Reds their own worst enemy after falling short in nailbiter
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.
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.
The Queensland Reds are searching for some answers to their dip in form ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific finals series.
The Wallabies’ playmaking stocks have been bolstered by a key re-signing, which all but sets up a crucial duel to decide who takes Australia to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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.
High-profile rugby convert Joseph Manu could be sensationally blocked from facing the British and Irish Lions, as Australian rugby is set to welcome back a familiar face – at a shock destination.
The Reds don’t seem to have any problems in terms of their leadership depth, with Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson set to captain Queensland for the first time.
Australian rugby’s high-profile signing, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, will remain on the sideline as the Waratahs touched on the star’s injury battle and return to play schedule.
Les Kiss has praised his support staff at the Queensland Reds as he edges closer to becoming the next coach of the Wallabies.
As the British and Irish Lions tour creeps closer, there’s one sledge that is being used to motivate the Wallabies – with captain Harry Wilson especially eager to make critics eat their words.
The Waratahs have suffered their first defeat in the Dan McKellar era – and the new coach didn’t hold back in his assessment of their performance in the tough defeat to Queensland.
One of the world’s best flankers is staying with the Queensland Reds for another three years.
A clear favourite has emerged if the Wallabies opt for an Australian coach to replace Joe Schmidt, with one of the leading contenders for the job overlooked for an interview.
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