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Rugby Australia yet to sign off on new Super Rugby competition with Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua

Rugby Australia is hailing the Super Rugby AU season a success and is still working to lock in the competition structure for 2022 …

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07 May 2021, 2:16

France set for two mid-week tests in Australia as tour itinerary confirmed

The Wallabies and France will meet in three tests in the space of just 11 days in July, with the teams playing two mid-week tests.

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06 May 2021, 15:21

Former All Blacks teammates to face off in Top League quarter-finals

Sean McMahon and Harry Hockings might be getting an additional breather, but there will be plenty of other Australians in action w…

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05 May 2021, 21:23

Reds bench skipper Wright as teams named for Super Rugby AU title decider

Upwards of 40,000 fans are expected in Brisbane when the Reds host the Brumbies in this weekend's Super Rugby AU title decider.

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05 May 2021, 4:05

'They let us go': Fainga'a brothers say Reds-Brumbies rivalry is strong ahead of Super Rugby AU final

The Reds and Brumbies will meet in the decide for the second-straight year, with Suncorp Stadium expected to be near capacity on S…

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04 May 2021, 23:43

Rebels appoint interim boss following Dave Wessels' resignation

Dave Wessels announced his resignation last week after Rebels missed the Super Rugby AU playoffs, attack coach Shaun Berne also le…

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04 May 2021, 4:37

Queensland Reds star shuts down talk of Wallabies selection in lead-up to Super Rugby AU final

Duelling halfbacks Tate McDermott and Nic White will square off in Saturday's Super Rugby AU final with Wallabies ramifications at…

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04 May 2021, 1:34

Rising Wallabies star Rob Valetini re-commits to Australian rugby with new contract extension

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is pleased Rob Valetini's sharp rate of improvement will continue in Brumbies colours after the back-r…

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03 May 2021, 20:06

The big benefit the Brumbies have over the Reds ahead of Super Rugby AU final

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar says the Super Rugby AU season has positioned his side perfectly to snatch the title from competition …

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03 May 2021, 19:21

'We're a better team for it': The devastating defeat that made the Reds title frontrunners in Super Rugby AU

All year the Queensland Reds have been sticking to a simple theme in their quest to return to the Super Rugby AU final - earn it.

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02 May 2021, 23:25

Western Force salivating over prospect of playing New Zealand's Super Rugby teams after years of exile

While proud of his trailblazing outfit, coach Tim Sampson couldn't disguise his despair after the Force bowed out of the Super Rug…

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01 May 2021, 21:42

Flashpoint no-arms tackle from red-carded Force winger Toni Pulu helps Brumbies win through to AU final

Defending champions Brumbies will play the Reds in a rematch of last year's Super Rugby AU final after beating the Force in a tens…

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01 May 2021, 8:12

Blues cap off Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign with sizeable win over Chiefs' second-stringers

Despite a spirited first half from the Chiefs' dirt-trackers, the Blues have scored a comfortable 15-point win over their neighbou…

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01 May 2021, 4:14

The weaknesses the Western Force have identified in the 'clunky' Brumbies

The Brumbies are banking on their big-game experience to steer them into the Super Rugby AU grand final, however the Western Force…

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30 Apr 2021, 23:19

Hurricanes stay undefeated against Highlanders for 2021 with big win in Wellington

Despite being down 7-17 at one stage and behind by two going into halftime, the Hurricanes have overcome the visiting Highlanders …

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30 Apr 2021, 4:56

'It's been the best thing that's ever happened': The light that sparked the Western Force's incredible rise from the ashes

It sounds like a plotline from a Hollywood movie script, but the Western Force's journey from near-extinction to Super Rugby semi-…

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29 Apr 2021, 22:24

Dave Wessels stands down from Rebels, leaving two Australian clubs without permanent head coaches

Melbourne Rebels coach Dave Wessels has announced he is quitting his role with the  Rebels Super Rugby club.

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29 Apr 2021, 21:51

Reds lose Wallabies midfielder for Super Rugby AU grand final

A fractured cheekbone looks set to keep Queensland Reds and Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami out of next Saturday's Super Rugby A…

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29 Apr 2021, 21:13

Brodie Retallick wary of what former Chiefs coach brings to Wallabies stable

Knowing Dave Rennie like he does, Brodie Retallick is wary of what tricks the second-year Wallabies coach may have in store for th…

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29 Apr 2021, 20:58

'I don't fear it': $27million loss will see Rugby Australia turn to private equity just like New Zealand

Rugby Australia were losing so much money - $45.7m reduction in revenue - it even considered reverting to amateur status.

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29 Apr 2021, 4:01
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