‘Dream come true’: Meredith takes on British and Irish Lions
Cairns’ own Declan Meredith has described the experience of taking on the British and Irish Lions as a “dream come true type of moment.” Find out what made it so special.
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Nudgee rugby dynasty not slowing down after Reds sign dynamic duo
The Queensland Reds have signed two schoolboy standouts from Nudgee College as the school braces for a GPS First XV rugby campaign that will see them gunning for a fourth straight premiership. More here.
The night Phil Waugh’s rag-tag team took $5m from ‘chirpy’ Lions
The 2001 Lions team arrived to play Australia A with more swagger than usual – and a monster payday in their sights. Until Phil Waugh’s team made it a very expensive night for their rivals.
Tupou: Australia was right to axe me… I needed help
Taniela Tupou never wanted to leave Australia. But, as he nears a $1m European move, the powerhouse Wallaby opens up on mental health battles and why he didn’t have a choice but to escape.
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Aussie Super Rugby competition locked in
Australian Super Rugby clubs are set to play ‘more meaningful matches’ in a new four-team competition starting in September.
Why Brumbies’ final loss is a kick up the backside for Aussie rugby
Good on the Brumbies for making the Super Rugby finals, but JULIAN LINDEN writes their semi final loss is another reason for Aussie rugby to be embarrassed by an endless cycle of defeat.
Australia’s Super Rugby title hopes over after Brumbies loss
More than a decade since the last title, Australia’s long wait for a Super Rugby champion goes on, with Brumbies crashing out of the competition at the hands of the Chiefs to create an all-New Zealand final.
Quade: It’s time for some home truths about Australian rugby
To win this series, Australia must get creative or else the Lions will be able to pick off every tactic, writes Quade Cooper. And there’s no more ‘outside the box’ move than picking James O’Connor.
Queensland rugby drained: 80% of homegrown pros play interstate or overseas
A staggering 80 per cent of the Queensland’s 146 professional players are now based outside the Sunshine State, prompting the QRU to call for a radical compensation push. See the full list of Queensland’s pro players and where they are now.
Brumbies urged to relive famous win to spark upset
The weight of history is against the Brumbies, but a famous win for the franchise in 2013 is a reminder that anything is possible.
Suaalii’s Lions series statement sure to stir league fans
Now Wallabies’ star, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has made a declaration which is sure to ruffle the feathers of rugby league fans, especially those passionate NSW Blues supporters.
Brumbies walk double grand final tightrope with trophy in sight
The Brumbies are staring down the barrel of unwanted Super Rugby history, and must play “two grand finals” to clinch a long-awaited title.
The ‘borderline travesty’ Wallabies must fix to avoid Lions disaster
Based on Australia’s Super Rugby results, to say quality is spread thin for players who can compete against the Lions would be an understatement. There’s one man they must call to conjure a miracle.
Brumbies eye history after sealing Super Rugby semi final berth
The ACT Brumbies have saved Australian rugby’s blushes with a thrilling 35-28 quarter-final win over the Hurricanes, but now face an unenviable path to Super Rugby glory.
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