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Victorian born and bred Melbourne Rebels backrower Rob Leota

Rebel to face his ‘secret’ high school heroes

Rugby conversations weren’t part of Rob Leota’s high school experience but it didn’t stop the hulking lad from Thornbury fulfilling his union dream at Melbourne Rebels.

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Bernard Foley of the Waratahs reacts during the Round 11 Super Rugby match between the New South Wales Waratahs and the Sharks at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, April 27, 2019. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Waratahs rocked by fresh bombshell

The Waratahs have been hit by another distraction that threatens to be just as damaging as the bitter Israel Folau saga.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Taniela Tupou of the Wallabies celebrates winning The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South Africa Springboks at Suncorp Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

‘Sack me’: Thor returns fire over religious ‘attack’

The ugly fallout from the Israel Folau saga is starting to spread through Australian rugby, with two of the country’s biggest stars forced to defend their Christian beliefs.

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Queensland Reds player Tate McDermott is seen during training in Brisbane, Monday, April 29, 2019. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING

Young half draws line in the sand for Reds

Tate McDermott perfectly sums up the mood of long-suffering Reds fans by saying the time for empty promises is over and only crunch wins matter.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Will Skelton of the Waratahs runs the ball forward during the round one Super Rugby match between the Waratahs and the Force at Allianz Stadium on February 25, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Waratahs start Super Rugby season with tight win

THE NSW Waratahs have got their Super Rugby campaign off to the perfect start after holding onto beat the Western Force 19-13 at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night.

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CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 25: Joe Powell of the Brumbies charges forward during the round one Super Rugby match between the Crusaders and the Brumbies at AMI Stadium on February 25, 2017 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Crusaders scrape past brave Brumbies

THE Brumbies have failed to break a 17-year hoodoo in Christchurch, going down to the Crusaders 17-13 despite a defiant performance in their Super Rugby season opener.

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Savea brothers set up huge Hurricanes win

Savea brothers set up huge Hurricanes win

THE Hurricanes began its defence of their Super Rugby title in emphatic fashion on Saturday, scoring 13 tries on their way to a huge victory over the Sunwolves in Tokyo.

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Reds player Sam Kerevi crosses over to score a try during the 1st round Super Rugby match between the Queensland Reds and the Sharks from South Africa, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Kerevi double sees Reds sink Sharks

QUEENSLAND’S new Super Rugby era is off to a winning start after a thrilling come-from-behind 28-26 victory over the Sharks on Friday night.

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Rieko Ioane of the Blues avoids a tackle to score a try during the round 1 Super Rugby match between the Melbourne Rebels and the Blues at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Video: Teen freak Ioane’s sizzling hat-trick

TEEN sensation Rieko Ioane scored a hat-trick as the Blues made mincemeat of the hapless Rebels with a 56-18 rout in the Super Rugby season opener at AAMI Park. Watch the video!

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DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 24: Ben Smith (L) of the Highlanders and Damian McKenzie of the Chiefs compete for high ball during the round one Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and the Chiefs at Rugby Park Stadium on February 24, 2017 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Dianne Manson/Getty Images)

Chiefs snap drought as Ben Smith injured

THE Chiefs have broken a three-year Super Rugby drought against the Highlanders, opening their 2017 campaign with an unlikely 24-15 victory.

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Dejected Waratahs players look on during the NSW Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby match at Allianz Stadium, Sydney. Pic Brett Costello

Home improvements key to big Tahs campaign

ON the eve of the new season the Waratahs are keen to restore Allianz Stadium to the “fortress” status it held during their premiership-winning 2014 campaign.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: Michael Hooper receives a pass during a NSW Waratahs Super Rugby training session at Moore Park on May 12, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

’If we had 15 Hoopers, I’d be a happy coach’

MICHAEL Hooper is so good Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson wants to capture his DNA and give it to everyone. So what makes Super Hooper tick?

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Bernard Foley of the Waratahs during the Waratahs v Highlanders trial match at Brookvale Oval. pic Mark Evans

Super Rugby teams: Complete week one lineups

THE Waratahs have suffered a major blow before their opening game against the Force while the Brumbies have named a new-look side to tackle the Crusaders. Check out all the week one teams!

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Stephen Moore of the Reds takes on Steve Cummins of the Rebels during the Rugby Union trial game between the Queensland Reds and the Melbourne Rebels. Pic Darren England.

Reds ready to turn back clock

THE Queensland Reds haven’t been the kings of any rugby castle in recent times but there is a definite “vibe” at Ballymore in the build-up to the Super Rugby 2017 season-opener.

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