as possible in trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition

RA is set to rebuff a proposal by NZR for an eight-team competition featuring just two Australian teams, but Rennie is confident a…

AAP

06 Aug 2020, 18:48

'Baby Thor': Reds set to unleash Tongan Thor's teenage sidekick on Waratahs

Tongan Thor has a new sidekick with Baby Thor poised to make his Super Rugby AU debut when the Queensland Reds take on the NSW War…

AAP

06 Aug 2020, 15:16

Rebels make changes in the halves for Brumbies rematch

The Rebels are at threat of missing out on the Super Rugby AU finals if they don't start picking up some more wins. Friday night's…

AAP

05 Aug 2020, 17:44

World Cup bid chief fears Australian rugby could become 'third-tier sport'

The 53-year-old helped Australia win the World Cup in both 1991 and 1999, and is now helming the Wallabies’ bid for host status …

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05 Aug 2020, 8:23

Waratahs taking no prisoners in crucial match with rivals

The scrapping of Super Rugby hasn't dimmed the fierce NSW-Queensland rivalry as the Waratahs promise to "take no prisoners" in a d…

AAP

04 Aug 2020, 23:03

'I'm not going there' - London Irish exit still a sore topic for Skivington

Skivington ended his lengthy association with the Exiles by quitting his role as forwards coach to become head coach at their Gall…

AAP

04 Aug 2020, 8:58

Northampton's Tom Wood 'training hard again' following health scare

Northampton’s England flanker is targeting a return to action after hospital treatment.

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04 Aug 2020, 5:28

'Emotions will be high' - Paenga-Amosa's warning for Waratahs

After snapping a seven-year losing streak against the Waratahs in round one, the Reds can all but eliminate their fiercest rivals …

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04 Aug 2020, 5:04

'We're going to try to find some more attacking shape' - Banks says Brumbies have more to offer

The Brumbies are seven points clear of the Reds in Super Rugby AU, while Melbourne Rebels are a point further back in third.

AAP

04 Aug 2020, 3:20

Reds to focus on the man in the mirror

Queensland will spend more time this week looking in the mirror than at their next Super Rugby AU opponents NSW Waratahs after the…

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03 Aug 2020, 1:04

'Everyone was in awe of him, he's still got that aura about him'

Even the world's best rugby league player can't wait to run off Sonny Bill Williams. Reigning Dally M Medallist James Tedesco beli…

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02 Aug 2020, 12:32

'He's not going to get rattled by mistakes': Unheralded 22-year-old match winner praised by Brumbies

Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa never doubted unheralded youngster Mack Hansen would nail a match-winning penalty to sink Queensl…

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01 Aug 2020, 10:56

Super Rugby AU: Brumbies leave it to 84th minute to edge Reds

The Brumbies remain unbeaten in Super Rugby AU after breaking Queensland hearts with a thrilling 22-20 victory after the siren in …

AAP

01 Aug 2020, 4:44

Isi Naisarani storms back into the Wallabies selection picture following 50th Super Rugby match

Melbourne coach Dave Wessels has hailed Isi Naisarani as the best backrower in Australia after the No.8 clinched their extra-time …

AAP

31 Jul 2020, 20:00

Rebels see off Western Force in Super Time after heated encounter

Wallabies No.8 Isi Naisarani, playing his first game in Super Rugby AU, scored the match-winning try in the second minute of extra…

AAP

31 Jul 2020, 4:42

Saturday's Australian derby could decide who gets the Wallabies No.8 jersey

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar backs quiet but lethal No.8 Pete Samu to do his talking on the field when he locks horns with Wallabie…

AAP

30 Jul 2020, 21:47

Force call on cool heads to guide them through their grudge match with the side that probably should have been booted from Super Rugby

For the fans it's the ultimate grudge match, but Western Force players will do their best to keep emotions in check when they take…

AAP

30 Jul 2020, 15:04

Australia's obsession with talent: 'Someone puts in a good performance and all of a sudden they're the next Wallaby'

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has hit out at the instant-star syndrome enveloping Australian rugby, saying the best Wallabies player…

AAP

29 Jul 2020, 20:34

Isi Naisarani fit to face Force but the Rebels have lost another Wallaby for the next six weeks

Melbourne have one Wallaby in and another out as they prepare for their Super Rugby AU showdown with the Western Force on Friday n…

AAP

29 Jul 2020, 17:48

Reds name Jordan Petaia in reserves for top of the table clash with Brumbies

Queensland young gun Jordan Petaia will return for the Super Rugby AU top-of-the-table clash with the Brumbies on Saturday night.

