In the early rounds of the Super Rugby season, not only have the Australian teams been winning but they’re developing talents who could be key to beating the British and Irish Lions this year, writes JULIAN LINDEN.
The Queensland Reds were their own “worst enemies” after suffering a heavy loss at the hands of the Crusaders on Sunday afternoon. Here’s where it went wrong and the one major positive.
Don’t say it too loud because the Waratahs have a nasty habit of letting their most loyal fans down, but this current team really could be a contender for another Super Rugby title.
The ACT Brumbies have given themselves – and by extension the Wallabies – a massive confidence boost ahead of the upcoming British and Irish Lions series after pulling off one of the biggest upsets in Super Rugby for years.
The Reds are set for an ‘exciting’ challenge when they take on former Queensland star James O’Connor on Sunday.
Skills, traits and characters the coach charged with bringing through the next generation of Wallabies wants to see as rugby’s best teenagers from the Waratahs and Force take the field,
He’s fierce and uncompromising on the field but it wasn’t that long ago Mahe Vailanu was brought close to tears by the most ordinary of tasks – taking a few steps forward.
Major announcements in Australian rugby are incoming, as the national body begins mass re-signing. But who will stay or go? Plus the game’s good guy, Cyclone Alfred’s impact and more in Rugby Confidential.
James O’Connor has been happy to share Queensland Reds secrets with his new Crusaders teammates.
It was the best week of her life, but teenage Waratahs rugby gun Millie Parker spent a fair bit of it in tears as she made a very special debut.
The Waratahs have made a bombshell selection for their crucial game against the Western Force, dropping a playmaker to the bench in favour of a new recruit. See the teams inside.
A boom rugby rookie once wanted by the Brisbane Broncos is set to make his Queensland Reds Super Rugby Pacific debut against the Crusaders on Sunday.
The Reds are fully aware of the damage former Queensland star James O’Connor can cause them on Sunday in Christchurch.
Western Force’s boom backrower Nick Champion de Crespigny has signed a long-term contract with the club as he makes a case for Wallabies selection, while Tahs prepare for Force attack.
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