Slipper climbs stairway to hell
THE 107 steps that climb the Kangaroo Point cliffs were the test Reds prop James Slipper needed to pass as he built strength in his mending achilles tendon.
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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.
Red cards ruining rugby: Wallabies coach
A SHAKE-UP to Super Rugby’s red card system, which wrecked the opening Aussie derby, has been proposed in the wake of Reds skipper Scott Higginbotham copping a three-game ban.
‘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”.
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Finals preview: Crusaders v Reds
WE bring you everything you need to know about the first Super Rugby qualifying final between the Crusaders and Reds.
Reds must be ready to seize day
THE cheerleading pom-poms always come out at finals time yet the Reds play-off expedition to Christchurch must be viewed with clinical eyes.
Reds not considering Link swansong
JAMES Horwill has shelved any sentimental salute Ewen McKenzie for the simple reason he wants the Reds’ biggest success to still lie ahead.
Horwill, Genia back for Reds
WALLABY trumps James Horwill and Will Genia are returning fit and fresh for the Reds’ qualifying final against the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Reds’ Schatz out to rattle Read
UNSUNG Jake Schatz is confident he can rattle Kieran Read out of his rhythm as the Reds plot the ultimate upset in Christchurch.
Play for Link, stay for Graham
THE Queensland Reds want to win for Ewen Mckenzie, but are buying in for Richard Graham as the club re-signs three stars.
Samo goes sumo one last time
RADIKE Samo has promised the Reds a rousing finale before rugby’s ageless Afro joins an exodus of Aussies bound for overseas clubs.
Reds boosted but sweating on Faingaa
THE Reds will have James Horwill and Will Genia back for their semi against the Crusaders but are sweating on the fitness of Anthony Faingaa.
‘Super B’ closer after academy’s end
THE ARU is a step closer to forming a “Super B” competition after disbanding its nationalised youth academy on Monday.
McCaw back to derail Reds’ charge
HE’S back. Richie McCaw has played a single club game in seven months but is still ready to ruin Queensland Reds’ finals party.
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