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”.
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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.
Brave Force still a long way off
THERE was no masking the Western Force’s disappointment in the club’s 47-25 defeat to the Brumbies in on Friday night that ended their playoff hopes.
Rebels win wooden spoon after thrashing
THE Melbourne Rebels have inherited Super Rugby’s most unwanted possession — the wooden spoon — after being thrashed to the Pretoria Bulls.
Chiefs keep title defence alive
THE Chiefs kept their Super Rugby title defence alive as they slithered to an 11-8 win over the Blues in Auckland.
Reds warned as Kepu backs his pack
QUEENSLAND believe they will have an edge in the forwards in their clash against NSW, but Tahs prop Sekope Kepu has a blunt message for them.
Ready to smash Tahs ‘into the grandstand’
ENFORCER Ben Daley has promised the Reds are ready to smash the fancy-footed Waratahs “into the grandstand” to stall their drive at the title.
Finals countdown: who will make the cut?
IT’S the final round of the Super Rugby season and nine teams are vying for the finals — so who will make the cut? Check out our Round 19 preview!
Fuglistaller to face the Bulls head on
SCOTT Fuglistaller faces a captaincy baptism of fire on Friday as Melbourne chases a historic victory against the Pretoria Bulls.
Reds ready for their Origin moment
ROB Simmons insists 80 angry minutes can be uncorked versus NSW on Saturday to stall supersized headaches Israel Folau and Will Skelton.
Tahs sweat on Izzy for Reds clash
THE Waratahs confirmed they won’t rest players against Queensland but doubts over Israel Folau’s fitness have emerged.
Mitch’s Super shot at history with Tahs
AT the start of 2014, Mitchell Chapman was wondering if his career was over. Today he’s part of the Tahs’ charge towards their first title.
Pick any code, the winner is Sydney
AND the winner is … Sydney. There has never been a better time to be a footy fan of any persuasion in Australia’s biggest city than now.
Ban means Higginbotham’s season is over
SCOTT Higginbotham’s Super Rugby season has ended abruptly after he was suspended from the Rebels’ match with the Bulls on Friday.
Reds in a pickle with Frisby loss
A BROKEN jaw has ruled out Reds halfback Nick Frisby from Saturday night’s clash against the NSW Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
Waratahs intend to rumble the Reds
CULT figure Jacques Potgieter has issued a blunt message to the Reds ahead of their clash with the Waratahs in this interstate rivalry week.
World’s most Australian man signs off in style
THE most Australian man in the world is leaving the country. But before that happens, he’s decided to unload every last piece of strange slang he knows.
Win for Waratahs as Sharks lose
THE Sharks’ Super Rugby title hopes suffered a major blow Saturday when they lost 27-20 to the lowly Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
Cummins sparks exodus fears
AS Nick Cummins departs the Force, a leading rugby agent has warned that the trickle of star players leaving Australia could soon trigger a flood.
Rebels squander lead against Lions
THE Melbourne Rebels wasted a second-half lead to fall 34-17 in their Super Rugby clash against the Lions in South Africa.
Chiefs beat Canes to keep season alive
AARON Cruden kicked 14 points as the Chiefs beat the Hurricanes 24-16 to keep alive their defence of the Super Rugby title.
Foley fires barb at rival coach Graham
A FEISTY put-down of Reds coach Richard Graham by Western Force rival Michael Foley demonstrated the pressure on both camps.
Tahs pack power for Highlanders clash
WARATAHS coach Michael Cheika is gambling with six forwards on his bench for Sunday’s showdown against the Highlanders at Allianz Stadium.
Preview: Super Rugby finals race heats up
A TAHS v Highlanders blockbuster, Force v Reds and two key Kiwi derbies — it’s another bumper weekend. Check out our round 18 Super Rugby preview!
How Tahs will stay on track for history
CONSISTENCY of performance, and 46 feet firmly planted on the ground, are the keys to the Waratahs forging new Super Rugby history.
Hoiles, Tahs driven by same mantra
THE mantra that stopped Stephen Hoiles from throwing in the towel after years of injury also has the Waratahs on the verge of a historic finals run.
Reds the best option for Karmichael
ALL roads lead to the Reds for Karmichael Hunt because it’s the one place where the world is still at his feet as a footballer.
Why Horwill’s happy if Reds sign JOC
QUEENSLAND captain James Horwill has no reservations about the Reds re-opening the door for wayward Wallaby James O’Connor.
Who’s the find of the Super Rugby season?
IS blockbusting centre Malakai Fekitoa the find of the Super Rugby season? Check out the contenders for the crown — and then vote in our poll!
Dwyer: Tahs need to be wary of rotating
THE chance to secure a crucial minor premiership will ensure the Waratahs don’t take selection risks in the last rounds, says Bob Dwyer.
Horwill unconcerned about signing JOC
NEW Reds signing James O’Connor will have any self-centred edges sandpapered from his game by the strong team-first culture at the club.
Injury-hit Canes name ‘TBC’ on team sheet
FIT hookers are in short supply for the Hurricanes, who have also lost two key players for their season-defining game against the Chiefs in Hamilton.
