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Fired-up Reds' enforcer sets stage for Brumbies battle

Fired-up Reds' enforcer sets stage for Brumbies battle

Reds enforcer Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has continued in the barnstorming fashion he finished last season to set the stage for a cracking clash with the Brumbies.

Brilliant Cale to face Wallabies test against Reds

Brilliant Cale to face Wallabies test against Reds

Brilliant Cale to face Wallabies test against Reds

Brilliant Cale to face Wallabies test against Reds

Charlie Cale is poised for a star-studded matchup against fellow back-rower Harry Wilson after continuing his blistering start to the season.

Fine form, poor results continue in Japan for Folau

Fine form, poor results continue in Japan for Folau

Fine form, poor results continue in Japan for Folau

Fine form, poor results continue in Japan for Folau

Former Wallaby Israel Folau has scored yet again in Japanese rugby, but his side suffered another defeat to remain 10th in the 12-team competition.

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'Learnt a lot': the key to Meredith's red-hot start

'Learnt a lot': the key to Meredith's red-hot start

Brumbies flyhalf Declan Meredith says his star predecessors have shaped him into the player he is as he continued his blistering form against the Blues.

Cale's late heroics saves Brumbies from Blues upset

Cale's late heroics saves Brumbies from Blues upset

The Brumbies have kept their unbeaten start to the Super Rugby Pacific season in tact, overcoming an almighty scare from the Blues to win 30-27.

Razzle dazzle Reds get Super season on track

Razzle dazzle Reds get Super season on track

The Reds have produced an early frontrunner for try of the season and then kicked on to beat the Highlanders for an important Super Rugby Pacific win.

Western Force break the shackles with Super win in NZ

Western Force break the shackles with Super win in NZ

The Western Force have opened their Super Rugby Pacific season account with a much-needed win over Moana Pasifika in Pukekohe.

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Lonergan guarded after Brumbies' blistering start

Lonergan guarded after Brumbies' blistering start

Lonergan guarded after Brumbies' blistering start

Lonergan guarded after Brumbies' blistering start

Brumbies stand-in captain Ryan Lonergan has warned his team against complacency after their rousing start to the Super Rugby season.

Force to unleash X-factor, Pietsch still sidelined

Force to unleash X-factor, Pietsch still sidelined

Force to unleash X-factor, Pietsch still sidelined

Force to unleash X-factor, Pietsch still sidelined

One-Test Wallaby Darby Lancaster will make his Western Force debut on Friday night, but star winger Dylan Pietsch remains sidelined with a foot injury.

Wilson's injury silver lining as Gordon returns a man

Wilson's injury silver lining as Gordon returns a man

Wilson's injury silver lining as Gordon returns a man

Wilson's injury silver lining as Gordon returns a man

Harry Wilson has opened up on the knee injury that prompted pre-season surgery and dared opponents to run at Carter Gordon when the pair return for the Reds.

Test quintet bolster Reds for crunch Super clash

Test quintet bolster Reds for crunch Super clash

Test quintet bolster Reds for crunch Super clash

Test quintet bolster Reds for crunch Super clash

The Queensland Reds will be bolstered by the return of five Wallabies to face the Highlanders, including Test skipper Harry Wilson and flyhalf Carter Gordon.

'Ongoing discussions:' Larkham swats All Blacks rumours

'Ongoing discussions:' Larkham swats All Blacks rumours

'Ongoing discussions:' Larkham swats All Blacks rumours

'Ongoing discussions:' Larkham swats All Blacks rumours

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says he is in ongoing discussions to stay at the ACT club after speculation circulated about a possible move to the All Blacks.

Reds out to keep wins rolling after Brumbies stampede

Reds out to keep wins rolling after Brumbies stampede

Reds out to keep wins rolling after Brumbies stampede

Reds out to keep wins rolling after Brumbies stampede

Reds skipper Fraser McReight admits he feels a sense of responsibility to keep the wins coming for Australian rugby after the Brumbies' victory in Christchurch.

Locked-in Red Brial joins queue for Test backrow chance

Locked-in Red Brial joins queue for Test backrow chance

Locked-in Red Brial joins queue for Test backrow chance

Locked-in Red Brial joins queue for Test backrow chance

Joe Brial, fresh off signing a two-year extension at the Queensland Reds, is relishing the competition among a deep group of backrowers in Australian rugby.

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Ex-Wallaby McMahon stars as Sungoliath crush Eagles

Former Wallaby Sean McMahon has scored twice to help Tokyo Sungoliath beat Yokohama in Japanese club rugby.

Brumbies end 26-year hoodoo, Slipper scores in game 200

The ACT Brumbies have celebrated James Slipper's 200th game with a victory as they ended a 26-year losing streak against the Crusaders in Christchurch.

How the Waratahs plan to keep magic Max on the park

The table-topping NSW Waratahs have identified the importance of keeping superstar winger Max Jorgensen fit and healthy in 2026.

Western Force suffer more Super Rugby Blues in Perth

The Western Force are languishing at the foot of the Super Rugby Pacific table following a second straight loss to start the season.

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Toole out to end 26-year drought against Crusaders

Winger Corey Toole says the ACT Brumbies can get the job done against the Crusaders in Christchurch, despite not winning there in more than two decades.

Another Mad Max double vaults Waratahs to top of table

Electric winger Max Jorgensen and debutant hooker Ioane Moananu have both bagged try-scoring doubles in another Waratahs Super Rugby Pacific bonus-point win.

'Very, very lucky': new Waratahs No.15 pinching himself

Making his Super Rugby Pacific debut at age 23, following a wretched run with injuries, is proving a dream come true for the NSW Waratahs' shock new fullback.

Suaalii centre of attention as Waratahs fullbacks queue

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will wear No.13 again for the Waratahs this week, having done so just once last season before playing in the centres for the Wallabies.

'A good human being': Waratahs welcome rare NZ talent

The NSW Waratahs are set to unleash an exciting young talent from the Crusaders on the Fijian Drua in Friday night's Super Rugby Pacific clash in Sydney.

'Let down': Cale prioritising Brumbies over Wallabies

Back-rower Charlie Cale has conceded he let the Brumbies down after back stress fractures cruelled his chances of playing last season.

Hat-trick hero Folau can't stop loss to Sungoliath

Former Wallaby Israel Folau's hat-trick for Uruyasu wasn't enough to stop a heavy loss to Tokyo Sungoliath.

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