No walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax
Wallabies coach Les Kiss says Zac Lomax will have to earn his Wallabies spot the hard way, and the code-hopper's debut for the Force could still be weeks away.
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‘Step up’: NSW Waratahs coach lays down the gauntlet
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has reminded his charges that being without injured game-breaker Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is no excuse for mediocrity.
Slipper milestone on hold, Beale earns Force start
James Slipper's milestone is set to be celebrated in Canberra after the Brumbies prop was rested for their trip to Fiji, while the Force have made bulk changes.
Forgotten Red becomes centre of attention
Likely foreign departures and a clean bill of health mean Isaac Henry finally has a clear path to fulfil his potential in the centres for the Queensland Reds.
Gordon steals win as Reds overcome Brumbies in thriller
Carter Gordon has scored a post-siren try to end the ACT Brumbies' unbeaten start to the Super Rugby Pacific in a soggy and thrilling contest in Canberra.
‘Challenging’: new obstacles face Brumbies after defeat
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is expecting more to changes to his squad to occur after they suffered a 34-31 loss to the Reds.
Reds injury list grows ahead of Waratahs derby
The Queensland Reds' hopes of beating the Waratahs next Saturday in Brisbane have suffered a blow with winger Lachie Anderson to miss due to a serious injury.
Lomax decides future with rugby deal, eyes World Cup
Zac Lomax will make a bid to play for the Wallabies at next year's World Cup, after the former Parramatta star signed with the Western Force on a two-year deal.
Brilliant Cale to face Wallabies test against Reds
Charlie Cale is poised for a star-studded matchup against fellow back-rower Harry Wilson after continuing his blistering start to the season.
Fired-up Reds’ enforcer sets stage for Brumbies battle
Reds enforcer Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has continued in the barnstorming fashion he finished last season to set the stage for a cracking clash with the Brumbies.
NSW Waratahs star shows how club rugby Gamble paid off
An off-contract star has reflected on his rise from suburban club rugby to NSW Waratahs fan favourite as he ponders his future beyond 2026.
Brothers on Super collision course as Reds unleash star
The Queensland Reds will unleash one of Australian rugby's brightest prospects against the unbeaten Brumbies, who will be without one of their stars.
Historic Rennie appointment to add World Cup intrigue
Dramatically denied the chance to coach the Wallabies at a World Cup, New Zealander Dave Rennie will instead lead the All Blacks into next year's showpiece.
‘I’ll play anywhere’: Suaalii’s team-first mentality
NSW Waratahs star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has an unselfish mindset, opting to put the needs of the team above any demands that he plays in his preferred position.
Tualima out to fill ‘big shoes’ in Reds battle
Tuaina Taii Tualima has been parachuted into the ACT Brumbies starting line-up and will face a big test against the Queensland Reds' star-studded back row.
‘That’s not us’: Waratahs humbled by Hurricanes
The Hurricanes have run in nine tries to consign the Waratahs to their first loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season and ninth straight defeat to the Kiwi side.
Reds out to keep wins rolling after Brumbies stampede
Reds skipper Fraser McReight admits he feels a sense of responsibility to keep the wins coming for Australian rugby after the Brumbies' victory in Christchurch.
‘Ongoing discussions:’ Larkham swats All Blacks rumours
Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says he is in ongoing discussions to stay at the ACT club after speculation circulated about a possible move to the All Blacks.
Test quintet bolster Reds for crunch Super clash
The Queensland Reds will be bolstered by the return of five Wallabies to face the Highlanders, including Test skipper Harry Wilson and flyhalf Carter Gordon.
Debt ridden to ‘best in world’: Reds’ grand ambition
They plan to become "the best rugby province in the world" by 2030, as Queensland Rugby Union supremo David Hanham says now is the time to be ambitious.
Wilson’s injury silver lining as Gordon returns a man
Harry Wilson has opened up on the knee injury that prompted pre-season surgery and dared opponents to run at Carter Gordon when the pair return for the Reds.
‘It’s only February’: table-topping Tahs yet to peak
Consistency is the NSW Waratahs' new buzzword as they strive to push for Super Rugby Pacific title glory in 2026.
Razzle dazzle Reds get Super season on track
The Reds have produced an early frontrunner for try of the season and then kicked on to beat the Highlanders for an important Super Rugby Pacific win.
Cale’s late heroics saves Brumbies from Blues upset
The Brumbies have kept their unbeaten start to the Super Rugby Pacific season in tact, overcoming an almighty scare from the Blues to win 30-27.
‘Learnt a lot’: the key to Meredith’s red-hot start
Brumbies flyhalf Declan Meredith says his star predecessors have shaped him into the player he is as he continued his blistering form against the Blues.
Another Mad Max double vaults Waratahs to top of table
Electric winger Max Jorgensen and debutant hooker Ioane Moananu have both bagged try-scoring doubles in another Waratahs Super Rugby Pacific bonus-point win.
How the Waratahs plan to keep magic Max on the park
The table-topping NSW Waratahs have identified the importance of keeping superstar winger Max Jorgensen fit and healthy in 2026.
Brumbies end 26-year hoodoo, Slipper scores in game 200
The ACT Brumbies have celebrated James Slipper's 200th game with a victory as they ended a 26-year losing streak against the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Ex-Wallaby McMahon stars as Sungoliath crush Eagles
Former Wallaby Sean McMahon has scored twice to help Tokyo Sungoliath beat Yokohama in Japanese club rugby.
Locked-in Red Brial joins queue for Test backrow chance
Joe Brial, fresh off signing a two-year extension at the Queensland Reds, is relishing the competition among a deep group of backrowers in Australian rugby.
Fiji to play home matches in Nations Championship in UK
Fiji's rugby union team will base themselves in Great Britain for their "home" Nations Championship fixtures.