Rebels re-sign Japanese hooker Horie
JAPANESE hooker Shota Horie will remain at the Melbourne Rebels for a third Super Rugby season after signing a new one-year contract with the club.
Turner: Tapuai can return to Wallabies
LACHIE Turner has predicted Reds teammate Ben Tapuai will step through the team’s backline leadership void and into a Wallabies jersey.
Is Reds skipper Horwill back to his best?
JAMES Horwill wound back the clock for the Reds to storm into our Round 17 Super Rugby XV. Check out who joined him in the team of the week!
Alofa to join French club La Rochelle
TWO-try Waratahs star Alofa Alofa has declared he is determined to win the Super Rugby title and leave a legacy before his defection to French rugby.
Horrific snap ends Shipperley’s season
VISION of Dom Shipperley’s ankle injury had echoes of Jharal Yow Yeh’s and was so horrific Reds coach Richard Graham couldn’t watch the replay.
Dennis’ text inspires Tahs to carry on
A text message from skipper Dave Dennis to his Tahs teammates has ensured they won’t be distracted by his absence in their finals charge.
Pressure’s off as Waratahs go top
THE Waratahs have surged to the top of the ladder — so why is the pressure off? Check out our Round 17 Super Rugby review for the answer, and more!
The tweet that inspired Tahs revenge
A FOUR-month-old tweet by an ex-Brumbies trainer questioning the Waratahs’ work ethic has been revealed as the motivation for NSW to exact revenge.
Waratahs’ big win comes at a cost
DAVE Dennis ordered NSW to turn up next week with a “business as usual” mentality despite his injury scouring the gloss off a big win over the Brumbies.
Carter’s return not enough for Crusaders
DAN Carter made his long-awaited return to Super Rugby but it wasn’t enough to lift his Crusaders past the Hurricanes in Wellington.
Palu the heartbeat for Tahs title charge
IF Wycliff Palu can maintain his staggeringly good form for four more games, then the Waratahs are likely to be holding aloft the Super Rugby title.
Super Rugby playoff race heats up
THE race for playoffs places in Super Rugby enters the final stretch on Friday with success likely to go to teams that recover from the June tests.
Frisby thrown stiff test at scrumhalf
NICK Frisby has been learning about high expectations since his family barely recognised him on Reds debut fbecause of some razor mischief.
Tahs claiming underdog tag for ACT clash
THE Tahs are overflowing with form Test players, face an injury-plagued rival and have been installed as the new Super Rugby favourites.
Skelton not about to get carried away
NEW-found fame following an eye-catching Test debut won’t give Will Skelton a big head, according to NSW coach Michael Cheika.
Turner to offer Reds thrust from fullback
LACHIE Turner must inject fresh spark for a Reds team without both Will Genia and Quade Cooper for the first time in six years.
Skelton set to start on bench versus ACT
ISRAEL Folau may have to wait before he is reunited with Will Skelton, with the giant lock set to start on the bench against the Brumbies.
Hunt, O’Connor to rescue the Reds?
UNITING Karmichael Hunt and James O’Connor is the secret plan to reinvigorate the Reds backline with a potent double whammy next year.
Tahs winger Alofa off to France
WARATAHS winger Alofa Alofa has signed with French club La Rochelle just over three months after making his Super Rugby debut.
Stormers beat Sharks on late drop goal
A DROPPED goal at the death from Stormers fullback Jaco Taute stunned the table-topping Sharks.
Lions bring down Bulls in derby
THE Lions broke a seven-match losing streak and dented the Bulls’ playoff chances as they won a frenzied South African derby.
Lions bring down Bulls in derby
THE Lions broke a seven-match losing streak and dented the Bulls’ playoff chances as they won a frenzied South African derby.
Blues blow away Hurricanes 37-24
THE Hurricanes’ playoff chances have been severely dented after they crashed to a 34-24 loss to the Blues at Eden Park.
Mitch lauds united Force
WESTERN Force foundation coach John Mitchell believes his former club can make the Super Rugby playoffs for the first time.
Depleted Force look to stay hot
THE Western Force will be eyeing a home final if they can topple the Crusaders in Christchurch this weekend.
Reds fear Kiwi Smith better than Izzy
ISRAEL Folau would not make a World XV at fullback because a Kiwi who would hardly turn a head on a Brisbane street must be rated ahead of him.
Tahs out to ignore their NZ record
THE Waratahs say they’ll have to shake off baggage of the past NSW teams to beat the Chiefs in New Plymouth on Saturday.
We can get the job done, says Lucas
BED Lucas is ready to turn his team’s season around, confident that the absence of Quade Cooper will not affect the Reds against the Highlanders.
We can get the job done, says Lucas
BED Lucas is ready to turn his team’s season around, confident that the absence of Quade Cooper will not affect the Reds against the Highlanders.
Stormers slam Cheetahs in Super 15s
WESTERN Stormers hammered Central Cheetahs 33-0 in a rain-soaked South African derby of the Super 15s in Cape Town.
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