AAP

29 Jul 2020, 17:37

The former schoolboys star making a comeback with the out-of-exile Force

After a stalled career at Melbourne, Western Force fullback Jack McGregor is intent on showing the Rebels what they're missing out…

AAP

29 Jul 2020, 15:09

Warning issued to Sonny Bill Williams after the recent return of Ben Te'o to NRL

Ben Te'o hasn't had things his own way since returning to NRL, a settling-in struggle that Sonny Bill Williams has been warned abo…

AAP

29 Jul 2020, 2:53

Jordan Petaia return on horizon as Reds eye to break long-standing drought against Brumbies

Jordan Petaia stands as an outside chance to return for the Reds this weekend as they look to break a six-year drought aganst the …

AAP

27 Jul 2020, 23:23

NRL to bend rules for Sonny Bill Williams and his Wolfpack teammates

Sonny Bill Williams' return is another step closer with the ARL Commission open to considering exemptions for players to hold NRL …

AAP

27 Jul 2020, 4:25

Brumbies remain Super Rugby AU pacesetters ahead of top of the table clash against Reds

The competition is but a month old and already the Brumbies have showcased their supremacy after surging back to the top of the Su…

AAP

26 Jul 2020, 15:13

The unwanted record Warren Gatland's Chiefs just bagged

The Blues have returned to winning ways as they sent the Chiefs crashing to an unwanted record with a 21-17 victory in their Super…

AAP

26 Jul 2020, 1:18

Eddie Jones has joined the debate swirling around England fans singing Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Amid Black Lives Matter protests, the RFU last month said it was reviewing England fans singing Swing Low, something Eddie Jones h…

AAP

25 Jul 2020, 7:50

Brumbies outclass Force to return to the top of the Super Rugby AU ladder

After opening with two long-range tries in the opening five minutes, the Brumbies never looked back in their latest Super Rugby AU…

AAP

25 Jul 2020, 4:24

Eddie Jones jumps to Joe Marler's defence after Woodward's piercing England criticism

The antics of Joe Marler at a pre-World Cup final media conference last November recently drew the ire of former England coach Cli…

AAP

25 Jul 2020, 4:00

Wessels comes out swinging at suggestions the Rebels' future is under threat

Fresh from securing a second win in 2020 over the Waratahs, Rebels boss David Wessels had plenty to say about those questioning th…

AAP

24 Jul 2020, 9:31

Class and boot of Matt Toomua the highlight as Rebels complete first season double over Waratahs

Rob Penney's time in charge of the Waratahs continues to underwhelm, his team having no answer to the class and boot of Rebels tal…

AAP

24 Jul 2020, 5:07

Six Nations have responded to Fiji claims that they are joining the annual tournament

A statement from the Fiji Rugby Union suggested they were joining the Six Nations but it appears something has got lost in the tra…

AAP

24 Jul 2020, 1:50

'You could just see how excited he was to be back': Richard Kahui primed for Super Rugby return

Western Force have set their sights on taking down the Brumbies' all-Wallabies front row when the two sides lock horns in Sydney o…

AAP

23 Jul 2020, 23:07

'He's huge and was intimidating but he just didn't have much of an engine'

Melbourne believe the best is yet to come from man-mountain Pone Fa'amausili, who has more to offer to his rugby game than size.

AAP

23 Jul 2020, 14:59

Sonny Bill to take youngster's spot on Roosters' roster

The Wolfpack have reportedly released Sonny Bill Williams from his $10million dollar contract, freeing up the former All Black for…

AAP

23 Jul 2020, 6:16

'Age is no barrier': Waratahs excited at the prospect of 16-year-old superstar

NSW Waratahs coach Rob Penney says he'd have no qualms about throwing schoolboy sensation Joseph Suaalii into his Super Rugby AU t…

AAP

22 Jul 2020, 20:11

Rob Penney keeps faith with super starters for battle with Rebels

NSW Waratahs coach Rob Penney has kept faith in his players, retaining the same starting line-up for Friday's Super Rugby AU clash…

AAP

22 Jul 2020, 19:29

Ex-Wallaby says it would be 'crazy' not to welcome a Japanese team into revamped Super Rugby

An ex-Wallabies star says it would be "crazy" not to consider having a Japanese team in a revamped Australian Super Rugby competit…

AAP

21 Jul 2020, 22:09

Wallabies star Jack Maddocks 'welcomes' culling of South Africa, Argentina from Super Rugby

Wallabies young gun Jack Maddocks has blown full-time on Super Rugby as we know it, saying he'd welcome the cutting of South Afric…

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21 Jul 2020, 19:10

'Totally fanciful': Rugby Australia deny claims of $3m contract offer for 16-year-old cross-code prodigy

Cash-strapped Rugby Australia has denied splashing out $3 million to nab teenage whiz Joseph Suaalii from under the noses of the …

AAP

21 Jul 2020, 15:43

Rugby Australia poised to win million-dollar tug-of-war for the teenage whiz branded as 'incredible' by Sam Burgess

Rugby Australia coyly claimed a deal was "not done yet" after reports surfaced that 16-year-old Joseph Suaalii will turn his back…

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21 Jul 2020, 1:57

Brumbies season all but over for Wallaby prospect Noah Lolesio

Picked in Dave Rennie's players of national interest Wallabies squad, Brumbies fly-half Noah Lolesio will be sidelined for eight w…

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21 Jul 2020, 1:30

Nic White returns to Brumbies early to bolster halfback stocks

Wallabies World Cup halfback Nic White says he has no expectation but will happily play Super Rugby AU if given the chance after r…

AAP

20 Jul 2020, 20:57

Super Rugby heart-break will boost Waratahs

Waratahs assistant coach Chris Whitaker believes their heart-breaking loss to the Brumbies will ultimately help, not hinder, their…

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20 Jul 2020, 4:12

Waratahs mystified at penalty reversal: 'It's unfathomable how those conclusions are reached'

As the most penalised team in Super Rugby AU, NSW Waratahs accept their costly ill-discipline needs to improve.

