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Reds roll changes for trip west, Force dealt big blows

Reds roll changes for trip west, Force dealt big blows

A quartet of rested Reds and Wallabies stars, including captain Fraser McReight, won't head west to face the Force, but there's a big addition in the forwards.

'Not surprised': Kiss on Chiefs' latest rugby target

'Not surprised': Kiss on Chiefs' latest rugby target

'Not surprised': Kiss on Chiefs' latest rugby target

'Not surprised': Kiss on Chiefs' latest rugby target

Reds coach Les Kiss, who will take over the Wallabies later this year, is bracing for an ongoing NRL recruitment battle after a young star's link to the Chiefs.

Rennie's Steelers top Japanese rugby regular season

Rennie's Steelers top Japanese rugby regular season

Rennie's Steelers top Japanese rugby regular season

Rennie's Steelers top Japanese rugby regular season

Recently-appointed All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is looking to sign off from Kobe Steelers with a Japan club rugby title after topping the regular season.

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From electrician to rugby hero: Mickelson's dream debut

From electrician to rugby hero: Mickelson's dream debut

Chris Mickelson was already in seventh heaven after getting a call-up to the ACT Brumbies squad before his night switched gears.

Lonergan leads from front as Brumbies blunt Force

Lonergan leads from front as Brumbies blunt Force

The ACT Brumbies have snapped a three-game losing streak in tense fashion, beating the Western Force and denting their opponents' finals hopes.

Heartbreak for Waratahs as finals hopes go up in smoke

Heartbreak for Waratahs as finals hopes go up in smoke

The ill-disciplined NSW Waratahs have suffered a third straight loss to all but lose hope of making the Super Rugby Pacific finals.

Late heartbreak as brave Reds fall to Chiefs

Late heartbreak as brave Reds fall to Chiefs

The Queensland Reds were on the wrong end of a 12-5 penalty count, and it proved costly in their 10-point loss to the Chiefs in Brisbane.

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Lomax luck spearheading Force's form: Swain

Lomax luck spearheading Force's form: Swain

Lomax luck spearheading Force's form: Swain

Lomax luck spearheading Force's form: Swain

Darcy Swain has heralded Zac Lomax's instant impact for the Western Force ahead of a crunch clash against his former side, the ACT Brumbies.

Reds answer questions, seek more in crunch Chiefs clash

Reds answer questions, seek more in crunch Chiefs clash

Reds answer questions, seek more in crunch Chiefs clash

Reds answer questions, seek more in crunch Chiefs clash

The Queensland Reds can make a decisive play for a top-three Super Rugby Pacific finish with victory over the Chiefs in Brisbane.

Wallabies star backs overdue Anzac Day Bledisloe first

Wallabies star backs overdue Anzac Day Bledisloe first

Wallabies star backs overdue Anzac Day Bledisloe first

Wallabies star backs overdue Anzac Day Bledisloe first

Fraser McReight isn't sure why the Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test, slated to debut next year, isn't already on the rugby calendar.

Brumbies regain key leader, Gordon returns for Reds

Brumbies regain key leader, Gordon returns for Reds

Brumbies regain key leader, Gordon returns for Reds

Brumbies regain key leader, Gordon returns for Reds

The Brumbies will welcome back Wallaby Allan Alaalatoa for their crunch clash against the Western Force while Carter Gordon returns for the Queensland Reds.

Kiss to have say on Wallabies' July selection calls

Kiss to have say on Wallabies' July selection calls

Kiss to have say on Wallabies' July selection calls

Kiss to have say on Wallabies' July selection calls

Joe Schmidt has explained how Les Kiss will have a say on Wallabies selections before he takes the reins, and made a case for the injury-plagued Tom Lynagh.

Ioane shines as Japanese club rugby heads for finals

Ioane shines as Japanese club rugby heads for finals

Ioane shines as Japanese club rugby heads for finals

Ioane shines as Japanese club rugby heads for finals

Former Melbourne Rebels forward Tamati Ioane has starred in struggling Urayasu's thrilling three-point win over ladder-leading Saitama in Japanese club rugby.

Reds victory consigns Brumbies to rare Super Rugby fate

Reds victory consigns Brumbies to rare Super Rugby fate

Reds victory consigns Brumbies to rare Super Rugby fate

Reds victory consigns Brumbies to rare Super Rugby fate

Australia's benchmark Brumbies have suffered three straight losses for the first time in eight years to be in danger of missing the Super Rugby Pacific finals.

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'So loose': McKellar condemns Waratahs' breakdown work

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar is lamenting his side's inability to get their hands on the ball after a costly Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Western Force.

'Not good enough': Force dent Waratahs' finals hopes

Two tries from a former teammate on a mission have led the Western Force to a pivotal Super Rugby Pacific victory over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.

Rugby focus for Lonergan as Brumbies, Reds do battle

Lachlan Lonergan isn't looking too far into the future ahead of his first start of the Super Rugby Pacific season for the ACT Brumbies.

'A good test': Suaalii and Lomax to go head to head

Former NSW State of Origin teammates Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Zac Lomax are set to clash in rugby union for the first time at a familiar Sydney venue.

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Durable Reds flyhalf tosses up Super Rugby options

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips will finally wear the Reds' No.10 jumper at Suncorp Stadium as the durable flyhalf weighs up his options for the next Super season.

Code-hoppers Suaalii, Lomax to clash on Super stage

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been cleared to return from a hamstring injury, pitting the Waratahs centre against Force code-hopper Zac Lomax in a Sydney duel.

Blow for Waratahs as prop banned for Force clash

NSW Waratahs prop Daniel Botha will miss the side's crucial Super Rugby Pacific derby with the Western Force because of suspension.

'Definitely time': Waratahs record-setter's team jolt

Jake Gordon is still chasing an elusive Super Rugby Pacific crown as he moves past Chris Whitaker as the NSW Waratahs' most-capped halfback.

Injured Wallaby half still aiming for Super return

Test No.9 Tate McDermott says he's still hoping to play before the end of the regular Super Rugby Pacific season after setbacks with his hamstring recovery.

'Not many, if any': Super round has Anzac Test on table

The Crusaders' rugby boss was left quoting Scribe as Super Round's successful return shifted talk back to a Bledisloe Cup Test on Anzac Day.

Giteau's No.10 plea, query of Wallabies' forgotten man

Matt Giteau wonders why Ben Donaldson fell down the Wallabies' pecking order and wants an early call made on who wears the No.10 leading into the World Cup.

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