Blyth escapes with three-week Super ban after red card
Angus Blyth has had his suspension reduced from six to three weeks after the Queensland lock was sent off for a late, high hit on Brumbies winger Corey Toole.
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Rebels Super forwards cleared of serious injuries
After losing to the Blues, Melbourne are relieved that two forwards, hooker Jordan Uelese and lock Trevor Hosea, have been cleared of serious knee injuries.
Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay earn Japan semis spot
Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay have earned a semi-final berth in Japan Rugby League One after a 55-17 win over the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.
Wright sticks by Thorn as Reds lose Super Rugby way
Liam Wright has defended coach Brad Thorn after the Queensland Reds fell away in a loss to the ACT Brumbies that dropped them to 2-5 for the Super Rugby season.
NSW avenge Super W grand final loss in style
NSW have jumped over Queensland to the top of the Super W Ladder after inflicting a first loss on Fijiana Drua, beating them. 31-5 in Sydney.
Lolesio’s perfect response to Wallabies snub
Noah Lolesio slotted all seven kicks and marshalled his men well in a fine response to a Wallabies squad snubbing as the ACT Brumbies ended a Brisbane hoodoo.
Thorn questions future as Reds unravel in Brumbies loss
Brad Thorn fears he has taken the Queensland Reds as far as he can after the floodgates opened in the first loss to the Brumbies in Brisbane since 2015.
Reds hold off Brumbies after lightning delay in Super W
A double from Queensland Reds centre Briana Dascombe has helped the hosts past the Brumbies 20-10 after play was stopped for 30 minutes due to lightning.
McDermott clashes with White in vital Wallabies trial
Queensland Reds might be riding back-to-back Super Rugby losses but they will take confidence from the past as they welcome the Brumbies to Suncorp Stadium.
Reds axe Vunivalu, bench O’Connor for Brumbies
James O'Connor has been benched and Suliasi Vunivalu left out altogether from the Queensland Reds side to face the ACT Brumbies in Super Rugby Pacific.
Re-signed Lynagh kicking Australian rugby into gear
Tom Lynagh has extended his contract with the Queensland Reds and says tactical kicking, one of his strengths, is something Australia must get right.
New call-ups Schoupp, Flook look to learn Wallabies way
Brumbies prop Blake Schoupp and Queensland centre Josh Flook are among the new Wallabies call-ups looking forward to taking their first steps under Eddie Jones.
Jones contemplates change to Wallabies captaincy model
Eddie Jones is considering naming more than one Wallabies captain, saying that World Rugby concussion protocols may dictate a leadership group approach.
Coach Eddie Jones names first Wallabies training squad
Coach Eddie Jones has released his first Wallabies training squad, naming 33 players with halfbacks Tate McDermott and Jake Gordon among the omissions.
Brumbies win Super thriller to keep Tahs streak alive
The Brumbies have won a Super Rugby Pacific classic, beating the NSW Waratahs 40-36 to extend their winning run against their arch-rivals to 11 games.
Rampant Drua hand Rebels Super Rugby defeat
Melbourne's hopes of consecutive Super Rugby Pacific wins have been crushed in Suva, with Fijian Drua winning 38-28 after a dazzling first half.
Fijiana outclass Rebels in Suva Super W clash
The Fijiana Drua have continued on their Super W winning way, setting up their 39-12 victory over the Melbourne Rebels in Suva with a crushing first half.
Crusaders win 12th-straight over frustrated Reds
The Crusaders have won a 12th-straight Super Rugby game against the Queensland Reds, the hosts making costly mistakes in a 25-12 loss in Brisbane.
Parry, Kiwi class shines through in Reds’ Super W win
The Queensland Reds have survived a scare to beat the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium, 29-14, to stay undefeated after two rounds.
Rebels need Drua scalp to continue on Super finals path
Melbourne coach Kevin Foote says taking on the Drua in Fiji is a huge challenge, which his team need to overcome if they want Super Rugby finals action.
Thorn wary of retention battle after Suaalii switch
The Queensland Reds are scrambling to lock down Harry Wilson with coach Brad Thorn admitting rugby's big-money deal to lure Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii may not help.
‘Non-stop’ Thorn yet to ponder rugby coaching future
Brad Thorn says he's yet to fully consider his options beyond this season, with the Reds coach off contract but still desperate to unlock the side's potential.
Wallabies duo Hodge and Kellaway back for Rebels
The first Australian side to play a Super Rugby Pacific game in Fiji, Melbourne have welcomed back Wallabies pair Reece Hodge and Andrew Kellaway from injury.
Rebels ready for fierce Super challenge against Fiji
After tackling the Drua in the Super Rugby Pacific pre-season, Melbourne feel ready for the challenge of playing in Fiji as they hunt back-to-back victories.
Mortlock questions Suaalii deal as Wallabies weigh in
Wallabies great Stirling Mortlock is sceptical of the deal that lured Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii back to rugby, but his potential Wallabies teammates approve.
‘Stupid’ play haunts Reds as Crusaders await
The Queensland Reds will be without the injured Hunter Paisami when they host the Crusaders in a clash that could have ramifications at club and Test level.
Rebels’ Gordon makes case for Wallabies World Cup
Melbourne's Carter Gordon has continued to put his hand up for a Wallabies World Cup berth, with Test coach Eddie Jones keeping his options open.
Rebels hang tough for thrilling Super win over Reds
Melbourne have banked their second win of the Super Rugby Pacific season, beating Queensland 40-34 in a pulsating clash at AAMI Park.
Queensland thump Rebels in Super W opener
Queensland have steam-rolled an ill-disciplined Melbourne in their Super W opener, running in seven tries for a 43-0 win.
Suaalii to join Waratahs after RA confirms code switch
Rugby Australia has confirmed that Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will leave the NRL's Sydney Roosters at the end of 2024 to play rugby until at least the end of 2027.
NRL: No war chest to stop Suaalii followers
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says the league will not throw money at players to stop them following Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to rugby union.