Japan, Argentina confirmed for Super Rugby
JAPAN and Argentina will have teams in an expanded Super Rugby competition from 2016, SANZAR confirmed on Thursday.
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Harris shakes it up with Rebels switch
MIKE Harris embraces change in the way most athletes crave permanency and is relishing his fresh challenge at the Melbourne Rebels.
Palu punches his way to the top
WALLABIES enforcer Wycliff Palu has started training with boxing Hall of Famer Jeff Fenech in a bid to take his rugby ‘to another level’ next year.
Gibson puts hand up for Waratahs job
ASSISTANT coach Daryl Gibson has thrown his hat into the ring to succeed Michael Cheika as the NSW Waratahs’ head coach after the 2015 Super Rugby season.
Proud Blue Talakai heads to Reds
BOOM rugby prop and proud New South Welshman Sam Talakai has switched his professional allegiance and signed with Queensland Reds.
Horwill’s heart lies in Queensland
THE love of playing for Queensland may be the factor that keeps Wallaby lock James Horwill in Australian rugby after next year’s World Cup.
Tahs cross fingers over Beale deal
THE Waratahs have made it no secret they want to re-sign Kurtley Beale for 2015 and are hopeful they won’t have to go to court to do so.
NZ Super Rugby clubs name 2015 squads
ALL BLACKS flanker Jerome Kaino will be the Blues’ third captain in three years, as the five Kiwi outfits named their Super Rugby squads for 2015.
Cowan re-signs with Western Force
WALLABIES prop Pek Cowan says his burning desire to see the Western Force taste success was behind his decision to re-sign with the franchise.
Japan gets nod for 18th Super Rugby team
AUSTRALIA’S Super Rugby sides will be Tokyo-bound in 2016 with Japan winning the nod as home for the competition’s 18th team in 2016.
Young gun McMahon’s star keeps rising
SEAN McMahon’s dream season has reached stratospheric heights after the Melbourne tyro was catapulted into the Wallabies’ squad to tour Europe.
Japan to win Super Rugby spot
JAPAN will be welcomed into Super Rugby in 2016 after winning the last spot in the competition ahead of Asian rival Singapore.
White quits as Sharks rugby director
WORLD Cup-winning coach Jake White quit as rugby director of the Sharks on Monday, the Super Rugby franchise said in a statement.
2015 Super Rugby draw released
SUPER Rugby will make a feature out of Anzac weekend next year, with five games between Australasian rivals. Check out the full 2015 Super Rugby draw!
Force face baptism of fire in 2015
THE Western Force will begin their 2015 Super Rugby campaign with the sport’s toughest task – facing the defending champion NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
Five-week ban for pushing referee
GIANT Kiwi prop Ben Tameifuna has been handed a five-week suspension for pushing referee Glen Jackson during an ITM Cup game.
Can Karmichael be World Cup Wallaby?
KARMICHAEL Hunt has made another code switch, joining the Queensland Reds – so, should he also be up for Wallabies selection? We debate his credentials.
Hunt should use NRC to ease into rugby
WENDELL Sailor made his Reds debut just two weeks after farewelling rugby league and Karmichael Hunt is likely to be on a similar fast track.
O’Connor in hunt for Aussie return
JAMES O’Connor will know within a month whether a Super Rugby franchise will offer him a contract as speculation mounts he will join Karmichael Hunt at the Reds.
Reds look south to prop up pack
THE Reds have ditched their “Made In Queensland” tunnel-vision on recruiting to trial burly 116kg Sydney University prop Sam Talakai.
Waratahs celebrate with fans at Martin Place
OVER 5,000 fans spent their lunch break at Martin Place to pay tribute to the NSW Waratahs, who won their maiden Super Rugby title on Saturday night.
Cheika infuses Tahs with a will of irons
MICHAEL Chieka didn’t quite take a sledgehammer to the Waratahs’ chronic problems; he took golf clubs instead.
A win for the ages, Tahs are simply super
IT was a win the NSW Waratahs had dreamt of for almost two decades, a win that could finally bury the pain of 18 years of failure.
Tahs snatch victory at death of epic final
THE Waratahs have won their first Super Rugby premiership, erasing 19 years of heartache in the most dramatic fashion imaginable.
Foley pushes limit to win title for Tahs
BERNARD Foley has praised Crusaders great Andrew Mehrtens for adding distance to his goalkicking, which aided his 44-metre matchwinner for the Tahs.
Izzy a champion at last? You bet
FINALLY, this is the title the NRL stole from Israel Folau. The code-hopping superstar finally has his first premiership after the Waratahs’ thrilling win.