AAP

19 Jul 2020, 15:06

Queensland top Super Rugby AU table after breaking 7-year hoodoo

Queensland have emerged as surprise Super Rugby AU leaders after breaking a seven-year hoodoo with their victory over the Western …

AAP

19 Jul 2020, 2:18

Fines' late Brumbies try leaves Waratahs paying heavy price after dominating in Sydney

The Waratahs looked set to claim their first Super Rugby victory in five outings against the Brumbies only to concede a try four m…

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18 Jul 2020, 4:36

The Reds have turned to Jonny Wilkinson's mentor to fix their goal-kicking struggles

Queensland are continuing to reap the rewards of James O'Connor's work with English kicking guru Dave Alred, with the five-eighth …

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17 Jul 2020, 19:00

'I'd like to think we'll be advanced from where we were last time': Massive rematch means everything for Australian rivals

The wary Brumbies have wiped the slate clean as they brace for backlash from NSW Waratahs in Saturday night's Super Rugby AU showd…

AAP

17 Jul 2020, 15:37

Reds edge thriller to leave them on their first four-match unbeaten run since 2013

A 78th minute James O'Connor drop goal gave the Reds breathing space, with the Force unable to find a converted try to take the ma…

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17 Jul 2020, 4:21

NZ World Cup-winner says Super Rugby AU standard will improve as Force name side for Reds clash

Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn feels the scratchy standard of Super Rugby AU will continue to improve as teams build back into f…

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15 Jul 2020, 21:17

Karmichael Hunt returns to Waratahs side chasing first victory over Brumbies since 2018

Dual international Karmichael Hunt has been promoted to the starting side for the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby AU showdown with the B…

AAP

15 Jul 2020, 19:48

'I never envisioned playing against the Reds. That was my team for life.'

When Greg Holmes left the Queensland Reds in 2015, the prop never envisaged he'd have to face a team he'd formed a lifelong bond w…

AAP

14 Jul 2020, 19:30

'This is not a charity': Ian Foster's thoughts on the future of Super Rugby

All Blacks coach Ian Foster says future Super Rugby competitions can't afford to carry weak links, heightening the likelihood Aust…

AAP

14 Jul 2020, 15:00

Liam Wright backs call for radical super time shake-up following last week's conservative bore draw

After the Reds were booed off the park following last week's Super Rugby draw, Liam Wright has backed calls for a radical super ti…

AAP

14 Jul 2020, 2:01

Whether he's 145kg or 130kg, Rebels hulk Pone Fa'amausili is causing massive problems for defenders

Hulking prop Pone Fa'amausili thanks his rugby league roots for the barnstorming runs which are making him a cult figure at the Me…

AAP

13 Jul 2020, 22:18

World Cup-winning former All Black Richard Kahui signs with Western Force

Western Force have signed veteran former All Black Richard Kahui to bolster their backline for the remainder of the Super Rugby AU…

AAP

13 Jul 2020, 19:41

'We owe it to them': Reds look to sway fans from struggling Queensland NRL clubs

The struggles of Queensland's NRL sides have not gone unnoticed by the state's Super Rugby team, who have spied a chance to win ov…

AAP

12 Jul 2020, 21:36

No longer the whipping boys, Reds top Super Rugby AU table

No longer the whipping boys, Queensland Reds have emerged as early frontrunners after continuing their unbeaten start to the Super…

AAP

12 Jul 2020, 4:25

'We didn't come into it wanting to prove a point': Western Force react to their losing Super Rugby return

The Western Force say their strong Super Rugby AU performance against the Waratahs wasn't about proving a point.

AAP

11 Jul 2020, 16:41

Rob Penny's explanation for chasm in quality between Aussie and NZ 'Super Rugby' games

NSW Waratahs coach Rob Penney says it's unfair to compare his team's Super Rugby AU match against the Western Force with the enthr…

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11 Jul 2020, 11:28

First Super Rugby match since 2017 ends in plucky defeat for the Force

Controversially cut from Super Rugby in 2017, Western Force marked their return with a battling performance in a nine-point loss t…

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11 Jul 2020, 4:54

Historic golden-point extra-time fails to separate the Rebels and the Reds

Super Rugby AU created history on Friday at the Brookvale Oval as even extra time failed to produce a winner in the Rebels vs Reds…

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10 Jul 2020, 4:33

'We might be tagged as the underdogs - we don't mind that': Western Force ready to tear up Super Rugby AU script

Western Force coach Tim Sampson expects his team will be in the thick of the action at the "pointy end" of Super Rugby AU.

