‘Head butt’ red card stupidity
The Brumbies could’ve been derailed by a ludicrous red card decision. Instead they fought on and won.
Rugby Union
Brumbies find their freedom
The Brumbies scored a decisive come from behind victory in Pretoria yesterday with just 14 men.
Australian rugby needs a good kick
What has happened to the superb tactical kickers of bygone days?
Cocaine skipper’s fate in balance
Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn says a decision on the fate of James Slipper would be made “down the track” over drug use.
‘We did everything to lose’
No-one knew how the Queensland Reds would perform two days after their captain tested positive for cocaine. Now we do.
Tahs fall to Chiefs in tight battle
The Waratahs have fallen just short in their quest for back-to-back Super Rugby wins over New Zealand opponents.
Wallabies must whitewash Irish
Michael Cheika and his team have the perfect opportunity make a statement against the Six Nations champions.
Crusaders too strong for Canes
The Crusaders have taken a major step towards defending their Super Rugby title with a table-topping win over the Hurricanes.
Rebels hit top speed
Melbourne have moved to within striking distance of Super Rugby Australian conference leaders NSW.
Tahs want to maintain momentum
They bulldozed one Kiwi Super Rugby wall last week but the NSW Waratahs aren’t satisfied.
Rebels earn bonus point win
Melbourne move to within striking distance of conference leaders NSW after rolling the understrength Sunwolves 40-13.
Folau handling the heat: Waratahs
Israel Folau’s ability to put the weight of off-field criticism behind him is extraordinary, NSW coach Daryl Gibson said.
Brumbies dire warning to fans
Brumbies CEO Michael Thomson has warned members that unless crowds improve dramatically the fabled club might fold.
Hodge named as starting pivot
Reece Hodge has been handed the five-eighth jersey for the Melbourne Rebels’ Super Rugby clash with the Sunwolves.
Rugby chiefs betrayed the game
Nothing coming out of Rugby Australia has yet addressed any of the appallingly urgent concerns facing the code.
Slipper cocaine ban open-ended
James Slipper will not automatically be permitted to return to rugby after he has served his two-month ban for cocaine use.
Reds calls made to look foolish
There was real pain when James Slipper was named as the very first person to ever test positive twice under the Illicit Drugs Policy.
Wallaby’s personal demons
Wallaby and Queensland Red James Slipper reveals a battle with depression as he is suspended after recording a second positive test for cocaine.
Folau, Pocock build bridge: Cheika
Despite being in rival camps over their views on homosexuality, the Wallaby stars have talked several times in recent weeks.
Folau views won’t be distraction
Michael Cheika insists Israel Folau’s views on homosexuality won’t be a distraction during the series against Ireland.
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