The Queensland Reds under 15s, 16s and 19s impressed at Sunnybank Rugby Club today as the state’s ultra-promising next generation of rugby talent took it to the Melbourne Rebels. How it unfolded here.
They are the giants of Australian rugby ready to represent the Wallabies on the game’s grandest stage, but to the local clubs and schools that nurtured them, they are so much more.
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones’ liking for versatility is good news for uncapped pair Josh Kemeny and Dylan Pietsch.
For a star player who has been in the sporting spotlight for over a decade, Michael Hooper remains an enigma. As he opens up on his Sydney farewell with the Waratahs, he’s also eyeing a big change.
The Rebels may have finished the season with a win, but off-contract coach Dave Wessels’ future at the club remains up in the air.
Empty stadiums, record losses, a sacked coach: It’s grim times for the Waratahs, which means grim times for Australian rugby. Worse still, the road back appears a long one.
Suliasi Vunivalu is again available for Queensland selection, but he might find it hard to secure a starting berth.
Former Bronco Izaia Perese was given a rugby lifeline after being axed following drugs issues but has been banned for three weeks after his first game for his new club
Angus Scott-Young hopes to make huge strides this season with more game time for the Queensland Reds.
Reds coach Brad Thorn wasn’t about to let team standards drop by allowing prized recruit Suliasi Vunivalu to play against the Waratahs after being charged with common assault.
Concerned about the depth of Australia’s fullback ranks, Wallabies great Tim Horan wants Jordan Petaia to wear the No.15 jersey.
The Waratahs have copped another player loss but coach Rob Penney says there’s not Super Rugby clubs can do to stop players leaving for more money
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