Folau escapes ARU sanction
Rugby Australia may face a further backlash from key sponsors after deciding not to punish Israel Folau over his views on gays.
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Prowling Lions have to be stopped
South Africa’s Lions bring an imposing side averaging more than five tries a game to Allianz Stadium on Friday night.
Pearls fall short in a thriller
Kurt Fearnley told Australia’s women’s sevens team to give everything in the final. They did, but fell agonisingly short.
No olive branch for Cooper
Queensland coach Brad Thorn has slammed the door shut on Quade Cooper.
Waratahs building belief
NSW Waratahs believe they are building nicely for another title tilt after their best start to a season in 12 years.
Australia turn on style for Friend
Australia finished the men’s sevens with a performance that they and their departing coach Andy Friend can be proud of.
Tahs ‘will lift’
Waratahs captain Michael Hooper has shot down suggestions the NSW-Queensland rivalry has lost its intensity.
Jaguares a crucial scalp for Rebels
Melbourne Rebels feel it’s make or break time for their Super Rugby finals ambition.
‘Izzy’s head is OK’
NSW Waratahs and Wallabies captain Michael Hooper said embattled teammate Israel Folau is in a positive headspace.
Whatever it takes
Today’s match between the Waratahs and the Reds brings back fond memories about playing on the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Bazooka misses target
Alan Jones can identify the game’s weaknesses in 60 seconds but even the rugby guru would take a tad longer to implement the solutions.
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Pearls prove nobody’s perfect
Australia started the women’s sevens tournament with a win over Wales.
Reds’ Perese set for first start
Queensland winger Izaia Perese has been named for his first appearance of the Super Rugby season.
Tackle redefined women’s sport
Charlotte Caslick is mildly embarrassed about her legendary covering tackle on Victoria Folayan at the Rio Olympics.
Rejigged Rebels need a win
Dane Haylett-Petty has been cleared of concussion symptoms to return for the Melbourne Rebels to face the Jaguares.
What Folau told rugby boss
Rugby Australia is terrified of losing Qantas as a sponsor. But it’s just as terrified of a defiant Israel Folau quitting.
Kiwis: Folau sabotaging Ferns
New Zealand media have ripped into Israel Folau for trying to destabilise the Silver Ferns netball team.
Folau has six NRL clubs poised
NRL clubs are circling Israel Folau but their success might hinge on how badly his brand has been tarnished.
Phipps back for Tahs
Halfback Nick Phipps will make his first appearance of the season after being named on the NSW bench to face the Reds.
Brumbies seek respect
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar says Australian teams need to earn respect from their New Zealand counterparts.
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