The numbers behind Tahs’ Trans-Tasman revival
MICHAEL Cheika’s possession-based rugby has been celebrated and helped deliver the Waratahs a title. But it’s also hurt Aussie rugby. IAIN PAYTEN identifies the key areas to be fixed.
Queensland Reds
Youngster has speed Wallabies can Banks on
TOM Banks is the quick-stepping speedster, who the Queensland Reds did too little to keep in 2016, and the Wallabies must call-up for the series against Ireland.
Thorn’s sharp response ominous for Slipper
THE Reds career of James Slipper may be over if you translate Brad Thorn’s firm view that a cocaine stain on Queensland rugby would be letting down rugby kids everywhere.
Reds blow golden opportunity
THE gutted Reds will kick themselves for blowing Saturday night’s shot at ending their two-year hoodoo against Kiwi sides because it was a prized scalp there for the taking.
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Heat’s on Hunt to click on the fly
KARMICHAEL Hunt’s playmaking skills must unleash the strikepower of Samu Kerevi or the Reds will be herded into an ambush by the Brumbies.
Super Rugby round one: teams, previews
THE Super Rugby season is finally upon us! Check out all the teams for round one, which kicks off when the Crusaders host the Rebels on Friday night.
Hunt hits hard and loves it
THE Karmichael Hunt experiment at flyhalf is fascinating but the changing of the guard with this Reds team en masse should not be downplayed.
SA recruit cleared just in time for Reds
SOUTH African surprise Marco Kotze sorted out a tricky visa issue with just 48 hours to spare so he could hurl himself into an aggressive Reds debut.
Hunt is top ten at the Reds
KARMICHAEL Hunt has been selected to make his Super Rugby debut at five-eighth for Queensland while James O’Connor and Adam Thomson have been omitted
Experts say Tahs are still the team to beat
THE Waratahs face a huge challenge to defend their Super Rugby title — but they have the game and squad to do it. Check out our Australian conference preview.
Reds refreshed by new recruits: Genia
SCHEMER deluxe Will Genia says being forced to reinvent their whole game has enlivened the Reds for this year’s drive for the finals.
Reds can make top six, says Jones
I AM tipping a Reds revival to take them back to the top six in a season when Super Rugby’s greatest query is the split personality of Australia’s top coach, writes Eddie Jones.
Reds hoping they’re bred for success
TOP recruiting has created an invigorated force of new weapons and senior faces so Reds coach Richard Graham can bury forever the question marks over his coaching record.
Daley’s bid to restore rugby’s integrity
REDS prop Ben Daley has launched an admirable one-man mission to help restore rugby’s integrity after it was dragged through the mud by last year’s distasteful Kurtley Beale-Di Patston saga.
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