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'Proud' Pasifika upset Brumbies, plunge into unknown

'Proud' Pasifika upset Brumbies, plunge into unknown

Moana Pasifika's potential final Super Rugby Pacific match has ended in victory, denying the Brumbies an opportunity to claim a valuable fourth-placed finish.

Reds hold off Drua but Paisami cut down by knee injury

Reds hold off Drua but Paisami cut down by knee injury

Reds hold off Drua but Paisami cut down by knee injury

Reds hold off Drua but Paisami cut down by knee injury

The Queensland Reds have missed out on fourth spot despite piling on seven tries to four in a 45-24 bonus-point win over Fijian Drua at Suncorp Stadium.

Time for Lomax Wallabies watch as Force's season ends

Time for Lomax Wallabies watch as Force's season ends

Time for Lomax Wallabies watch as Force's season ends

Time for Lomax Wallabies watch as Force's season ends

The Western Force will be aiming to end their season with a bang, and a big performance from Zac Lomax could help thrust him into a Wallabies jersey.

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'Beats defenders easily': Reds teen licensed to run

'Beats defenders easily': Reds teen licensed to run

Queensland teenager Treyvon Pritchard will be able to showcase his skills at fullback against the Drua as the Reds ready for the Super Rugby Pacific finals.

Larkham picks big guns for ACT Brumbies' crunch match

Larkham picks big guns for ACT Brumbies' crunch match

Stephen Larkham has picked a full-strength side as the Brumbies' home finals hopes go on the line in a crucial Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika.

'Nothing to lose': Brumbies wary of departing Moana

'Nothing to lose': Brumbies wary of departing Moana

Desperate to make a first final since 2013, the ACT Brumbies are wary of an emotion-charged Moana Pasifika outfit in a vital Super Rugby Pacific clash.

'So much confidence': Reds eye Super Rugby title glory

'So much confidence': Reds eye Super Rugby title glory

A series of last-gasp victories has given the Queensland Reds the belief they can go all the way and win a first Super Rugby title in 15 years.

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Former Wallaby on track for second title in Japan

Former Wallaby on track for second title in Japan

Former Wallaby on track for second title in Japan

Former Wallaby on track for second title in Japan

Former Wallaby Sean McMahon is on target to pick up his second title in Japan after Tokyo Sungoliath edged their way into the League One semi-finals.

Gutted but proud: Force lament missed finals chance

Gutted but proud: Force lament missed finals chance

Gutted but proud: Force lament missed finals chance

Gutted but proud: Force lament missed finals chance

Western Force coach Simon Cron says he's gutted for his players after the franchise's finals drought stretched to 21 years.

Ex-Wallabies celebrate European triumph with Bordeaux

Ex-Wallabies celebrate European triumph with Bordeaux

Ex-Wallabies celebrate European triumph with Bordeaux

Ex-Wallabies celebrate European triumph with Bordeaux

Two former Australian internationals have been left celebrating after being part of Bordeaux's back-to-back European club triumphs in Bilbao.

Force crash out of finals race despite gutsy win

Force crash out of finals race despite gutsy win

Force crash out of finals race despite gutsy win

Force crash out of finals race despite gutsy win

Zac Lomax has scored his second Super Rugby try, but it wasn't enough to earn the bonus point the Force desperately needed to stay in the finals hunt.

We were worried: Reds scrape past Moana in thriller

We were worried: Reds scrape past Moana in thriller

We were worried: Reds scrape past Moana in thriller

We were worried: Reds scrape past Moana in thriller

Queensland have coughed up a 19-point lead before pulling off a game-winning try at the death to scrape past Moana Pasifika and secure a finals berth.

'Story of the season': bumbling Waratahs seemingly gone

'Story of the season': bumbling Waratahs seemingly gone

'Story of the season': bumbling Waratahs seemingly gone

'Story of the season': bumbling Waratahs seemingly gone

The NSW Waratahs need a mathematical miracle to make the Super Rugby Pacific finals after suffering another frustrating home loss, this time to the Brumbies.

Brumbies deny Waratahs to snare Super Rugby finals spot

Brumbies deny Waratahs to snare Super Rugby finals spot

Brumbies deny Waratahs to snare Super Rugby finals spot

Brumbies deny Waratahs to snare Super Rugby finals spot

The clinical ACT Brumbies have held on for a tense derby win to clinch a Super Rugby Pacific finals spot with victory over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.

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Cavalry returns as Reds prepare for emotional Pasifika

The Queensland Reds welcome back a host of Wallabies to face Moana Pasifika in what could be the Auckland-based club's final Super Rugby Pacific home game.

'He can have it': Beale happy to let Slips keep record

Force veteran Kurtley Beale is set to move into outright third on the all-time Super Rugby games list, but it's a finals berth he craves the most.

'Get it done': Waratahs eye rare double over Brumbies

The fullback duel between the Waratahs' Max Jorgensen and the Brumbies' Tom Wright looms as a spicy sub-plot to a crucial Super Rugby Pacific derby in Sydney.

Sealed with a Kiss: Coach aims to leave Reds on a high

Queensland, facing a tricky trip to face Moana Pasifika, are in a frustratingly familiar position at the pointy end of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

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Tom Lynagh deal done at Reds for World Cup year

Tom Lynagh has extended his contract with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds for one year, keeping him in the country for the World Cup.

Rebels merger plan no big secret, Rugby Australia says

The Melbourne Rebels can't claim a proposal known as Winning Rugby was kept secret from them because the club had agreed to it, the sport's governing body says.

McDermott returns, Brumbies switch up for big clashes

The Queensland Reds will welcome back Tate McDermott from a long-term hamstring injury, and the Brumbies have opted to shift some of their stars to the bench.

Waratahs refuse to risk Suaalii in must-win Super clash

Coach Dan McKellar has named an unchanged team, opting against rushing back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii for a do-or-die Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Brumbies.

Horwill's pick to get Wallabies on World Cup front foot

James Horwill has nominated Lukhan Salakaia-Loto as the enforcer the Wallabies are crying out for as they build to next year's World Cup.

'Different beast': don't write off Wallabies for Cup

Brad Thorn has delivered his verdict on the Wallabies and reflected on his own World Cup experiences to mark 500 days until the Australian showpiece begins.

Lynagh reveals injury, contract detail with Cup in mind

Wallabies flyhalf Tom Lynagh has provided fresh detail to his frustrating injury absence and hinted at an imminent contract extension.

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