No hype but lots of hope at Super Rugby launch
TIMES have changed for Super Rugby in Australia, with one team cut from the competition, a new CEO and plenty of off-field dramas to deal with.
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The reasons for Aussie Super Rugby optimism
ALL the building blocks are in place. It’s enough of a platform for players and coaches to feel genuinely optimistic about 2018 after a horrific year for Australian Super Rugby in which there was not a single Aussie win over a New Zealand opponent.
Moala the matchwinner as Blues take Tens title
THE Blues have scored two tries in the last three minutes to win a heart-stopping Brisbane Global Rugby Tens final 10-7 over the Hurricanes. Trailing 7-0 for almost the entire match, the Blues dug deep and got a rich reward. Watch the highlights!
It’s ten out of Tens for Clark
CAM Clark impressed Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson in his long-awaited return to rugby on the first day of the Brisbane Global Tens.
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Cheika insists Lions have Tahs’ respect
THE Lions have never won in Sydney and have lost their last ten games against the Tahs, but Michael Cheika insists the tourists are no easybeats.
Folau’s flying visit wows students
WHEN Year 10 student Thomas Finck told his classmates that Wallaby star Israel Folau was dropping by as guest coach, they scoffed at him.
Beale has Wallabies on his mind
HIS focus is on the Waratahs but Kurtley Beale concedes returning to the Wallaby mix in time for the World Cup is in the back of his mind.
Waratahs wings on selection prayer
FIVE into two won’t go, leaving NSW’s wing options fighting a fierce battle this week to gain selection for Sunday’s match against the Lions.
Tahs hamstrung over Douglas deal
THE ARU’s new contracting system has rendered the Waratahs powerless to offer Kane Douglas more money to stay in Australia.
Naiyaravaro could make Tahs debut
A RAMPAGING two-try debut in club rugby by Taqele Naiyaravaro has convinced coach Michael Cheika that is he ready for Super Rugby.
Draft must come with expansion
SANZAR needs to introduce a player draft if they are to reinvigorate Super Rugby under their expansion plan, Brendan Cannon writes.
Rats halfback thrown Rebels lifeline
WARRINGAH halfback Josh Holmes could revive his Super Rugby career within weeks after signing a short-term deal with Melbourne Rebels.
Wallabies warning: Hands off Izzy
WALLABIES coach Ewen McKenzie has responded to threats of a cashed-up NRL poaching back his biggest star by saying: Izzy is going nowhere.
Folau is rugby’s $4 million man
ISRAEL Folau has delivered a multi-million dollar publicity windfall for the ARU, the Waratahs and their sponsors since joining rugby.
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