Cheika moving World Cup pieces from shadows
Nothing happens in Australian rugby without a good conspiracy theory and there may be more reason to certain selections around the country than we think, JIM TUCKER writes.
Super Rugby
Genia miracle can cure Rebels’ finals headache
Melbourne Rebels will make an 11th hour fitness call on superstar Will Genia – who was knocked unconscious against the Sunwolves – as the club chases a maiden Super Rugby finals appearance.
‘Outstanding’ Lealiifano stakes World Cup claim
On the back of some excellent form, Brumbies coach Dan McKellar believes Christian Lealiifano should be recalled to wear the Wallabies No.10 jersey at the World Cup later this year.
Rodda: Dad would have wanted me to play
Izack Rodda’s fortitude to play the day after his father’s sudden death showed his leadership qualities as he opens up about that difficult personal period ahead of his first game as Reds captain.
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Mumm’s the word: Super Rugby’s frustrating silence
RUGBY Union Players’ Association president Dean Mumm is disappointed at the lack of player input into any potential removal of an Australian Super Rugby franchise.
Brumbies issue ‘call to arms’ to fans
THE Brumbies have issued a public plea to their supporters to turn up to home games and help fight off the threat of getting axed from Super Rugby.
Wallaby axed for Tahs’ Desperation Derby
WARATAHS coach Daryl Gibson unracked the broom and cleaned house ahead of NSW’s must-win derby against the winless Rebels in Melbourne.
Don’t ruin Rebels’ success stories
VICTORIAN Fereti Sa’aga has made an impassioned plea to save the Melbourne Rebels, saying he would be lost to the game if it weren’t for the Super Rugby club.
The latest Wallaby to head overseas
WALLABIES back Luke Morahan will leave Western Force to join English rugby strugglers Bristol at the end of the Super Rugby season.
Injured Slipper’s long-term goal
HOBBLING Queensland captain James Slipper vowed to fight for his Reds and Wallabies career by pressing on to his third World Cup in 2019.
No magic formula, say frustrated Tahs
WARATAHS coaching staff are scratching their heads, players are furious with the lack of results, and the Melbourne Rebels lie in wait to cause a boilover.
Latu’s end goal is Moore’s Wallaby jersey
AFTER emerging from the departed Tatafu Polota-Nau’s immense shadow, Waratahs hooker Tolu Latu has set his sights on Wallaby gold.
Talk is cheap for terrible Tahs
AFTER their worst start to a Super Rugby season, the Waratahs have been given a stern message by one of their own – ‘we’ve got to shut our mouths and get working.’
Wallabies rule and Super sides aren’t in race
IT seems very clear that everything about Super Rugby’s future seems very unclear. And what’s also beyond dispute is that the current model is a mess, writes Andrew Slack.
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