Force keen to get Izack Rodda into beast mode
The Western Force's 48-10 win over Fijian Drua has kept their finals hopes alive, and they will be aiming to sweep aside the Waratahs in Perth this week.
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Force chase ‘double points’ in unlikely finals bid
Despite propping up the Super Rugby Pacific ladder, the Western Force have not given up hope of a finals berth as key players return against the Fijian Drua.
No Gamble as re-signing boosts Waratahs’ finals hopes
NSW Waratahs coach Darren Coleman is challenging Charlie Gamble to repay the faith and boost his side's flagging Super Rugby finals hopes against the Brumbies.
O’Connor in Reds return, Hoopert earns Force debut
The Queensland Reds have stacked their bench with experience as James O'Connor and Tate McDermott return from injury and suspension to face the Rebels.
Waratahs dominate Wallaroos side for Pacific Four rugby
The NSW Waratahs have been rewarded for their Super Rugby Women's domination with nine players in Australia's starting side to face Canada in the Pacific Four.
Rebels desperate to crack Reds to lock in Super finals
Currently in sixth place and with a rugged run home, Melbourne head to Brisbane needing a win over the Reds to shore up a maiden Super Rugby finals berth.
Departing Wallabies lock eyes Super title with Brumbies
Wallabies lock Darcy Swain is hoping to go out with a bang and help lead the Brumbies to a Super Rugby Pacific title before joining the Western Force in 2025.
Skipper McDermott wants to continue Reds’ Super roll
After watching his team take down the Crusaders amongst fans in Christchurch, Reds skipper Tate McDermott says there's a big buzz about their Super prospects.
One-time Super reject chooses Reds, eyes Test recall
Hunter Paisami's many styles in the centres, to go with his formidable defence, meant he was in hot demand before recommitting to the Queensland Reds.
Crusaders blood a Lion as Reds eye 25-year first
Former British and Irish Lions fullback Leigh Halfpenny will make his Crusaders debut as they look to continue a 25-year Christchurch stranglehold on the Reds.
Rebels fall to Blues after win in creditors vote
While the Rebels have survived a creditors vote on liquidating the club, they have lost to the Blues 38-11 in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Melbourne.
Rebels feeling lack of support from Rugby Australia
Melbourne coach Kevin Foote has called on Rugby Australia to show their hand after they voted against a rescue plan, with the Rebels feeling unsupported.
Reds hold off Crusaders to end 25-year Super drought
The Queensland Reds have won in Christchurch for the first time since 1999, defying the hosts' late surge to pip the Crusaders 33-28.
Rebels to face Blues following creditors’ vote on club
The Rebels will enter their Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Blues on Friday after a vote by creditors on a plan to save or liquidate the cash-strapped club.
Rebels face more hurdles despite $25m rescue plan
The Melbourne Rebels may survive as a Super Rugby Pacific side after creditors voted against liquidating the debt-ridden club.
Finding best Wallabies side will take time: Schmidt
The Wallabies will be a work in progress when they face Wales in July, with coach Joe Schmidt saying he may not know his best side until the end of the year.
Schmidt hopeful Gordon will stick with Wallabies
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt wants Test five-eighth Carter Gordon to stay with rugby rather switch to the NRL but feels there's other players ready to step in.
McReight headlines Reds changes for Christchurch trip
The Queensland Reds will hope the inclusion of Wallabies flanker Fraser McReight can lead them to victory in Christchurch for the first time since 1999.
Skipper Leota urges Rebels to get physical with Blues
After a shocker against the Crusaders, Rebels skipper Rob Leota wants his team to get excited about playing the Blues, perennial Super Rugby Pacific big guns.
Teenage prodigy Sauaso on fast track to Wallaroos debut
Code-hopping teenage prodigy Shalom Sauaso is in line for a Wallaroos debut after being named in Australia's 30-strong squad for the Four Nations series.
Copying SBW’s All Blacks path may be slow burn for Manu
Speaking for the first time since announcing his switch to rugby union, Sydney Roosters centre Joey Manu says adapting to the 15-man game will take time.
Extra sleep-ins for Force in bid to end away hoodoo
Western Force players have been afforded some extra sleep-ins ahead of Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Highlanders in Dunedin.
Reds set for challenge of Super Rugby big guns
While satisfied with their shut-out win over the Highlanders, Reds co-captain Liam Wright says the Blues present the biggest challenge in Super Rugby Pacific.
Brumbies beat top-ranked Hurricanes in Super boilover
The ACT Brumbies have claimed their biggest scalp of the Super Rugby Pacific season, beating the Hurricanes at GIO Stadium.
Waratahs determined to stop Drua Super W three-peat
The NSW Waratahs are out to win their first Super W title since 2021 while the Fijian Drua are hunting a third successive crown in Sunday's grand final.
Force fall to Highlanders in Super Rugby arm-wrestle
The Western Force were left to rue plenty of missed opportunities in a frustrating 7-6 loss to the Highlanders in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Dunedin.
Blues deliver Reds late heartbreak in Super thriller
The Queensland Reds have fallen agonisingly short of a season-defining win, beaten 41-34 by the Blues in Brisbane on Saturday night.
NSW Waratahs trounce Drua to claim fifth Super W title
The NSW Waratahs have piled on eight tries to win a record fifth Super Rugby Women's crown with a 50-14 final rout of two-time defending champs the Fijian Drua.
Rebels’ administrator proposes Super club rescue deal
The Melbourne Rebels' administrator is pushing a rescue deal for the debt-ridden Super Rugby Pacific club, with Rugby Australia to make the final call.
The three minutes that moulded Reds halfback Werchon
Reds halfback Louis Werchon has learnt from his tardiness after being denied a Super Rugby Pacific debut, dropped for being three minutes late to a meeting.
Aussies eyeing lead in Kiwi Super Rugby clashes
Australian teams can turn the tables on their Kiwi rivals this round, ending years of dominance in the Super Rugby Pacific competition.