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.
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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.
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.
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.