‘Non-stop’ Thorn yet to ponder rugby coaching future
Brad Thorn says he's yet to fully consider his options beyond this season, with the Reds coach off contract but still desperate to unlock the side's potential.
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Wallabies duo Hodge and Kellaway back for Rebels
The first Australian side to play a Super Rugby Pacific game in Fiji, Melbourne have welcomed back Wallabies pair Reece Hodge and Andrew Kellaway from injury.
Rebels ready for fierce Super challenge against Fiji
After tackling the Drua in the Super Rugby Pacific pre-season, Melbourne feel ready for the challenge of playing in Fiji as they hunt back-to-back victories.
‘Stupid’ play haunts Reds as Crusaders await
The Queensland Reds will be without the injured Hunter Paisami when they host the Crusaders in a clash that could have ramifications at club and Test level.
Mortlock questions Suaalii deal as Wallabies weigh in
Wallabies great Stirling Mortlock is sceptical of the deal that lured Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii back to rugby, but his potential Wallabies teammates approve.
Jones coy as Rugby Australia closes in on NRL’s Suaalii
Rugby Australia has reportedly pulled off its biggest coup in years by poaching NRL star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, but Eddie Jones was coy when quizzed about it.
Rebels out to stop Reds and kick off Super Rugby season
Melbourne halfback Ryan Louwrens is excited to test himself against Queensland No.9 Tate McDermott as the Rebels look to get their Super Rugby season rolling.
Chiefs compound Waratahs’ Super Rugby Pacific woes
The Chiefs remain Super Rugby Pacific's unbeaten competition leaders after consigning the NSW Waratahs to a fourth defeat from five starts this campaign.
Drua make history in Super W win over Brumbies in Nadi
Defending champions Fijiana Drua remain undefeated in Super W rugby after a tight 12-7 win over the Brumbies in Nadi in round one.
NRL: No war chest to stop Suaalii followers
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says the league will not throw money at players to stop them following Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to rugby union.
Suaalii to join Waratahs after RA confirms code switch
Rugby Australia has confirmed that Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will leave the NRL's Sydney Roosters at the end of 2024 to play rugby until at least the end of 2027.
Queensland thump Rebels in Super W opener
Queensland have steam-rolled an ill-disciplined Melbourne in their Super W opener, running in seven tries for a 43-0 win.
Rebels hang tough for thrilling Super win over Reds
Melbourne have banked their second win of the Super Rugby Pacific season, beating Queensland 40-34 in a pulsating clash at AAMI Park.
Rebels’ Gordon makes case for Wallabies World Cup
Melbourne's Carter Gordon has continued to put his hand up for a Wallabies World Cup berth, with Test coach Eddie Jones keeping his options open.
Revamped Waratahs seek return to Super W glory
Having lost the Super W grand final to newcomers Fijiana Drua last year, four-time champions NSW Waratahs say they've had to evolve in a bid to regain top spot.
Reds still fuming after concussed Lynagh ruled out
The Queensland Reds remain frustrated by the circumstances that led to the loss of emerging playmaker Tom Lynagh for the next two Super Rugby Pacific games.
Robertson to follow Foster as All Blacks coach
New Zealand Rugby has appointed Crusaders coach Scott Robertson as the next All Blacks mentor, starting after this year's World Cup.
Mafi says Rebels to keep playing running rugby
As he prepares to line up against his former Super Rugby Pacific club Queensland, hooker Alex Mafi says the game is crucial to Melbourne's season.
Rugby star’s assault case to return to court in April
Kurtley Beale's rugby career remains in limbo after his sexual assault case was mentioned in a Sydney court ahead of a new court date next month.
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.
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.