AAP

09 Jul 2020, 17:31

'Absolute nonsense': NZR boss slams leaks, suggests hybrid match is off the table

New Zealand Rugby insists it has made no decision about its preference for a trans-Tasman competition to replace Super Rugby next …

AAP

09 Jul 2020, 14:58

The Aussie-based Kiwi who has just fired a warning shot at New Zealand Rugby

Having one of their own criticise New Zealand Rugby is unusual but Waratahs boss Rob Penney has taken the NZR to task about their …

AAP

09 Jul 2020, 1:31

Reds unchanged as they chase first back-to-back win against Australian teams since 2015

Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn is wary of playmaker Matt Toomua's smarts as his side chases rare back-to-back wins in Friday's S…

AAP

08 Jul 2020, 22:48

Western Force inject foreign arrivals straight into lineup for first Super Rugby match since 2017

Western Force coach Tim Sampson will err on the side of caution by starting former Wallabies Kyle Godwin and Greg Holmes on the be…

AAP

08 Jul 2020, 19:30

Dave Wessels names Rebels team for Reds clash, fires back at Morgan Turinui

Dave Wessels has come out swinging at former Wallaby Morgan Turinui, who says his time as the Melbourne Rebels coach is up.

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08 Jul 2020, 17:51

'We're going there to get the job done': Brad Thorn issues warning to travel-weary Reds ahead of Rebels clash

Reds head coach Brad Thorn hasn't experienced anything like these crazy coronavirus times since his rookie NRL days at the Brisban…

AAP

07 Jul 2020, 23:11

Australian youth aren't 'scarred from the past' and hold key to Bledisloe success

Coach Dave Rennie is unruffled by his separation from the Wallabies as he solidifies plans to promote youth and spurn off-shore pl…

AAP

07 Jul 2020, 17:39

The Wallabies 10 candidate who's turning heads: 'He's a completely different person'

Queensland Reds captain Liam Wright has hailed the maturity and dedication of one-time Australian rugby wild child James O'Connor.

AAP

07 Jul 2020, 15:12

Waratahs and Wallabies star's 9-month absence from the game

A couple of bouts of concussion won't deter NSW Waratahs forward Ned Hanigan from sticking his head into dark places, as he seeks …

AAP

07 Jul 2020, 15:09

France-bound Wallaby still gunning for international matches

Matt Philip isn't turning his back on Australian rugby with his move to France but is doing it to improve his chances of becoming …

AAP

07 Jul 2020, 15:03

SANZAAR refuse to give up on Rugby Championship as new details revealed about potential 2020 tournament

SANZAAR bosses haven't given up on staging a full Rugby Championship this year and have unveiled where it could take place if it w…

AAP

06 Jul 2020, 15:57

'We had a meeting today and spoke about it again' - Tahs all too aware of Achilles Heel

NSW Waratahs are focused on improving their discipline as they prepare to face a Western Force side they admit they "don't know to…

AAP

06 Jul 2020, 13:01

New-found faith in young Wallabies is just what Australian rugby needs - Gilmore

NSW Waratahs defensive coach Gilmore picked out 20-year-old Waratah Will Harrison as proof of the value of a new approach.

AAP

06 Jul 2020, 1:47

Western Force legend 'gutted' to miss axed club's Super Rugby return

A Western Force legend says he's gutted he can't be present for the franchise's Super Rugby rebirth this Saturday.

AAP

05 Jul 2020, 23:38

Noah Lolesio making all the right moves in quest for Wallabies gold

He can feel the hype but Brumbies young gun Noah Lolesio is doing his best to stay cool after emerging as genuine contender for th…

AAP

05 Jul 2020, 20:02

Olympic sevens star eyes State of Origin with league switch

Olympic champion Charlotte Caslick is planning to switch from rugby sevens to rugby league in the hopes of pulling on the Queensla…

AAP

05 Jul 2020, 1:59

'Super Rugby's version of the NRL's Warriors': Brumbies pay tribute to stranded Melbourne Rebels

The Brumbies say they're indebted to the Melbourne Rebels for enabling the smooth, if unusual, take-off of the new Super Rugby AU …

AAP

04 Jul 2020, 19:06

Super Rugby Australia: Brumbies pick up were they left off with win over Rebels

The Brumbies have picked up where they left off pre-shutdown to post a thrilling 31-23 Super Rugby AU win over the Melbourne Rebel…

AAP

04 Jul 2020, 4:22

Dan Carter rates his own performance in first rugby game on NZ soil since 2015

Former All Blacks five-eighth Dan Carter gave himself a pass mark after his first game of rugby in New Zealand since 2015

AAP

04 Jul 2020, 2:04

Crusaders draw away late to best Highlanders and stay undefeated in Super Rugby Aotearoa

The Highlanders put up an excellent fight and were within touching distance of the Crusaders right until the final five minutes of…

AAP

04 Jul 2020, 1:52

'If you had of told me in January what the next six months had in store, I would never have believed you'

Michael Stolberg's rugby journey has taken him halfway around the world and now away from his baby daughter.

AAP

03 Jul 2020, 14:45

'I think this break's been good for him' - Thorn's praise for ice-cool O'Connor

O'Connor's two late penalties were the difference as the Reds snapped a seven-year losing streak against their border rivals to la…

AAP

03 Jul 2020, 6:44

Reds end 11-game losing streak against Waratahs in Super Rugby AU opener

The Reds had to defy a thrilling second-half comeback to win 32-26 in Super Rugby AU's Friday night launch.

