Aussies help Wild Knights to Japan title
Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete has scored a try to help Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights down Suntory Sungoliath 18-12 in Japan's League One final.
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Crusaders beat Reds before Super playoffs
The Crusaders have once again highlighted the Queensland Reds' deficiencies against NZ-based teams, beating them 28-15 in Christchurch.
Tokyo to host latest Dean-Jones battle
Sungoliath director of rugby Eddie Jones and Wild Knights coach Robbie Deans will add to their long history when the sides meet in Japan's League One final.
Reds to challenge history, Crusaders in NZ
The Queensland Reds will play the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday, before a potential quarter-final rematch at the same venue a week later.
Reds ready for mystery Super journey
Queensland are flying out to Christchurch to take on the Crusaders uncertain of their next destination in week one of the Super Rugby Pacific finals.
Wright eyes return for injury-hit Reds
Liam Wright could provide some welcome relief as the Queensland Reds battle injuries ahead of potentially two consecutive trips to face the Crusaders.
Injured O’Connor to miss Reds Super finals
James O'Connor has a hamstring tear and is expected to be sidelined for four weeks, ruling him out of the Queensland Reds' Super Rugby Pacific finals campaign.
England’s Aussie hooker hit by knee injury
England's Australian-born hooker Nic Dolly, dubbed the Human Mullet, is set to miss their three-Test series against the Wallabies with a serious knee injury.
Wallabies to face off in Japanese final
There will be plenty of Australian influence when Suntory Sungoliath meet Saitama Wild Knights in the Japan Rugby League One final.
O’Connor injury scare as Reds find form
The Reds were cruelly denied a crucial bonus point but were still celebrating the end of a four-game Super Rugby losing run against Moana Pasifika in Brisbane.
History against improved Tahs in Dunedin
The NSW Waratahs need a rare win in Dunedin over the Highlanders to jump back ahead of the Queensland Reds in the penultimate Super Rugby Pacific round.
Barrett steals win for Blues over Brumbies
Blues No.10 Beauden Barrett has kicked a field goal after the siren to secure a 21-19 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Brumbies in Canberra.
Waratahs break Super Dunedin hoodoo
The NSW Waratahs have snapped a 14-year losing streak in Dunedin to beat the Highlanders 32-20 in the penultimate Super Rugby Pacific round.
Brumbies eye final against Tahs or Reds
The Brumbies sit third heading into the Super Rugby Pacific finals and are likely to meet either the Waratahs or Reds in week one of the play-offs.
Crusaders rout Drua in Super statement
The Crusaders have strengthened their hold on second place ahead of the Brumbies with a 61-3 Super Rugby Pacific drubbing of the Fijian Drua in Christchurch.
Brumbies to measure up against Super Blues
The Brumbies will get a measure of their Super Rugby Pacific title credentials when they host the competition frontrunners in the Blues on Saturday.
Banks boost as Rennie eyes England Tests
Tom Banks's hopes of wearing the No.15 against England in July have been boosted despite his likely move to Japanese rugby.
Australia A rugby revived for Pacific Cup
Australia A will play in the Pacific Nations Cup in July against Fiji, Samoa and Tonga with Rugby Australia reviving the development team to boost player depth.
Wilson adds grunt as Reds seek momentum
The Queensland Reds are limping towards the Super Rugby Pacific finals but can find some momentum against Moana Pasifika at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.
Nine new Wallaroos for Pacific Four rugby
Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning has included nine uncapped players in a 32-strong squad to travel to New Zealand for the Pacific Four series next month.
Eddie Jones brushes aside clean sweep talk
Eddie Jones is preparing for a very different challenge from his compatriots than when he last led England's rugby men to a clean sweep on Australian soil.
England’s Lynagh closer to Australia tour
Eddie Jones has selected the uncapped Louis Lynagh, son of former Wallabies great Michael Lynagh, in England's pre-tour training squad before the July Tests.
Wilson returns to right Reds Super ship
Harry Wilson will return from a heavy head knock to face Moana Pasifika and says the Queensland Reds are still upbeat despite their recent Super Rugby losses.
Brumbies ready to match powerhouse Blues
Brumbies lock Darcy Swain says taking on the Blues isn't a David and Goliath battle with his Canberra side up to the Super Rugby Pacific challenge.
White re-signs for 2023 Rugby World Cup
Veteran halfback Nic White has signed a new deal with the Brumbies and Rugby Australia that will take him through until after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Rennie confident as Tupou decision looms
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is confident Taniela Tupou will not be lost to a long-term foreign deal as the Reds prop nears a decision on his rugby future.
Crusaders down Brumbies in Super tussle
The Crusaders have handed the Brumbies just their second loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season, winning 37-26 at GIO Stadium in Canberra.
Reds cop Super thrashing at hands of Blues
The Blues have cruised to a huge Super Rugby Pacific win against the Queensland Reds, romping to a 53-26 victory at Eden Park.
Hurricanes roar to Super win over Waratahs
The Hurricanes have roared back with three second-half tries to steal a 22-18 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Waratahs at Leichhardt Oval.
Australia could host first $1billion RWC
World rugby chiefs believe the first billion dollar Rugby World Cup tournament will happen over the next decade - and it could happen in Australia.
O’Connor’s Eden Park test for the No.10
Former Wallabies captain Andrew Slack says the Queensland Reds' formidable trip to face the Blues in Auckland can serve as James O'Connor's Wallabies audition.