Gutted but proud: Force lament missed finals chance
Western Force coach Simon Cron says he's gutted for his players after the franchise's finals drought stretched to 21 years.
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Force crash out of finals race despite gutsy win
Zac Lomax has scored his second Super Rugby try, but it wasn't enough to earn the bonus point the Force desperately needed to stay in the finals hunt.
We were worried: Reds scrape past Moana in thriller
Queensland have coughed up a 19-point lead before pulling off a game-winning try at the death to scrape past Moana Pasifika and secure a finals berth.
Brumbies deny Waratahs to snare Super Rugby finals spot
The clinical ACT Brumbies have held on for a tense derby win to clinch a Super Rugby Pacific finals spot with victory over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
Cavalry returns as Reds prepare for emotional Pasifika
The Queensland Reds welcome back a host of Wallabies to face Moana Pasifika in what could be the Auckland-based club's final Super Rugby Pacific home game.
‘He can have it’: Beale happy to let Slips keep record
Force veteran Kurtley Beale is set to move into outright third on the all-time Super Rugby games list, but it's a finals berth he craves the most.
Sealed with a Kiss: Coach aims to leave Reds on a high
Queensland, facing a tricky trip to face Moana Pasifika, are in a frustratingly familiar position at the pointy end of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Tom Lynagh deal done at Reds for World Cup year
Tom Lynagh has extended his contract with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds for one year, keeping him in the country for the World Cup.
Rebels merger plan no big secret, Rugby Australia says
The Melbourne Rebels can't claim a proposal known as Winning Rugby was kept secret from them because the club had agreed to it, the sport's governing body says.
McDermott returns, Brumbies switch up for big clashes
The Queensland Reds will welcome back Tate McDermott from a long-term hamstring injury, and the Brumbies have opted to shift some of their stars to the bench.
Horwill’s pick to get Wallabies on World Cup front foot
James Horwill has nominated Lukhan Salakaia-Loto as the enforcer the Wallabies are crying out for as they build to next year's World Cup.
‘Different beast’: don’t write off Wallabies for Cup
Brad Thorn has delivered his verdict on the Wallabies and reflected on his own World Cup experiences to mark 500 days until the Australian showpiece begins.
Lynagh reveals injury, contract detail with Cup in mind
Wallabies flyhalf Tom Lynagh has provided fresh detail to his frustrating injury absence and hinted at an imminent contract extension.
Rugby Australia’s alleged secret plan blindsided Rebels
A mysterious policy designed to boost Australian rugby heartland at the expense of the Melbourne Rebels is a key sticking point in a lawsuit worth millions.
‘It still hurts’: Brumbies set for Super revenge
Allan Alaalatoa says the Brumbies have been re-watching video of their round seven loss to NSW, determined to down their arch-rivals in his milestone match.
Kurtley Beale becomes Force’s ‘Mr Spark’
The Western Force are starting to find their form, and Kurtley Beale's energetic performances haven't gone unnoticed.
No regrets: Les Kiss backs decision to rest Reds stars
The Queensland Reds have been left clinging to sixth spot after resting a host of stars in their 19-14 loss to the Western Force in Perth.
Reds suffer late heartache as Force snare thrilling win
The Western Force have kept their slim finals hopes alive after surviving some nervy late moments to post a 19-14 win over the Queensland Reds at HBF Park.
Slick Waratahs demolish Drua, keep top six hopes alive
The NSW Waratahs have snapped a 15-game losing streak when playing outside of Australia by defeating the Fijian Drua in Suva.
Time for stability: Force back in coach Cron for 2027
The Western Force's finals drought has already hit 20 years, but the club is confident coach Simon Cron has put the foundations in place to finally end the rut.
It’s a grand final: Force fired up to take down Reds
The Western Force's finals hopes are hanging by a thread, with three wins needed from their final three games if they are any chance to sneak in.
What Wallabies coach Schmidt told Force star Zac Lomax
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has arrived in Perth and will closely monitor prized Western Force recruit Zac Lomax in Saturday night's crunch Super Rugby clash.
Reds roll changes for trip west, Force dealt big blows
A quartet of rested Reds and Wallabies stars, including captain Fraser McReight, won't head west to face the Force, but there's a big addition in the forwards.
‘Not surprised’: Kiss on Chiefs’ latest rugby target
Reds coach Les Kiss, who will take over the Wallabies later this year, is bracing for an ongoing NRL recruitment battle after a young star's link to the Chiefs.
Lonergan leads from front as Brumbies blunt Force
The ACT Brumbies have snapped a three-game losing streak in tense fashion, beating the Western Force and denting their opponents' finals hopes.
Late heartbreak as brave Reds fall to Chiefs
The Queensland Reds were on the wrong end of a 12-5 penalty count, and it proved costly in their 10-point loss to the Chiefs in Brisbane.
Reds answer questions, seek more in crunch Chiefs clash
The Queensland Reds can make a decisive play for a top-three Super Rugby Pacific finish with victory over the Chiefs in Brisbane.
Wallabies star backs overdue Anzac Day Bledisloe first
Fraser McReight isn't sure why the Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test, slated to debut next year, isn't already on the rugby calendar.
Brumbies regain key leader, Gordon returns for Reds
The Brumbies will welcome back Wallaby Allan Alaalatoa for their crunch clash against the Western Force while Carter Gordon returns for the Queensland Reds.
Kiss to have say on Wallabies’ July selection calls
Joe Schmidt has explained how Les Kiss will have a say on Wallabies selections before he takes the reins, and made a case for the injury-plagued Tom Lynagh.
Reds victory consigns Brumbies to rare Super Rugby fate
Australia's benchmark Brumbies have suffered three straight losses for the first time in eight years to be in danger of missing the Super Rugby Pacific finals.