92-Test Wallaby set for shock French defection
The mass exodus of Australian rugby talent is set to be compounded by the defection of one the Wallabies’ modern day greats. PLUS, Kalyn Ponga can realise All Blacks dream.
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Nerves jangling as Beale ends 13-year wait
A crippling injury toll has paved the way for 147-game veteran Kurtley Beale to become captain of the Waratahs for the very first time as the Chiefs come to town for a vital Super Rugby clash.
Hunt takes long road to Waratahs extension
Karmichael Hunt’s Waratahs career seemed finished last year when they signed an NRL star, but the 33-year-old triple-code gun is ready to fight for a contract extension.
Rebels move gives Gideon peace of mind
Living in a gated community with barbed wired fences and security cameras wasn’t enough to make Gideon Koegelenberg feel safe from the crime in Durban. That’s why the South African jumped at the chance to join the Rebels.
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Sunwolves stun Bulls in first Super Rugby win
YU Tamura knocked over a late penalty on Saturday as the Sunwolves stunned the Bulls 21-20 to post their first victory of the Super Rugby season.
Embarrassing Reds crash land in Canberra
THE Reds season is in full retreat after a 43-10 crash landing in Canberra when they were haunted by a hot crop of Queensland products transformed into matchwinners by wearing a Brumbies jersey.
Highlanders spoil Sonny Bill’s Blues return
THE Highlanders have muscled their way back to beat the Blues 26-20 in a desperate Kiwi Super Rugby derby in Dunedin.
Match of the doomed
WITH the axe hovering over the Western Force and Southern Kings, they must find a way to concentrate on a rugby game on Sunday afternoon, knowing their fate could be sealed minutes later.
Will history repeat for George in Red?
NEVER playing on the losing side in a Reds-Brumbies clash would seem to be a positive halo around George Smith, except he’s never worn a Reds jersey in any of those wins.
Settling for mediocrity killing Australian rugby
CLUTCHING at positives from Kiwi defeats shows Australian rugby is growing soft. The problem comes from absent ARU leadership, writes Brendan Cannon.
Week seven teams: Wallaby gun makes Force return
FORCE coach Dave Wessels has made just one change to his starting XV with club co-captain Ben McCalman set to make his first appearance of the season off the bench. Complete week seven teams.
Super Rugby decision imminent
AUSTRALIA will find out if it is to lose a Super Rugby franchise as early as Sunday night, with SANZAAR poised to formally announce a new competition structure for 2018 and beyond.
Another big blow for banged-up Rebels
THE beleaguered Rebels have copped another big blow with their best player, Sean McMahon, suffering an injury setback and ruled out for at least six weeks.
Brumbies banking on poached Reds gun
LACHIE Maranta was signed for a Reds emergency just like the one in Canberra on Saturday night yet he might not finish it as the most talked about Queensland fullback.
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