Reds star’s opportunity too good to refuse
A Queensland Reds star will leave the club to continue his career in England, saying the move is a “fantastic opportunity”.
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Star forward commits to the Wallabies
A “world-class” forward has extended his contract with Rugby Australia and the Western Force, saying both organisations are “building something special”.
‘Right balance’: Huge changes to help Wallabies
After a winless tour of the UK in 2021 and more All Blacks, thrashings the Wallabies have made some big selection changes.
Rugby Con: Secret player meeting rings alarm bells at Reds
The Queensland Reds started their season with a strong win over the Rebels – but not all is well at the club under hard-nosed coach Brad Thorn. RUGBY CONFIDENTIAL is back!
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Wallabies wary of opponent’s inside knowledge
WARY coach Michael Cheika is relishing a “war” on the field against Argentina and a week of respectful byplay with the canny Pumas chief who knows the Wallabies as well as his own team.
Thor proving a hard man to keep benched
TANIELA Tupou is ready to start a Test for the Wallabies after proving to himself, his captain and his country that he can be the rock in a “life or death scrum” on full-time with the season on the line.
Cheika backs playmaker partnership
WALLABIES boss Michael Cheika will continue with his new Kurtley Beale-Matt Toomua midfield against Argentina on Saturday night after what he rated a promising lift-off in some difficult circumstances.
Wallabies hold on to beat Boks
SATURDAY night’s triumph over the Springboks will never be considered a classic spectacle but for sheer fight under pressure this was as valuable as they come for the Wallabies.
Beale hardly five-star but switch shows promise
AS a Test No.10, Kurtley Beale may get more touches but at such close quarters on Saturday night all his quick-stepping darts were corralled and he doesn’t yet show an instinctive understanding with Matt Toomua.
Player ratings: ‘He stood tall when needed most’
SOME improved individual performances but still a lack of cohesion in the revamped lineup as the Wallabies hung on to beat the Springboks. at Suncorp Stadium. Here are the player ratings.
Simmons rushed back to Wallabies camp
DISCARDED Wallabies lock Rob Simmons has been called back into camp in Brisbane ahead of Saturday night’s must-win clash with South Africa at Suncorp Stadium.
Israel Folau tripped up by ankle injury
SUPERSTAR Wallabies fullback Israel Folau is a late withdrawal from the Test against the Springboks in Brisbane because of his dodgy ankle.
Colman: A time of pain and protest
THE 1971 Wallabies v Springboks Test in Brisbane brought anti-apartheid protesters, police and barbed wire. And for former Wallaby Reg Smith, pain, writes Mike Colman.
‘When Kurtley’s up he brings the team with him’
SKIPPER Michael Hooper calls Kurtley Beale the barometer of the Wallabies because the team’s best periods are when he energises with rare flair or steers the show with a rock solid play.
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