Reds’ Super blow as concussed Lynagh ruled out
Tom Lynagh won't play for the Queensland Reds against Melbourne this weekend due to a concussion, while Suliasi Vunivalu is also set to miss the Rebels clash.
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Wallaby Alaalatoa won’t change style after concussions
Brumbies captain and Wallaby star Allan Alaalatoa says he won't change the way he plays, as he returns from his third concussion in eight months.
Force fall in back-and-forth Super loss to Highlanders
The Western Force looked poised to run over the top of the injury-hit Highlanders until a second-half sin-binning turned their Super Rugby Pacific clash.
Reds hold on to defy Drua’s late Super Rugby charge
A late defensive play from winger Filipo Daugunu has saved the Queensland Reds' blushes in a 27-24 defeat of the Fijian Drua.
O’Connor to stake Wallabies claim in comeback game
Former Wallabies playmaker James O'Connor is relishing the chance to state his case for a Test recall in Queensland's Super Rugby clash with the Fijian Drua.
Hurricanes outclass NSW Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific
The NSW Waratahs have succumbed 34-17 to the Hurricanes to crash to a third loss from four games to open their Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
Force concreter to be unleashed against Highlanders
The Western Force will be aiming to notch their third win of the season when they take on the Highlanders in NZ.
O’Connor back as Reds attempt to control Drua ‘chaos’
James O'Connor will start in the Queensland Reds' No.10 for the first time this season, while Taj Annan will play outside him against the red-hot Fijian Drua.
Hunt backs Eddie Jones’ ‘bullish’ NRL recruitment drive
A fan of Eddie Jones' recruitment strategy, former three-code star Karmichael Hunt says Rabbitohs captain Cameron Murray could excel in the Wallabies' backrow.
McReight wants Wallabies bucket list moment with Wilson
Reds flanker Fraser McReight has signed a two-year deal to remain in Australia beyond this year's World Cup, where he'll push Michael Hooper for a berth.
Wright wary as Super Rugby fairytale Drua come in hot
The Queensland Reds don't need a reminder of the threat posed by Fijian Drua, given how close the visitors came to an almighty upset in Brisbane last year.
Force hooker Fainga’a set to miss start of NZ tour
The Western Force's 21-18 win over Moana has come at a cost with Wallabies hooker Folau Fainga'a suffering a suspected concussion.
Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights stay top in Japan rugby
The Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights have outclassed arch-rivals Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath 41-29 to remain on top of the Japan Rugby League One table.
Force vow to make amends after last week’s flop
Force scrumhalf Ian Prior says the players have had open and honest conversations in an attempt to rebound from a crushing 71-20 loss to the Queensland Reds.
Melbourne overcome Waratahs for first Super win
Melbourne, led by young playmaker Carter Gordon, have cracked their first win of the Super Rugby Pacific season, downing the NSW Waratahs 34-27.
Brumbies beat Reds, continue Super Rugby undefeated run
The Brumbies are now 3-0 for the Super Rugby Pacific season after beating the Queensland Reds 23-12 at GIO Stadium.
After-the-siren penalty lifts Force to win over Moana
The Western Force have made amends for last week's 71-20 loss to the Reds with an after-the-siren win over Moana Pasifika in Perth.
Queensland’s Petaia again stakes his Wallabies claim
Queensland Reds fullback Jordan Petaia continued an outstanding start to the Super Rugby Pacific season with two tries in his side's loss to the ACT Brumbies.
Brumbies-Reds tie provides Wallabies fullback rehearsal
Three leading contenders to play fullback for the Wallabies at this year's Rugby World Cup will clash in a Super Rugby Pacific clash on Saturday night.
Friendly fullback tussle keeps Reds Test pair on toes
Jock Campbell played two Tests at fullback late last year but now finds himself deputising for fellow World Cup hopeful Jordan Petaia at the Queensland Reds.
Reds’ scrum depth to face Brumbies test
The man keen to permanently replace Taniela Tupou in the Queensland Reds front row is excited by the task of tackling the ACT Brumbies' Wallaby-laden pack.
Friedrichs in for the ride as women’s rugby goes pro
Georgina Friedrichs went from Wallaroos rookie to player of the year and expects she'll only get better now the side has part-time professional status.
Force won’t cry over 71-20 thrashing by Reds
Western Force captain Michael Wells has urged his players to never allow a big loss to happen again following the demoralising 71-20 defeat to the Reds.
Reds roll Western Force to cap rugby’s Super Round
Queensland are back in the winners' circle, delivering a confidence-boosting 71-20 victory over Western Force to close rugby's Super Round in Melbourne.
Young playmaker Lynagh delivers again for Reds
Young Reds playmaker Tom Lynagh backed up his Super debut with another impressive showing in Queensland's crushing win over the Western Force.
Vunivalu details mental demons of rugby speed obsession
A fit-again Suliasi Vunivalu has lamented how a preoccupation with him hitting top speed in training played on his mind as he fell out of the Wallabies frame.
Rebels fall to Hurricanes but Savea in spotlight
Melbourne have suffered Super Round heartbreak, falling to the Hurricanes 39-33 but the spotlight was on winning skipper Ardie Savea's throat-slitting gesture.
Stewart to confront former Super Reds teammates
The Western Force will be aiming to make it two wins on the trot when they take on the Queensland Reds in Melbourne's Super Round.
Gleeson rewarded after working for Waratahs Super start
Langi Gleeson capped a crazy 2022 with Wallabies selection but says he still has to prove himself at the Waratahs, who take on Fijian Drua in Super Round.
Reds big guns back for Super clash with Western Force
The Reds welcome back four stars in Liam Wright, Suliasi Vunivalu, James O'Connor and Jock Campbell for Super Round as they tackle the Western Force.
Ioane makes long-awaited Melbourne rugby return
Rebels winger Monty Ioane cannot get enough Super Round tickets for his family as he makes a long-awaited return to Melbourne after shifting home from Italy.