Foketi out of hospital with sights on Waratahs comeback
Lalakai Foketi has returned home and could be back on light duties as early as next week, a positive after a first-up NSW Waratahs Super Rugby loss to the Reds.
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Benchmark Brumbies to lead Aussie Super Rugby assault
Semi-finalists for the past two years, the ACT Brumbies again loom as Australia's best hope for ending a 10-year trans-Tasman title drought in Super Rugby.
Brumbies bracing for torrid clash with wounded Rebels
The Brumbies are expecting the Rebels, with their future uncertain beyond 2024, to come out firing in the opening Super Rugby Pacific derby of the season.
Rodda’s Force comeback on ice after training mishap
Western Force captain Jeremy Williams has been ruled out of Super Rugby Pacific's round one due to concussion and Izack Rodda could join him on the sidelines.
Waratahs star Foketi in hospital with neck injury
Wallabies star Lalakai Foketi is in hospital with a neck injury after going down during NSW Waratahs training two days before the side's Super Rugby opener.
Kiss on Red alert for returning Tah danger Jorgensen
Les Kiss has seen enough of Max Jorgensen to know the returning NSW Waratahs gun could be the difference in his coaching debut for the Queensland Reds.
Waratahs star Perese fit to face Reds in Super Rugby
Wallabies centre Izaia Perese has declared himself fit to start in the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific round-one derby against the Reds in Brisbane.
Rebels want wins and fans with future on life support
With tickets going on sale for Melbourne's opening Super Rugby Pacific match, coach Kevin Foote says wins are key for the survival of the cash-strapped Rebels.
O’Connor injury setback as Reds pups battle for No.10
An injured James O'Connor could miss the opening month of the Super Rugby Pacific season, while a pair of young Reds battle for the No.10 jersey.
CEO Waugh’s challenge to Australia’s Super Rugby teams
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh is challenging the ACT Brumbies, NSW Waratahs, Queensland Reds, Melbourne Rebels and Western Force to step up in 2024.
Reds’ Wilson has point to prove in hate-filled clash
Queensland No.8 Harry Wilson says there will be plenty of hate in the Super Rugby Pacific clash with NSW and has a message for Wallabies rival Langi Gleeson.
Melbourne Rebels to remain in Super W for 2024 season
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says the Melbourne Rebels will "absolutely" field a Super W team in 2024, despite the club entering voluntary administration.
Tupou, Rebels challenged to defy turmoil and flourish
Rebels recruit Taniela Tupou can rise above the Super Rugby club's turmoil and flourish again as a Wallaby, Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says.
Hall of famer Wilson’s flanker fandom for McReight
Former Queensland Reds and Wallabies flanker David Wilson says Fraser McReight's apprenticeship under Michael Hooper will reap rewards at Test level this year.
Wallabies star Izack Rodda puts foot faults behind him
Wallabies lock Izack Rodda hopes to make his return from a foot injury as early as round two or three, and is optimistic the Force can challenge for the title.
Rebels admin axed, Super Rugby club’s future dim
The chief executive and staff of financially stricken Super Rugby Pacific club Melbourne Rebels have been axed, with coaches placed on new, four-month deals.
Rebels rocked with Super Rugby future still in the wind
While Rugby Australia say the axing of staff doesn't mean the end of the Rebels, coach Kevin Foote says it's hitting home that the club may not survive.
Wallabies to host World Cup slayers Wales twice in 2024
The Wallabies will play a total of six home Tests against Wales, Georgia, New Zealand and world champions South Africa in 2024.
Big-name playmakers return for second Super Rugby trial
Noah Lolesio and Tom Lynagh will run out for their respective Super Rugby Pacific clubs in trial matches this weekend.
Waratahs humbled as Reds, Brumbies notch trial wins
The Queensland Reds have hammered NSW Waratahs 32-7 in Roma while ACT Brumbies pipped the Western Force in the final Super Rugby Pacific pre-season hit-outs.
Schmidt in the house for Campbell’s Roma masterclass
Jock Campbell was dominant as the Queensland Reds sliced up the NSW Waratahs in the first half of a Roma trial with new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt looking on.
Rebels recruit Salakaia-Loto back to his rugby best
A Wallabies return is the aim for Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, who says he's in great shape on and off the field as he gears up for Melbourne's Super Rugby challenge.
Louis Lynagh to swap Harlequins for Italy’s Benetton
Harlequins wing Louis Lynagh has announced he will join Benetton Rugby next season and looks ready to commit to Italy's national team.
Offside rule tweak to end Super Rugby ‘kick tennis’
The offside law will be altered in Super Rugby Pacific to discourage long-distance kicking duels and entice teams to run the ball and counterattack.
Harry Potter embraces Western Force razzle dazzle
Western Force utility back Harry Potter is already making headlines in Perth after scoring two tries against against Queensland in a trial game last week.
Rugby star Kurtley Beale cleared of raping woman
Kurtley Beale has been found not guilty of raping a woman or sexually touching her in a toilet cubicle after a jury took just hours to clear the rugby star.
Humbled Valetini wins Wallabies’ John Eales Medal
Brumbies No.8 Rob Valetini has been rewarded for his consistent 2023 season with the John Eales Medal as the Wallabies' player of the year.
Woman ‘curated’ Beale rape allegation, lawyer argues
A woman who claims to have been raped by rugby star Kurtley Beale has been labelled "manipulative" by his lawyer in a closing address to his trial's jury.
Force sign former title-winning Crusader Ben Funnell
New Western Force signing Ben Funnell says he wasn't sure if he'd get another crack at Super Rugby after leaving the Crusaders in 2019.
Jury to rule on consent in Kurtley Beale rape case
A woman who accused rugby star Kurtley Beale of rape has been "staunchly consistent" in her version of the events, a NSW court has heard.
‘I messed up’: Beale called agent after rape allegation
Kurtley Beale called his player-agent Isaac Moses and told him he had "messed up", after being confronted with sexual assault allegations, a court has heard.