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Wild ride takes Knights six points clear in Japan

Wild ride takes Knights six points clear in Japan

The Robbie Deans-coached Saitama Wild Knights have beaten the Kobe Steelers to open up a six-point lead at the top of the Japan Rugby League One standings.

Reds Superman Tate McDermott earns rave reviews

Reds Superman Tate McDermott earns rave reviews

Reds Superman Tate McDermott earns rave reviews

Reds Superman Tate McDermott earns rave reviews

The Queensland Reds are 2-0 following their 28-24 win over the Western Force, with scrumhalf Tate McDermott playing a key role in their latest win.

Reds snatch thrilling win over Force with last-gasp try

Reds snatch thrilling win over Force with last-gasp try

Reds snatch thrilling win over Force with last-gasp try

Reds snatch thrilling win over Force with last-gasp try

Queensland Reds winger Filipo Daugunu has scored a last-gasp try to lift his side to a thrilling four-point win over the Western Force at HBF Park.

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Force, Brumbies draw in post-siren Super W thriller

Force, Brumbies draw in post-siren Super W thriller

The Western Force have come from behind to secure a Super W draw with the Brumbies, but they had to rely on a missed penalty after the final siren.

More high-scoring heartbreak as Chiefs down Brumbies

More high-scoring heartbreak as Chiefs down Brumbies

The ACT Brumbies have run in six tries only to suffer a 49-34 loss to the Chiefs in another Super Rugby Pacific points feast in Hamilton.

Coach not content with Waratahs' best start since 2014

Coach not content with Waratahs' best start since 2014

The NSW Waratahs have won their first two games for the first time since claiming the 2014 Super Rugby title, but that's not enough for coach Dan McKellar.

NSW Waratahs escape with thrilling win over Fijian Drua

NSW Waratahs escape with thrilling win over Fijian Drua

A late penalty try has earned the NSW Waratahs a thrilling 29-24 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Fijian Drua in Sydney.

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Fijian Drua women too much for mistake-ridden Waratahs

Fijian Drua women too much for mistake-ridden Waratahs

Fijian Drua women too much for mistake-ridden Waratahs

Fijian Drua women too much for mistake-ridden Waratahs

The Fijian Drua have defeated the NSW Waratahs 23-17 in the Super Rugby Women's season opener in Sydney.

Kailea knows he must lift to earn Waratahs run-on role

Kailea knows he must lift to earn Waratahs run-on role

Kailea knows he must lift to earn Waratahs run-on role

Kailea knows he must lift to earn Waratahs run-on role

Isaac Kailea had a breakout season last year, but hasn't had the same success at the NSW Waratahs and is determined to earn a spot in the starting team.

Waratah's rise from whipping boy to Suaalii replacement

Waratah's rise from whipping boy to Suaalii replacement

Waratah's rise from whipping boy to Suaalii replacement

Waratah's rise from whipping boy to Suaalii replacement

NSW Waratahs rookie Henry O'Donnell is undaunted about filling the super-sized boots of cross-code star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii against the Fijian Drua.

Tahs coach wants more NZ sides in Super Rugby Women's

Tahs coach wants more NZ sides in Super Rugby Women's

Tahs coach wants more NZ sides in Super Rugby Women's

Tahs coach wants more NZ sides in Super Rugby Women's

NSW Waratahs coach Mike Ruthven has called for an expanded Super Rugby Women's format after playing New Zealand outfits in the pre-season.

Toe injury rules out 'Ferrari' Suaalii for Waratahs

Toe injury rules out 'Ferrari' Suaalii for Waratahs

Toe injury rules out 'Ferrari' Suaalii for Waratahs

Toe injury rules out 'Ferrari' Suaalii for Waratahs

A toe injury means code-hopping superstar Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will miss the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Fijian Drua.

Wright way back for Reds after 'heavy fall from grace'

Wright way back for Reds after 'heavy fall from grace'

Wright way back for Reds after 'heavy fall from grace'

Wright way back for Reds after 'heavy fall from grace'

Queensland Reds flanker and co-captain Liam Wright will return for his first game in seven months after a mystery shoulder injury finally came good.

Travel-weary Drua desperate for Waratahs Super success

Travel-weary Drua desperate for Waratahs Super success

Travel-weary Drua desperate for Waratahs Super success

Travel-weary Drua desperate for Waratahs Super success

Coach Glen Jackson is promising another spirited performance from his Fijian Drua against the Waratahs despite a gruelling Super Rugby Pacific travel schedule.

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Reds centre Paisami banned for three Super Rugby games

Queensland Reds and Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami has been suspended for three Super Rugby Pacific matches for a dangerous tackle.

Foketi set to bounce back and push for Wallabies recall

Classy NSW Waratahs centre Lalakai Foketi is ready to rebound from a rough 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season to push for a Wallabies recall this year.

Wary Waratahs to stick to game plan against the Drua

The NSW Waratahs are wary of the dangerous Fijian Drua when they return to Super Rugby Pacific action after a round-two bye.

Michael Hooper's return to rugby no fairy-tale comeback

Ex-Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper made his return to professional rugby with Japanese club Verblitz but the game didn't go well for them.

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Brazil topple Aussie rugby women in sevens sensation

Australia's rugby sevens women, the World Series champions, have been beaten by Brazil in Vancouver in one of the game's great shocks.

Force hold on for famous win over Brumbies in Canberra

The Western Force have won their first Super Rugby match in Canberra in 5060 days, overcoming four yellow cards to hold out the ACT Brumbies 45-42.

Hurricanes take try-scoring frenzy over Fijian Drua

The Hurricanes have scored a late try to cement a 38-34 Super Rugby Pacific victory over a willing Fijian Drua, with No.9 Cam Roigard a stand-out.

Impressive Reds victory sealed with a Kiss from coach

The Queensland Reds scored eight tries in their impressive 56-36 Super Rugby Pacific win over Moana Pasifika, pleasing head coach Les Kiss.

Familiar face becomes foe in Hooper's comeback game

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is ready to return for his first 15-a-side rugby game since 2023, and he'll do it against a former green and gold coach.

Waratahs' prized-signing Tupou training the house down

Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou is training so hard that NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has had to place him on a tight rein during the side's bye round.

Wallabies skipper Wilson signs through 2029

Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson says he never spoke to another club before signing a new four-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds.

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