Time for Lomax Wallabies watch as Force’s season ends
The Western Force will be aiming to end their season with a bang, and a big performance from Zac Lomax could help thrust him into a Wallabies jersey.
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Reds hold off Drua but Paisami cut down by knee injury
The Queensland Reds have missed out on fourth spot despite piling on seven tries to four in a 45-24 bonus-point win over Fijian Drua at Suncorp Stadium.
‘Beats defenders easily’: Reds teen licensed to run
Queensland teenager Treyvon Pritchard will be able to showcase his skills at fullback against the Drua as the Reds ready for the Super Rugby Pacific finals.
Cavalry returns as Reds prepare for emotional Pasifika
The Queensland Reds welcome back a host of Wallabies to face Moana Pasifika in what could be the Auckland-based club's final Super Rugby Pacific home game.
Brumbies deny Waratahs to snare Super Rugby finals spot
The clinical ACT Brumbies have held on for a tense derby win to clinch a Super Rugby Pacific finals spot with victory over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
We were worried: Reds scrape past Moana in thriller
Queensland have coughed up a 19-point lead before pulling off a game-winning try at the death to scrape past Moana Pasifika and secure a finals berth.
Force crash out of finals race despite gutsy win
Zac Lomax has scored his second Super Rugby try, but it wasn't enough to earn the bonus point the Force desperately needed to stay in the finals hunt.
Gutted but proud: Force lament missed finals chance
Western Force coach Simon Cron says he's gutted for his players after the franchise's finals drought stretched to 21 years.
‘So much confidence’: Reds eye Super Rugby title glory
A series of last-gasp victories has given the Queensland Reds the belief they can go all the way and win a first Super Rugby title in 15 years.
Larkham picks big guns for ACT Brumbies’ crunch match
Stephen Larkham has picked a full-strength side as the Brumbies' home finals hopes go on the line in a crucial Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika.
‘He can have it’: Beale happy to let Slips keep record
Force veteran Kurtley Beale is set to move into outright third on the all-time Super Rugby games list, but it's a finals berth he craves the most.
McDermott returns, Brumbies switch up for big clashes
The Queensland Reds will welcome back Tate McDermott from a long-term hamstring injury, and the Brumbies have opted to shift some of their stars to the bench.
Rebels merger plan no big secret, Rugby Australia says
The Melbourne Rebels can't claim a proposal known as Winning Rugby was kept secret from them because the club had agreed to it, the sport's governing body says.
Tom Lynagh deal done at Reds for World Cup year
Tom Lynagh has extended his contract with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds for one year, keeping him in the country for the World Cup.
Sealed with a Kiss: Coach aims to leave Reds on a high
Queensland, facing a tricky trip to face Moana Pasifika, are in a frustratingly familiar position at the pointy end of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Slick Waratahs demolish Drua, keep top six hopes alive
The NSW Waratahs have snapped a 15-game losing streak when playing outside of Australia by defeating the Fijian Drua in Suva.
Reds suffer late heartache as Force snare thrilling win
The Western Force have kept their slim finals hopes alive after surviving some nervy late moments to post a 19-14 win over the Queensland Reds at HBF Park.
No regrets: Les Kiss backs decision to rest Reds stars
The Queensland Reds have been left clinging to sixth spot after resting a host of stars in their 19-14 loss to the Western Force in Perth.
Kurtley Beale becomes Force’s ‘Mr Spark’
The Western Force are starting to find their form, and Kurtley Beale's energetic performances haven't gone unnoticed.
‘It still hurts’: Brumbies set for Super revenge
Allan Alaalatoa says the Brumbies have been re-watching video of their round seven loss to NSW, determined to down their arch-rivals in his milestone match.
Rugby Australia’s alleged secret plan blindsided Rebels
A mysterious policy designed to boost Australian rugby heartland at the expense of the Melbourne Rebels is a key sticking point in a lawsuit worth millions.
Lynagh reveals injury, contract detail with Cup in mind
Wallabies flyhalf Tom Lynagh has provided fresh detail to his frustrating injury absence and hinted at an imminent contract extension.
‘Different beast’: don’t write off Wallabies for Cup
Brad Thorn has delivered his verdict on the Wallabies and reflected on his own World Cup experiences to mark 500 days until the Australian showpiece begins.
Horwill’s pick to get Wallabies on World Cup front foot
James Horwill has nominated Lukhan Salakaia-Loto as the enforcer the Wallabies are crying out for as they build to next year's World Cup.
What Wallabies coach Schmidt told Force star Zac Lomax
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has arrived in Perth and will closely monitor prized Western Force recruit Zac Lomax in Saturday night's crunch Super Rugby clash.
It’s a grand final: Force fired up to take down Reds
The Western Force's finals hopes are hanging by a thread, with three wins needed from their final three games if they are any chance to sneak in.
Time for stability: Force back in coach Cron for 2027
The Western Force's finals drought has already hit 20 years, but the club is confident coach Simon Cron has put the foundations in place to finally end the rut.
‘Not surprised’: Kiss on Chiefs’ latest rugby target
Reds coach Les Kiss, who will take over the Wallabies later this year, is bracing for an ongoing NRL recruitment battle after a young star's link to the Chiefs.
Reds roll changes for trip west, Force dealt big blows
A quartet of rested Reds and Wallabies stars, including captain Fraser McReight, won't head west to face the Force, but there's a big addition in the forwards.
Wallabies star backs overdue Anzac Day Bledisloe first
Fraser McReight isn't sure why the Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test, slated to debut next year, isn't already on the rugby calendar.
Reds answer questions, seek more in crunch Chiefs clash
The Queensland Reds can make a decisive play for a top-three Super Rugby Pacific finish with victory over the Chiefs in Brisbane.