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Coach McKellar prefers quality over quantity from Tupou

Coach McKellar prefers quality over quantity from Tupou

Waratahs coach Dan McKellar is urging Taniela Tupou to deliver in the last half hour after being benched for the Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika.

Petaia's big gamble pays off as he signs NFL deal

Rugby union talent Jordan Petaia has signed a three-year deal with the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers after impressing at Florida's 10-week foreign player camp.

NRL deny Knights' bid to sign women's rugby great

Newcastle have missed out on signing women's rugby great Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, with the NRL refusing to register the contract due to an ambassador role.

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Try time: why the Reds have refused to take the points

Try time: why the Reds have refused to take the points

The top-of-the-table Queensland Reds have shown such faith in their forwards that they're yet to opt for a penalty goal attempt this Super Rugby Pacific season.

Lynagh benched for Chiefs clash, Suaalii's Tahs switch

Lynagh benched for Chiefs clash, Suaalii's Tahs switch

In-form playmaker Tom Lynagh will start off the bench in the restocked Reds' clash with the Chiefs, while Joseph Suaalii will start at fullback for NSW.

Waratah playmaker cleared of concussion in Super loss

Waratah playmaker cleared of concussion in Super loss

With his "smart" mouth-guard contributing to the confusion, Waratahs flyhalf Lawson Creighton says he's been cleared of concussion and can play next round.

Patience is Wright approach as Reds' cavalry returns

Patience is Wright approach as Reds' cavalry returns

The time-frame on Liam Wright's latest shoulder injury is open-ended but the Queensland Reds will welcome back a host of others for their clash with the Chiefs.

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Star Waratah to undergo surgery in Super and Lions blow

Star Waratah to undergo surgery in Super and Lions blow

Star Waratah to undergo surgery in Super and Lions blow

Star Waratah to undergo surgery in Super and Lions blow

Max Jorgensen's ankle injury requires surgery, meaning the NSW and Wallabies young gun could miss the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season and the Lions tour.

Australian teams collect minor Hong Kong sevens medals

Australian teams collect minor Hong Kong sevens medals

Australian teams collect minor Hong Kong sevens medals

Australian teams collect minor Hong Kong sevens medals

Both Australia sides have picked up medals at the Hong Kong Sevens, with the women losing the final to New Zealand and men claiming bronze at the famous event.

Manu's Japanese run continues as Verblitz beat Eagles

Manu's Japanese run continues as Verblitz beat Eagles

Manu's Japanese run continues as Verblitz beat Eagles

Manu's Japanese run continues as Verblitz beat Eagles

Former NRL star Joey Manu has continue his winning ways in Japan, leading Verblitz to a 12-point win over Yokohama Eagles.

Wobbly Reds eye quick lineout fix ahead of Chiefs bout

Wobbly Reds eye quick lineout fix ahead of Chiefs bout

Wobbly Reds eye quick lineout fix ahead of Chiefs bout

Wobbly Reds eye quick lineout fix ahead of Chiefs bout

Queensland have soared to the top of the Super Rugby ladder for the first time since 2012, but need to fix their lineout ahead of their clash with the Chiefs

Reds crush Force to secure home Super W semi-final

Reds crush Force to secure home Super W semi-final

Reds crush Force to secure home Super W semi-final

Reds crush Force to secure home Super W semi-final

Queensland Reds prop Eva Karpani has scored a hat-trick to lead her team to a seven-tries-to-one Super W win over the Western Force.

Reds break Force hearts again, hit 13-year Super high

Reds break Force hearts again, hit 13-year Super high

Reds break Force hearts again, hit 13-year Super high

Reds break Force hearts again, hit 13-year Super high

The Queensland Reds sit in top spot on the Super Rugby ladder for the first time in 13 years after their second last-gasp win over the Western Force this month.

Try machine Levi back to set Aussie record in Hong Kong

Try machine Levi back to set Aussie record in Hong Kong

Try machine Levi back to set Aussie record in Hong Kong

Try machine Levi back to set Aussie record in Hong Kong

Sevens flyer Maddison Levi has become the all-time top try scorer in the country's rugby annals at the age of just 22 in Hong Kong.

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Brumbies hold on in Super Rugby Pacific barnstormer

The Brumbies recovered from an early second half fade-out to usurp the Highlanders with a 34-27 win that puts the Canberrans back in the top four.

Hurricanes ambush sends Waratahs crashing back to earth

The Hurricanes have piled on eight tries to two to send the NSW Waratahs crashing back to earth in a Super Rugby Pacific mauling in Wellington.

Reds eye chance to Force way into top Super spot

The Queensland Reds will debut another captain in Ryan Smith against the Western Force in Brisbane, where a win could propel the hosts to the top of the ladder.

No-tomorrow Brumbies focused only on the Highlanders

Knowing the heat is on, the ACT Brumbies are focused solely on the Highlanders in a must-win Super Rugby Pacific clash in Canberra.

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Coach backs Walton to lead Waratahs home in Wellington

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar believes uncompromising centre Joey Walton is just the man to lead the club to a rare Super Rugby Pacific win in Wellington.

Kangaroos or Wallabies? Ashes duels go head-to-head

There'll be an unprecedented clash of rugby Ashes encounters when England play Australia at League and Union at the same time later this year.

American dream: Petaia's NFL audition day arrives

Wallabies talent Jordan Petaia and the 13 other NFL aspirants will strut their stuff at South Florida's pro day, following their 10-week training camp.

'Work to do' as Larkham laments Brumbies' composure

Coach Stephen Larkham has challenged his ACT Brumbies to improve their in-game composure and has backed an uncapped pair for Test honours.

Suaalii set to make long-awaited return for Waratahs

Code-crossing superstar Joseph Suaalii has been named to make his injury comeback for the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Hurricanes.

Waratahs hungry for first win in Wellington in a decade

Buoyed by their first win over the ACT Brumbies since 2018, the NSW Waratahs are plotting a first Super Rugby Pacific victory in Wellington in a decade.

Catt says Lions must roar to keep the Wallabies at bay

A member of the tourists' series loss to Australia in 2001, Mike Catt says the British and Irish Lions must compete with the Wallabies physically this year.

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