AAP

03 Jul 2020, 4:16

Finals footy starts early for Brumbies according to Wallabies prop

Brumbies skipper Allan Alaalatoa says each game in the Super Rugby AU competition will feel like a final, starting with their roun…

AAP

02 Jul 2020, 22:45

Plenty of heart in age-old contest as Reds look to avenge lengthy losing streak

A hungry Queensland is ready to turn the tables and break their Super Rugby drought against bitter rivals NSW, with both sides thr…

AAP

02 Jul 2020, 15:03

Beauden Barrett move to Japan confirmed

Star All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett has signed a lucrative one-season Japan club deal for next year before seeing out his Ne…

AAP

02 Jul 2020, 13:35

Fresh Rebels team prepared to stay away from Covid hot-bed Melbourne for Super Rugby AU

The Rebels are prepared to match their code rivals Storm and stay away from COVID-19 hot-bed Melbourne for the duration of Super R…

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02 Jul 2020, 4:43

Rebels fast-track Sunwolves lock into starting side for Matt Toomua's 100th game

Four players are set to make their Melbourne Rebels debut against the Brumbies in their Super Rugby AU competition kick-off on Sat…

AAP

01 Jul 2020, 19:54

Western Force recruit two more Wallabies for Super Rugby AU

Western Force have signed former Wallabies Pek Cowan and Nick Frisby before the launch of Australia's new domestic rugby competiti…

AAP

01 Jul 2020, 18:22

Super Rugby's welcome return to Australia: 'Every week now there's going to be two trials for the national team'

Auditions to be the next Wallabies standout begin on Friday with the launch of Super Rugby AU and coaches think it might bring out…

AAP

01 Jul 2020, 18:10

Leicester confirm Manu Tuilagi departure

Chief executive Andrea Pinchen confirmed that England stars Tuilagi and Kyle Eastmond, and also Telusa Veainu, Greg Bateman and No…

AAP

01 Jul 2020, 13:50

Junior Wallabies captain handed first start for Reds in AU opener as promising midfielder returns from injury

Queensland Reds have shown off their backrow depth by elevating highly-rated flanker Fraser McReight for his first start when the …

AAP

30 Jun 2020, 20:40

Five debutants named in fresh Waratahs side for opening Super Rugby AU game

Junior Wallabies Will Harris and Joey Walton will make their NSW Waratahs debut in Friday's Super Rugby AU opening-round clash wit…

AAP

30 Jun 2020, 19:52

No sympathy for homeless Melbourne Rebels: 'They have probably been the winners from COVID'

Brumbies back rower Lachlan McCaffrey has sympathy and respect for the travails and travels of local NRL club Canberra.

AAP

30 Jun 2020, 15:39

Waratahs set to field incredibly inexperienced backline due to departures, injuries

NSW Waratahs are set to field one of their least experienced backlines in memory for their opening round Super Rugby AU clash with…

AAP

30 Jun 2020, 15:27

Could Billy Meakes be the secret key to Wallaby success under Dave Rennie?

A Wallabies jersey could keep Billy Meakes in Australia, with the Melbourne centre saying playing for his country is still the mo…

AAP

30 Jun 2020, 1:59

Code-hopping Reds youngster Harry Wilson set to push for maiden Wallabies call-up

With tests against New Zealand the most-likely Wallabies action this season, Reds rookie Harry Wilson won't shy away from the bold…

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29 Jun 2020, 22:45

'All I've ever wanted to do was play for the Wallabies': Rebels star eyes up international selection

A Wallabies jersey could keep Billy Meakes in Australia, with the Melbourne centre saying playing for his country is still the mo…

AAP

29 Jun 2020, 16:24

Premiership Rugby yet to receive official complaint in London Irish-Gloucester row

The two clubs are in disagreement over George Skivington’s appointment as Gloucester boss.

AAP

29 Jun 2020, 5:18

Wallabies call-up on Harrison's radar after talks with Rennie

The 20-year-old five-eighth had started all six of the Waratahs' matches before the Super Rugby season was suspended due to the co…

AAP

29 Jun 2020, 3:02

Surge in COVID-19 cases in Victoria forces changes on eve of Super Rugby AU kick-off

The Rebels' round two Super Rugby AU match against the Reds will not be played at AAMI Park after the Queensland government's crac…

AAP

28 Jun 2020, 23:03

'We're here to win': Former All Black's warning as Western Force prepare for Super Rugby return

A former All Blacks star believes the Western Force's raft of youngsters will blossom in Australia's new domestic rugby competitio…

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28 Jun 2020, 21:35

Why one flanker called it quits weeks out from rugby's resumption: 'It just came to the point where I was more concerned about getting injured than playing rugby'

Western Force flanker Chris Alcock says his fear of getting injured convinced him it was the right time to retire despite being ju…

AAP

25 Jun 2020, 21:19

Melbourne Rebels play down boycott threat

Melbourne Rebels boss Baden Stephenson has doused any suggestion of a Super Rugby boycott from his players, guaranteeing they are …

AAP

25 Jun 2020, 1:37

The significant change in Super Rugby crowds that we can expect this weekend

Super Rugby Aotearoa is expecting bigger crowds and better refereeing this weekend, with the chief executive of New Zealand Rugby …

