Hooper ‘all-in’ on captaincy return, selection battles
Michael Hooper has regained the Wallabies captaincy and will welcome the challenge for game time posed by in-form flanker Fraser McReight.
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Hooper, Slipper to share Wallabies captaincy
James Slipper and Michael Hooper will co-captain the Wallabies as they prepare for the upcoming Rugby Championship and World Cup.
Jones enlists league great Johns to help Wallabies
No stranger to picking the brains of rugby league coaches, Eddie Jones has recruited Andrew Johns to work with the Wallabies halves ahead of their first Test.
Chiefs take on confident Crusaders in Super final
Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific final clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders spells the end for some players and coaches.
‘I want the 10 jersey’: Cooper set for Wallabies recall
Ten months after rupturing his Achilles, veteran five-eighth Quade Cooper is ready to make his second Wallabies comeback in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup.
Whitelock back for Crusaders in Super Rugby final
The Crusaders have been boosted by the return of All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock from injury for Saturday's Super Rugby final against the ladder-topping Chiefs.
‘Sub-par’ Canberra stadium facilities cost opportunity
The NRL thinks a new stadium should be built in Canberra's Civic area and has criticised the "sub-par" facilities at GIO Stadium in suburban Bruce.
Warriors play down early NRL return for Tuivasa-Sheck
Rugby union convert and former Dally M winner Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is seemingly not in the picture for a Warriors return this season, according to their coach.
Chiefs outmuscle Brumbies, set up NZ Super decider
The Chiefs are through to the Super Rugby Pacific decider after holding the Brumbies try-less in a 19-6 semi-final win in Hamilton.
Fiji Rugby admits underpaying women internationals
Fiji Rugby has promised to make back payments after short-changing its national women's team during World Cup and Oceania championship campaigns.
Brumbies head to enemy territory in Super Rugby quest
The Brumbies have headed to New Zealand for their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Chiefs and will remain there should they reach the final.
Toole, Lolesio on bench for Brumbies Super semi-final
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has picked Jack Debreczeni over Noah Lolesio in the No.10 jersey for their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Chiefs.
Brumbies plot historic win in NZ to extend their year
After losing by a point in Auckland in last year's semis, the Brumbies return to New Zealand believing they can beat the Chiefs and create Super Rugby history.
Brumbies survive after controversial Savea no-try call
The Brumbies are through to Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals after beating the Hurricanes in a thrilling 37-33 contest in Canberra.
Reds coach Thorn to refresh before next rugby chapter
Brad Thorn has signed off after six seasons as Queensland Reds coach by falling just short of an Australian rugby first in Hamilton against the Chiefs.
Reds denied Super history by Chief McKenzie’s boot
A Suliasi Vunivalu double got the Queensland Reds within reach of a historic Super Rugby victory but Damian McKenzie sealed a quarter-final win for the Chiefs.
Blues end NSW Waratahs’ season with big Eden Park win
The NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific season has come to an end in the quarter-finals for the second straight year after a heavy loss to the Blues in Auckland,
Belief not enough as Reds aim to upset Chiefs again
The Queensland Reds won't lean too heavily on their upset defeat of the Chiefs when the sides meet again in a Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final in Hamilton.
Chiefs on alert as Reds fight against Super history
Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn is aware his side has poked the bear after upsetting the Chiefs in a breakthrough Super Rugby victory last time they met.
Rebels confirm signing of Test lock Salakaia-Loto
Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has officially linked with the Melbourne Rebels, saying he's excited to reunite with ex-Reds Taniela Tupou and Alex Mafi.
O’Connor set to shift again for Reds’ knockout quarter
James O'Connor could return to the No.12 for the Queensland Reds with Hunter Paisami under an injury cloud ahead of their Super Rugby quarter-final in Hamilton.
McReight battles All Blacks skipper in Reds Super final
Queensland openside flanker Fraser McReight will be crucial if the Reds can upset Super Rugby Pacific's table-topping Chiefs on Saturday.
New boss Phil Waugh has high hopes for Australian rugby
Former Wallabies flanker Phil Waugh has been officially unveiled as the new chief executive of Rugby Australia, replacing Andy Marinos who resigned last month.
Barrett back for Blues, Waratahs’ odds lengthen
The NSW Waratahs' chances of upsetting the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific finals have diminished with star playmaker Beauden Barrett returning for the hosts.
Tongan coach Kefu plotting Ireland ambush
Tonga Rugby World Cup coach Toutai Kefu has labelled his 2023 squad the country's best ever and has plans to shake up their stacked round robin pool.
Reds, Tahs regroup from Super losses before quarters
The Waratahs and Reds will limp into the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals on the back of confidence-sapping losses, while the Brumbies host the Hurricanes.
Drua dedicate historic Super moment to bereaved Byrne
Captain Meli Derenalagi has dedicated Fijian Drua's history-making win over the Queensland Reds to Mick Byrne, following the recent death of the coach's father.
Drua seal Super Rugby finals berth as Reds wilt in Fiji
The Queensland Reds face a nervous wait on their finals fate after the Fijian Drua dominated them in Suva to secure their own post-season campaign.
Super Rugby finals dream alive as Force welcome Chiefs
The Highlanders' round-15 defeat to the Blues means the Western Force host the Chiefs still dreaming of making the Super Rugby Pacific finals.
Blues win dents Highlanders’ Super Rugby playoff hopes
A gritty 16-9 win at Eden Park has assured the Blues of third place in Super Rugby Pacific and left the Highlanders looking nervously over their shoulder.
Force wait to see if Reds, Highlanders do them a favour
The Western Force need either the Highlanders or Queensland Reds to lose this weekend in order to keep their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive.