One man can fix flat Reds
While Brad Thorn’s intent with the Reds is laudable, his team could do with some experienced hands.
Rugby Union
Roaming Reds face Kiwi curse
Queensland Reds have been away for six weeks courtesy of a SANZAAR draw that seems to forget the fans.
Beaten Tahs held scoreless
Waratahs taught a sobering lesson with a 29-0 home loss to top South African side the Lions on a history-making night.
Tui’s season stutters
Queensland Reds forward Lukhan Tui must feel he hasn’t even come to terms with 2018 before it’s effectively over for him.
All Blacks star fires back at Izzy
All Blacks star TJ Perenara is the latest high-profile rugby player to condemn Israel Folau for his views on homosexuality.
RA in ‘state of rigor mortis’
Instead of Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle and her board solving problems, they continue to mount. So they should all go.
Tahs wary of Lions backs
There was no guile behind Daryl Gibson’s claim that he wanted to have ‘some bigger bodies’ to counter South African forwards.
Sevens inspire Ballymore push
NSW face Queensland in the inaugural Super W rugby grand final at Allianz Stadium.
‘No free speech for sponsors’
Rugby sponsors complain of being muzzled as Raelene Castle pleas for their help to shift the Folau saga “out of media cycle’’.
Changes for Reds’ historic night
The Reds have made three changes for their Super Rugby clash with the Chiefs, the 1000th match in Queensland history.
Folau can’t be crash tackled
Like or loathe Israel Folau’s comments we should always err on the side of free speech, even if an employer finds them harmful to their brand.
Rugby boss’s edict to star
Raelene Castle issues a memo to players about social media, ironically, as rugby stars take to Twitter to slam Israel Folau.
Smith to put his back into Reds comeback
Former Wallabies flanker George Smith is expected to make his first appearance of the Super Rugby season for the Reds on Saturday.
Queensland take pivotal punt
Queensland will experiment with their line-up in tomorrow night’s Super W final against NSW at Allianz Stadium.
‘Judge me on my character, Izzy’
Rugby’s highest-profile referee Nigel Owens has urged Israel Folau to judge him on his character rather than his sexuality.
Teammates standing by Folau
Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has praised his players for the support they’ve shown Israel Folau.
Folau support divides sponsors
Rugby Australia’s decision not to sanction Israel Folau has failed to convince a number of its key sponsors.
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.
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.
Waratahs building belief
NSW Waratahs believe they are building nicely for another title tilt after their best start to a season in 12 years.
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