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Ex-Wallaby says it would be 'crazy' not to welcome a Japanese team into revamped Super Rugby

An ex-Wallabies star says it would be "crazy" not to consider having a Japanese team in a revamped Australian Super Rugby competit…

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22 Jul 2020, 0:09

Wallabies star Jack Maddocks 'welcomes' culling of South Africa, Argentina from Super Rugby

Wallabies young gun Jack Maddocks has blown full-time on Super Rugby as we know it, saying he'd welcome the cutting of South Afric…

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21 Jul 2020, 21:10

'Totally fanciful': Rugby Australia deny claims of $3m contract offer for 16-year-old cross-code prodigy

Cash-strapped Rugby Australia has denied splashing out $3 million to nab teenage whiz Joseph Suaalii from under the noses of the …

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21 Jul 2020, 17:43

Rugby Australia poised to win million-dollar tug-of-war for the teenage whiz branded as 'incredible' by Sam Burgess

Rugby Australia coyly claimed a deal was "not done yet" after reports surfaced that 16-year-old Joseph Suaalii will turn his back…

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21 Jul 2020, 3:57

Brumbies season all but over for Wallaby prospect Noah Lolesio

Picked in Dave Rennie's players of national interest Wallabies squad, Brumbies fly-half Noah Lolesio will be sidelined for eight w…

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21 Jul 2020, 3:30

Nic White returns to Brumbies early to bolster halfback stocks

Wallabies World Cup halfback Nic White says he has no expectation but will happily play Super Rugby AU if given the chance after r…

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20 Jul 2020, 22:57

Super Rugby heart-break will boost Waratahs

Waratahs assistant coach Chris Whitaker believes their heart-breaking loss to the Brumbies will ultimately help, not hinder, their…

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20 Jul 2020, 6:12

Waratahs mystified at penalty reversal: 'It's unfathomable how those conclusions are reached'

As the most penalised team in Super Rugby AU, NSW Waratahs accept their costly ill-discipline needs to improve.

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19 Jul 2020, 17:06

Queensland top Super Rugby AU table after breaking 7-year hoodoo

Queensland have emerged as surprise Super Rugby AU leaders after breaking a seven-year hoodoo with their victory over the Western …

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19 Jul 2020, 4:18

Fines' late Brumbies try leaves Waratahs paying heavy price after dominating in Sydney

The Waratahs looked set to claim their first Super Rugby victory in five outings against the Brumbies only to concede a try four m…

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18 Jul 2020, 6:36

The Reds have turned to Jonny Wilkinson's mentor to fix their goal-kicking struggles

Queensland are continuing to reap the rewards of James O'Connor's work with English kicking guru Dave Alred, with the five-eighth …

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17 Jul 2020, 21:00

'I'd like to think we'll be advanced from where we were last time': Massive rematch means everything for Australian rivals

The wary Brumbies have wiped the slate clean as they brace for backlash from NSW Waratahs in Saturday night's Super Rugby AU showd…

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17 Jul 2020, 17:37

Reds edge thriller to leave them on their first four-match unbeaten run since 2013

A 78th minute James O'Connor drop goal gave the Reds breathing space, with the Force unable to find a converted try to take the ma…

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17 Jul 2020, 6:21

NZ World Cup-winner says Super Rugby AU standard will improve as Force name side for Reds clash

Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn feels the scratchy standard of Super Rugby AU will continue to improve as teams build back into f…

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15 Jul 2020, 23:17

Karmichael Hunt returns to Waratahs side chasing first victory over Brumbies since 2018

Dual international Karmichael Hunt has been promoted to the starting side for the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby AU showdown with the B…

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15 Jul 2020, 21:48

'I never envisioned playing against the Reds. That was my team for life.'

When Greg Holmes left the Queensland Reds in 2015, the prop never envisaged he'd have to face a team he'd formed a lifelong bond w…

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14 Jul 2020, 21:30

'This is not a charity': Ian Foster's thoughts on the future of Super Rugby

All Blacks coach Ian Foster says future Super Rugby competitions can't afford to carry weak links, heightening the likelihood Aust…

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14 Jul 2020, 17:00

Liam Wright backs call for radical super time shake-up following last week's conservative bore draw

After the Reds were booed off the park following last week's Super Rugby draw, Liam Wright has backed calls for a radical super ti…

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14 Jul 2020, 4:01

Whether he's 145kg or 130kg, Rebels hulk Pone Fa'amausili is causing massive problems for defenders

Hulking prop Pone Fa'amausili thanks his rugby league roots for the barnstorming runs which are making him a cult figure at the Me…

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14 Jul 2020, 0:18

World Cup-winning former All Black Richard Kahui signs with Western Force

Western Force have signed veteran former All Black Richard Kahui to bolster their backline for the remainder of the Super Rugby AU…

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13 Jul 2020, 21:41
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