Finals test awaits ‘naughty’ Rebels
AFTER losing in Brisbane the Melbourne Rebels must pull off a tough assignment in New Zealand. But the coach says the inclusion of two big names will only make a difference if his side lifts.
Queensland Reds
‘Tongan Thor’ inspires Reds win
A “THORSOME” Queensland scrum pulverised the Melbourne Rebels’ finals hopes on Friday night and ended a painful five-match losing streak for the struggling Reds.
Cooper’s call brought Hunt in from the cold
DRUG-TAINTED Karmichael Hunt is out of isolation after a personal overture from Quade Cooper and is poised to make his club comeback for Souths on the Gold Coast.
Club rugby’s $1m Wallabies midfield
QUEENSLAND’S questionable declaration to make Brad Thorn a 10-year coach is ridiculous considering their dire financial predicament and the $1 million worth of wasted talent black-listed from the club.
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Call to line up against cocaine
FORMER undercover cop Dan Crowley is appalled at the leniency shown Karmichael Hunt and has urged the formation of a four-code coalition to better fight the cocaine scourge.
Slipper says winning the only shoe that fits
WHEN James Slipper took office as the new Queensland captain he circled Saturday night as D-Day to deliver a victory over NSW with the style shake-up his Reds have desperately needed.
How Hunt survived the thin REDS line
QRU boss Jim Carmichael says Karmichael Hunt’s “immediate honesty and genuine contrition” about letting the club down saved the star recruit.
Reds will embrace Hunt on return
REDS skipper James Slipper says Karmichael Hunt’s six-week ban is appropriate and he would be welcomed back to the team after serving his suspension.
Fine and ban ‘not enough’ says Reds great
RUGBY hardman Stan Pilecki is angry his code has gone soft on punishing cocaine-stained Karmichael Hunt when he should have been booted out of the game.
Super Rugby teams: Honey Badger returns
NICK ‘Honey Badger’ Cummins has been named to make his long-awaited return for the Western Force against the ACT Brumbies on Friday night.
Hunt ‘mistake’ costs him $30,000, suspension
KARMICHAEL Hunt has been hit with a six-week ban and fined $30,000 by the ARU and QRU after pleading guilty to cocaine possession.
Hunt fined, banned by ARU
UPDATE: QUEENSLAND Reds star Karmichael Hunt has been fined $30,000 by the Australian Rugby Union and suspended for six weeks after pleading guilty to cocaine charges.
Tapuai return softens Kerevi blow
THE withdrawal of centre Samu Kerevi is a major blow to the Queensland Reds, but it has been somewhat softened by the inclusion of Ben Tapuai.
Free Willy running into form
REDS halfback Will Genia’s running game has been reignited and he wants to repay Waratahs boss Michael Cheika by ruining his Saturday night.
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