‘Special X factor’: Thorn heaps praise on Tongan Thor
THE Taniela Tupou who terrorised schoolboy rugby opponents never really went away, Reds coach Brad Thorn believes. He just got a whole lot better in every other department.
Queensland Reds
Reds’ welcome response to narrow loss
THE surge of belief within the youngest Reds players from their near-miss in Wellington has convinced skipper Scott Higginbotham they are ready to ambush the Highlanders at their next start.
Tongan Thor stars in Reds heartbreaking loss
A powerhouse Wallabies audition from prop Taniela Tupou in Wellington on Friday night helped restore the Reds’ damaged pride and demand his selection for the Test series against Ireland.
Reds v Hurricanes: Five things we learned
BRAD Thorn is building a team with real grit, Taniela Tupou displays his Test credentials and Samu Kerevi stepped up again. Some of the five things we learned from Red v Hurricanes.
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City meets bush in rugby collision
QUADE Cooper’s team of urbane “librarians” are bracing for an onslaught from the rum-drinking country boys in an NRC grudge match at Ballymore.
Dancing JJ learning to sing
JAMIE-Jerry Taulagi’s dancing feet won him a Super Rugby contract but he knows improved communication will help him keep it.
NRC derby arrives for Queensland rivals
A RETURN to old fashioned, head-on, brute force and passion will characterise Sunday’s inaugural Queensland derby in the NRC.
Reds boss puts a cap on games
COACH Richard Graham has forecast it is unlikely any Queensland Reds player will start in all 16 games next season.
Who’s house hunting on home ground
A QUEENSLAND sport star has just picked up a $1.9 million luxury home near his new home ground.
Hunt hungry for rugby success
REDS recruit Karmichael Hunt has revealed he must pack on 4kg of extra muscle to physically be ready for his exciting jump to rugby union.
Karmichael sized up for NRC hit-out
KARMICHAEL Hunt has stepped out in Queensland Reds gear for the first time — and he could make his comeback in the National Rugby Championship.
Qld Country roll Rams to grab first NRC win
QUEENSLAND Country have claimed their first win of the NRC, downing Greater Sydney Rams 24-13 in a tough clash at Ballymore.
Old foes up early for Reds recruits
REDS recruits Karmichael Hunt and James O’Connor will the Brumbies and Waratahs in the first month of next year’s Super Rugby season.
2015 Super Rugby draw released
SUPER Rugby will make a feature out of Anzac weekend next year, with five games between Australasian rivals. Check out the full 2015 Super Rugby draw!
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