‘Bent on self-immolation’
Former Wallabies attack Israel Folau’s latest social media post, with George Gregan demanding he stop preaching and Clyde Rathbone calling him a “religious lunatic’’.
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Turn a light on Raelene
Raelene Castle may ignore this blueprint for saving Australian rugby but can she at least show there’s someone home at HQ.
Brumbies’ best backrow unseen
The Brumbies are still unable to field their strongest backrow combination, with David Pocock ruled out with a calf injury.
Folau can’t preach and play
Israel Folau appears to have a decision to make: continue to preach, or play rugby and keep his views to himself.
Reds’ shock omission
A disciplinary measure for missing training means the Smith twins will not play against the Sunwolves in Tokyo.
Tahs’ new recruit ready for pitch
NSW Rugby has hired a government relations manager, charged with securing government assistant for the struggling sport.
RA chief walks Folau tightrope
Rugby Australia chief Raelene Castle admits sanctioning Israel Folau carries the threat of upsetting those on both sides of the controversy.
Time for Cooper to go south
Quade Cooper needs to leave Queensland and join another Super Rugby franchise, Wallabies assistant coach Steve Larkham says.
Reds end Quade Cooper era
The Reds have effectively closed the door on the talented playmaker, but the man himself says he isn’t going anywhere.
Folau stirs controversy again
Israel Folau has again used social media as a platform for his views, tweeting a controversial video that derides homosexuality.
Quade welcome here: Brumbies
Queensland Reds discard Quade Cooper would be welcome at the Brumbies, according to halfback Joe Powell.
Cooper rejects offers
Quade Cooper has rejected approaches from the Brumbies and the Rebels.
South Africa Super shift denied
SANZAAR dismissed a report that South African teams were planning to bail out on Super Rugby but it could still happen.
Super Rugby battles exit talk
Rugby bosses face reports that three Super Rugby clubs will quit the struggling competition for the riches on offer in Europe.
Learn to love the grind: Foley
If Australian teams are to beat their New Zealand counterparts, they will need to embrace the hard grind.
Show of Force thrills RA axeman
The Force’s return to rugby was a win for Western Australia and for the game itself.
Dilemma in selection lottery
It’s a depressing and revealing exercise, picking the Wallabies.
Sloppy defeat for the Waratahs
The Kiwi domination of Australian rugby stretched to 38 wins in succession as the Blues hold their nerve.
In pursuit of perfect Super model
Australia’s Super Rugby teams might not realise it yet but they are locked in a battle for survival.
Comeuppance awaits cocky Kiwis
Media in New Zealand are piling the pressure on the Waratahs to beat the Blues at Brookvale Oval.
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