Living in a gated community with barbed wired fences and security cameras wasn’t enough to make Gideon Koegelenberg feel safe from the crime in Durban. That’s why the South African jumped at the chance to join the Rebels.
It’s arguably the toughest away game in world sport – but the Queensland Reds’ task in Christchurch this weekend just got a whole lot more difficult.
NSW had lost their previous five games against the Lions, and had never won at Bankwest Stadium, but that changed with a marked difference in style to kick-start their season.
The Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and Rebels has been stopped for one of the more horrific injuries you’ll see. WARNING: Graphic
QUADE Cooper could be heading for Japan after the shock call from coach Brad Thorn that he will not be starting at flyhalf for the Queensland Reds next season.
QUADE Cooper has played his last game for the Queensland Reds after the shock call from coach Brad Thorn that he is no longer rated the top flyhalf option for next season.
THE Waratahs are considering appealing Sekope Kepu’s suspension by arguing the Brisbane Tens should count in the three-match ban. But there is a major risk attached.
WALLABY great George Smith’s playing future is in doubt as he battles a potentially career-threatening back injury. And new Reds coach Brad Thorn says Smith has returned to Australia to source different medical opinions.
FORMER Wallabies winger Paul Carozza has joined the Reds as an assistant coach as new boss Brad Thorn revealed a squad including 10 new signings for the 2018 Super Rugby season.
THE Rebels have finalised their rugby department for the 2018 season with the announcement of Dave Wessels’ support staff in coaching and high performance positions.
ADAM Coleman has become the latest Wallaby to join the “Galacticos” at the Rebels next year but Melbourne boss Baden Stephenson said the club’s wages bill is all above board.
RUGBY Australia’s decision to waive the Super Rugby salary cap to allow teams to absorb Western Force players is “economic madness,” NSW Waratahs chairman Roger Davis says.
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