'I think they deserve to be favourites of this competition'
The new Super Rugby AU competition is set to start on July 3 and Rebels assistant Shaun Berne has chosen his favourites to win the…
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19 Jun 2020, 7:10
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The 2016 Rio Olympian set to challenge for a starting spot with the Melbourne Rebels
Lewis Holland says his end destination was always to play Super Rugby but he's making an early pit-stop at Melbourne Rebels before…
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18 Jun 2020, 23:21
Cheika fires back after accusations that Australia were doomed to failure at World Cup 2019
Former Australia boss Michael Cheika has responded to accusations from ex-selector Michael O’Connor World Cup 2019 “was always…
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17 Jun 2020, 8:03
The unfortunate circumstances that could prevent Nic White from representing the Wallabies this year
Wallabies halfback Nic White's patience will be tested as he awaits his Australian rugby return.
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17 Jun 2020, 1:02
Ponga's All Blacks dream over after star signs multi-million dollar NRL deal
Kalyn Ponga has put to bed speculation that he was eyeing a code switch to rugby union in time for the 2023 World Cup with the All…
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16 Jun 2020, 7:58
Former Wallaby lends a hand as Brumbies prepare for Super Rugby AU
Christian Lealiifano is still making his mark at the Brumbies, using his downtime from playing in Japan to help out young playmake…
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16 Jun 2020, 2:05
Rugby Australia call upon big guns in bid to host 2027 World Cup
Rugby Australia's new chairman Hamish McLennan has unveiled a formidable advisory board to oversee the bid to host the 2027 Rugby…
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15 Jun 2020, 20:32
Rejected Lance not dejected at chance to reinvigorate the Force
An unexpected visa hurdle stopped his Scottish dreams in their tracks, but new Western Force signing Jono Lance says the setback w…
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15 Jun 2020, 17:09
Bailey's brief stint with NSW Waratahs officially over as Gilmore named new defence coach
Former NRL star Phil Bailey was originally stood down from the position as a result of the COVID-19 shutdown.
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15 Jun 2020, 4:00
Shock transfer surprise: Wallabies wing farewells Reds for three-year stint in France
The Queensland Rugby Union has agreed to release Wallabies winger Henry Speight to French club Biarritz Olympique on a three-year …
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14 Jun 2020, 3:47
Dual coder backs Eddie Jones to make NRL switch after shock rumours
Former Cronulla star Mat Rogers played under Eddie Jones for the Wallabies and has no doubt the current England rugby coach would …
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13 Jun 2020, 4:34
'Very, very interested': Melbourne Storm eager for Reds recruit Suliasi Vunivalu to stay in NRL
The Melbourne Storm say will happily re-sign star NRL winger Suliasi Vunivalu should his switch to the Queensland Reds fall throu…
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12 Jun 2020, 1:52
Force bring in Wallaby reinforcements to help compete with full-strength Super Rugby sides
Western Force coach Tim Sampson is adamant his team will be competitive in Australia's new rugby competition, and he'll be helped …
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11 Jun 2020, 23:12
Rob Penney eyeing up new rules: 'We've gone obviously a bit further than New Zealand'
Waratahs coach Rob Penney is eager to get a sneak peek of law changes in New Zealand's Super Rugby competition before Australia's …
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11 Jun 2020, 17:37
'It's not like you hate them or something': Brad Thorn weighs up loss of the Reds' Quit 3
Reds boss Brad Thorn hopes things won’t get awkward if Izack Rodda, Harry Hockings or Isaac Lucas wind up at a rival Australian …
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11 Jun 2020, 4:29
Locked in: Super Rugby Australia kick-off date confirmed as broadcast deal finalised
Rugby Australia has reached a deal with Fox Sports to broadcast the new-look Super Rugby Australia competition.
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10 Jun 2020, 0:52
SA killed off Sunwolves as revenge for World Cup vote
Former Sunwolves coach Tony Brown has taken another swipe at South African rugby for what he says was a vindictive move to shut do…
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08 Jun 2020, 4:10
No club games for Super Rugby players
Australia's Super Rugby contracted players will be ineligible for club rugby selection and training, at least in the short term.
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06 Jun 2020, 4:05
Vunivalu set to talk to manager over Reds move
Melbourne flyer Suliasi Vunivalu wants to stay with the Storm in the NRL if his code switch to financially-troubled rugby union ne…
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06 Jun 2020, 3:44
'You can't really rush a scrum': Why Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa believes scrum clocks are a bad idea
Brumbies captain and Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa doesn't support a scrum clock innovation, but likes the idea of a sent off pla…
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05 Jun 2020, 19:35
