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.
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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.
Rebels prop Gibbon eyeing Rugby World Cup berth
A Wallabies' World Cup berth would top off a special year for Rebels prop Matt Gibbon, who has a new contract, new baby and will play his 50th Super Rugby game.
Force star Jeremy Thrush laps up unexpected comeback
Former All Blacks lock Jeremy Thrush says he will have a rolling discussion with Western Force coach Simon Cron about how much of the season he plays.
Reds trio eye returns after Super ‘annihilation’
The Queensland Reds' Wallabies hopefuls James O'Connor, Suliasi Vunivalu and Jock Campbell are all strong hopes of returning from injury to face the Force.
Cheika celebrates upset win in Japan club rugby
The NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu, under the directorship of former Wallaby coach Michael Cheika, have produced a shock result in Japan Rugby League One..
Super rivals Rebels and Force to resume hostilities
The Western Force host Melbourne in Super Rugby Pacific round one on Saturday night, opening a fresh chapter in the bitter rivalry between the sides.
RA chief won’t intervene in Jones’ Wallabies selections
Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos says it is important new Wallabies coach Eddie Jones gets the team he wants for the 2023 World Cup in France.
Eddie Jones in Townsville dash with Reds on Super trial
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones wanted to be there in person to watch the Reds' World Cup hopefuls, headlined by Harry Wilson, show their wares in Townsville.
Jones’ huge Wallabies call on out-of-favour Vunivalu
Suliasi Vunivalu remains sidelined for the Queensland Reds but should clear his off-season schedule based on new Wallabies coach Eddie Jones' shining appraisal.
Brumbies edge Waratahs in thrilling Super opener
The Brumbies have got their Super Rugby Pacific campaign off to a flying start with a 31-25 win over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
Reds no match for Hurricanes in Super Rugby loss
The Hurricanes have comfortably disposed of the Queensland Reds after a five-try Super Rugby Pacific second-half blitz, winning 47-13 in Townsville.
Force are keen to extend Thrush’s retirement backflip
Jeremy Thrush played a match-winning role against the Rebels after reversing his decision to retire, and it looks like the Force need him for a while longer.
Reds coach, captain tip cap to debutant Lynagh
The Queensland Reds were blown away by the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby opener but teenage five-eighth Tom Lynagh earned accolades on debut.
Rule tweaks applauded after speedy Super Rugby start
Efforts to speed up play and promote more entertaining rugby have been endorsed by players and coaches after a rapid start to the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Jones backs Tupou to be world’s best tighthead
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says Taniela Tupou's second coming will turn him into the world's best tighthead after the prop secured his future in Australia.
Lynagh name lives on as Reds blood teenage No.10
Eddie Jones has given his verdict on Tom Lynagh after the son of World Cup winner Michael was named to debut for the Reds in the Super Rugby Pacific opener.
Eddie Jones’ arrival has struck fear into the Wallabies
Wallabies Rugby World Cup hopefuls have revealed how Eddie Jones being parachuted in for a second stint as Australia coach has the playing group on edge.
Reds battle injury issues for Super Rugby opener
James O'Connor and Suliasi Vunivalu have joined the Queensland Reds' list of injury concerns ahead of the side's Super Rugby Pacific opener in Townsville.
Australian teams look to break Super Rugby drought
Australian teams haven't won a full Super Rugby title since 2014, while there are also World Cup places for Wallabies' aspirants at stake in 2023.
Tupou’s Super move solidifies Wallabies’ pack
Coach Eddie Jones will need new assistants, but Taniela Tupou's move to the Rebels and Angus Bell's contract extension have shored up the Wallabies' front-row.
Force star Rodda struck down by another foot injury
The World Cup preparations of Western Force star Izack Rodda will be majorly impacted if his latest foot injury is deemed serious.
Rebels skipper Brad Wilkin out to follow Storm NRL lead
Brad Wilkin will lead the Rebels with their new Super Rugby skipper Rob Leota out injured and says he's looking to emulate traits of NRL side Melbourne Storm.