Reds to feed ‘strike weapon’ Vunivalu
Suliasi Vunivalu is set to play a key role in Queensland’s attempt to end a Super Rugby Pacific losing streak that has stretched to four matches.
Suliasi Vunivalu is set to play a key role in Queensland’s attempt to end a Super Rugby Pacific losing streak that has stretched to four matches.
The Reds are sliding down the Super Rugby Pacific ladder but Queensland No.8 Harry Wilson says all hope is not lost.
The Queensland Reds’ losing form against Kiwi teams has continued at Eden Park.
The Reds have welcomed back a pair of fit-again Wallabies but have lost three in-form members of their forward pack.
It’s small steps, but in the new world of coronavirus sport, rugby will take any win. Australia’s domestic Super Rugby competition will proceed as planned this weekend. Now for the international schedule.
The Waratahs have heard the threats from Queensland before and even with 10 rookies in the current squad, the blunt message for the Reds is if they want to go the biff: “Bring. It. On.”
Queensland coach Brad Thorn says Reds can’t wait to take on traditional rivals NSW on Friday night at Suncorp Stadium, with lock Tuaina Taii Tualima and outside-back Josh Flook a chance to make debuts.
It’s the biggest coup for Queensland rugby since the Reds won the 2011 Super Rugby title, with Ballymore to be transformed from ageing eyesore to eye-catching high-performance hub.
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.
Melbourne Storm flyer Suliasi Vunivalu has reaffirmed his code switch to the Queensland Reds where the wing spot has been vacated by the latest Wallaby to join the overseas exodus.
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.
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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