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'He's got an aura about him': Around 100million set to watch SBW's first NRL game in almost 6 years

Ex-All Black Sonny Bill Williams is set to play his first NRL game since 2014 and the predicted TV audience is astronomical for th…

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04 Sep 2020, 4:30

Intense atmosphere and free-flowing play expected from both ends for North v South battle

In Australia, it's state against state and mate against mate. In New Zealand, the biggest domestic sporting rivalry pits island ag…

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03 Sep 2020, 23:46

'Freak of nature': Former All Blacks boss Steve Hansen reveals 'best athlete I ever coached'

Ex-All Blacks boss Steve Hansen has revealed the best athlete he ever coached in his illustrious rugby career spanning 24 years.

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03 Sep 2020, 23:45

Revenge not on the agenda for Western Force despite opportunity to spoil Rebels' season

The Western Force insist revenge won't be on their mind despite having the perfect chance to inflict major heartbreak on arch riva…

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03 Sep 2020, 22:53

The Reds and Brumbies stars fighting for Wallabies jerseys in top-of-the-table Super Rugby AU clash

Reds captain Liam Wright knows Wallabies jerseys are on the line as he pilots his side towards the Super Rugby AU final.

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03 Sep 2020, 21:31

How today's events could shape the future of Australian rugby

Brad Thorn believes trans-Tasman rugby union has a "world class" product staring it in the face as Rugby Australia (RA) accepts la…

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03 Sep 2020, 18:15

From garbage man to Wallabies prospect: The Reds star who has Brad Thorn's backing for an international re-call

His rise from garbage man to Wallabies hooker was nothing short of spectacular, but Reds coach Brad Thorn believes it's time for o…

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03 Sep 2020, 17:50

Dane Haylett-Petty recovers and sevens star set for Super Rugby AU debut while Force tweak their backline

Olympic Sevens hopeful Lachie Anderson is set to make his Super Rugby AU debut in Melbourne's must-win last-round clash with the W…

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02 Sep 2020, 23:12

Nic White named for first Brumbies start in half a decade while Reds get injury boost

Nic White has shot back into the Brumbies' starting side for the first time in five years while Hunter Paisami will return from in…

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02 Sep 2020, 22:37

How the Melbourne Rebels can achieve their first-ever finals appearance with a win over Force

Melbourne are expecting their Super Rugby AU clash with Western Force on Saturday to have a grand final feel, with finals hopes on…

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01 Sep 2020, 21:38

Breakout Blues star preparing for rare opportunity

Auckland Blues hooker Kurt Eklund says being locked down over the past two weeks had made for some "interesting times" but he was …

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31 Aug 2020, 21:50

The massive roadblock standing in the way of a first Super Rugby finals appearance for the Rebels

The Western Force will have the perfect chance to exact revenge over the Melbourne Rebels when the arch enemies lock horns at McDo…

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31 Aug 2020, 17:59

'He looks ready to go': Hype continues to grow as ex-All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams nears NRL return

Former All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams is expected to complete his NRL return this weekend when his Sydney Roosters take on th…

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31 Aug 2020, 0:06

Finals equation simple for Rebels: Beat the competition darlings

The Melbourne Rebels want more respect and plan on securing it with a historic first-time playoffs appearance after seizing charge…

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29 Aug 2020, 21:51

'It feels like a loss': Waratahs win but Rebels still celebrating

Melbourne finished moral victors after Matt Toomua's 77th-minute penalty earned the Rebels a priceless bonus point that may well e…

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29 Aug 2020, 9:43

Brumbies facing selection dilemma as Nic White impresses off the bench in win over Western Force

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has a problem any coach would want with bench players like Wallabies World Cup halfback Nic White jost…

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29 Aug 2020, 1:38

How Pasifika inclusion in Super Rugby could make Samoa world-beaters once again

New Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua is crossing his fingers that talk of a Pasifika team in Super Rugby comes to fruition.

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27 Aug 2020, 22:35

Waratahs roll midfield dice by including 112kg version of 'young Sonny Bill Williams'

Despite only playing one match this year, Waratahs coach Rob Penney is rolling the dice with league convert Tepai Moeroa at inside…

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27 Aug 2020, 5:42

Rebels set to target young hooker while Waratahs make shock selection in midfield

Melbourne feel the Brumbies may have revealed a road-map to Super Rugby AU success over the NSW Waratahs that they can follow in S…

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26 Aug 2020, 21:54

The sabbatical deal that could see experienced Wallabies follow Michael Hooper to Japan

Either Dane Haylett-Petty or Matt To'omua could join Michael Hooper on a Japan sabbatical, but not both, in a deal worked out with…

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26 Aug 2020, 21:33
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