Tahs turn on horror show as Brumbies hit the heights
Just when those last remaining Waratahs fans felt their loyal support had been vindicated, the Tahs turn in a shocker. But it wasn’t all doom and gloom for Australian rugby.
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Optus last bidder standing as RA brace for huge loss
Three weeks after putting their broadcast package to the open market, Rugby Australia has not had a single offer, leaving Optus to snap up the broadcast rights in a new low for the game.
92-Test Wallaby set for shock French defection
The mass exodus of Australian rugby talent is set to be compounded by the defection of one the Wallabies’ modern day greats. PLUS, Kalyn Ponga can realise All Blacks dream.
Nerves jangling as Beale ends 13-year wait
A crippling injury toll has paved the way for 147-game veteran Kurtley Beale to become captain of the Waratahs for the very first time as the Chiefs come to town for a vital Super Rugby clash.
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Pulver plans to stay on as ARU boss
ARU chief Bill Pulver believes he remains the best man to lead Australian rugby out of its state of turmoil and has no plans to stand down.
Kepu banned, Barrett facing the music
WARATAHS prop Sekope Kepu has been given a one-game Super Rugby ban after receiving his third yellow card of the season while Hurricanes playmaker Beauden Barrett also has a case to answer.
‘Don’t blame us’: New Zealand tells Australia
NEW Zealand is not to blame for the problems that are forcing Australia to axe one of its five Super Rugby teams, New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew said on Monday.
ARU to axe Force or Rebels in 2-3 days
THE Western Force and Melbourne Rebels will learn this week which of them is to be axed Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver has announced.
Force, Rebels face axe as Australia loses Super team
EITHER the Force or Rebels are to be axed from Super Rugby in 2018 as SANZAAR’S announcement that an Australian team would be cut drew an angry response from the players association.
Endangered Force edge Kings in 12-try thriller
WESTERN Force coach Dave Wessels says he is proud of his players after they cast aside the uncertainty of their future to post a 46-41 win over the Kings in a 12-try thriller at nib Stadium.
What Super cull means for Australian rugby
WHETHER the ARU will shut down the right franchise is still a legitimate debate. But whether they should have cut a team? Not so much. That had to happen, writes Iain Payten.
Quade’s absence exposes Reds’ flyhalf woes
QUADE Cooper’s return may signal a dramatic shake-up in the succession plan at flyhalf for the ailing Reds, with Jake McIntyre dropping off the radar.
Sunwolves stun Bulls in first Super Rugby win
YU Tamura knocked over a late penalty on Saturday as the Sunwolves stunned the Bulls 21-20 to post their first victory of the Super Rugby season.
Embarrassing Reds crash land in Canberra
THE Reds season is in full retreat after a 43-10 crash landing in Canberra when they were haunted by a hot crop of Queensland products transformed into matchwinners by wearing a Brumbies jersey.
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