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Larkham sends sharp message to his wannabe Wallabies

Larkham sends sharp message to his wannabe Wallabies

Ahead of their Waratahs clash, Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has laid down the law as speculation mounts about his players getting a Wallabies call-up.

'In awe': debutants named for new-look Wallaroos side

'In awe': debutants named for new-look Wallaroos side

'In awe': debutants named for new-look Wallaroos side

'In awe': debutants named for new-look Wallaroos side

The Wallaroos team has been unveiled for their first Test since a crushing Rugby World Cup exit last year, with six names in line for a debut against Fiji.

Brumbies' Meredith keeping lid on Wallabies chatter

Brumbies' Meredith keeping lid on Wallabies chatter

Brumbies' Meredith keeping lid on Wallabies chatter

Brumbies' Meredith keeping lid on Wallabies chatter

Declan Meredith has caught the eye of Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt, but the rising flyhalf is keeping focus firmly on the Brumbies' Super campaign.

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Wallabies snare All Blacks assistant as defence coach

Wallabies snare All Blacks assistant as defence coach

The Wallabies have appointed another former key All Blacks staff member as assistant coach ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Revved up for a chance to make Japan playoffs

Revved up for a chance to make Japan playoffs

The Shizuoka BlueRevs, featuring Fiji star Semi Radradra, have resurrected their hopes of featuring in the Japan Rugby League One playoffs.

Waratahs blow it to suffer Super Rugby Pacific Blues

Waratahs blow it to suffer Super Rugby Pacific Blues

The NSW Waratahs have been left to lament squandering half a dozen try-scoring chances in a 35-20 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Blues in Sydney.

Reds silence Drua for Fijian first and fourth-straight

Reds silence Drua for Fijian first and fourth-straight

The Reds have rested three Wallabies and still managed to win for the first time in Fiji, keeping the Drua try-less in a bonus point 21-6 victory.

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Slipper's day ends in elation as Brumbies beat Chiefs

Slipper's day ends in elation as Brumbies beat Chiefs

Slipper's day ends in elation as Brumbies beat Chiefs

Slipper's day ends in elation as Brumbies beat Chiefs

The Brumbies have staged an almighty comeback to defeat the Chiefs and celebrate James Slipper's record 203rd game with a victory.

Waratahs 'need to be more ruthless', says Harry Potter

Waratahs 'need to be more ruthless', says Harry Potter

Waratahs 'need to be more ruthless', says Harry Potter

Waratahs 'need to be more ruthless', says Harry Potter

NSW Waratahs winger Harry Potter has implored his backline to do more to support their hard-working forwards as they prepare to take on the formidable Blues.

Verve remains but Reds can play it smart in Fiji: coach

Verve remains but Reds can play it smart in Fiji: coach

Verve remains but Reds can play it smart in Fiji: coach

Verve remains but Reds can play it smart in Fiji: coach

The Queensland Reds will chase a maiden win in Fiji, on their fourth visit, without rested captain Fraser McReight and in-form flyhalf Carter Gordon.

McKenzie urges All Blacks to follow Wallabies example

McKenzie urges All Blacks to follow Wallabies example

McKenzie urges All Blacks to follow Wallabies example

McKenzie urges All Blacks to follow Wallabies example

Damian McKenzie wants the All Blacks to change their selection eligibility criteria like the Wallabies did back in 2015.

Slipper's cryptic Wallabies call as prop forges on

Slipper's cryptic Wallabies call as prop forges on

Slipper's cryptic Wallabies call as prop forges on

Slipper's cryptic Wallabies call as prop forges on

With a wry smile, James Slipper has left the door open for a Wallabies recall as the veteran Brumbies prop prepares to write Super Rugby history.

'Take time to get it right': wrong call annoys McKellar

'Take time to get it right': wrong call annoys McKellar

'Take time to get it right': wrong call annoys McKellar

'Take time to get it right': wrong call annoys McKellar

The Waratahs are annoyed despite Super Rugby's apology for the incorrect no-try decision late in their match against arch-rivals Queensland.

Campbell in fine company as Fiji-bound Reds rest stars

Campbell in fine company as Fiji-bound Reds rest stars

Campbell in fine company as Fiji-bound Reds rest stars

Campbell in fine company as Fiji-bound Reds rest stars

Jock Campbell will join Chris Latham as a 100-game fullback for the Queensland Reds, who will chase a first win in Fiji without three key players.

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League convert Lomax unsure on Super debut

Ex-NRL star Zac Lomax says he's unsure of when he will make his Super Rugby Pacific debut, in the midst of his own pre-season after six months on the sidelines.

Schoupp relishing in Slipper's milestone occasion

Blake Schoupp has praised his idol-now-teammate James Slipper ahead of his record-breaking match against the Chiefs on Friday.

Final heartbreak for Aussies in US sevens decider

The Black Ferns have scored three late tries to steal a dramatic 22-21 win over Australia to take out the World Rugby Sevens Series event in New Jersey.

Barnes scores win over Foley in Japanese club rugby

Berrick Barnes's Saitama have beaten Bernard Foley's Funabashi Bay in Japanese club rugby.

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'Respect that massively': Gordon earning rave reviews

Carter Gordon's efforts with and without the ball have his Reds and Wallabies teammates singing the flyhalf's praises ahead of next year's World Cup.

Tahs quiz no-try as Gordon double fires up Reds late

The beaten NSW Waratahs were scratching their heads after a Triston Reilly try that put them ahead late was reversed against the Queensland Reds.

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

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

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

'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

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.

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