Reds survive send off and sin-binning to beat Waratahs
Despite being at one stage reduced to 13 men, the Queensland Reds proved too strong for the NSW Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium.
Despite being at one stage reduced to 13 men, the Queensland Reds proved too strong for the NSW Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium.
Taniela Tupou’s success in having a foul play charge thrown out could spell bad news for the Waratahs.
Believing it was “shoulder on shoulder” contact, the Queensland Reds will fight the suspension of prop Taniela Tupou for alleged foul play.
NRL supercoach Wayne Bennett’s recruiting raid for the Dolphins has failed to land one future star.
While a threat to strike ahead of the revamped Super Rugby AU competition has eased, Rugby Australia’s latest pay cut demands are set to have even greater consequences.
It’s hasn’t taken long for Kiwi-born Wallabies coach Dave Rennie to endear himself to Australian rugby fans as the code braces for the reality of marching on without a broadcast deal.
Australian rugby fans should stop and count themselves lucky Kurtley Beale stuck with the game when he could easily have gone to a rival code. But the fullback’s greatest play came off the field according to one legend.
Waratahs players are set to feature in this year’s new-look Shute Shield competition and be available for two State of Origin-style representative games.
He may not have worn the Wallabies gold jersey, but one of Australian rugby’s most important figures has made an emotional farewell to the game.
Rugby fans can breathe a sigh of relief, with both the Australian and New Zealand Super Rugby tournaments set to beamed around the country – starting this Saturday.
Waratahs coach Rob Penney is convinced the best way to develop Australia’s next crop of stars is by throwing them into the deep end against Kiwi teams, and Australia should push for a trans-Tasman comp next year.
Isaac Lucas’ baffling decision to jump ship for Japanese rugby has opened the possibility for quick-stepping 18-year-old whiz Mac Grealy to make a Super Rugby debut seven months after leaving school.
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