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Understrength Brumbies suffer first-ever loss to Drua

Understrength Brumbies suffer first-ever loss to Drua

The ACT Brumbies have missed an opportunity to go top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder, losing to hosts Fijian Drua in Ba.

The Melburnian seeking to lead Scots to rugby glory

The Melburnian seeking to lead Scots to rugby glory

The Melburnian seeking to lead Scots to rugby glory

The Melburnian seeking to lead Scots to rugby glory

Scotland's bid to win their first Six Nations title in 26 years of trying is being led by inspirational Melburnian Sione Tuipulotu.

No Lomax, no Force victory as Hurricanes finish strong

No Lomax, no Force victory as Hurricanes finish strong

No Lomax, no Force victory as Hurricanes finish strong

No Lomax, no Force victory as Hurricanes finish strong

The Western Force's 12-year New Zealand hoodoo has continued with a 31-23 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Hurricanes in Napier.

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'It's a shame': Storm coach gets why Lomax left NRL

'It's a shame': Storm coach gets why Lomax left NRL

Craig Bellamy says the NRL has lost a great player and person in Zac Lomax to rugby, but he is not for a second blaming the State of Origin winger.

'Challenges': Starless Brumbies to overcome Fiji fever

'Challenges': Starless Brumbies to overcome Fiji fever

The ACT Brumbies will be without several of their stars as they aim to stay on top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with a win against the Fijian Drua.

'A bit more contact': Suaalii fill-in embraces new role

'A bit more contact': Suaalii fill-in embraces new role

Triston Reilly is undaunted by the challenge of replacing the Wallabies' $5 million man in the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific derby against the Reds.

'I'll fight anyone': rugby enforcer's ring inspiration

'I'll fight anyone': rugby enforcer's ring inspiration

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is bulldozing his way back into the Wallabies frame but, inspired by Jai Opetaia, admits he'd love a chance to test himself in the ring.

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Bulked-up Beale ready to lead the way for Force

Bulked-up Beale ready to lead the way for Force

Bulked-up Beale ready to lead the way for Force

Bulked-up Beale ready to lead the way for Force

Western Force coach Simon Cron says Kurtley Beale's game knowledge and strength will prove crucial in Friday night's clash with the Hurricanes in NZ.

No walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax

No walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax

No walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax

No walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax

Wallabies coach Les Kiss says Zac Lomax will have to earn his Wallabies spot the hard way, and the code-hopper's debut for the Force could still be weeks away.

Slipper milestone on hold, Beale earns Force start

Slipper milestone on hold, Beale earns Force start

Slipper milestone on hold, Beale earns Force start

Slipper milestone on hold, Beale earns Force start

James Slipper's milestone is set to be celebrated in Canberra after the Brumbies prop was rested for their trip to Fiji, while the Force have made bulk changes.

'Step up': NSW Waratahs coach lays down the gauntlet

'Step up': NSW Waratahs coach lays down the gauntlet

'Step up': NSW Waratahs coach lays down the gauntlet

'Step up': NSW Waratahs coach lays down the gauntlet

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has reminded his charges that being without injured game-breaker Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is no excuse for mediocrity.

Brumbies ace hoping double reason for Fiji celebrations

Brumbies ace hoping double reason for Fiji celebrations

Brumbies ace hoping double reason for Fiji celebrations

Brumbies ace hoping double reason for Fiji celebrations

With Fijian roots, Rob Valetini is looking to celebrate his Super Rugby Pacific milestone with a victory over the Drua in Ba, which will host its first match.

Wallabies raid NRL ranks in pursuit of World Cup glory

Wallabies raid NRL ranks in pursuit of World Cup glory

Wallabies raid NRL ranks in pursuit of World Cup glory

Wallabies raid NRL ranks in pursuit of World Cup glory

Rugby Australia is making no secret of its intention to build the best possible Wallabies team for the 2027 World Cup - even if that means poaching the NRL.

'I'm a novice': Lomax admits he has a mountain to climb

'I'm a novice': Lomax admits he has a mountain to climb

'I'm a novice': Lomax admits he has a mountain to climb

'I'm a novice': Lomax admits he has a mountain to climb

Rugby recruit Zac Lomax knows he has a long way to go to fulfil his dream of becoming a dual international and playing for the Wallabies at the 2027 World Cup.

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Sevens pair among new faces in Wallaroos rugby squad

Interim coach Sam Needs has unveiled a new-look Wallaroos squad that includes 10 potential debutants including sevens duo Piper Simons and Sidney Taylor.

Lomax decides future with rugby deal, eyes World Cup

Zac Lomax will make a bid to play for the Wallabies at next year's World Cup, after the former Parramatta star signed with the Western Force on a two-year deal.

Reds injury list grows ahead of Waratahs derby

The Queensland Reds' hopes of beating the Waratahs next Saturday in Brisbane have suffered a blow with winger Lachie Anderson to miss due to a serious injury.

'Challenging': new obstacles face Brumbies after defeat

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is expecting more to changes to his squad to occur after they suffered a 34-31 loss to the Reds.

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Gordon steals win as Reds overcome Brumbies in thriller

Carter Gordon has scored a post-siren try to end the ACT Brumbies' unbeaten start to the Super Rugby Pacific in a soggy and thrilling contest in Canberra.

Win for the coach as Highlanders down Force in thriller

The Highlanders' tight win over the Western Force was all the sweeter for players after their coach Jamie Joseph had missed out on the All Blacks job.

'That's not us': Waratahs humbled by Hurricanes

The Hurricanes have run in nine tries to consign the Waratahs to their first loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season and ninth straight defeat to the Kiwi side.

Why Force bumped 'on fire' former All Black to the wing

Former All Black George Bridge starred against Moana Pasifika last week, but he was surprisingly shifted to the wing for Saturday's clash with the Highlanders.

Tualima out to fill 'big shoes' in Reds battle

Tuaina Taii Tualima has been parachuted into the ACT Brumbies starting line-up and will face a big test against the Queensland Reds' star-studded back row.

'I'll play anywhere': Suaalii's team-first mentality

NSW Waratahs star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has an unselfish mindset, opting to put the needs of the team above any demands that he plays in his preferred position.

'He's a special player': Suaalii backs Lomax rugby move

Wallabies superstar Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii believes his one-time State of Origin teammate Zac Lomax would thrive if he also jumped codes during his NRL exile.

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