Wallabies chasing Crusader for World Cup
HE’S starring for the Crusaders, but the Wallabies are now interested in the Melbourne-born backrower for the World Cup, plus the latest on Sonny Bill Williams, Israel Folau and more.
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Highlanders run over top of Brumbies
THE Brumbies have capitulated in the final quarter to lose an otherwise hard- fought Super Rugby match 43-17 to the Highlanders in Dunedin.
Australian Super Rugby battle tightens up
THE surging Waratahs have all but wiped out the previously imposing early season lead of the Rebels as the battle for supremacy in Australia’s Super Rugby conference tightens up.
Brumbies bounce back to bury Reds
THE Brumbies have recorded their best win of the Super Rugby season, turning around a slow start to smash the Queensland Reds 45-21 on Saturday night.
Brumbies finally find mojo in Reds rout
WITH their season on the line, the Brumbies produced their best performance of 2018 to record a come from behind 45-21 win over the Reds in Canberra on Saturday night.
Tahs win, but cop Folau blow
ISRAEL Folau will miss three crucial games after injuring his hamstring in NSW’s 24-17 victory over the Brumbies on Saturday night.
Hewat swaps sides in Tahs-Brumbies showdown
A NSW Waratahs-Brumbies showdown in Canberra is nothing new for Peter Hewat. But, after a historic win there as a Waratah, this week Hewat is wearing rival colours.
How Locky McCaffrey turned his career around
LOCKY McCaffrey probably isn’t the ideal guy for Australian rugby’s recruitment and retention department. Can’t get a decent run and got an overseas offer? Go, McCaffrey tells them.
Two years out but Pocock still Tahs biggest threat
ACCORDING to Waratahs lock Rob Simmons, there is just one thing wrong with the theory Wallabies star David Pocock can instantly resume playing at eight-out-of-ten, after even long-term injuries.
Phew! Brumbies back in the winner’s circle
A RETURN to Canberra has reignited the Brumbies’ Super Rugby season, scoring a 24-17 victory over the Sharks on Saturday night.
Western Force reawakening? Time will tell
COULD Super Rugby be about to tipped on its head yet again?That’s the question after whispers emerged the Sunwolves could exit the competition after 2020, leaving the door ajar for a potential Force return.
Brumbies won’t buck McKellar’s stellar style
VETERAN backrower Lachie McCaffrey says he’d be surprised if the Brumbies don’t turn the corner with their hotly-debated new playing style on Saturday against the Sharks.
Rebels flying high after downing Brumbies
THE Rebelution is real. After being on the brink of extinction in 2017, the Melbourne Rebels are now flying high atop the Super Rugby ladder after hammering the Brumbies.
Super Rugby teams: Tahs boosted by Beale fitness, SBW named
THE NSW Waratahs have received a massive boost with star playmaker Kurtley Beale cleared to play the Jaguares after suffering a rib injury during their draw against the Sharks last weekend. We’ve got all the latest round four team news.
Super W Spotlight: Brumbies sick of being bridesmaids
THE Brumbies are sick of being bridesmaids to New South Wales and, with a nice mix of young talent and experience, are confident as they head into the inaugural Super W tournament. Brumbies captain Shellie Milward chatted with foxsports.com.au.
Tahs lack where ‘real deal’ Rebels excel
JUST like Queensland exposed themselves against the Brumbies, the true measure of Melbourne wasn’t obvious in their opening game against the 14-man Reds. Iain Payten recaps the weekend talking points in his Super Rugby column.
Thorn’s Reds grind to Super victory
THEY couldn’t score a try and copped another yellow card but the Reds have broken through for an 18-10 Super Rugby upset win over the Brumbies — Brad Thorn’s first victory as coach.
Super Rugby teams: Barrett bros boost Hurricanes
A WEEK after their shock loss to the Bulls in South Africa, the Hurricanes have been boosted by the returns of Jordie and Beauden Barrett. We’ve got all the latest round three Super Rugby team news.
Can Wallabies star make stunning return after cancer?
TWO years ago Wallabies star Christian Lealiifano was stricken down by cancer. Then he beat it, recovered and resumed his professional career. Can he complete the journey by playing for his country again in 2018?
Brumbies bracing for Reds backlash
AN early fright in Tokyo has given the Brumbies ample warning to not underestimate Queensland, despite the Reds’ long list of problems from their opening round.
Confusion reigns in rugby card farce
WHAT all footballers crave is consistency on rulings and the increasingly penal judgement of dangerous tackles has opened a world of confounding cases, writes Jim Tucker.
‘No grey area’: SANZAAR’s blunt message
IN the first full round of Super Rugby, contact with the head became a controversial topic but Super Rugby boss Andy Marinos says it is “black and white”.
Round 2 Super Rugby teams: Every squad confirmed
WARATAHS coach Daryl Gibson has named four newcomers in his starting side for NSW’s first Super Rugby game of 2018 — including a surprising choice at No 13. Check out how your team will line up in round two.