AAP

25 Jun 2020, 1:05

Changing mindsets in Australia: 'We haven't really had results with the Wallabies for a few years now and our Super teams have struggled'

Wallabies prop James Slipper has called on players to lead Australian rugby out of the doldrums with better performances and a "wi…

AAP

24 Jun 2020, 15:51

Virus complications force Rebels out of Melbourne

The Melbourne Rebels will relocate to Canberra from this coming Friday in a bid to ensure player safety as they step up preparatio…

AAP

24 Jun 2020, 15:14

Force return saves Wallabies prop from 'early' retirement

Former Wallabies prop Greg Holmes admits he was considering retirement before being lured to the Western Force for a fairytale Aus…

AAP

24 Jun 2020, 14:51

Australia prepared to offer New Zealand a pool for RWC 2027

Rugby Australia's push for closer ties with New Zealand has extended to potentially offering the Kiwis pool matches in its bid to …

AAP

23 Jun 2020, 22:02

Western Force have some points to prove and scores to settle after Super Rugby ejection

Veteran Western Force rugby hooker Heath Tessmann has likened himself to a trusty FJ Cruiser as he gears up for the team's assault…

AAP

23 Jun 2020, 15:33

'It's making people aware of things, aware of its past, and that's always for the better' - Robshaw supports Swing Low, Sweet Chariot review

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says supporters should not be banned from singing a song believed to have roots in American slavery.

AAP

22 Jun 2020, 9:20

Wallabies boss Dave Rennie open to picking players based in New Zealand and Japan

Incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie plans to stop Australia's player drain by tinkering with the Giteau Law to best harness the t…

AAP

21 Jun 2020, 21:36

New Western Force recruit aiming for Wallabies selection for first time in four years

Prized Western Force recruit Kyle Godwin hopes his early move back to Australia can help reignite his Wallabies career.

AAP

19 Jun 2020, 15:39

'I think they deserve to be favourites of this competition'

The new Super Rugby AU competition is set to start on July 3 and Rebels assistant Shaun Berne has chosen his favourites to win the…

AAP

19 Jun 2020, 4:10

The 2016 Rio Olympian set to challenge for a starting spot with the Melbourne Rebels

Lewis Holland says his end destination was always to play Super Rugby but he's making an early pit-stop at Melbourne Rebels before…

AAP

18 Jun 2020, 20:21

Cheika fires back after accusations that Australia were doomed to failure at World Cup 2019

Former Australia boss Michael Cheika has responded to accusations from ex-selector Michael O’Connor World Cup 2019 “was always…

AAP

17 Jun 2020, 5:03

The unfortunate circumstances that could prevent Nic White from representing the Wallabies this year

Wallabies halfback Nic White's patience will be tested as he awaits his Australian rugby return.

AAP

16 Jun 2020, 22:02

Ponga's All Blacks dream over after star signs multi-million dollar NRL deal

Kalyn Ponga has put to bed speculation that he was eyeing a code switch to rugby union in time for the 2023 World Cup with the All…

AAP

16 Jun 2020, 4:58

Former Wallaby lends a hand as Brumbies prepare for Super Rugby AU

Christian Lealiifano is still making his mark at the Brumbies, using his downtime from playing in Japan to help out young playmake…

AAP

15 Jun 2020, 23:05

Rugby Australia call upon big guns in bid to host 2027 World Cup

Rugby Australia's new chairman Hamish McLennan has unveiled a formidable advisory board to oversee the bid to host the 2027 Rugby…

AAP

15 Jun 2020, 17:32

Rejected Lance not dejected at chance to reinvigorate the Force

An unexpected visa hurdle stopped his Scottish dreams in their tracks, but new Western Force signing Jono Lance says the setback w…

AAP

15 Jun 2020, 14:09

Bailey's brief stint with NSW Waratahs officially over as Gilmore named new defence coach

Former NRL star Phil Bailey was originally stood down from the position as a result of the COVID-19 shutdown.

AAP

15 Jun 2020, 1:00

Shock transfer surprise: Wallabies wing farewells Reds for three-year stint in France

The Queensland Rugby Union has agreed to release Wallabies winger Henry Speight to French club Biarritz Olympique on a three-year …

AAP

14 Jun 2020, 0:47

Dual coder backs Eddie Jones to make NRL switch after shock rumours

Former Cronulla star Mat Rogers played under Eddie Jones for the Wallabies and has no doubt the current England rugby coach would …

AAP

13 Jun 2020, 1:34

'Very, very interested': Melbourne Storm eager for Reds recruit Suliasi Vunivalu to stay in NRL

The Melbourne Storm say will happily re-sign star NRL winger Suliasi Vunivalu should his switch to the Queensland Reds fall throu…

AAP

11 Jun 2020, 22:52

Force bring in Wallaby reinforcements to help compete with full-strength Super Rugby sides

Western Force coach Tim Sampson is adamant his team will be competitive in Australia's new rugby competition, and he'll be helped …

AAP

11 Jun 2020, 20:12

Rob Penney eyeing up new rules: 'We've gone obviously a bit further than New Zealand'

Waratahs coach Rob Penney is eager to get a sneak peek of law changes in New Zealand's Super Rugby competition before Australia's …

AAP

11 Jun 2020, 14:37

'It's not like you hate them or something': Brad Thorn weighs up loss of the Reds' Quit 3

Reds boss Brad Thorn hopes things won’t get awkward if Izack Rodda, Harry Hockings or Isaac Lucas wind up at a rival Australian …

AAP

11 Jun 2020, 1:29

Locked in: Super Rugby Australia kick-off date confirmed as broadcast deal finalised

Rugby Australia has reached a deal with Fox Sports to broadcast the new-look Super Rugby Australia competition.

