The Waratahs have held crisis talks in South Africa as players remain divided about whether Israel Folau deserves to be kicked out of the game. But they won’t let it affect their Super Rugby performances.
Israel Folau’s future hangs in the balance after being found guilty of a high-level breach, but the door is open for a stunning return.
After being shunned by Queensland, the armchair critics put the red marker through Quade Cooper’s career. But an almost unthinkable statistic has proved those doubters wrong.
Israel Folau might have lost the battle with Rugby Australia — but he and his supporters are the clear winners in a much more important war.
THE Reds continue to show vast improvement but wins are still proving elusive. Here are 5 things we learned about their last-minute defeat to the Crusaders.
AUSTRALIA’S under-threat franchises will stay in limbo for a bit longer after SANZAAR sought approval from broadcasters before pushing the change button.
THEY will be without the destructive power of Will Skelton but the Waratahs have turned to the “Mayor of Durban” for inside knowledge on how to beat the Sharks.
WARATAHS coach Daryl Gibson says Kurtley Beale’s decision to turn his back on a mountain of English cash paints a powerful picture of the value of the Wallabies’ jersey.
THE Brumbies have broken through for their first Super Rugby win for the season, overcoming the Western Force 25-17 in Canberra.
THE Hurricanes failed the first test of their Super Rugby title defence when beaten 26-18 by the Chiefs in a rain-drenched third round match.
IN his exclusive column, Queensland Reds veteran Rob Simmons reveals how a rocket from coach Nick Stiles has them primed for the Crusaders showdown.
QUADE Cooper is tipping a breakout year for Reds rookie Izaia Perese, saying the young speedster’s intensity around the club is rubbing off on senior players.
GIANT second rower Will Skelton has been ruled out of the Waratahs’ crunch match against the Sharks, while former Queensland crowd favourite Digby Ioane will make his Crusaders debut against the Reds.
THE Waratahs have faced up to the defensive horror show that leaked 55 points but fixing up another ugly stat from their loss to the Lions will be just as critical against the Sharks.
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