Building Waratahs will fire smart shots at Blues
The Waratahs want their game-breakers getting more ball so they can take the attack to the Blues in their Super Rugby Pacific clash at Auckland's Eden Park.
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Force coach unleashes on TMO for missing Swinton hit
Western Force flyhalf Jake Strachan will miss a minimum of four weeks with concussion after copping a brutal late hit from Waratahs flanker Lachlan Swinton.
Tuivasa-Sheck makes shock switch back to NRL, Warriors
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has made the shock call to leave rugby union and return to the NRL, signing a three-year deal with the Warriors for 2024 and beyond.
Roar to play A-League games at new-look Ballymore
Brisbane Roar will play their A-League home games back in Queensland's capital next season as Ballymore pushes for upgrades to become a multi-sport Olympic hub.
Rebels set sights on Crusaders Super Rugby upset
Despite a disrupted Super Rugby Pacific preparation with six players at the Wallabies camp, Melbourne are intent on hitting the Crusaders with all guns blazing.
Rebels extend coaching deals ahead of Crusaders clash
While their Super Rugby finals hopes remain in the balance, Kevin Foote and his assistant coaches Tim Sampson and Geoff Parling have been backed with new deals.
Carter Gordon finds keys, form in World Cup audition
Eddie Jones' "live rugby" Wallabies offence was on full display on the second day of their Gold Coast training camp and Carter Gordon was central to it.
Western Force bank on home boost for late finals charge
The Western Force haven't played at home in more than a month and will be aiming to snap a four-match losing run when they host the Highlanders in Perth.
Thorn to leave Reds job, time for a break
Brad Thorn has confirmed he won't continue as Reds coach next year, but will see out his contract as the side aims for a Super Rugby Pacific finals appearance.
Wallaby Flook flattered with Conrad Smith comparisons
Wallabies hopeful Josh Flook says he is thrilled to be a part of the 33-man squad on the Gold Coast for the first camp under new coach Eddie Jones.
First-day nerves as Wallabies meet coach Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones' second coming as Wallabies coach has officially begun after a three-day camp on the Gold Coast kicked off on Monday.
Force upset Fijiana Drua in Super W
Western Force have moved into the Super W top four and notched successive wins for the first time with a 23-10 home win over Fijiana Drua.
NSW Waratahs squeeze out Reds in Super W thriller
The NSW Waratahs have increased their lead over Queensland at the top of the Super W ladder with a 31-30 home win over the Reds at Sydney's Concord Oval.
Wallaby Hooper an open book as he weighs up next move
Off-contract Australian rugby stalwart Michael Hooper is comfortable with the uncertainty around his playing future ahead of this year's World Cup.
Reds snap out of Super drought with Samoa win
Tate McDermott and Suliasi Vunivalu have set the tone as the Queensland Reds beat Moana Pasifika 40-28 in Samoa in Super Rugby Pacific action.
Eddie Jones forced to make several Wallabies changes
Coach Eddie Jones has been forced to make several changes to his squad for the Wallabies' first camp of this all-important Rugby World Cup year.
Waratahs snap four-game Super Rugby Pacific losing run
The NSW Waratahs have broken a four-game losing streak with a 36-16 bonus-point win over the Western Force to keep their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive.
NSW Waratahs believers again after finding their spark
The NSW Waratahs believe they've turned a corner after climbing to the cusp of the top eight with a Super Rugby Pacific bonus-point win over the Western Force.
Wallabies on edge ahead of first camp under Eddie Jones
Coach Eddie Jones has been forced to make several changes to his squad for the Wallabies' first camp of this all-important Rugby World Cup year.
Tate defends Thorn, urges Reds to ‘bring the dog out’
Injuries and the historic nature of the Queensland Reds' trip to Samoa, where Moana Pasifika will play for the first time, have added to Brad Thorn's woes.
Thorn soldiering on as Reds fly into Samoan ambush
Under-fire Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn has kept his head down this week with Moana Pasifika presenting a tricky task in their Samoan Super Rugby debut.
Brumbies machine rolls on, Fijian Drua next up
The in-form Brumbies will look to replicate the form that saw them smash Queensland last weekend when they tackle Fijian Drua on home soil.
Blyth escapes with three-week Super ban after red card
Angus Blyth has had his suspension reduced from six to three weeks after the Queensland lock was sent off for a late, high hit on Brumbies winger Corey Toole.
NSW avenge Super W grand final loss in style
NSW have jumped over Queensland to the top of the Super W Ladder after inflicting a first loss on Fijiana Drua, beating them. 31-5 in Sydney.
Wright sticks by Thorn as Reds lose Super Rugby way
Liam Wright has defended coach Brad Thorn after the Queensland Reds fell away in a loss to the ACT Brumbies that dropped them to 2-5 for the Super Rugby season.
Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay earn Japan semis spot
Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay have earned a semi-final berth in Japan Rugby League One after a 55-17 win over the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.
Rebels Super forwards cleared of serious injuries
After losing to the Blues, Melbourne are relieved that two forwards, hooker Jordan Uelese and lock Trevor Hosea, have been cleared of serious knee injuries.
Reds hold off Brumbies after lightning delay in Super W
A double from Queensland Reds centre Briana Dascombe has helped the hosts past the Brumbies 20-10 after play was stopped for 30 minutes due to lightning.
Thorn questions future as Reds unravel in Brumbies loss
Brad Thorn fears he has taken the Queensland Reds as far as he can after the floodgates opened in the first loss to the Brumbies in Brisbane since 2015.
Lolesio’s perfect response to Wallabies snub
Noah Lolesio slotted all seven kicks and marshalled his men well in a fine response to a Wallabies squad snubbing as the ACT Brumbies ended a Brisbane hoodoo.
McDermott clashes with White in vital Wallabies trial
Queensland Reds might be riding back-to-back Super Rugby losses but they will take confidence from the past as they welcome the Brumbies to Suncorp Stadium.