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Rugby Australia's alleged secret plan blindsided Rebels

Rugby Australia's alleged secret plan blindsided Rebels

A mysterious policy designed to boost Australian rugby heartland at the expense of the Melbourne Rebels is a key sticking point in a lawsuit worth millions.

'It still hurts': Brumbies set for Super revenge

'It still hurts': Brumbies set for Super revenge

'It still hurts': Brumbies set for Super revenge

'It still hurts': Brumbies set for Super revenge

Allan Alaalatoa says the Brumbies have been re-watching video of their round seven loss to NSW, determined to down their arch-rivals in his milestone match.

Kurtley Beale becomes Force's 'Mr Spark'

Kurtley Beale becomes Force's 'Mr Spark'

Kurtley Beale becomes Force's 'Mr Spark'

Kurtley Beale becomes Force's 'Mr Spark'

The Western Force are starting to find their form, and Kurtley Beale's energetic performances haven't gone unnoticed.

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No regrets: Les Kiss backs decision to rest Reds stars

No regrets: Les Kiss backs decision to rest Reds stars

The Queensland Reds have been left clinging to sixth spot after resting a host of stars in their 19-14 loss to the Western Force in Perth.

Reds suffer late heartache as Force snare thrilling win

Reds suffer late heartache as Force snare thrilling win

The Western Force have kept their slim finals hopes alive after surviving some nervy late moments to post a 19-14 win over the Queensland Reds at HBF Park.

Slick Waratahs demolish Drua, keep top six hopes alive

Slick Waratahs demolish Drua, keep top six hopes alive

The NSW Waratahs have snapped a 15-game losing streak when playing outside of Australia by defeating the Fijian Drua in Suva.

Time for stability: Force back in coach Cron for 2027

Time for stability: Force back in coach Cron for 2027

The Western Force's finals drought has already hit 20 years, but the club is confident coach Simon Cron has put the foundations in place to finally end the rut.

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Waratahs playmaker Bowen eyeing rare chance to impress

Waratahs playmaker Bowen eyeing rare chance to impress

Waratahs playmaker Bowen eyeing rare chance to impress

Waratahs playmaker Bowen eyeing rare chance to impress

Jack Bowen is looking to make the most of a late claim on the No.10 jersey as the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby season goes on the line in Fiji.

What Wallabies coach Schmidt told Force star Zac Lomax

What Wallabies coach Schmidt told Force star Zac Lomax

What Wallabies coach Schmidt told Force star Zac Lomax

What Wallabies coach Schmidt told Force star Zac Lomax

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has arrived in Perth and will closely monitor prized Western Force recruit Zac Lomax in Saturday night's crunch Super Rugby clash.

'Good time': Brumbies final wait before season's end

'Good time': Brumbies final wait before season's end

'Good time': Brumbies final wait before season's end

'Good time': Brumbies final wait before season's end

Liam Bowron is relishing in the calm before the end of Super Rugby Pacific regular season, after inking a new deal to stay with the ACT Brumbies.

McKellar wields the axe as Waratahs fight for survival

McKellar wields the axe as Waratahs fight for survival

McKellar wields the axe as Waratahs fight for survival

McKellar wields the axe as Waratahs fight for survival

A classy young winger and a playmaker are the two biggest casualties in eight team changes for the under-performing NSW Waratahs' clash with the Fijian Drua.

Reds roll changes for trip west, Force dealt big blows

Reds roll changes for trip west, Force dealt big blows

Reds roll changes for trip west, Force dealt big blows

Reds roll changes for trip west, Force dealt big blows

A quartet of rested Reds and Wallabies stars, including captain Fraser McReight, won't head west to face the Force, but there's a big addition in the forwards.

'Not surprised': Kiss on Chiefs' latest rugby target

'Not surprised': Kiss on Chiefs' latest rugby target

'Not surprised': Kiss on Chiefs' latest rugby target

'Not surprised': Kiss on Chiefs' latest rugby target

Reds coach Les Kiss, who will take over the Wallabies later this year, is bracing for an ongoing NRL recruitment battle after a young star's link to the Chiefs.

Rennie's Steelers top Japanese rugby regular season

Rennie's Steelers top Japanese rugby regular season

Rennie's Steelers top Japanese rugby regular season

Rennie's Steelers top Japanese rugby regular season

Recently-appointed All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is looking to sign off from Kobe Steelers with a Japan club rugby title after topping the regular season.

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From electrician to rugby hero: Mickelson's dream debut

Chris Mickelson was already in seventh heaven after getting a call-up to the ACT Brumbies squad before his night switched gears.

Lonergan leads from front as Brumbies blunt Force

The ACT Brumbies have snapped a three-game losing streak in tense fashion, beating the Western Force and denting their opponents' finals hopes.

Heartbreak for Waratahs as finals hopes go up in smoke

The ill-disciplined NSW Waratahs have suffered a third straight loss to all but lose hope of making the Super Rugby Pacific finals.

Late heartbreak as brave Reds fall to Chiefs

The Queensland Reds were on the wrong end of a 12-5 penalty count, and it proved costly in their 10-point loss to the Chiefs in Brisbane.

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Lomax luck spearheading Force's form: Swain

Darcy Swain has heralded Zac Lomax's instant impact for the Western Force ahead of a crunch clash against his former side, the ACT Brumbies.

Reds answer questions, seek more in crunch Chiefs clash

The Queensland Reds can make a decisive play for a top-three Super Rugby Pacific finish with victory over the Chiefs in Brisbane.

Wallabies star backs overdue Anzac Day Bledisloe first

Fraser McReight isn't sure why the Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test, slated to debut next year, isn't already on the rugby calendar.

Brumbies regain key leader, Gordon returns for Reds

The Brumbies will welcome back Wallaby Allan Alaalatoa for their crunch clash against the Western Force while Carter Gordon returns for the Queensland Reds.

Kiss to have say on Wallabies' July selection calls

Joe Schmidt has explained how Les Kiss will have a say on Wallabies selections before he takes the reins, and made a case for the injury-plagued Tom Lynagh.

Ioane shines as Japanese club rugby heads for finals

Former Melbourne Rebels forward Tamati Ioane has starred in struggling Urayasu's thrilling three-point win over ladder-leading Saitama in Japanese club rugby.

Reds victory consigns Brumbies to rare Super Rugby fate

Australia's benchmark Brumbies have suffered three straight losses for the first time in eight years to be in danger of missing the Super Rugby Pacific finals.

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