Waratahs coach Dan McKellar was forced to bring out the old school system to rev up his repeatedly lacklustre team over the Western Force. But in doing so, the riot act has proven Super Rugby’s ‘fundamental flaw.’
The son of a hard-nosed former Wallaby has rocketed into the frame for Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies squad to take on the physicality of the British and Irish Lions pack.
Queensland Reds were shooting for a guaranteed spot in the Super Rugby playoffs and its first win over the Hurricanes since 2013, but were their own worst enemy in a nailbiting loss.
Wallabies enforcer Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has outlined his plans to start boxing – after the 201cm, 124kg behemoth takes care of the Lions. And he’s got one of Australia’s top boxers in his corner.
Backyard battles and getting roughed up as a kid helped this Waratah learn the toughness to survive and thrive – and now become the Waratahs 179th captain as Joseph Suaalii returns.
‘Massive’ thrill for lock Ryan Smith to captain the Queensland Reds in Super Rugby Pacific clash against Western Force.
Injury carnage in the backline led NSW to a devastating 57-12 loss to the Hurricanes, and there are fears Wallabies star Max Jorgensen could be sidelined for some time.
Wallabies greats have backed Israel Folau’s bid to play in the Australia and New Zealand Invitational side against the Lions, and one even wants to play alongside him.
Kalani Thomas has kept his place in Queensland’s starting team for Saturday night’s Super Rugby Pacific clash against Western Force at Suncorp Stadium.
NSW Waratahs have ended a 13-game losing run against Super Rugby rivals, the Brumbies, prevailing in a seven-try thriller. But baffling officiating threatened to undermine what was a classic.
The Queensland Reds have stormed to second on the Super Rugby ladder after returning from 20-12 down to win 29-23 against the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Queensland Reds have stormed to second on the Super Rugby ladder after a remarkable comeback to break a 12-year hoodoo against the Highlanders.
A bond forged on the junior sport ovals in Brisbane has improved the captaincy skills of rugby union’s Harry Wilson and cricket’s Nathan McSweeney.
The Waratahs say there is only one way to shut down Rob Valetini in his long-awaited comeback match, as Australia’s best rugby player vows to ‘keep the streak going’ over the Tahs.
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