Nigel’s no average Joe
Brumbies winger Nigel Ah Wong is looking to make the most of his opportunity after Joe Tomane’s season-ending injury.
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Tahs ready for life after Tatafu
The Waratahs are hopeful of retaining Wallabies hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau, but have prepared for his possible departure.
Giteau Law may open exit gate
The Giteau Law may actually be working against the Wallabies’ intention to build squad depth.
Forget the statistics: Mumm
Waratahs forward Dean Mumm believes Australian rugby is in “great shape” despite poor results this year.
Tomane breaks leg in return
Joe Tomane has been ruled out for the remainder of the Super Rugby season and will miss two Rugby Championship Tests.
Rebels won’t yell after horror
Melbourne Rebels coach Tony McGahan refuses to use excused in explaining their worst defeat in their five-year history.
It’s Brumbies to lose
The Brumbies are overwhelming favourites to secure the Australian conference title.
Waratahs face uphill task
The Kiwi style of attack is ensuring Australian sides are being left behind.
It’s never been so dire
The weekend’s Super Rugby results have shaken Australian rugby to its very foundations.
Super flops fail to deter Cheika
It takes a lot to undermine the faith of Michael Cheika in the Wallabies. He just keeps believing.
Force lose after drama week
The Western Force have ended a week of drama with a 22-3 Super Rugby loss to the Stormers.
Waratahs face ‘huge’ task: coach
The Waratahs’ finals prospects have suffered a crushing blow, with a 28-17 home loss to the Hurricanes.
Crusaders beat Rebels 85-26
The Christchurch-based Crusaders have run in 13 tries against the Melbourne Rebels on their way to a crushing win.
Brumbies on a knife edge
The Brumbies’ season is on the line after their embarrassing 40-15 loss to the Blues at Eden Park.
Simply too many Chiefs
The Queensland Reds were reduced to impotent spectators as the Chiefs ran riot to beat them by 50-5 last night.
Behind Force’s breakdown
The shenanigans on the Force’s trip to Bloemfontein to play the Cheetahs last weekend should have been anticipated.
Palu told to get physical
Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson will be looking to Wycliff Palu to produce another barnstormer tonight.
Horne is unsung hero
Rob Horne is arguably the most underrated player in Australian rugby and is the key to the Waratahs’ Super Rugby title chances.
Hayne a natural for rugby: Folau
Israel Folau says Jarryd Hayne has the “natural talent” to make a successful switch to rugby.
Force captains relieved
The Australian Rugby Union is investigating a series of drunken incidents involving Western Force players.
Brumbies face up to hoodoo
It is the last place on earth you want to go, Eden Park, when your season is on the line.
Reds have plenty in reserve
Queensland Reds are looking to their new and improved bench to hold the Chiefs at bay in their clash tonight.
Cubelli just what Cheika lacks
Tomas Cubelli’s cameo last week was the sort of performance from a halfback that Michael Cheika desperately needs.
Reds pack faces reshuffle
The luxury of having too many No 8s didn’t last long for the Reds.
Brumbies to copy England ploy
The Brumbies will attempt to copy England’s successful tactics used against the Wallabies against the Blues.
Waratahs made aware of Savea
Coach Daryl Gibson has warned the NSW Waratahs of the threat of dynamic All Blacks flanker Ardie Savea.
Winger’s free to roam
Taqele Naiyaravoro has given new meaning to the term “flexible contract” with his ARU and Panasonic Wild Knights deals.
Lack of punishment for globetrotters
The ARU has made it too easy for players to abandon Super Rugby for Europe but then slip back into a Wallabies jumper.
Rebels thrown to Crusaders
Rebels coach Tony McGahan is considering activating some Australian Under 20 players to field a team against the Crusaders.
Gibson backs chided Phipps
NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson is confident much-maligned halfback Nick Phipps will recapture his best form.
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