Crystal ball: Brumbies boost, Reds revival
THE long awaited return of David Pocock will see the Brumbies top the Australian conference, while the Reds will fail to make the finals as they continue to rebuild. Here is JIM TUCKER’s Aussie conference analysis.
Ruthless cull will have Super results
THE removal of three teams from Super Rugby will help create less one-sided games, improve spectacles and bring back the mojo of the once-dominant competition in 2018, says SANZAAR boss Andy Marinos.
DHP chooses Wallaby gold over offshore riches
STAR winger Dane Haylett-Petty will spurn big money offers from overseas clubs to chase his dream of a lengthy Wallabies career if the Force are axed.
Trio battle for Rebels leadership
THE battle for the Rebels’ coaching job heats up after Tony McGahan stands down, while the Wallabies will honour fallen Warringah player Lachlan Ward.
Trans-Tasman allegiances splits family in two
PAYTO & PANDA: or a father of two huge front-rowers, Vili Alaalatoa was always going to be between a rock and a hard place – to watch his Wallaby or future All Black.
Sledging Joe ready for Wallabies: Gregan
VIDEO: A cheeky one-liner from Joe Powell against the Rebels showed he’s ready for a Wallabies debut and he has the backing of another vocal ex-Brumbies no.9.
How Brumbies beat the odds to reach finals
BRUMBIES captain Sam Carter says winning the Australian conference is deeply satisfying given most people predicted an exodus of stars would cripple the Canberra franchise.
Cheika slammed for questionable selection
STATISTICS show that Samu Kerevi is the player the Wallabies could least afford to lose. His replacement’s record is not so impressive.
Brumbies book place in Super Rugby finals
THE Brumbies have clinched Super Rugby’s Australian conference with a 32-3 bonus-point thrashing of the hapless Melbourne Rebels in Canberra.
Cane toad rules in nation’s capital
NEW Brumbies coach Dan McKellar is a true cane toad, a proud north Queenslander whose first rugby success was as a teenage forward scrapping for the Burdekin Canetoads.
Force exodus to hasten club’s demise
THE Western Force’s roster is set to take a massive hit after the ARU lifted its contracting freeze and players seek security on the east coast.
‘Insulting’ radio sledge inspires Cheika
MICHAEL Cheika hates the negativity swirling around rugby. But armed with lessons learned at a prestigious US leadership course, he aims to change perceptions come June.
Psychologist taking Hooper’s game to next level
THE secret behind Michael Hooper’s new-found leadership skills, Cheika’s groundbreaking move, drama around Super Rugby draw for 2018, Tongan Thor and more.
Should Australian rugby go solo?
COULD the radical solution to Australia’s rugby woes be an exit from Super Rugby and the creation of a National Rugby Union competition? It’s worth a look.
Waratahs face triple threat from Rebels
WARATAHS halfback Nick Phipps is expecting an ambush from the Melbourne Rebels after another tough week under the spotlight for the club.
Plans hatched for club rugby Origin match
PAYTO & PANDA: “State of Union” club rugby match gains momentum, Will Skelton’s high school blues, scrum doctor puts down his scalpel.
King’s prophecy haunts Brumbies
AS the Brumbies start their overseas tour, a declaration made in Sydney three weeks ago could haunt the Canberra side and their finals aspirations.
Three reasons why Super’s no good for Cooper
PAYTO & PANDA: the latest on Cooper Cronk, the Wallabies potentially jeopardising their own World Cup campaign, SBW on Te’o, and Georgia’s Australian insider.
ARU to hold coaching crisis summit
THE message from the ARU is clear. Three wins, one draw and 27 losses for Australian teams against overseas Super Rugby sides is not good enough.
Great divide: Aussie rugby reaches new low
THE giant gap between Australian and Kiwi rugby just got even bigger – if that’s possible – with men, women and now boys all falling to their trans-Tasman rivals.
Australian rugby finds unlikely ally in SBW
HE has helped contribute to their woes, but Sonny Bill Williams has a message of hope for Australia’s struggling Super Rugby players.
All Black legend’s tip for fixing Aussie rugby
NEW Zealand champion Tana Umaga believes the current woes of Australian rugby stem from one major failure of ARU decision makers.
Bill, you are the weakest link, goodbye
THE SANZAAR debacle has exposed Bill Pulver and the ARU board. It’s time for them to face some hard truths, writes Brendan Cannon.
Rugby in need of Wayne’s words
IN 2008, Wayne Bennett blasted a room of All Blacks coaches and players with some hard truths. It is time for Australian rugby to have its Bennett moment, Iain Payten writes.
Brains trust can fix Australian rugby mess
AMID the worst season for Australian teams in Super Rugby history, and the SANZAAR debacle crippling the game, legends have called for a huge meeting.
Tahs demanded massive price to switch venue
WHEN the Waratahs were asked to move their game on Saturday to keep the Allianz Stadium surface smooth for the A-League grand final, their financial demand stunned officials.
Shut down Sonny and crack Kiwi curse
Australian teams have lost all 14 games against Kiwi rivals this year, but the Brumbies plan to put a stop to that against Sonny Bill Williams’ Blues.
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