Brumbies head to enemy territory in Super Rugby quest
The Brumbies have headed to New Zealand for their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Chiefs and will remain there should they reach the final.
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Toole, Lolesio on bench for Brumbies Super semi-final
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has picked Jack Debreczeni over Noah Lolesio in the No.10 jersey for their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Chiefs.
Brumbies plot historic win in NZ to extend their year
After losing by a point in Auckland in last year's semis, the Brumbies return to New Zealand believing they can beat the Chiefs and create Super Rugby history.
Reds denied Super history by Chief McKenzie’s boot
A Suliasi Vunivalu double got the Queensland Reds within reach of a historic Super Rugby victory but Damian McKenzie sealed a quarter-final win for the Chiefs.
Reds coach Thorn to refresh before next rugby chapter
Brad Thorn has signed off after six seasons as Queensland Reds coach by falling just short of an Australian rugby first in Hamilton against the Chiefs.
Brumbies survive after controversial Savea no-try call
The Brumbies are through to Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals after beating the Hurricanes in a thrilling 37-33 contest in Canberra.
Belief not enough as Reds aim to upset Chiefs again
The Queensland Reds won't lean too heavily on their upset defeat of the Chiefs when the sides meet again in a Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final in Hamilton.
Blues end NSW Waratahs’ season with big Eden Park win
The NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific season has come to an end in the quarter-finals for the second straight year after a heavy loss to the Blues in Auckland,
O’Connor set to shift again for Reds’ knockout quarter
James O'Connor could return to the No.12 for the Queensland Reds with Hunter Paisami under an injury cloud ahead of their Super Rugby quarter-final in Hamilton.
Rebels confirm signing of Test lock Salakaia-Loto
Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has officially linked with the Melbourne Rebels, saying he's excited to reunite with ex-Reds Taniela Tupou and Alex Mafi.
Chiefs on alert as Reds fight against Super history
Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn is aware his side has poked the bear after upsetting the Chiefs in a breakthrough Super Rugby victory last time they met.
McReight battles All Blacks skipper in Reds Super final
Queensland openside flanker Fraser McReight will be crucial if the Reds can upset Super Rugby Pacific's table-topping Chiefs on Saturday.
Tongan coach Kefu plotting Ireland ambush
Tonga Rugby World Cup coach Toutai Kefu has labelled his 2023 squad the country's best ever and has plans to shake up their stacked round robin pool.
Barrett back for Blues, Waratahs’ odds lengthen
The NSW Waratahs' chances of upsetting the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific finals have diminished with star playmaker Beauden Barrett returning for the hosts.
New boss Phil Waugh has high hopes for Australian rugby
Former Wallabies flanker Phil Waugh has been officially unveiled as the new chief executive of Rugby Australia, replacing Andy Marinos who resigned last month.
Blues win dents Highlanders’ Super Rugby playoff hopes
A gritty 16-9 win at Eden Park has assured the Blues of third place in Super Rugby Pacific and left the Highlanders looking nervously over their shoulder.
Super Rugby finals dream alive as Force welcome Chiefs
The Highlanders' round-15 defeat to the Blues means the Western Force host the Chiefs still dreaming of making the Super Rugby Pacific finals.
Drua seal Super Rugby finals berth as Reds wilt in Fiji
The Queensland Reds face a nervous wait on their finals fate after the Fijian Drua dominated them in Suva to secure their own post-season campaign.
Drua dedicate historic Super moment to bereaved Byrne
Captain Meli Derenalagi has dedicated Fijian Drua's history-making win over the Queensland Reds to Mick Byrne, following the recent death of the coach's father.
Reds, Tahs regroup from Super losses before quarters
The Waratahs and Reds will limp into the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals on the back of confidence-sapping losses, while the Brumbies host the Hurricanes.
Toutai Kefu declares interest in Reds coaching gig
Former Queensland and Wallabies No.8 Toutai Kefu will apply to take over from Reds coach Brad Thorn for the next Super Rugby Pacific season.
Force wait to see if Reds, Highlanders do them a favour
The Western Force need either the Highlanders or Queensland Reds to lose this weekend in order to keep their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive.
Jones, Wallabies plot Rugby World Cup smash and grab
With 100 days to go before the Rugby World Cup kicks off, Eddie Jones' faith that Australia can take home the trophy is spreading through the playing group.
Force’s finals hopes boosted as Chiefs rest All Blacks
Super Rugby Pacific's table-topping Chiefs have taken out nine All Blacks from last week's starting side for their clash with the Western Force in Perth.
O’Connor earns No.10 recall for crucial Reds’ Fiji trip
The Queensland Reds have plumped for James O'Connor and Hunter Paisami in the No.10 and 12 respectively to face the Fijian Drua in a crucial final-round clash.
Vunivalu signs new Australian rugby deal until 2025
Suliasi Vunivalu has ruled out a return to the NRL with the winger signing a contract with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds until the end of 2025.
McDermott back at Reds training after head knock
Halfback Tate McDermott has resumed training and is set to lead Queensland in their mission in Suva against the Fijian Drua, with Super finals on the line.
Wilson gets Super Rugby ‘reminder’ over ref comments
Super Rugby Pacific says a review found Reds flanker Harry Wilson's criticism of the referee over the handling of Connor Vest's injury to be incorrect.
Hooper unlikely to play on for Wallabies beyond 2023
Champion flanker Michael Hooper, the most-capped Wallabies skipper in history, has all but ruled out extending his decorated Test career beyond 2023.
Mind over matter as Force aim to gatecrash finals
The Western Force need to beat the table-topping Chiefs and rely on other results to fall their way in order to sneak into the Super Rugby Pacific finals.
Vest injury prompts Reds to step up welfare criticism
Harry Wilson has questioned the process that saw Connor Vest walk off the ground before scans revealed the Queensland Reds flanker had fractured his neck.