Cooper out, no worries for Souths
Souths lost Quade Cooper to injury before halftime but managed to edge past Wests. Here’s five things we learned from Round 5 of the Hospital Challenge Cup.
Queensland Reds
Thorn hammers it home for Thor
TANIELA Tupou has revealed a straight-talking push from Brad Thorn “to focus on becoming the best tighthead prop in the world” has redefined the game of our biggest Wallaby.
Thorn on Kiwis’ coaching radar
ONLY one Reds coach since 2001 has a better win-loss record than Brad Thorn in their rookie season after the first nine games of the season and keen observers across The Ditch are taking notice.
Young Reds a roller coaster ride
THERE’S one certainty about teams whose personnel is largely made up of youngsters trying to establish their bona fides in the big time — they’ll take their supporters on a ride.
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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.
Nadolo threat a nightmare for Genia
WILL Genia has demanded that the flawed Reds defence regroup to cut down Crusaders star Nemani Nadolo before he has to relive a schoolboy nightmare.
Reds lack fear factor: Slack
OUTSIDE of the Reds’ obvious game breakers, there are too few individuals who strike fear into the hearts of their opponents.
Mum’s the word for Crusaders giant
THE giant rugby gypsy who changed his name to honour his mum has returned to Brisbane to terrorise a Reds team he grew up yearning to play for.
White v Brumbies headlines big weekend
THE return of Jake White to Canberra to face the Brumbies headlines a bumper weekend of Super Rugby. Check out our guide to round 13.
Reds time to stand and deliver
WILL Genia is certain a stand-and-fight mentality has replaced the cut-and-run reaction of players when the Reds were last in such a hole.
Reds set to beef up pack for Crusaders
ROB Simmons will be shifted to flanker as part of the biggest revamp to the Reds pack this season for the match against the Crusaders.
Dog day afternoon for Reds players
THE Reds have lent their support to the RSPCA’s $250,000 target to help the state’s abandoned pooches.
500 days to go: our RWC to-do list
THE Rugby World Cup is exactly 500 days away — and the Wallabies must use that time to develop a tight-head prop and second-rower.
Reds struggles set to cost Wallaby spots
THE Queensland Reds are now wooden-spoon contenders and their 30 per cent winning rate is set to cost the team several Wallabies jerseys.
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