Slipper could break Wallabies’ caps record
Veteran prop James Slipper is in line to become the Wallabies' most-capped player after opting to remain in Australian rugby for at least another two years.
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Reds’ COVID cases grow on Super Rugby eve
Tate McDermott and Hunter Paisami are the latest Queensland Reds to test positive for COVID-19, less than a fortnight out from their Super Rugby season opener.
Hooper’s rare rest before 2023 Cup push
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper, who will miss the start of the Super Rugby Pacific season, has won a record fourth John Eales Medal.
Lynagh family takes trip down memory lane
Ian Lynagh was overcome by deja vu when driving his grandson Tom to Ballymore for the Queensland Reds' Super Rugby Pacific trial game.
Reds cop COVID-19 hit on Super Rugby eve
Queensland Reds stars James O'Connor and Jordan Petaia, as well as coach Brad Thorn, all missed the side's Super Rugby trial match due to COVID-19.
Wallabies’ Kellaway no longer a passenger
Wallabies winger Andrew Kellaway has been named the 2021 rookie of the year but is already feeling the pressure of father time on his rugby career.
Roberts ready for ‘different game’ at Tahs
Wales and Lions centre Jamie Roberts' hard running and vast experience will be valuable for a young Waratahs outfit in the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season.
Rugby mums help Lockhart eye World Cup
Super W player of the year Lucy Lockhart hopes to play in the Rugby World Cup, less than six months after giving birth to her first child.
O’Connor freed up after Super burnout
James O'Connor says stepping down as Queensland Reds captain has lightened a load that took its toll during a run to the Super Rugby AU title.
Qld Reds greats in Tonga charity game
Toutai Kefu will coach a Tongan invitational side against a classic Reds team for charity, after the island nation was devastated by a volcano and tsunami.
Force on road to start Super Rugby season
Western Force home games against the Brumbies and NSW Waratahs have been relocated to the east coast to begin the Super Rugby Pacific season.
O’Connor relinquishes Reds captaincy
James O'Connor led the Queensland Reds to the Super Rugby AU title last season but won't captain in 2020, with Tate McDermott promoted alongside Liam Wright.
Wallaby Kurtley Beale eyes Waratahs return
Kurtley Beale will likely return to the Waratahs from France, but not until 2023 as the Wallabies playmaker eyes a fourth World Cup campaign.
Giteau, 39, to play on in US with Giltinis
Former Wallabies playmaker Matt Giteau will continue as a 39-year-old for Major League Rugby's LA Gilitinis for their title defence in 2022.
Wallaby Beale linked to Waratahs return
Kurtley Beale has been linked to a return home from France to the NSW Waratahs, who have also secured former British Lions centre Jamie Roberts.
Fijian Drua target April Super homecoming
The NSW-based Drua hope to host the Highlanders in Fiji on April 30 as they battle COVID-19 restrictions ahead of a Super Rugby Pacific debut.
Ferguson’s arrest tarnishes Japanese club
The Japanese rugby club that sacked Blake Ferguson following his drug-related arrest is in damage control ahead of the new season.
Blake Ferguson sacked after Japan arrest
Former NRL premiership winner Blake Ferguson has lost his contract with Japanese rugby club NEC Green Rockets after a drug-related arrest.
Reds have Super points to prove in 2022
A humiliating loss and a host of Wallabies selection snubs are fuelling the Queensland Reds' quest to become a Super Rugby Pacific powerhouse.
Hooker Codie Taylor commits to NZ rugby
Veteran Test hooker Codie Taylor has signed a long-term contract extension with New Zealand Rugby, staying on until at least 2025.
NZ Rugby bullish on Super Rugby Pacific
A decision on the future of Super Rugby Pacific will come in "the next few days" according to NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson.
England, All Blacks meet in Autumn series
Eddie Jones' England will meet New Zealand and two of their 2023 World Cup pool opponents as part of next year's Autumn Nations Series.
New Japanese comp keen on more Wallabies
The inaugural Japan Rugby League One competition kicks off on January 7, with the big money on offer attracting stars from around the world.
Daily tests for EPL as virus threatens
COVID-19 protocols are being tightened across sport as the virus surges with England's Premier League taking strict precautions to keep the show rolling.