O’Connor injury setback as Reds pups battle for No.10
An injured James O'Connor could miss the opening month of the Super Rugby Pacific season, while a pair of young Reds battle for the No.10 jersey.
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Rebels want wins and fans with future on life support
With tickets going on sale for Melbourne's opening Super Rugby Pacific match, coach Kevin Foote says wins are key for the survival of the cash-strapped Rebels.
Wallabies star Izack Rodda puts foot faults behind him
Wallabies lock Izack Rodda hopes to make his return from a foot injury as early as round two or three, and is optimistic the Force can challenge for the title.
Hall of famer Wilson’s flanker fandom for McReight
Former Queensland Reds and Wallabies flanker David Wilson says Fraser McReight's apprenticeship under Michael Hooper will reap rewards at Test level this year.
Tupou, Rebels challenged to defy turmoil and flourish
Rebels recruit Taniela Tupou can rise above the Super Rugby club's turmoil and flourish again as a Wallaby, Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says.
Melbourne Rebels to remain in Super W for 2024 season
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says the Melbourne Rebels will "absolutely" field a Super W team in 2024, despite the club entering voluntary administration.
Rebels rocked with Super Rugby future still in the wind
While Rugby Australia say the axing of staff doesn't mean the end of the Rebels, coach Kevin Foote says it's hitting home that the club may not survive.
Rebels admin axed, Super Rugby club’s future dim
The chief executive and staff of financially stricken Super Rugby Pacific club Melbourne Rebels have been axed, with coaches placed on new, four-month deals.
Offside rule tweak to end Super Rugby ‘kick tennis’
The offside law will be altered in Super Rugby Pacific to discourage long-distance kicking duels and entice teams to run the ball and counterattack.
Louis Lynagh to swap Harlequins for Italy’s Benetton
Harlequins wing Louis Lynagh has announced he will join Benetton Rugby next season and looks ready to commit to Italy's national team.
Rebels recruit Salakaia-Loto back to his rugby best
A Wallabies return is the aim for Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, who says he's in great shape on and off the field as he gears up for Melbourne's Super Rugby challenge.
Schmidt in the house for Campbell’s Roma masterclass
Jock Campbell was dominant as the Queensland Reds sliced up the NSW Waratahs in the first half of a Roma trial with new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt looking on.
Waratahs humbled as Reds, Brumbies notch trial wins
The Queensland Reds have hammered NSW Waratahs 32-7 in Roma while ACT Brumbies pipped the Western Force in the final Super Rugby Pacific pre-season hit-outs.
Big-name playmakers return for second Super Rugby trial
Noah Lolesio and Tom Lynagh will run out for their respective Super Rugby Pacific clubs in trial matches this weekend.
Wallabies to host World Cup slayers Wales twice in 2024
The Wallabies will play a total of six home Tests against Wales, Georgia, New Zealand and world champions South Africa in 2024.
Rugby star Kurtley Beale cleared of raping woman
Kurtley Beale has been found not guilty of raping a woman or sexually touching her in a toilet cubicle after a jury took just hours to clear the rugby star.
Harry Potter embraces Western Force razzle dazzle
Western Force utility back Harry Potter is already making headlines in Perth after scoring two tries against against Queensland in a trial game last week.
Woman ‘curated’ Beale rape allegation, lawyer argues
A woman who claims to have been raped by rugby star Kurtley Beale has been labelled "manipulative" by his lawyer in a closing address to his trial's jury.
Humbled Valetini wins Wallabies’ John Eales Medal
Brumbies No.8 Rob Valetini has been rewarded for his consistent 2023 season with the John Eales Medal as the Wallabies' player of the year.
Jury to rule on consent in Kurtley Beale rape case
A woman who accused rugby star Kurtley Beale of rape has been "staunchly consistent" in her version of the events, a NSW court has heard.
Force sign former title-winning Crusader Ben Funnell
New Western Force signing Ben Funnell says he wasn't sure if he'd get another crack at Super Rugby after leaving the Crusaders in 2019.
‘I messed up’: Beale called agent after rape allegation
Kurtley Beale called his player-agent Isaac Moses and told him he had "messed up", after being confronted with sexual assault allegations, a court has heard.
Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim
A woman who claims rugby star Kurtley Beale sexually assaulted her in a pub toilet was worried she wouldn't be believed, a jury has been told
Rebels’ ‘statement’ Super trial victory ends tough week
The Melbourne Rebels have beaten the NSW Waratahs in an impressive preseason trial effort just days after the club was placed into voluntary administration.
Force to be reckoned with after Ballymore boilover
A rallying Western Force have notched a confidence-boosting pre-season win over the Reds in Brisbane, while the Rebels also impressed in beating the Waratahs.
Vunivalu’s ‘gamble’ paying off as winger finds voice
The decision to remain with the Queensland Reds has paid off for winger Suliasi Vunivalu, as he looks forward to his first outing under Les Kiss at Ballymore.
Frankie’s chance comes after rave Reds rugby reviews
Highly touted teenager Frankie Goldsbrough will be unveiled by the Queensland Reds in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific pre-season clash with the Western Force.
Wallabies to build from World Cup low in Super trials
Australia's five rugby franchises return to action this weekend with Wallabies stars slated for an earlier start to their campaigns than expected.
‘Convince him he’s guilty’: Beale accuser’s call notes
A woman's mindset prior to calling rugby star Kurtley Beale with rape allegations has been called into question at his trial.
Rugby Australia targeting early call on Rebels future
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has met with the Victorian government as the future of Melbourne in Super Rugby Pacific competition hangs in the balance.
Beale rape accuser denies toilet act consensual
A woman accusing rugby star Kurtley Beale of raping her in a toilet cubicle has faced a grilling by his lawyer, including whether she invited him to join her.