Players rally for Leali’ifano
Rugby has turned out in force to send support and good wishes to Christian Leali’ifano.
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Women steamroll to US showdown
Australia’s women made a powerful statement in rugby sevens’ Olympic debut.
Time for friends is over
The auditions are done and Andy Friend knows precisely who are Australia’ best sevens players.
Hurricanes take maiden title
Tries from Cory Jane and Beauden Barrett have given the New Zealand Hurricanes their maiden Super Rugby title.
Brumbies must tap western Sydney
The Brumbies are the best brand in Australian rugby outside the Wallabies, known for their innovative style of play.
Cheika to keep Folau at 15
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has all but confirmed Israel Folau will play fullback against the All Blacks.
Final spotlight for Kiwi hopefuls
There will be a new name on the Super Rugby trophy this year.
Let’s ruck, roll and kick on
World Rugby boss Brett Gosper is taking an aggressive approach to ensure the game’s survival as an Olympic sport.
Cheika rings Wallabies changes
Michael Cheika has cut three key players to make way for his European-based stars in the Rugby Championship.
Key women’s Sevens player injured
Emilee Cherry, a key member of Australia’s women’s sevens rugby team, is in doubt for Rio after straining a hamstring.
Rebels sign up Japan cup hero
Amanaki Mafi threw the final pass that delivered the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history.
Bledisloe Cup got Giteau back
One more crack at winning the Bledisloe Cup for the first time is driving Matt Giteau’s return.
Sevens a step into unknown
Tim Walsh reassures himself that every other rugby coach in Rio is as much in the dark as he is.
SBW hails a new world order
Sonny Bill Williams believes an Olympic gold medal would eclipse the World Cup medal he won last October.
Candles used to ignite flame
Candles and Katy Perry songs.
Israel Folau is lightning fast
Israel Folau is enjoying his roving commission as Wallabies coach Michael Cheika ponders where to best utilise him.
Pressure builds on ARU
Australian rugby is under more financial pressure with the departure of a key sponsor.
ARU hope for Super swansongs
Bill Pulver says negotiations are under way that could see Matt Giteau and foreign-based Wallabies back in Super Rugby.
Drought over for one finalist
NZ’s Hurricanes and South Africa’s Lions both will target a first Super Rugby title when they meet in Saturday’s final
Larkham to stick with Brumbies
Stephen Larkham is expected to coach the Brumbies next year irrespective of whether he joins the Wallabies fulltime.
Cheika slams agents
Matt Giteau is taking a pay cut from Toulon to play for the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship.
Time top coaches quit whingeing
The Wallabies and Brumbies coaches need to stop whingeing about referees. They are doing no favours for their teams.
Giteau no sure thing
ARU chief Bill Pulver is confident Matt Giteau will play for the Wallabies, despite pressure from Toulon.
Wallabies waiting on Giteau
The Wallabies are still waiting for Matt Giteau to join their ranks as they build toward the Rugby Championship next month.
Tahs drop out of Hayne race
The NSW Waratahs have closed the door on code-hopper Jarryd Hayne joining the Super Rugby franchise next season.
Fijians carry a nation’s hopes
The single most beautiful moment of the Olympics could be the Fijians winning the men’s rugby sevens.
Cooper set for Reds return
Nick Stiles’ appointment as Reds coach is expected to see the return of mercurial five-eighth Quade Cooper.
Super failure a win of sorts
With the Australian franchises out of Super Rugby, the Wallabies coach will take advantage with extra preparation.
Stiles new head coach for Reds
The Queensland Rugby Union today will announce Nick Stiles as Reds head coach for the next two years.
Credit to ARU for skilful decision
The appointment of Byrne to the national team should be replicated by the Super rugby franchises.
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