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Humbled Beale chuffed to be back in the Wallabies mix

Humbled Beale chuffed to be back in the Wallabies mix

Veteran utility Kurtley Beale says the carrot of 100 Test caps and the chance to play the British and Irish Lions helped keep him going during the dark times.

All Blacks' Whitelock bows out as Barbarians beat Fiji

All Blacks' Whitelock bows out as Barbarians beat Fiji

All Blacks' Whitelock bows out as Barbarians beat Fiji

All Blacks' Whitelock bows out as Barbarians beat Fiji

The star-studded Barbarians have helped All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock bring down the curtain on his rugby career with a rousing win over Fiji at Twickenham.

McKellar sacked, Cheika tipped as next Leicester coach

McKellar sacked, Cheika tipped as next Leicester coach

McKellar sacked, Cheika tipped as next Leicester coach

McKellar sacked, Cheika tipped as next Leicester coach

One Australian coach could replace another at top English rugby club Leicester, with former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika tipped to replace sacked Dan McKellar.

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Blues break Super Rugby drought in grand final blowout

Blues break Super Rugby drought in grand final blowout

The Blues have clinched their first Super Rugby final in more than two decades, beating the Chiefs 41-10 in a slippery all-New Zealand showdown in Auckland.

Beale back in Schmidt's new-look Wallabies squad

Beale back in Schmidt's new-look Wallabies squad

New coach Joe Schmidt has recalled veteran utility back Kurtley Beale in a 38-man Wallabies squad for upcoming Tests against Wales and Georgia.

Blues, Chiefs prepare to break Super Rugby drought

Blues, Chiefs prepare to break Super Rugby drought

The Blues are Super Rugby title favourites but the Chiefs could spring a grand-final surprise to go with their last-four win over the league-leading Hurricanes.

Brumbies bow to Blues to stretch Super Rugby drought

Brumbies bow to Blues to stretch Super Rugby drought

The ACT Brumbies have fallen in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals for the third straight year, unable to peg back a fast Blues start in Auckland.

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Why ex-Wallabies coach Cheika could handle NRL switch

Why ex-Wallabies coach Cheika could handle NRL switch

Why ex-Wallabies coach Cheika could handle NRL switch

Why ex-Wallabies coach Cheika could handle NRL switch

Trent Robinson says Michale Cheika would be up to the task of trying his hand at day-to-day club coaching in the NRL.

Re-signed Lolesio stakes claim for Wallabies No.10 role

Re-signed Lolesio stakes claim for Wallabies No.10 role

Re-signed Lolesio stakes claim for Wallabies No.10 role

Re-signed Lolesio stakes claim for Wallabies No.10 role

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is confident newly re-signed five-eighth Noah Lolesio will be back in the Wallabies squad after a stellar Super Rugby season.

Returning Slipper boosts Brumbies scrum for Blues test

Returning Slipper boosts Brumbies scrum for Blues test

Returning Slipper boosts Brumbies scrum for Blues test

Returning Slipper boosts Brumbies scrum for Blues test

The ACT Brumbies have not won at Eden Park in 11 years but they are buoyed by the return of James Slipper ahead of a do-or-die semi-final against the Blues.

Rebels lock ready for recall to Wallabies to face Wales

Rebels lock ready for recall to Wallabies to face Wales

Rebels lock ready for recall to Wallabies to face Wales

Rebels lock ready for recall to Wallabies to face Wales

Melbourne lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto hasn't played since April, but hopes he has done enough to impress Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt and earn a Test recall.

Skipper urges Brumbies to muscle up against the Blues

Skipper urges Brumbies to muscle up against the Blues

Skipper urges Brumbies to muscle up against the Blues

Skipper urges Brumbies to muscle up against the Blues

The ACT Brumbies know they must match the Blues physically or face another beat-down in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final in Auckland.

ACT Brumbies surge into Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals

ACT Brumbies surge into Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals

ACT Brumbies surge into Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals

ACT Brumbies surge into Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals

The ACT Brumbies have advanced to the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals with a see-sawing but convincing 32-16 win over the Highlanders in Canberra.

Emotional Melbourne bow out of finals and Super Rugby

Emotional Melbourne bow out of finals and Super Rugby

Emotional Melbourne bow out of finals and Super Rugby

Emotional Melbourne bow out of finals and Super Rugby

Melbourne's time in Super Rugby Pacific is up after a quarter-final loss to the Hurricanes, despite the Rebels mounting a brave challenge against the top side.

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Clinical Chiefs end Queensland Reds' Super Rugby season

The Chiefs have ended the Queensland Reds' Super Rugby Pacific season with a dominant first half of a 43-21 quarter-final victory in Hamilton.

Brumbies eye redemption in Super Rugby knockout battle

The ACT Brumbies admit last year's shattering semi-final loss to the Chiefs has been driving the side's shot at Super Rugby Pacific title glory in 2024.

Storm stars look to inspire Rebels to Super final upset

Storm star Christian Welch has used Queensland's unlikely 2020 State of Origin series win to try to inspire the Melbourne Rebels in their first Super final.

Mixed emotions as Melbourne prepare for Super final

An emotional Melbourne Rebels are hoping to extend their existence beyond Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final clash with the Hurricanes.

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Reds alert for Chiefs' kicking prowess in Super finals

The Queensland Reds want to avoid a repeat of 2023's Super Rugby quarter-final when they scored more tries than the Chiefs but were beaten by penalty goals.

Fresh Cale returns to bolster bruised Brumbies in final

The Brumbies will start hot favourites at home against the Highlanders but are ruing the loss of key forwards for their quarter-final against the Highlanders.

Young gun wins Reds' halves race in do-or-die test

Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss has made a big selection call as his side attempts to spring a Super Rugby quarter-final upset on last year's runners-up.

Rebels ready for finals hurrah against Hurricanes

Melbourne's Wallabies Carter Gordon and Rob Leota are available to face the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby final, with the axed Rebels set to go down swinging.

Young gun's big break as injuries take toll on Brumbies

Injuries to props James Slipper and Blake Schoupp mean young gun Harry Vella will likely lead the Brumbies' line in their knockout clash with the Highlanders.

Reds primed to break NZ Super Rugby stranglehold

History is stacked against the Reds as they take on the Chiefs in Hamilton, but the Queenslanders' recent record against New Zealand opposition gives them hope.

Levi runs the show in Australia's World Sevens triumph

Maddison Levi has torn apart France with her third hat-trick in five games to give Australia victory in the World Sevens Series final in Madrid.

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