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Brumbies beat Reds in Super Rugby AU final

The ACT Brumbies confirmed their domestic superiority in Australian rugby with a 28-23 victory over the Queensland Reds to clinch …

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19 Sep 2020, 8:25

How the Brumbies plan on defeating the Reds to became inaugural Super Rugby AU champions

The Brumbies are pledging to flex their collective muscle in pursuit of the title of undisputed kings of Australian provincial rug…

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18 Sep 2020, 21:00

Reds captain says Super Rugby AU title would make wretched year 'all worth it'

A Super Rugby AU title would "make it all worth it" for Queensland Reds captain Liam Wright.

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17 Sep 2020, 23:40

Former British and Irish Lions star to join Wallabies coaching staff

Former British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling has been named the Wallabies' forward coach for 2020 after Dan McKellar knocked …

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17 Sep 2020, 21:54

Wallabies midfielder turns down Waratahs to re-sign with Western Force

A one-time Wallaby has knocked back the Waratahs to re-sign with the Western Force as rumours circulate about a potential Super Ru…

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17 Sep 2020, 19:44

Concussed Jordan Petaia shifted to wing for Reds' decider with Brumbies

Wallabies hopeful Hunter Paisami will start at outside centre for the Queensland Reds, pushing Jordan Petaia to the wing for the S…

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16 Sep 2020, 20:35

'It's closing off' - Overseas contracts for Australian players not as easy as it once was says former Wallaby captain

Wallabies lock Izack Rodda's ugly exit from the Queensland Reds to France during the COVID-19-enforced break sent tremors through …

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16 Sep 2020, 18:23

'He could be one of the greats': Tonga coach lavishes praise on new Wallaby

Wallabies great Toutai Kefu believes Dave Rennie should roll the dice on a Harry Wilson Test debut in New Zealand next month, decl…

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16 Sep 2020, 17:12

'I've got three kids, I'll be on the first plane out of here'

The All Blacks haven't had a match since last November but Dane Coles has tongue-in-cheek given another reason why he is keen to p…

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16 Sep 2020, 3:26

From dropping Quade Cooper to a Super Rugby AU final: How Brad Thorn transformed the Reds

Many questioned Brad Thorn's wisdom in getting rid of Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper as part of his rebuild of the Queensland Re…

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15 Sep 2020, 20:44

Hollywood ending for James O'Connor's redemption story on horizon as Super Rugby AU final looms

The redemptive arc of James O'Connor's Queensland Reds return will hit new heights this Saturday if he can guide his team to glory…

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15 Sep 2020, 0:09

Massive 24 hours for Reds midfielder ends in Wallabies selection

Like a kid on Christmas morning, there was no way Queensland Reds centre Hunter Paisami was having a sleep-in on Sunday.

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14 Sep 2020, 18:37

Payback on offer for Brumbies in Super Rugby AU final

Having sat back and watched the Queensland Reds and Melbourne Rebels go into battle for a place in Saturday's Super Rugby AU final…

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14 Sep 2020, 18:15

Japan won't play again in 2020 due to COVID

Japan have not played a test match since their quarter-final loss to eventual champions South Africa at last year's Rugby World Cu…

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14 Sep 2020, 4:31

Pumas' Rugby Championship preparations disrupted as COVID-hit squad set for two more rounds of testing this week

Argentina currently have 11 active cases among the playing group, while six who tested positive last month have since been cleared…

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14 Sep 2020, 3:39

'I'd be very surprised if any player has made a decision as yet' - NZRPA head

Several members of the All Blacks squad have reportedly expressed concerns with quaratine restrictions surrounding the Rugby Champ…

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14 Sep 2020, 3:10

New Zealand Prime Minister responds to Wallabies coach Dave Rennie's quarantine restriction comments

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has downplayed concerns that the country's strict biosecurity regulations could see next…

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13 Sep 2020, 23:47

'Under those quarantine arrangements I can assure you we won't be playing a Test in New Zealand that weekend'

New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has challenged New Zealand to be flexible with its quarantine measures that if unchanged would set…

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13 Sep 2020, 3:49

Isi Naisarani and Tevita Kuridrani shock omissions from Dave Rennie's 44-man Wallabies squad

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named his first squad as Australia’s Head Coach, confirming a 44-man group for the 2020 Test sea…

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12 Sep 2020, 22:07

Wallabies squad reveal beset by injury woes?

Matt Toomua admits he's fearing the outcome of scans on a groin injury that could jeopardise the Melbourne Rebels' Test hopes late…

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12 Sep 2020, 12:50
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