A coaching duel spanning more than 20 years provides its latest chapter in Tokyo when the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights tackle Suntory Sungoliath in Japan rugby's inaugural League One final.
The trans-Tasman influence on Japan Rugby League One has manifested itself on the inaugural final, where Suntory Sungoliath and the Saitama Wild Knights will meet this Sunday.
Jordan Petaia will return to Super Rugby AU action this Saturday against the Melbourne Rebels after a helping hand from Reds boss Brad Thorn.
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has hit out at the instant-star syndrome enveloping Australian rugby, saying the best Wallabies players will earn their stripes the hard way.
Melbourne have one Wallaby in and another out as they prepare for their Super Rugby AU showdown with the Western Force on Friday night at Leichhardt Oval.
Melbourne have one Wallaby in and another out as they prepare for their Super Rugby AU showdown with the Western Force on Friday night at Leichhardt Oval.
The Rebels are gearing up for a matchup with a Stormers side who will be hurting after their loss to the Reds last weekend. The Melbourne side will be missing one of the form Wallabies in Super Rugby.
Every year, the rugby public get to see the latest talent that the Australian Super Rugby franchises have managed to unearth in the off season.
The Melbourne Rebels have gone from relegation candidates to play-off contenders in the space of a year. With some added experience and the guidance of a smart coach, can they qualify for the play-offs for the first time ever?
Now more than ever the Rebels need to step up and deliver and they have never been better placed to do so.