Fractured neck for Vest as Queensland injuries pile up
Reds flanker Conner Vest remains in a New Zealand hospital with a fractured neck while captains Liam Wright and Tate McDermott were also injured in Dunedin.
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Fijian Drua edge Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby shootout
The Fijian Drua have survived a late fightback from Moana Pasifika to claim a 47-46 Super Rugby Pacific win in Lautoka.
Telea scores four tries in Blues’ Super Rugby victory
The Blues have taken a major step towards securing a top-four berth in Super Rugby Pacific with a 36-25 win over the Hurricanes.
Chiefs beat Brumbies to confirm Super Rugby dominance
The Chiefs have handed the Brumbies a big home Super Rugby Pacific defeat, beating the ACT-based side 31-21 at GIO Stadium.
Reds, Force and Rebels Super finals hang on last round
While the Brumbies and Waratahs are secure in the Super Rugby Pacific top eight, the finals hopes of Australia's other teams hang on the last round results.
Last-minute try cruels Reds’ Super Rugby finals hopes
The Queensland Reds have conceded a try with 30 seconds to play to deny them a rare win in Dunedin that would have locked up a Super Rugby finals spot.
How NRL’s Manly helped make Wallabies fullback Wright
Brumbies and Wallabies fullback Tom Wright has signed an extension with both organisations, meaning he'll be sticking around until the end of 2025.
‘Money time’: Reds out to spoil Aaron Smith’s party
Liam Wright is excited to welcome Harry Wilson back into the Queensland Reds' starting side after he impressed coming off the bench.
Paisami in early return for Reds’ crunch Super test
Reds centre Hunter Paisami will make a timely return from a knee injury, named on the bench in effectively a must-win clash in Dunedin against the Highlanders.
Injury rules Wallabies prop Robertson out of World Cup
The Rugby World Cup hopes of Western Force prop Tom Robertson are over after scans confirmed he has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
Reds Fa’agase draws on past to conquer Dunedin ‘Zoo’
Queensland Reds forward Sef Fa'agase has played for the Highlanders and his advice ahead of their high-stakes Super clash is "be prepared to run".
Wilson follows Wallabies dad in leading Australia
NSW Waratahs halfback Teddy Wilson has been named Junior Wallabies skipper, following in the footsteps of his flanker father David who captained the Wallabies.
Thorn accepts final Reds ‘mission’ after Blues loss
A loss to the Blues has not impressed departing coach Brad Thorn and has left his Reds facing a testing run home to secure a Super Rugby finals berth.
Force end 14-match losing streak against Brumbies pups
The Western Force have given their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes a huge boost with a drought-breaking win over the Brumbies in Perth.
Concussion queries earn Reds a World Rugby sit-down
The Queensland Reds will meet with World Rugby to seek an explanation after numerous incidents that concussed or injured their players went uncited.
Reds, O’Connor close in on contract extension
Veteran James O'Connor wants to remain at Ballymore and the Queensland Reds are confident of keeping him, even without a Rugby Australia top-up.
Reds playmaker Dallinger earns Test rugby debut
Queensland playmaker Carys Dallinger will make her Wallaroos debut after being named to start against Fijiana, while Faitala Moleka is a new face at fullback.
Barrett limps off but Reds cop dose of Blues
Beauden Barrett hurt his foot early in the second half but the Blues were still too strong for the Reds in a 45-26 win in Brisbane on Friday night.
Re-signed Wallaby Paisami sets injury return date
Re-signed Queensland Reds and Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami is hopeful of returning from a knee injury in the final Super Rugby Pacific round.
Piper Duck to be Wallaroos’ youngest-ever captain at 22
NSW Waratahs flanker Piper Duck has been named to succeed the retiring Shannon Parry and becomes the Wallaroos' youngest-ever captain at age 22.
Wallaroos captain Shannon Parry calls time on career
Wallaroos captain Shannon Parry will retire after Saturday's Test against Fiji, ending a successful career that includes an Olympic gold medal.
Reds wary of potholes on Super Rugby finals path
The Queensland Reds will be aiming to back-up a famous win over the Chiefs with a victory over the Blues in Brisbane.
Wallabies Rugby World Cup hopefuls impress in Japan
With the Rugby World Cup fast approaching, Eddie Jones has been boosted by strong showings in Japan from Quade Cooper, Samu Kerevi and Marika Koroibete.
Waratahs punish ill-disciplined Rebels in Super Rugby
The NSW Waratahs have consolidated their place in the Super Rugby Pacific top eight and regained the Weary Dunlop Shield with victory over the Melbourne Rebels.
Super finals ramifications as Brumbies host Highlanders
The second-ranked Brumbies can continue to shore up their prime spot on the Super Rugby Pacific table when they host the Highlanders on Sunday.
NZ women lift sevens title, Aussie Levi equals record
New Zealand women have clinched the rugby sevens world series crown in Toulouse, much to the disappointment of nearest rivals and defending champions Australia.
Reds ‘not dead yet’ as Thorn savours historic NZ win
The Queensland Reds have ended a 10-year losing streak in New Zealand by beating the Chiefs to resuscitate a flailing Super Rugby season.
Reds snap 21-game, 10-year NZ drought to beat Chiefs
The Queensland Reds have defended a last-ditch, 27-phase attacking surge from the Chiefs to secure a famous 25-22 Super Rugby win in New Plymouth.
Eddie Jones finalises Wallabies coaching panel
Brad Davis will make a cameo as Eddie Jones' attack coach for the Wallabies' "smash and grab" World Cup mission in France.
Confident Creighton flags Reds raid in NZ return
Lawson Creighton has returned to New Zealand a more confident, clear-minded version of the Reds No.10 that was "thrown in the deep end" last season.
Wrist injury blow to Petaia’s Rugby World Cup bid
Jordan Petaia won't have another chance to push his World Cup case with the Queensland Reds, ruled out for the rest of the Super Rugby season after surgery.