Rebels existence in jeopardy amid debt crisis, merger in play
The Melbourne Rebels’ very existence is under threat as financial problems plague the Super Rugby club. JAMIE PANDARAM has the details.
The Melbourne Rebels’ very existence is under threat as financial problems plague the Super Rugby club. JAMIE PANDARAM has the details.
Six weeks ago, at a fine-dining restarurant in Darlinghurst, Roosters boss Nick Politis sat down with Mark Nawaqanitawase – and the rest is now history. Here’s what happened.
Rugby Australia is facing a financial disaster after a major sponsor walked away, with former chairman Hamish McLennan calling for the removal of three member unions from the game.
Former Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has launched a scathing attack on Queensland powerbrokers, labelling them ‘two-faced” and accusing them of orchestrating a coup.
Sacked chairman Hamish McLennan was offered a chance to stay on the Rugby Australia board – but after being told he’d become a ‘distraction’, he opted to quit altogether.
If you thought Australia’s World Cup campaign was bad, brace yourself. And the signing of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will be even worse than that of Eddie Jones, writes Robert Craddock.
The Waratahs have suffered a second dose of heartbreak at the hands of the ACT Brumbies in an extraordinary finish to the Super Rugby U19s season. Stars and result wrap.
This group of rising stars has confirmed itself as one of Australia’s great teenage footy teams after winning the Super Rugby U16s again. Stars, standouts, grand final and season wrap
The Queensland Reds finished the year with a bang as they blooded 11 debutants in a thrilling match against the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights at Ballymore Stadium. How it unfolded here.
What does the Queensland Reds next generation of players look like? Here’s an insight into the organisation’s next generation as the storied club rebuilds replace departing or ageing players.
Two teams dominate the stats lists heading into the grand final of the Super Rugby 16s series and there’s no surprise which teams they are.
There’s a kid who plays like Joseph Suaalii, sons of guns and teens tipped to trigger war games between union and league for their signature. Meet rugby’s Next Gen game changers.
Junior Wallabies coach Nathan Gray wants big improvement in a number of key areas from teenagers vying for selection in his squad during the final games of the Super Rugby 19s series.
There’s more than just a win up for grabs for Waratahs teenagers taking on a dangerous Western Force side in the Super Rugby U16s series on Sunday.
He’s the country music loving son of an miner from the outback earmarked as a future Wallaby. Now this teens love of the “dark arts” is helping him turn heads in the Super Rugby U19 series.
They might be struggling in elite rugby league but NSW teams are nailing their State of Origin juniors battles with Queensland in rugby with an extraordinary record this season.
There were bursts of speed, hard hits and runaway tries as the rising stars of rugby went big in the NSW Waratahs v Queensland Reds Super Rugby U16s battle. Result wrap and photos.
There was a two-try hero, a great comeback from 16 weeks out with injury and the loss of a gun in the Super Rugby U19s battle between the Waratahs and Reds. Stars, results and best photos.
He was born in the UK, grew up in Singapore and has also lived in Dubai but the rivalry between NSW and Queensland is still very real to this young Waratah in the Super Rugby U19 series.
They have produced two massive wins but the Waratahs know their clash with the Reds on Sunday in the Super Rugby U16s will be a whole new ballgame. TEAM LISTS
There was a Captain Courageous, entertainers and team efforts as the Waratahs put themselves back in the hunt for the Super Rugby U19 crown. Stars, standouts, scorers v Melbourne Rebels
There were multiple try heroes, hot boots, bone-crunching hits and a sensational comeback. Standouts, players of the week and round two result wrap for the Super Rugby U16 and U19 series.
A talented rugby league teen was a standout as the Waratahs went on a try-scoring blitz in a Super Rugby U16s big bash with the Melbourne Rebels. Stars, standouts, result wrap.
Joe Liddy and Will Nason were game-breakers at Ballymore on Sunday as the Queensland Reds Under 19s completed a thrilling comeback to steal victory from the Western Force. How it went down including Under 16s match coverage and pictures here.
Teens in the Super Rugby U19 series are vying for more than just match wins with Junior Wallabies squad spots on the line. Skills selectors want to see improved, plus round one result wrap.
Super Rugby Pacific’s 12 teams will gather in Melbourne in March for three days of action.
A new documentary on Israel Folau shines fresh light on Rugby Australia’s role in the divisive saga, with current Wallabies star Samu Kerevi making explosive claims in the two-part series.
There’s a lot more on the line than just the win for the Waratahs U19 team playing in the final round of the national rugby championships – including playing spots in the grand final
Something must be in the water in Fiji’s Namatakula Village given the rugby stars it churns out— Lote Tuqiri, Nemani Nadolo and the Kuridrani brothers. Now there’s another – Fijian Drua’s latest prop from Marist College Ashgrove.
The sons of guns shone like beacons in three clashes between the next generation of Queensland Reds and New South Wales Waratahs at Sunnybank Rugby Club on Sunday. See who stood out with our reports and Team of the Day on the four game rugby bonanza which included the Challenger Series.
In 2011 then Gold Coast Titans coach John Cartwright put out an SOS to retired dual-code legend Mat Rogers, signing a stunning $1 one-year deal. BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE INCREDIBLE DEAL
Two brilliant young rugby union prospects bred from the same grounds as Wallaby great John Eales have been selected in the Junior Wallabies team. GET TO KNOW THEM
A young gun flyhalf from Quade Cooper’s old club has been selected for the Australian Schoolboys rugby team along with three Churchie Year 12s. Hear what the Queenslanders selected have to say.
This Super Rugby player and Olympian was so excited to get on the field after an extended lay-off he turned up for training two hours to prepare for the Shute Shield semi-finals.
They are players who can turn a game on its head with their specialised skills and X-factor. Who the experts rate as the Shute Shield’s most dangerous players.
A GPS First XV schoolboy rugby star was glimpsed in the Queensland Reds v New South Wales Waratahs U18 clash at GPS Rugby Club on Saturday. MEET THE STARS AND SEE WHAT WE LEARNED.
He was in the sights of Wayne Bennett and the Dolphins, but Suliasi Vunivalu has committed himself to the Reds and Wallabies for 2023.
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie isn’t a fan of Australian teams going it alone and wants Super Rugby Pacific to continue beyond next year.
In a bombshell moment for the game, Rugby Australia has told its long-time ally New Zealand Rugby they are ready to end their partnership and leave Super Rugby once and for all.
The Queensland Reds couldn’t produce the 80-minute performance required to extend their Super Rugby Pacific season.
The Reds must start well against the Crusaders on Friday night to ensure Fraser McReight has the chance to be a potential match-winner off the bench.
Former Maroons forward Brad Thorn has called on his State of Origin experience to fire up the Queensland Reds ahead of a do-or-die battle.
The Reds will remain in Christchurch for the week as they prepare for another clash with the Crusaders.
The Queensland Reds’ Super Rugby Pacific finals campaign has suffered a major blow, with a chief playmaker ruled out for up to a month.
Queensland’s Super Rugby Pacific losing streak is over but injuries continue to hurt the Reds.
Israel Folau is back on the Test rugby scene and is set for a showdown against Australia, while there could be a radical change to the British & Irish Lions tour.
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.
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