Reds axe Vunivalu, bench O’Connor for Brumbies
James O'Connor has been benched and Suliasi Vunivalu left out altogether from the Queensland Reds side to face the ACT Brumbies in Super Rugby Pacific.
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Re-signed Lynagh kicking Australian rugby into gear
Tom Lynagh has extended his contract with the Queensland Reds and says tactical kicking, one of his strengths, is something Australia must get right.
New call-ups Schoupp, Flook look to learn Wallabies way
Brumbies prop Blake Schoupp and Queensland centre Josh Flook are among the new Wallabies call-ups looking forward to taking their first steps under Eddie Jones.
Rebels need Drua scalp to continue on Super finals path
Melbourne coach Kevin Foote says taking on the Drua in Fiji is a huge challenge, which his team need to overcome if they want Super Rugby finals action.
Parry, Kiwi class shines through in Reds’ Super W win
The Queensland Reds have survived a scare to beat the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium, 29-14, to stay undefeated after two rounds.
Crusaders win 12th-straight over frustrated Reds
The Crusaders have won a 12th-straight Super Rugby game against the Queensland Reds, the hosts making costly mistakes in a 25-12 loss in Brisbane.
Fijiana outclass Rebels in Suva Super W clash
The Fijiana Drua have continued on their Super W winning way, setting up their 39-12 victory over the Melbourne Rebels in Suva with a crushing first half.
Rampant Drua hand Rebels Super Rugby defeat
Melbourne's hopes of consecutive Super Rugby Pacific wins have been crushed in Suva, with Fijian Drua winning 38-28 after a dazzling first half.
Brumbies win Super thriller to keep Tahs streak alive
The Brumbies have won a Super Rugby Pacific classic, beating the NSW Waratahs 40-36 to extend their winning run against their arch-rivals to 11 games.
Coach Eddie Jones names first Wallabies training squad
Coach Eddie Jones has released his first Wallabies training squad, naming 33 players with halfbacks Tate McDermott and Jake Gordon among the omissions.
Jones contemplates change to Wallabies captaincy model
Eddie Jones is considering naming more than one Wallabies captain, saying that World Rugby concussion protocols may dictate a leadership group approach.
Thorn wary of retention battle after Suaalii switch
The Queensland Reds are scrambling to lock down Harry Wilson with coach Brad Thorn admitting rugby's big-money deal to lure Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii may not help.
‘Non-stop’ Thorn yet to ponder rugby coaching future
Brad Thorn says he's yet to fully consider his options beyond this season, with the Reds coach off contract but still desperate to unlock the side's potential.
Wallabies duo Hodge and Kellaway back for Rebels
The first Australian side to play a Super Rugby Pacific game in Fiji, Melbourne have welcomed back Wallabies pair Reece Hodge and Andrew Kellaway from injury.
Rebels ready for fierce Super challenge against Fiji
After tackling the Drua in the Super Rugby Pacific pre-season, Melbourne feel ready for the challenge of playing in Fiji as they hunt back-to-back victories.
‘Stupid’ play haunts Reds as Crusaders await
The Queensland Reds will be without the injured Hunter Paisami when they host the Crusaders in a clash that could have ramifications at club and Test level.
Mortlock questions Suaalii deal as Wallabies weigh in
Wallabies great Stirling Mortlock is sceptical of the deal that lured Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii back to rugby, but his potential Wallabies teammates approve.
Jones coy as Rugby Australia closes in on NRL’s Suaalii
Rugby Australia has reportedly pulled off its biggest coup in years by poaching NRL star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, but Eddie Jones was coy when quizzed about it.
Rebels out to stop Reds and kick off Super Rugby season
Melbourne halfback Ryan Louwrens is excited to test himself against Queensland No.9 Tate McDermott as the Rebels look to get their Super Rugby season rolling.
Chiefs compound Waratahs’ Super Rugby Pacific woes
The Chiefs remain Super Rugby Pacific's unbeaten competition leaders after consigning the NSW Waratahs to a fourth defeat from five starts this campaign.
Drua make history in Super W win over Brumbies in Nadi
Defending champions Fijiana Drua remain undefeated in Super W rugby after a tight 12-7 win over the Brumbies in Nadi in round one.
NRL: No war chest to stop Suaalii followers
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says the league will not throw money at players to stop them following Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to rugby union.
Suaalii to join Waratahs after RA confirms code switch
Rugby Australia has confirmed that Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will leave the NRL's Sydney Roosters at the end of 2024 to play rugby until at least the end of 2027.
Queensland thump Rebels in Super W opener
Queensland have steam-rolled an ill-disciplined Melbourne in their Super W opener, running in seven tries for a 43-0 win.
Rebels hang tough for thrilling Super win over Reds
Melbourne have banked their second win of the Super Rugby Pacific season, beating Queensland 40-34 in a pulsating clash at AAMI Park.
Rebels’ Gordon makes case for Wallabies World Cup
Melbourne's Carter Gordon has continued to put his hand up for a Wallabies World Cup berth, with Test coach Eddie Jones keeping his options open.
Revamped Waratahs seek return to Super W glory
Having lost the Super W grand final to newcomers Fijiana Drua last year, four-time champions NSW Waratahs say they've had to evolve in a bid to regain top spot.
Reds still fuming after concussed Lynagh ruled out
The Queensland Reds remain frustrated by the circumstances that led to the loss of emerging playmaker Tom Lynagh for the next two Super Rugby Pacific games.
Robertson to follow Foster as All Blacks coach
New Zealand Rugby has appointed Crusaders coach Scott Robertson as the next All Blacks mentor, starting after this year's World Cup.
Mafi says Rebels to keep playing running rugby
As he prepares to line up against his former Super Rugby Pacific club Queensland, hooker Alex Mafi says the game is crucial to Melbourne's season.
Rugby star’s assault case to return to court in April
Kurtley Beale's rugby career remains in limbo after his sexual assault case was mentioned in a Sydney court ahead of a new court date next month.