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.
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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.
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.
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.