Reds reeling as skipper hit with massive ban
SCOTT Higginbotham despaired that his shoulder jolt on Rebels lock Matt Philip was within the limits of the game but the grave potential ramifications of challenging SANZAAR on the issue kicked in.
Queensland Reds
Reds already behind the eight ball
QUEENSLAND don’t even need to beat a Kiwi rival to reach the finals as long as they crunch the right results in their local derbies. Unfortunately, there lies the problem, writes Jim Tucker.
Red card cruels Queensland hopes
A crazy red card call on skipper Scott Higginbotham wrecked the Queensland Reds’ season launch after just nine minutes in Melbourne on Friday night when Will Genia turned tormentor as well.
Five things we learned about the Reds
BRAD Thorn’s era as coach of the Queensland Reds has begun in the most brutal fashion possible. Jim Tucker looks at five things we learned from the Reds in their 45-19 thrashing at the hands of the Melbourne Rebels.
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Force stun Reds with last-gasp win
A LATE try to fullback Jayden Hayward has earned the Western Force a thrilling 32-29 win over Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium.
Genia to build off full Force assault
THE “Get Genia” hounding that the Reds’ champion halfback is expecting on Saturday night is the perfect spur for his biggest showing of the season.
Greater good trumps Aussie rugby issues
BILL Pulver says his call to support Super Rugby expansion despite financial warnings for Australia was, in part, made for the good of world rugby.
Who can bolt into Wallaby squad?
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Digby’s advice for Reds rookie
THE wise words of Digby Ioane to “not be scared but be yourself’’ will guide Jamie-Jerry Taulagi when the Reds rookie debuts on Saturday night.
Payto & Panda: Fight for Izzy continues
THE fight between the Stars and the Rams for Israel Folau’s services in the NRC rages on, with both sides feeling like they’re on strong ground.
Super Rugby R8 preview
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Turner out, Taulagi in for Reds debut
THE Reds have suffered another backline blow to with Lachie Turner forced out, while young gun Jamie-Jerry Taulagi will make his debut.
Super Rugby team of the week
MELBOURNE recorded one of the biggest victories in their short history at the weekend but how many Rebels made our Super Rugby team of the week?
Chin chin: Reds toast hair-raiser
SHAVING his lumberjack beard is the fun end of the serious work that Reds hooker James Hanson is doing for the Leukaemia Foundation.
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