AAP

09 Jun 2020, 21:52

SA killed off Sunwolves as revenge for World Cup vote

Former Sunwolves coach Tony Brown has taken another swipe at South African rugby for what he says was a vindictive move to shut do…

AAP

08 Jun 2020, 1:10

No club games for Super Rugby players

Australia's Super Rugby contracted players will be ineligible for club rugby selection and training, at least in the short term.

AAP

06 Jun 2020, 1:05

Vunivalu set to talk to manager over Reds move

Melbourne flyer Suliasi Vunivalu wants to stay with the Storm in the NRL if his code switch to financially-troubled rugby union ne…

AAP

06 Jun 2020, 0:44

'You can't really rush a scrum': Why Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa believes scrum clocks are a bad idea

Brumbies captain and Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa doesn't support a scrum clock innovation, but likes the idea of a sent off pla…

AAP

05 Jun 2020, 16:35

England outcast Ben Te'o is back in NRL for the first time since 2014

The Test level career of England midfielder Te’o was shattered by an alleged altercation in Italy with Mike Brown during a pre-W…

AAP

04 Jun 2020, 3:38

Former World Cup-winning Wallaby calls for Japanese return to Super Rugby

The Sunwolves, who have been part of Super Rugby since 2016, will be cut from the tournament after this year, but a former Wallabi…

AAP

02 Jun 2020, 16:37

How Rugby Australia plan on staging all Rugby Championship matches this year

Rugby Australia are in discussions with New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina about establishing a hub in Australia for the Rugb…

AAP

01 Jun 2020, 21:35

Massive job cuts and wages slashed as Rugby Australia announce phase one of rebuild

Rugby Australia will shed one-third of its workforce as well as cut salaries as it looks to save $5.5 million in phase one of a br…

AAP

01 Jun 2020, 1:15

'First phase' of Rugby Australia restructure to be announced this week

Rugby Australia will this week announce the first phase of a wholesale restructure after lodging their 2019 financial report that …

AAP

31 May 2020, 1:56

Experimental law changes considered for Australian Super Rugby competition

Rugby Australia are weighing up whether to implement any of World Rugby's 10 optional temporary law amendments designed to help re…

AAP

29 May 2020, 22:25

Wallabies spots on the line for Western Force ahead of new Australian Super Rugby competition

Western Force coach Tim Sampson believes he has players capable of challenging for Wallabies spots, once they get the opportunity …

AAP

28 May 2020, 20:30

Brumbies confident of keeping majority of squad intact despite dire financial outlook

The Brumbies are expecting to keep their bulk of their squad intact as Australian rugby's dire financial state bites at Super Rugb…

AAP

28 May 2020, 14:51

Pete Samu surprised at selection omission: 'It's a good question ... I couldn't tell you to be honest'

Wallabies backrower Pete Samu doesn't know why he fell out of favour with coach Michael Cheika before last year's World Cup, admit…

AAP

27 May 2020, 22:22

'I've never had a problem with Izack': Reds coach Brad Thorn responds Rodda rift reports

Brad Thorn says he's never had an argument with Izack Rodda, denying reports of a rift that apparently drove the Wallabies lock aw…

AAP

26 May 2020, 22:34

Code-hopper Hunt: 'Trans-Tasman comp would be just like the Warriors in league'

Super Rugby is back in 2021 but Waratahs veteran Karmichael Hunt says his choice would be a trans-Tasman event without South Afric…

AAP

26 May 2020, 1:52

'We've lost some good mates but they'll still be our mates': Why Reds captain Liam Wright is optimistic despite contract termination saga

The manner of their exits is disappointing but Queensland Reds captain Liam Wright can see a silver lining in the departure of reb…

AAP

24 May 2020, 20:47

The speed guru taking Wallabies star Reece Hodge's game to the next level

Reece Hodge is looking to learn some secrets of the Flying Fijians after linking with their former strength and conditioning guru…

AAP

24 May 2020, 14:41

Michael Cheika makes sensational Rugby World Cup admission: 'I should have left because that shows they didn't trust me any more'

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has said he should have quit the job in early 2019 after Rugby Australia (RA) brought in Sco…

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24 May 2020, 1:29

'Any players thinking that this is a ticket to a golden pot, I think will be sorely disappointed'

Rugby Australia interim CEO Rob Clarke has warned players can't expect a "golden pot" overseas and isn't concerned others will try…

AAP

23 May 2020, 1:12

Reds trio terminate contracts with Rugby Australia following stand-off

Queensland Reds trio Izack Rodda, Harry Hockings and Isaac Lucas have sensationally ended their stand-off with Rugby Australia by …

AAP

21 May 2020, 17:41

Sunwolves expected to miss out on Australian Super Rugby competition

The Sunwolves won't be a part of the rebooted Australian Super Rugby competition with time and logistics counting against them.

