Quade v Foley: Battle to decide Wallabies No.10
Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson gave under-performing Bernard Foley a public lashing ahead of his showdown with Wallabies rival Quade Cooper.
Melbourne Rebels
Re-signing Isi just the start for ambitious Rebels
Damaging runner Isi Naisarani has re-signed with the Rebels and the club has no plans to stop there.
How an AFL club could save Rugby Australia
Rugby Australia is at an all-time low. The Wallabies are out of form, Super Rugby crowds are dropping and the Israel Folau scandal haunts the code. Club rugby, though, is thriving and it’s all thanks to the AFL.
Alarming figures: Park footy puts Super Rugby to shame
The battle is on to save Super Rugby: While Sydney’s club competition flourishes, the conference-leading Brumbies have their lowest crowds ever, Waratahs interest has waned and the only team drawing fans is getting kicked out of the competition.
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Departing Rebel charged over Dunedin fight
STAR Melbourne Rebels flanker Amanaki Mafi has finished his career at the club in disgrace after being arrested in New Zealand following a fight with teammate Lopeti Timani.
Rebels face nervous wait after heartbreaking loss
A VIRTUOSO Reece Hodge display wasn’t enough as the Rebels fell 43-37 to the Highlanders, leaving their Super Rugby finals hopes teetering.
Phipps back to lead after wee incident
RUGBY Confidential: Nick Phipps has been reappointed as one of the Waratahs’ team leaders and a former Wallaby returns for the Rugby Championships.
The painful reminder of Aussie Super Rugby saga
HE’S the former Rebel who now stands in the way of their Super Rugby playoff hopes. Highlanders prop Tyrel Lomax is also the embodiment of the damage caused to Australian rugby by its drawn out licence standoff last year.
Rebels maintain finals hope
HOW can the Melbourne Rebels still make the Super Rugby finals for the first time ever despite two losses in a row?
Finals test awaits ‘naughty’ Rebels
AFTER losing in Brisbane the Melbourne Rebels must pull off a tough assignment in New Zealand. But the coach says the inclusion of two big names will only make a difference if his side lifts.
Club rugby’s $1m Wallabies midfield
QUEENSLAND’S questionable declaration to make Brad Thorn a 10-year coach is ridiculous considering their dire financial predicament and the $1 million worth of wasted talent black-listed from the club.
Kiwis likely to get way in major Super Rugby overhaul
THE future of Super Rugby is looking a lot clearer, with New Zealand likely to get its way on its preferred model instead of endorsing a push from Australia for a trans-Tasman competition.
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