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Brumbies want Lions share of Wallabies selection

Brumbies want Lions share of Wallabies selection

Ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final, the Brumbies believe they should be rewarded at the Wallabies selection table as Australia's top team.

Wilson in frame as Reds assess injury damage for finals

Wilson in frame as Reds assess injury damage for finals

Wilson in frame as Reds assess injury damage for finals

Wilson in frame as Reds assess injury damage for finals

The Queensland Reds will likely be without a concussed flyhalf for their Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final but hope remains over their Wallabies skipper.

Aussie falls short in bid to spear Japanese rugby glory

Aussie falls short in bid to spear Japanese rugby glory

Aussie falls short in bid to spear Japanese rugby glory

Aussie falls short in bid to spear Japanese rugby glory

Australia's Bernard Foley has fallen just short in the Japan Rugby League One final, his side pipped by Brave Lupus Tokyo in the decider.

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Waratahs play the long game after missing Super finals

Waratahs play the long game after missing Super finals

The NSW Waratahs are licking their wounds and plotting a path back to the glory days after missing the Super Rugby Pacific finals for a second straight season.

Coach's challenge for Drua to fight through road woes

Coach's challenge for Drua to fight through road woes

Coach Glen Jackson issued a challenge to his players after the Fijian Drua finished the Super Rugby Pacific season winless away from their home fortress.

Reds' romp soured by late injury to Wallabies star

Reds' romp soured by late injury to Wallabies star

Lachie Anderson matched Joe Roff and Drew Mitchell with four tries but the Queensland Reds big win over the Fijian Drua was soured by a trio of late injuries.

'Good for rugby': rivals hail Moana Pasifika influence

'Good for rugby': rivals hail Moana Pasifika influence

Moana Pasifika have earned plenty of respect after the competition's relative newcomers had their best season yet despite not making the playoffs.

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NSW Blues: Tahs' Super finals hopes buried at Eden Park

NSW Blues: Tahs' Super finals hopes buried at Eden Park

NSW Blues: Tahs' Super finals hopes buried at Eden Park

NSW Blues: Tahs' Super finals hopes buried at Eden Park

Defending champions the Blues have run in seven unanswered tries to extinguish the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes in Auckland.

Brumbies denied by Crusaders in Canberra battle

Brumbies denied by Crusaders in Canberra battle

Brumbies denied by Crusaders in Canberra battle

Brumbies denied by Crusaders in Canberra battle

The Brumbies' hopes of finishing in the Super Rugby top two for the first time since 2004 have been spoiled by the Crusaders, who won a tense match in Canberra.

Waratahs pack told to man up in must-win Blues battle

Waratahs pack told to man up in must-win Blues battle

Waratahs pack told to man up in must-win Blues battle

Waratahs pack told to man up in must-win Blues battle

The NSW Waratahs are bracing for a do-or-die battle with the Blues as their finals hopes go on the line against the defending champions at Eden Park.

'Spread his wings': Wallabies coach on Cleary switch

'Spread his wings': Wallabies coach on Cleary switch

'Spread his wings': Wallabies coach on Cleary switch

'Spread his wings': Wallabies coach on Cleary switch

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has weighed in on the prospect of a Nathan Cleary code switch, and celebrated the decision of an "integral" playmaker to stay put.

Restocked Reds prepped for 'do or die' footy

Restocked Reds prepped for 'do or die' footy

Restocked Reds prepped for 'do or die' footy

Restocked Reds prepped for 'do or die' footy

The return of another Test talent has steeled the Reds, who are adamant they can defy a poor record against top-four sides and make a Super Rugby finals run.

Retiring ex-Wallabies lock eager for one more hurrah

Retiring ex-Wallabies lock eager for one more hurrah

Retiring ex-Wallabies lock eager for one more hurrah

Retiring ex-Wallabies lock eager for one more hurrah

Western Force lock Sam Carter has been around for a long time and he wants to finish his glittering career with one final big match.

Waratahs seek strong start to beat Eden Park curse

Waratahs seek strong start to beat Eden Park curse

Waratahs seek strong start to beat Eden Park curse

Waratahs seek strong start to beat Eden Park curse

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar knows that few expect his side to break a 16-year Auckland hoodoo but says they're not going just to make up the numbers.

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Veteran Wallabies duo gear up for Japanese farewell

Another chapter in a rugby halves partnership that has spanned four teams and many seasons is coming to a close.

Wallabies star Lolesio opens up on scary hospital wait

Star Brumbies flyhalf Noah Lolesio can now smile at jibes about his recent back injury, but it was no laughing matter at the time.

Brumbies regain key star for crucial Super Rugby clash

Fighting for a top-two spot heading into Super Rugby Pacific finals, the Brumbies have named star flyhalf Noah Lolesio, while the Reds welcome back Josh Flook.

Moana Pasifika's rise massive, says Wallabies great

Inaugural Moana Pasifika captain Sekope Kepu says it's been great to see the Super Rugby Pacific outfit 'bear some fruit' under new skipper Ardie Savea.

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Dream weavers: Waratahs off to Auckland with belief

After a great escape in Perth, the NSW Waratahs are convinced they can topple defending champions the Blues and scrape into the Super Rugby Pacific finals.

Australia need tightheads on top, warns Wallabies great

Former Wallabies prop Sekope Kepu, who played in the 2013 Lions series, has warned Australia need their best tightheads available to take down the tourists.

Wallabies workhorse has Super Rugby record in sight

Wallabies prop James Slipper has signed a contract extension that will see the Brumbies veteran become the game's most capped Super Rugby player.

Big boost for Brumbies ahead of Super crunch clash

The Brumbies are set to have Wallabies playmaker Noah Lolesio back on deck as they host the Crusaders, with the teams battling for a top-two Super Rugby finish.

Wallaby, All Black rivals vie for top honours in Japan

They have been rugby rivals on the international stage, now Australia's Bernard Foley and Kiwi Richie Mo’unga are fighting for top honours in Japan.

Waratahs keep finals hopes alive with extra Super win

Darby Lancaster has completed a match-winning hat-trick of tries in the last minute of extra time to keep the Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive.

Reds seek 'focus' to prove early Super form no Flook

The Queensland Reds hope a Test centre's return might spark them after slipping from top spot to fifth ahead of the final regular-season round.

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