Bench weapons to give Reds 80-minute edge
Wallabies Fraser McReight and Hunter Paisami have a job to do off the bench for the Queensland Reds in their Super Rugby Pacific season opener.
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Tahs’ fortunes key in Super Rugby rebirth
The Pacific influence will be felt in Super Rugby on both sides of the Tasman this season, but in Australia it's the fortunes of the Waratahs that are key.
Drua eye statement Super Rugby Pacific win
The Fijian Drua enter their Super Rugby Pacific debut against the NSW Waratahs on Friday night wanting to be more than just competitive.
Drua debut takes coach Byrne full circle
Mick Byrne has soaked up his return to Sydney as Fijian Drua head coach, more than 30 years after playing his final VFL game for the Swans.
Rebels’ Gordon to embrace Suncorp return
Melbourne Rebels No.10 Carter Gordon hopes his former Queensland Reds teammates try to unsettle him in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific opener.
Brumbies to come up against familiar faces
The Western Force will be tapping into the knowledge of their new recruits when they take on the Brumbies for their Super Rugby Pacific opener in Canberra.
NSW Waratahs steeled by the blues of 2021
Steeled by the humiliation and despair of a winless 2021 campaign, the NSW Waratahs will open the Super Rugby Pacific season feeling re-energised.
Waratahs on guard against Fijian ambush
The NSW Waratahs are treating Fijian Drua with full respect and won't be taking the competition newcomers lightly in their Super Rugby Pacific opener.
Tahs’ bus-ride karaoke bring Super vibes
Wallabies and Waratahs centre Izaia Perese has detailed new coach Darren Coleman's attempts drag the Super Rugby outfit back from their lowest point.
Reds’ ace revealed ahead of Super season
Jock Campbell's potential at No.10 could free up Jordan Petaia for a tantalising move to fullback for the Reds this Super Rugby season.
Waratahs’ wall returns for Super revival
The NSW Waratahs were turnstiles in a historically poor 2021 season but showed in Roma, a week out from the new Super Rugby season, things may have changed.
Tahs impress in trial win over the Reds
The Waratahs showed off some bruising, organised defence in a 21-14 trial game win over the Queensland Reds.
Drua’s Super inclusion key to pathway push
Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos says the expanded Super Rugby competition is imperative to developing pathways in the Pacific.
Donaldson has dibs on Tahs’ No.10 jumper
Ben Donaldson will start at flyhalf for the NSW Waratahs this weekend in their final hit-out before the Super Rugby Pacific season kicks off.
Kefu praises Super effort to support Tonga
Every try scored across the first 10 rounds of the Super Rugby Pacific tournament will see $500 donated to the Red Cross Pacific Tsunami Appeal.
Tupou’s cheeky message to rugby officials
Still recovering from the trauma of Tonga's volcano and tsunami disasters, Taniela Tupou has hinted what it'll take to keep his talents in Australia.
Fijian women added to boost Super W season
The Fijiana Drua will play in this season's Super W tournament as the Australian women's rugby competition follows the men in expanding into the Pacific.
Less is more for Wallabies coach Rennie
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is backing his tried-and-tested performers to take Australia to World Cup glory, saying there'll be less newcomers blooded in 2022.
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.
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.