This hunk is our worst nightmare
YOU might be familiar with this man’s steamy topless photo shoots, but he has other talents as well, and they could be about to sink the nation.
Cooper to make comeback in NRC
QUADE Cooper’s comeback from shoulder and hip surgery will be through the National Rugby Championship to prove his fitness for a Wallabies recall.
Beale fails to complete Tahs training
STAR playmaker Kurtley Beale has failed to complete the Waratahs’ final training session before Saturday night’s Super Rugby final against the Crusaders.
Folau v Nadolo: Who’s the bigger game-breaker?
ISRAEL Folau and Nemani Nadolo are Super Rugby’s leading try-scorers — and they face off in the final. Who will have the bigger impact? Vote now!
Which is Australia’s greatest Super side?
WHICH of the 2001 or 2004 Brumbies, the 2011 Reds or Michael Hooper’s Waratahs is the very best of Australia’s champion sides? Vote in our poll!
19 moments: from horror Tahs to Super stars
IT has taken them 19 years to secure one, so we look back at 19 big Waratahs moments on the rocky road to their first ever home final.
Waratahs’ super-sized Will power
THE men they call Big Will and Jackpot could hold the key to Waratahs glory against the Crusaders on Saturday night.
NZ view: Pack is Tahs’ ‘soft underbelly’
THE Waratahs pack has been singled out as the team’s “soft underbelly” by a former All Blacks forward. Read on for the New Zealand view!
Crusaders look to nullify Tahs threat
RICHIE McCaw has declared that the Crusaders will pile the pressure on the Waratahs backs in Saturday’s final.
Set-piece strength crucial for Tahs
WARATAHS hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau has conceded the Crusader will target their scrum and lineout on Saturday night.
Nadolo the danger man for Waratahs
FOUR years after NSW discarded Nemani Nadolo as too slow, he has become the supersized 122kg headache capable of torpedoing their title dreams.
Charles re-signs with Force
WALLABIES hooker Nathan Charles has re-signed with the Western Force for the next two Super Rugby seasons.
Waratahs hatch plan to get Carter
NSW defence coach and hardman Nathan Grey is devising a special strategy to smash Crusaders superstar Dan Carter out of the grand final.
Sevens hunting Izzy for Rio
WITH just one shot to secure rugby’s long-term Olympic future, IRB boss Brett Gosper hopes Test stars will be given the chance to play Sevens.
The Waratahs have a Super secret weapon
NEW South Wales have a secret weapon that can shatter the Crusaders’ incredible dominance over the Waratahs, writes Jamie Pandaram.
Crusaders charge into Super Rugby final
THE Crusaders have charged into their 11th Super Rugby grand final after downing the Sharks 38-6 at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.
Tahs soar through to Super Rugby final
THE Waratahs will host the Crusaders in the Super Rugby final after beating the Brumbies 26-8 in an epic clash at Allianz Stadium.
Real Beale steps up for Waratahs
THE Brumbies did their best to limit the brilliance of Kurtley Beale, but the Waratahs star wasn’t to be denied and stood up when it mattered.
Super Rugby semis: Five talking points
AHEAD of the Super Rugby semi-finals, we look at five key talking points that could settle the Waratahs v Brumbies and Crusaders v Sharks clashes.
The mad, mad world of Cheika
FROM Coogee stairs to semi-finals, with a smashed door, sideline stoush and more in between, it’s been one mad ride for the Waratahs under Michael Cheika.
Playoffs preview: Crusaders v Sharks
CRUSADERS v SHARKS. Everything you need to know about the Crusaders v Sharks Super Rugby semi-final at AMI Stadium, Christchurch.
Tahs v Brumbies: a history of hatred
IT’S the biggest Down Under derby in 12 years — but is the Waratahs v Brumbies rivalry the biggest in Australian rugby full stop? Vote in our poll!
Brumbies unchanged for Tahs showdown
THE Brumbies have named an unchanged side for Saturday’s blockbuster Super Rugby semi-final against the NSW Waratahs.
Look who’s back for the Crusaders
ALL Blacks captain Richie McCaw will start for the Crusaders in their Super Rugby semi-final against the Sharks in Christchurch on Saturday.
Beale’s best won’t seal Bledisloe spot
KURTLEY Beale’s hopes of starting in the Bledisloe Cup appear slim, even if he does star in Saturday night’s semi-final against the Brumbies.
Five key match-ups from Tahs-ACT semi
HERE are the five key match-ups when the NSW Waratahs host the ACT Brumbies in the Super Rugby semifinals at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
Sevens not just mini-union – Jenkins
AUSSIE skipper Ed Jenkins has warned potential Olympic recruits like Israel Folau would need plenty of time to get fit enough for sevens.
