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Waratahs dominate territory, possession, but can't shake gutsy Reds

The Queensland Reds have burst the NSW Waratahs' bubble in a wet and wild Super Rugby Pacific derby in Sydney.

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25 Feb 2022, 6:11

Tributes flow following death of ex-All Blacks winger Joeli Vidiri aged 48

Former New Zealand winger Joeli Vidiri, who also represented Fiji, has died aged 48, the All Blacks announced on Friday.

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25 Feb 2022, 5:57

Rebels boss explains omission of youngster in favour of Matt Toomua

The Rebels have turned to Wallabies veteran Matt Toomua to steady their Super Rugby Pacific ship as they return to Melbourne for t…

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24 Feb 2022, 22:03

Waratahs coach heralds new dawn ahead of Reds derby

The NSW Waratahs are urging fairweather fans to come out and support their new-era Super Rugby Pacific team.

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24 Feb 2022, 12:27

Brad Thorn's parting message to lock Salakaia-Loto ahead of Premiership move

Brad Thorn will miss the skills and soft touch of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto at the Queensland Reds but doesn't begrudge his impending e…

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24 Feb 2022, 1:10

Five year battle comes to an end as Quade Cooper finally granted citizenship

Wallabies stalwart Quade Cooper is finally an Australian citizen following a five-year battle with immigration authorities.

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24 Feb 2022, 1:02

James O'Connor the ultimate litmus test for aspiring Wallaby

No hiding his desire to wear the Wallabies gold, emerging playmaker Ben Donaldson is relishing the chance to lock horns with veter…

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23 Feb 2022, 5:18

Force star looking to rebound after costing his side against over Brumbies

Western Force coach Tim Simpson is backing Kyle Godwin to rebound strongly from two costly mistakes in a heartbreaking Super Rugby…

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22 Feb 2022, 23:45

'They're not letting us get on with it': Fiji Drua adapting to Aussie slow-down tactics

Mick Byrne will take the slow-down tactics as a compliment and expects a more composed Fijian Drua side to test the Brumbies now t…

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22 Feb 2022, 18:21

Georgians among three international sides to join Currie Cup

Georgia, Kenya and Zimbabwe will take part in South Africa's domestic Currie Cup tournament from April, offering an opportunity fo…

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21 Feb 2022, 9:45

Waratahs turn to rugby league legend ahead of rival clash with Reds

Rugby league legend Steve Roach looms as a secret weapon as the NSW Waratahs strive to turn Leichhardt Oval into their own fortres…

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21 Feb 2022, 1:08

Beale to sacrifice $500k in wages as Rugby Australia confirm his return

It's official: Kurtley Beale is returning home to Sydney and will be available for the Wallabies' blockbuster three-Test series wi…

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20 Feb 2022, 14:31

Tom Wright bails out the Brumbies with last-ditch play to win over the Force

Lachie Lonergan has downplayed his role in a last-ditch try that helped the Brumbies steal a 29-23 Super Rugby Pacific win over …

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20 Feb 2022, 2:21

Queensland Reds unsung fullback a mix of Darren Lockyer and Ben Smith says Thorn

Usually reserved as coach in his praise for his Queensland Reds, he has managed to compare his unsung fullback to both luminaries …

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19 Feb 2022, 18:57

'It doesn't matter what I think': Thorn just happy to have Harry Wilson after Wallabies snub

Harry Wilson has done as directed to help pilot the Queensland Reds to a 23-5 victory over the Melbourne Rebels in a dour Super Ru…

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19 Feb 2022, 17:21

Wilson's statement as Reds grind by Rebels

Harry Wilson has done as directed to help pilot the Queensland Reds to a 23-5 victory over the Melbourne Rebels

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19 Feb 2022, 6:35

'They definitely have a point to prove': Force recruits target Brumbies scalp

Allan Alaalatoa says a string of former ACT Brumbies will be playing with a point to prove when they return to GIO Stadium on Sund…

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19 Feb 2022, 2:19

Waratahs boss shares delight after 538-day winless run ends against Drua

Darren Coleman revealed in the euphoric aftermath to the Waratahs' drought-breaking 40-10 victory over Fijian Drua on Friday night…

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19 Feb 2022, 0:59

Tough welcome to Super Rugby Pacific for Fijian Drua in Waratahs clash

The Fijian Drua have endured a tough start to their inaugural Super Rugby campaign, going down 40-10 to the Waratahs in Parramatta…

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18 Feb 2022, 5:56

Brad Thorn assigns Wallabies special task in Reds' season-opener

Hunter Paisami and Fraser McReight have been ordered to provide the late-game muscle for the Queensland Reds after the Wallabies p…

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17 Feb 2022, 13:12
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