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Lomax the Force's wing man with finals fate on the line

Lomax the Force's wing man with finals fate on the line

Darby Lancaster's season-ending ankle injury means former NRL star Zac Lomax will play a key role in the Force's bid to keep their finals hopes alive.

Brothers to resume family feud as Brumbies face Drua

Brothers to resume family feud as Brumbies face Drua

Brothers to resume family feud as Brumbies face Drua

Brothers to resume family feud as Brumbies face Drua

Rob Valetini will go head-to-head with his brother Kemu for the first time this Super Rugby Pacific season when the Brumbies host the Fijian Drua on Saturday.

Discipline a focus as Wallaroos ready for US battle

Discipline a focus as Wallaroos ready for US battle

Discipline a focus as Wallaroos ready for US battle

Discipline a focus as Wallaroos ready for US battle

The Wallaroos know they must improve on their discipline if they are to get the better of rugby rivals, Team USA, in the second round of the Pacific Cup Series.

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Waratahs' McKellar delivers great news to Suaalii fans

Waratahs' McKellar delivers great news to Suaalii fans

Joseph Suaalii remains sidelined with a hamstring injury but his return for the NSW Waratahs could be sooner than expected.

'Really, really simple': Moana demise to spark overhaul

'Really, really simple': Moana demise to spark overhaul

Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has weighed in as another Super Rugby format overhaul looms thanks to Moana Pasifika's impending competition exit.

Action stations for Wright, Lomax but Cale misses out

Action stations for Wright, Lomax but Cale misses out

Tom Wright will play his first Super Rugby game since tearing his ACL last August, while Zac Lomax has also been handed a starting spot for the Western Force.

Wallaroos set to ride out more wild weather against USA

Wallaroos set to ride out more wild weather against USA

The Wallaroos have been dealing with tornadoes, lightning and heavy rain but remain upbeat about their chances against arch-rivals USA in the Pacific Four.

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Ambition unrealised as homeless Pasifika forced to fold

Ambition unrealised as homeless Pasifika forced to fold

Ambition unrealised as homeless Pasifika forced to fold

Ambition unrealised as homeless Pasifika forced to fold

Unable to build a base in Samoa or Tonga, Moana Pasifika will operate in obscurity out of Auckland before the curtain is drawn on their Super Rugby existence.

Australian women's rugby team caught in US tornado

Australian women's rugby team caught in US tornado

Australian women's rugby team caught in US tornado

Australian women's rugby team caught in US tornado

The Wallaroos have been caught in the middle of a natural disaster while in the US for the Pacific Four Series.

'Eats away': Frost feels toll of rugby schedule

'Eats away': Frost feels toll of rugby schedule

'Eats away': Frost feels toll of rugby schedule

'Eats away': Frost feels toll of rugby schedule

Towering lock Nick Frost has outlined the impact playing and training for the Wallabies and in the Super Rugby Pacific has had on his 26-year-old body.

Wallaroos' wait for rugby win over Canada continues

Wallaroos' wait for rugby win over Canada continues

Wallaroos' wait for rugby win over Canada continues

Wallaroos' wait for rugby win over Canada continues

The Wallaroos have delivered an improved performance against the powerhouse Canadians but fell short in their Pacific Four series rugby clash in the US.

'Worthy': Kiss praises tough Reds after Crusaders upset

'Worthy': Kiss praises tough Reds after Crusaders upset

'Worthy': Kiss praises tough Reds after Crusaders upset

'Worthy': Kiss praises tough Reds after Crusaders upset

History wasn't on the side of the Queensland Reds ahead of their clash against the Crusaders, but coach Les Kiss has praised his side for overcoming it.

Gordon injury concern as Reds upset Crusaders

Gordon injury concern as Reds upset Crusaders

Gordon injury concern as Reds upset Crusaders

Gordon injury concern as Reds upset Crusaders

The Queensland Reds have upset the Crusaders in a gritty 31-26 win, but they will sweat on the fitness of Carter Gordon after he picked up a knee issue.

Lomax debuts as Force go down to Drua in thriller

Lomax debuts as Force go down to Drua in thriller

Lomax debuts as Force go down to Drua in thriller

Lomax debuts as Force go down to Drua in thriller

Ex-NRL star Zac Lomax came off the bench to debut but the Western Force lost to the Fijian Drua after Ben Donaldson's late long-range penalty kick flew wide.

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Star Cale injured as Brumbies beat Highlanders

The ACT Brumbies have survived a scare to beat the Highlanders without their top try-scorer and cement their spot inside the Super Rugby Pacific top six.

Wallaroos bolster line-up ahead of big rugby challenge

The Wallaroos are looking to crack their first win over women's rugby heavyweights Canada when they clash in the Pacific Four series in California.

Crusaders right at home, Reds attempt to stop Super rot

The out-of-sorts Queensland Reds must improve a one-sided record against the Crusaders, who haven't lost at Suncorp Stadium since the 2011 Super Rugby final.

Force excited to unleash muscle-man Zac Lomax

Hamstring tightness ruined Zac Lomax's planned Super Rugby debut in Brisbane, so he will be wheeled out in Fiji instead.

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Alaalatoa's injury journey to end against Highlanders

After injuring his lower back with the Wallabies last year, Allan Alaalatoa is returning for the Brumbies as they aim to get their season back on track.

Lomax set for island time while Brumbies pair return

Zac Lomax could make his long-awaited Super Rugby Pacific debut in Fiji while Brumbies stars Allan Alaalatoa and Lachlan Lonergan are back from serious injury.

'Kiss of life, Kiss of death': no qualms with scrutiny

Les Kiss expects to be held to account ahead of his transition from Reds to Wallabies coach later this year and admits his side need to rediscover their mojo.

RA's Mass gain: in-demand prop knocks back Irish offer

Powerhouse Reds prop Massimo De Lutiis has described how he agonised over the call to re-sign with Rugby Australia despite strong Irish interest.

'Told that all my life': Flook to make it big in Italy

Silky Reds centre Josh Flook has defended coach Les Kiss and, with a point to prove, reflected on his reasons for a move to Italy next season.

Lonergan eyes Wallabies return as Super century beckons

As he prepares to face the Highlanders in his 100th Super Rugby game, Ryan Lonergan believes he can return to the Wallabies set-up.

Koroibete scores as Knights down Eagles in Japan

Australia's Marika Koroibete got on the scoresheet as Saitama Wild Knights easily beat Yokohama Eagles in Japanese club rugby.

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