Brumby taunts water off Izzy’s back
KEEP the sledges coming, Israel Folau has dared the Brumbies ahead of their grudge semi-final on Saturday night.
A whole new ball game, say Brumbies
THE Brumbies say they can “beat any team in the competition” as they attempt to reach their second successive grand final.
Tahs recall Potgieter for Brumbies clash
WARATAHS team: Jacques Potgieter has been recalled for NSW Waratahs’ Super Rugby semi-final against the Brumbies at Allianz Stadium.
Brumby Jack ‘banned’ from Tah Man showdown
THE Waratahs-Brumbies semi-final showdown has been robbed of one of its marquee match-ups, with Brumby Jack “banned” from the encounter.
Brumbies claim home turf … in Sydney
NSW players reacted incredulously to the assertion that playing the semi-final at Allianz Stadium would be “like a home game” for the Brumbies.
Brumbies claim home game … in Sydney
NSW players reacted incredulously to Brumbies coach Laurie Fisher’s claim that the semi-final at Allianz Stadium would be “like a home game”.
Brumbies claiming home game … in Sydney
NSW players reacted incredulously to Brumbies coach Laurie Fisher’s claim that the semi-final at Allianz Stadium would be “like a home game”.
Brumbies claiming home game … in Sydney
NSW players reacted incredulously to Brumbies coach Laurie Fisher’s claim that the semi-final at Allianz Stadium would be “like a home game”.
Brumbies claim home game … in Sydney
NSW players reacted incredulously to Brumbies coach Laurie Fisher’s assertion that the semi-final at Allianz Stadium would be “like a home game”.
Betham puts his injury in the past
THE determination to be part of something “special” at the Waratahs was enough to get Peter Betham back on his feet quicker than expected.
Ace of Speight ready to take on Tahs
HENRY Speight is “peaking at the right time”, Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has warned the Waratahs as their semi-final showdown looms.
Brumbies edge Chiefs in thriller
THEY threatened to blow the biggest lead in Super Rugby finals history, but the Brumbies have advanced to the semi-finals after a thrilling win over the Chiefs.
The many sides of coach Cheika
IT is Waratahs coach Michael Cheika’s contradictions, rather than any coaching orthodoxy, that is the key to his success, writes Richard Hinds.
Beale must show ARU respect: Horan
WALLABY great Tim Horan says Kurtley Beale needs to show the Australian Rugby Union “more respect” as he weighs up his future.
Hunt closer to Queensland Reds switch
LOCK in Karmichael Hunt for the Reds. The AFL star will link with James O’Connor for the Queensland side next season, writes Jim Tucker.
Playoffs preview: Sharks v Highlanders
SHARKS v HIGHLANDERS. Everything you need to know about the Sharks v Highlanders Super Rugby qualifying final at Kings Park, Durban.
Brumbies opt for Coleman over Tomane
BRUMBIES team v Chiefs: Robbie Coleman gets nod ahead of Wallaby flyer Joe Tomane for Brumbies’ Super Rugby qualifying final against the Chiefs.
Japan v Singapore for Super Rugby spot
TENDERS from Japan and Singapore will vie for a licence to enter the Super Rugby competition in 2016, governing body SANZAR has confirmed.
Pulver: Cummins move right for him
BILL Pulver has rejected the assertion of Michael Foley that Australian rugby was “caught with its pants down” over the loss of Nick Cummins.
NSW Waratahs on copycat crusade
THE Waratahs have adopted some of the traits that made Robbie Deans’ Crusaders the dominant Super Rugby franchise, says someone who would know.
There’s a Will but no way for Genia
WILL Genia has overruled his zeal to rewrite comeback dates and scratched himself from next month’s first showdown against the All Blacks.
What we learned about the finalists
FIVE of the six sides that qualified for the Super Rugby finals rounded out the season with wins — read our review of the action ahead of the playoffs.
Crusaders look to be Tahs’ main threat
THE Tahs and Crusaders haven’t played each other in more than 13 months, which is the situation last season’s grand finalists found themselves in.
Sharks fall short of bonus point win
THE Sharks had to settle for third place on the Super Rugby league standings despite a clinical 34-10 away win over Western Stormers.
Lineout woes a worry for Waratahs
CALLING errors were blamed for the Waratahs’ “terrible” lineout debacle against Queensland.
Crusaders thump Highlanders 34-8
THE Crusaders used their lineout drive to great effect on the way to consolidating second spot on the Super Rugby table with a 34-8 win over the Highlanders.
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