Curse-breaking Reds eye next hoodoo
If coach Brad Thorn can finally unlock Queensland’s consistency puzzle, the Reds are a real possibility of backing up their breakthrough Sharks win with a long awaited finals appearance.
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Brave Brumbies back in finals hunt — but at a cost
Coach Dan McKellar was glowing in his praise after the Brumbies turned in one of the great defensive performances in Super Rugby history to revitalise their season. But two injured forwards are heading home.
Stubborn decision that could curse Folau
Israel Folau’s stubbornness over his controversial social media posts could end up derailing the superstar’s chances of saving his career and ever playing again.
Folau saga could be blessing and curse for Tahs
The sense of unity that Israel Folau unintentionally gave to the Waratahs was used to full effect against the Rebels but they must find inspiration from a different well.
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Trans-Tasman allegiances splits family in two
PAYTO & PANDA: or a father of two huge front-rowers, Vili Alaalatoa was always going to be between a rock and a hard place – to watch his Wallaby or future All Black.
‘Privilege and an honour to wear this jersey’
THE Waratahs will honour their strong Pacific Island connections by wearing a Pasifika jersey at their next home game.
From rock bottom to Wallabies for Hunt
IN wilder days, Mad Monday would have a signalled a week of boozy excess for Karmichael Hunt and beckoned all the potential pitfalls. But not for the new Karmichael.
Sonny Bill’s Blues tame timid Lions
A STUNNING Ihaia West try with just six minutes left on the clock has condemned the British and Irish Lions to their first defeat on New Zealand soil in 2017, going down 22-16 to the Blues at Eden Park.
Sledging Joe ready for Wallabies: Gregan
VIDEO: A cheeky one-liner from Joe Powell against the Rebels showed he’s ready for a Wallabies debut and he has the backing of another vocal ex-Brumbies no.9.
The Bus joins exclusive Canes club, Ngatai returns
WINGER Julian Savea will start his 100th Super Rugby match for the Hurricanes when they face a Chiefs team featuring Charlie Ngatai at Westpac Stadium on Friday.
Former Wallabies join European exodus
FORMER Wallabies Leroy Houston and Saia Fainga’a are on the move to Europe after signing with Bordeaux-Begles and London Irish respectively.
Rebels sign England lock despite uncertain future
THE Melbourne Rebels have signed former England lock Geoff Parling for the 2018 Super Rugby season despite their future in the competition being unclear.
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