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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 05: (L-R) Carlo Tizzano of the Western Force, Rob Valetini of the Brumbies, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of the Waratahs and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen of the Reds pose during the 2025 Super Rugby Season Launch at Little Bay Beach on February 05, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Report card: Wallabies’ worry as Australia’s Super Rugby teams stall

After the first six rounds of Super Rugby, all four Australian teams were in the top six – but they faded badly. It paints a grim picture for the upcoming Lions series, writes JULIAN LINDEN.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Lachie Anderson of the Reds looks to take on the defence during the round 16 Super Rugby Pacific match between Queensland Reds and Fijian Drua at Suncorp Stadium, on May 31, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Clarity bringing the best out of Reds’ revelation from Rebels

More brilliance from four-try record-breaker Lachie Anderson may need to be on the menu for the Queensland Reds to upset the in-form Crusaders in Christchurch in Friday’s qualifying final of Super Rugby Pacific.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Joe Brial of the Reds celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the round 16 Super Rugby Pacific match between Queensland Reds and Fijian Drua at Suncorp Stadium, on May 31, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Kiss wary of NZ sides as Super Rugby playoffs begin

Four New Zealand teams finished in Super Rugby’s top six, leading future Wallabies coach Les Kiss to concede it will be a challenge to break their title-winning dominance.

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25/04/25. News Local. Sport. Camperdown, Sydney, NSW.Pics by Julian Andrews.Action pictures from the 1st Colts RFU match between Sydney University and Gordon in Camperdown.Picture shows:Uni player:Gordon player: Ben Playford converts the try to add to his points tally with the boot

1st Colts Rd 9: guns tumble, hot boot, try sensations, more upsets

There were a pair of three-try guns, a record score, a hot boot and more upsets as the Sydney Rugby Union 1st Colts hit the halfway mark of the season. Stars, standouts and result wrap

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Wallabies and Queensland Reds player Tate McDermott poses during a Rugby Australia media opportunity at Suncorp Stadium on May 30, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

Reds captain rejects overseas stint

Reds captain Tate McDermott ‘loves’ playing for Queensland, and will continue to do so next year after rejecting the chance to ply his trade abroad.

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Nathan Cleary has been linked to a bombshell rugby defection. Image Getty

Cleary linked with shock Panthers exit

Nathan Cleary has been linked with a bombshell defection to rugby union with the Penrith halfback reportedly ‘keen’ on the switch.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Nathan Cleary of the Blues reacts following game one of the Men's State of Origin series between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on May 28, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Wallabies open to Cleary code switch

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has addressed “rumours” that Penrith and NSW star Nathan Cleary might want to move from rugby league to rugby union.

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Ryan Satterthwaite tragically died playing a casual game of 'Run it straight' earlier this week. Image: Supplied/Run it straight

Devastating twist after ‘run it straight’ death

The family of a teenager who died from an ‘innocuous tackle’ playing a viral new sport has revealed heartbreaking new details.

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James O'Connor and Wallaby Lalakai Foketi.

Waratah set to follow reborn Wallaby’s New Zealand revival

A Waratahs and Australian international could follow in the footsteps of a reborn Wallabies star after receiving offers from clubs in New Zealand and France.

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Max Craig. StoreLocal Hospital Cup round 1 action between Easts and Norths. Picture courtesy of Brendan Hertel.

First grade club rugby’s team of the week; key players so far

Revealed: The Hospital Cup Rd 8 Team of the Week, plus all nine club’s best player so far this season. Read your first grade club rugby scoop here.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Noah Lolesio of the Brumbies is stretchered from the field during the round 13 Super Rugby Pacific match between the Western Force and ACT Brumbies at HBF Park, on May 10, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Wallabies playmaker reveals ‘scary’ hospital wait

Noah Lolesio has detailed the fear, then relief, he felt after up to eight hours in hospital due to a back injury sustained during the Brumbies’ Super Rugby match against Western Force.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: Josh Flook of the Reds in action during the round three Super Rugby Pacific match between Western Force and Queensland Reds at HBF Park, on March 01, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

Wallaby returns for Reds

The Queensland Reds will receive a welcome boost ahead of their important Super Rugby Pacific clash against Fijian Drua on Saturday night.

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The club of Wallabies great Matt Burke (left) Eastwood's future will be decided by two Sydney councils.

Why ‘bittersweet’ move could secure Shute Shield club’s future

A planning meeting on Monday shapes as a crucial moment in the history of one of the Shute Shield’s most successful clubs, as Eastwood looks to a brighter future. This is why.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Jack Bowen of the Waratahs calls instructions during the round fourteen Super Rugby Pacific match between Waratahs and Crusaders at Allianz Stadium, on May 16, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe Photography/Getty Images)

Waratahs’ major gamble for must-win game amid injury crisis

The Tahs have a new No. 10 for their make or break final round match of the Super Rugby Pacific season, while key Wallabies return in other Australian teams.

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