Crusaders crush Reds in Super statement
Australia's Super Rugby flag bearers have been embarrassed by their New Zealand opposites, the Crusaders further exposing the gulf…
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22 May 2021, 7:19
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'It's been a very long journey': The 39-year-old ex-Wallaby chasing a fourth Top League title
14 years after first arriving in Japan from Australia, 39-year-old former Wallabies lock Daniel Heenan is eyeing up a fourth Top L…
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21 May 2021, 22:44
Western Force handed reality check by Highlanders ahead of New Zealand tour
Western Force coach Tim Sampson says a 25-15 loss to the Highlanders was the reality check his team needed ahead of their three-ma…
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21 May 2021, 18:03
Two-try Julian Savea rolls back the years as the Hurricanes eventually blow away the Rebels
Fresh off putting 64 points on the Waratahs, the Julian Savea-inspired Hurricanes needed more than an hour to put Melbourne to the…
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21 May 2021, 8:04
International Space Station to play starring role in Top League final
A rivalry that has been a stable of rugby in Japan reaches its conclusion on Sunday when Sean McMahon's Suntory Sungoliath take on…
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21 May 2021, 5:27
'People love winners': Pivotal round looms for Australian Super Rugby teams as goodwill slowly fades
Former Queensland Reds captain James Horwill views their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash with New Zealand champions the Crusaders a…
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20 May 2021, 22:54
Controversial ex-Wallabies star Israel Folau announces return to Australian rugby league
An unapologetic Israel Folau says he has no regrets about his controversial religious views as he aims to resurrect his sporting c…
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20 May 2021, 19:30
Folau poised to confirm his next rugby move at media conference planned for Brisbane
Former Australia player Israel Folau has called a press conference in Brisbane alongside outspoken businessman Clive Palmer.
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20 May 2021, 12:53
'Very excited': Ex-Wallabies boss Michael Cheika takes up a director of rugby role outside Australia
Former Australia World Cup coach Michael Cheika, who is currently doing TV punditry, has landed himself a director of rugby role i…
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20 May 2021, 3:32
Crusaders name team to play Reds as they prepare for the 'battle of the champions' against Super Rugby AU winners
The Crusaders are preparing for their first trip across the Tasman since March last year, and will travel to Brisbane today ahead …
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19 May 2021, 23:21
Rebels rush returning Top League fullback into the side to bolster strength ahead of clash against the Hurricanes
The Melbourne Rebels have rung the changes for Friday night's clash with the Hurricanes in a bid to make up for their round-one fl…
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19 May 2021, 20:32
Ex-All Black named as new Italy coach to replace South African Franco Smith
Italy have named former New Zealand international Kieran Crowley as their national team rugby coach, replacing South African Franc…
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19 May 2021, 20:26
'Once-in-a-generation opportunity' could turbo-charge Australia's revival
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan says that hosting the 2027 World Cup would be a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
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19 May 2021, 15:51
Former All Blacks star set to 'piss a few people off' as Force prepare for Highlanders showdown
Western Force lock Jeremy Thrush has vowed to "piss a few people off" during the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition, and he's ke…
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18 May 2021, 23:08
Transgender women allowed to play women's rugby in France
The French rugby federation (FFR) will allow transgender women to play women's rugby as of next season, going against governing bo…
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17 May 2021, 5:04
'We've got to be patient': Rugby Australia CEO's plea to fans after Super Rugby Trans-Tasman whitewash
Rugby Australia chief Andy Marinos concedes there's a gulf in standard between Australian rugby and the might of New Zealand but r…
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17 May 2021, 1:05
Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper in line for early Super Rugby return from Japan
The Waratahs aren't ruling out sending an SOS for Wallabies captain Michael Hooper as they look to resuscitate their Super Rugby T…
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17 May 2021, 0:50
'We're not intimidated or scared': Why the winless Australians shouldn't be discounted from Super Rugby Trans-Tasman just yet
Week one was a 0-5 whitewash for Australian sides, but the Brumbies and Western Force look well-placed to ruffle some feathers dur…
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16 May 2021, 19:24
Barrett on collision course with Deans after kicking Suntory into Top League final
It was the battle between the master and two of his apprentices, but Robbie Deans showed he was still the boss as Panasonic qualif…
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16 May 2021, 8:43
Trio of internationals back on deck for Rebels could save side from further humiliation at the hands of the Hurricanes
The Melbourne Rebels are hoping the return of a trio of Wallabies squad members helps them climb off the canvas for a daunting tri…
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15 May 2021, 22:14