AAP

21 May 2020, 15:29

Waratahs quash any talks of an early player exodus

Former Wallabies halfback and NSW Waratahs backs coach Chris Whitaker says there's' no talk at the Tahs about another potential ex…

AAP

20 May 2020, 15:57

'There has been no real talk about people wanting to leave or a mass exodus'

Kurtley Beale is joining some Test veterans who headed overseas after 2019's World Cup, but Chris Whitaker insists his exit won’…

AAP

19 May 2020, 1:23

'You play well, you put your hand up': Wallabies selectors eye up Western Force stars ahead of Australian Super Rugby competition

Western Force players could go from Australian rugby outcasts to Wallabies heroes within a year as a new domestic rugby competitio…

AAP

17 May 2020, 21:41

Wallabies lock among Reds trio stood down after refusing to take pay cuts

Three Queensland Reds players, including a Wallabies star, have been stood down without pay after refusing Rugby Australia's compe…

AAP

17 May 2020, 16:50

Rebels hope their slow and steady return pays dividends down the line

One of the last sides to return to Super Rugby training, Melbourne Rebels hope to leap ahead of their rivals by resuming contact w…

AAP

16 May 2020, 20:49

New Rugby Australia chairman outlines Super Rugby plans and ambitions for 'quicker' rugby

Rugby Australia's incoming chairman wants the game played at a faster pace and has targeted the ailing Super Rugby competition as …

AAP

15 May 2020, 21:27

Australia lead the charge as cash-strapped unions want clarity on World Rugby relief fund

World Rugby last month announced details of a Covid-19 relief strategy aimed at mitigating the economic impact of the pandemic on …

AAP

14 May 2020, 1:52

World Cup/Olympics double-up causing headaches in Australia

Equipping players to feature in both the Tokyo Olympics and World Cup next year will be discussed as part of a Rugby Australia wom…

AAP

13 May 2020, 19:01

Group of 10 Wallabies captains have written another letter to Rugby Australia

It was in April when the group of Wallabies captains first expressed concern about how the game was being run and they have now se…

AAP

13 May 2020, 1:34

'League is the sport for me': NRL star abandons cross-code aspirations following failed rugby stint

Jordan Rapana has all but abandoned another shot at rugby union, saying he'd love to finish his sporting career in the NRL.

AAP

12 May 2020, 22:38

Former Wallabies captain calls for scrapping of Giteau Law in wake of Kurtley Beale's offshore move

A former Wallabies captain believes the only way to counter the riches of overseas clubs is to scrap the Giteau Law.

AAP

12 May 2020, 15:10

Western Force reveal they are yet to receive an invite for new Australian domestic competition

The Western Force say they have yet to receive a formal invitation to compete in Rugby Australia's mooted domestic competition sch…

AAP

11 May 2020, 21:25

Sunwolves to relocate to Australia as part of new Aussie Super Rugby plan

RA has released a return-to-play strategy with the aim of starting a five or six team 12-week competition, with Western Force and …

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11 May 2020, 3:36

Wallabies prop Sio calls for 'scrum clock'

The continual re-setting of scrums and constant intervention from referees remains one of the biggest bugbears for supporters.

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11 May 2020, 1:06

Interim CEO makes quick impact: 'There wasn't a lot of clarity and no-one could make decisions so there was a bit of frustration building away.'

Interim CEO Rob Clarke is making big inroads at Rugby Australia after less than a week in the job, earning praise from Super Rugby…

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09 May 2020, 23:27

'This is is the first year when I've finally got my body right. It's a shame''

Wallabies hooker Jordan Uelese admits he's a little "jealous" of his NRL counterparts with no rugby to be played until at least Ju…

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09 May 2020, 1:55

'The leaks from the Rugby Australia board... I've never in my entire life experienced it'

Part of rugby's glory days, would-be Rugby Australia chief executive Matt Carroll says he's "sad" for the ailing state of the game…

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09 May 2020, 0:46

Western Force handed second chance in Australian rugby reboot

Super Rugby trans-Tasman finals appear unlikely as Rugby Australia looks to lock in a July 3 domestic reboot, which is set to incl…

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08 May 2020, 17:51

Rugby Australia unrest continues as board member quits just over one month after arrival

Rugby Australia's succession plan has suffered another jolt with the messy resignation of board member Peter Wiggs after an email …

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05 May 2020, 23:18

Financially-embattled Rugby Australia take next step towards returning to action

Rugby Australia have made an approach to federal government as they eye a return to action date in July.

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04 May 2020, 17:16

Southern hemisphere rugby will go broke unless Beaumont introduces fundamental change - New Zealand rugby chief

New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina all voted against Bill Beaumont in his battle with Agustin Pichot for the chair…

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04 May 2020, 1:08

The impact of Bill Beaumont's election on Australia's bid for Rugby World Cup 2027

Insiders are confident that Bill Beaumont's re-election as chairman of World Rugby will not hinder Australia's chances of hosting …

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02 May 2020, 21:03