Hooper hell bent on helping NSW to Super Rugby glory
This season could be Michael Hooper's last and the champion flanker is hell bent on helping the NSW Waratahs to a first Super Rugby title since 2014.
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Hooper says he’s open to resuming as Wallabies captain
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper says he'd be willing to lead Australia at the 2023 Rugby World Cup if new coach Eddie Jones came calling.
Drua show new tricks in Super trial win over Force
Fijian Drua showed patience and an aerial threat to go with their natural ball-running in a 48-38 defeat of Western Force in their final Super Rugby trial.
Jones may pinch Super Rugby coaches for World Cup heist
Eddie Jones won't dictate tactics to Super Rugby Pacific coaches but he may call on them to join his coaching staff for the Wallabies World Cup push.
Reds strike gold in Australian rugby recruitment coup
Queensland schoolboy talent Frankie Goldsbrough says a gut feeling led him to sign with the Queensland Reds despite keen rugby league interest.
Thorn’s assistants give Reds ‘new life’: McReight
Off-contract Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn will have some fresh help on the sideline this Super Rugby Pacific season as he weighs up his future.
Jones will have Wallabies hopefuls on edge: Larkham
Stephen Larkham says Super Rugby players should be prepared to have Eddie Jones analyse every part of their game if they want to win a Wallabies World Cup spot.
Emerging Waratahs star Tuipulotu commits to Australia
Rugby Australia will be breathing easier after emerging star Mosese Tuipulotu pledged his allegiance to Australia following his brother's defection to Scotland.
Victoria on top against Queensland in Sheffield Shield
Victoria need eight wickets and Queensland 285 runs heading into the final day of their Sheffield Shield clash at the MCG
Brumbies pip improved Rebels in Super Rugby trial
The Melbourne Rebels showed plenty in their final Super Rugby Pacific trial before a late Len Ikitau double handed the Brumbies a 35-33 win in Wagga Wagga.
Sons of guns shine, suspect try seals NSW win over Reds
Nemani Nadolo dropped the ball cold over the line but the try was awarded as the NSW Waratahs beat the Queensland Reds 33-32 in their final Super Rugby trial.
Jones arrival fuels Harry Wilson’s World Cup hopes
The off-contract Harry Wilson's cards appeared to be marked, but the Reds No.8 says Eddie Jones's arrival as Wallabies coach has offered a "lot more hope".
Lions challenge a lure as Tupou weighs rugby future
Taniela Tupou has speculated on his future in Australian rugby with a desire to wear the gold jersey against the British and Irish Lions in 2025 a factor.
Reds too hot for Force in Super Rugby warm-up
Queensland Reds No.8 Harry Wilson took the first steps out of the Wallabies wilderness with a two-try haul against the Western Force
Western Force taught Super Rugby lessons by Reds
The Western Force are on a steep learning curve after the Queensland Reds dished out a few lessons on the realities of Super Rugby Pacific.
Reds prop Zane Nonggorr aims to replace world’s best
Queensland Reds are preparing for their opening Super Rugby Pacific trial against Western Force with an intense battle for one key position looming.
Reds bolster pack with Fijian recruit Peni Ravai
The Queensland Reds have signed versatile Fijian Peni Ravai to bolster a pack missing injured prop Taniela Tupou for the new Super Rugby Pacific season.
Eddie Jones targets a golden era for the Wallabies
Eddie Jones says he is just a small cog in the Wallabies machine as they bid to claim the Rugby World Cup and knock New Zealand off their perch.
Foley sparks Spears in Japanese club rugby
A late penalty goal from Wallabies five-eighth Bernard Foley has extended Kubota Spears' unbeaten start to the Japan Rugby League One season.
Jones’ rugby return adds spice: Larkham
Stephen Larkham has forecast an Australian rugby shake up to coincide with Eddie Jones' return as coach ahead of this year's World Cup.
New Wallabies era hit by Beale suspension
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has been suspended from rugby over alleged sexual assault just days after the team's new national coach Eddie Jones was appointed.
Beale ‘strongly denies’ sex charges
Rugby Union star Kurtley Beale has been granted bail after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Sydney's east last year.
Rugby star charged over sex assault
Rugby Union star Kurtley Beale has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Sydney's east last year.
Test captaincy on table as Jones returns
Coach Eddie Jones will "walk the floor" to determine a worthy Wallabies captain that can galvanise the Test side ahead of this year's Rugby World Cup.
Jones mulls options for Wallabies No.10
Eddie Jones has outlined what he wants from his Wallabies' No.10 as an already wide-open World Cup race intensifies under the incoming Australian coach.
Eddie upbeat for ‘intriguing’ World Cup
Incoming Wallabies coach Eddie Jones believes the team that improves the most before September's wide open Rugby World Cup will win it.
Jones’ double act to restore rugby health
Eddie Jones knows it's tricky to balance performance with engagement in modern sport but says it must happen to restore rugby's health in Australia.
Rennie sacked, Jones new Wallabies coach
Eddie Jones' return as Wallabies coach at the expense of Dave Rennie has created a potential World Cup final grudge match between Australia and England.
Tough going for Genia in Japan club rugby
The Will Genia-captained Kintetsu Liners are finding life difficult in Japan Rugby League One with another heavy defeat since their promotion.
‘Strap in’ for Jones’ return: Tim Horan
Eddie Jones' shock return as Wallabies coach and the axing of Dave Rennie has created fierce debate eight months out from France's Rugby World Cup.
Jones confident of masterminding Cup glory
Eddie Jones is positive he has the time and understanding to propel the Wallabies to a World Cup triumph after sensationally assuming the coaching duties.