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Reds rugby thriving thanks to mental preparation

Reds rugby thriving thanks to mental preparation

A self-declared hot-head, young Reds No.9 Kalani Thomas says his work with the Queensland team psychologist has helped him keep the joy in his rugby.

NSW Waratahs a work in progress: attack coach Catt

NSW Waratahs a work in progress: attack coach Catt

NSW Waratahs a work in progress: attack coach Catt

NSW Waratahs a work in progress: attack coach Catt

They're riding high after four wins from five starts but attack coach and English World Cup winner Mike Catt reckons the NSW Waratahs remain a work in progress.

Manu's double in vain as Verblitz lose to Dynaboars

Manu's double in vain as Verblitz lose to Dynaboars

Manu's double in vain as Verblitz lose to Dynaboars

Manu's double in vain as Verblitz lose to Dynaboars

Former Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu's two tries couldn't save Verblitz from defeat to the Dynaboars in Japanese club rugby.

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Force upset Fijian Drua to keep Super W finals alive

Force upset Fijian Drua to keep Super W finals alive

The Western Force have scored seven tries to bank an important 47-31 victory over the Fijian Drua to keep alive the chance to play in the Super W finals.

Force snap Super losing streak with big Fijian Drua win

Force snap Super losing streak with big Fijian Drua win

The Western Force have equalled a club Super rugby try-scoring record, bagging eight en route to a crushing 52-15 victory over Fijian Drua.

Tahs hold off Brumbies, end long Super losing streak

Tahs hold off Brumbies, end long Super losing streak

NSW have climbed above the Brumbies to fourth on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder and ended their seven-year losing streak with a dramatic 28-23 win in Sydney.

Reds' pack turns tide in drought-breaking Dunedin win

Reds' pack turns tide in drought-breaking Dunedin win

A Filipo Daugunu double and a huge shift from the Queensland Reds' pack has powered them to a comeback win in Dunedin against the Highlanders.

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Caslick's prints all over Reds' tight Brumbies defeat

Caslick's prints all over Reds' tight Brumbies defeat

Caslick's prints all over Reds' tight Brumbies defeat

Caslick's prints all over Reds' tight Brumbies defeat

Rugby sevens convert Charlotte Caslick started for the first time as the Queensland Reds held off the fast-finishing ACT Brumbies 26-22 in Canberra.

All eyes on Wallaby star ahead of grudge match

All eyes on Wallaby star ahead of grudge match

All eyes on Wallaby star ahead of grudge match

All eyes on Wallaby star ahead of grudge match

There's great excitement in the ACT Brumbies' camp as star back-rower Rob Valetini plays his first Super Rugby Pacific game of the year against his old boss.

Kicking goals: Lynagh's vibes-based approach paying off

Kicking goals: Lynagh's vibes-based approach paying off

Kicking goals: Lynagh's vibes-based approach paying off

Kicking goals: Lynagh's vibes-based approach paying off

Reds No.10 Tom Lynagh has found his radar after two inaccurate seasons with the boot and says the secret is not overdoing it and "making sure you feel good".

Waratahs challenged to 'front up' for Brumbies derby

Waratahs challenged to 'front up' for Brumbies derby

Waratahs challenged to 'front up' for Brumbies derby

Waratahs challenged to 'front up' for Brumbies derby

After being thrashed by Queensland, the NSW Waratahs have been instructed to 'front up with an edge' for their Super Rugby Pacific derby with the ACT Brumbies.

Pasifika-First Nations clash completes Lions schedule

Pasifika-First Nations clash completes Lions schedule

Pasifika-First Nations clash completes Lions schedule

Pasifika-First Nations clash completes Lions schedule

The touring Lions will play a combined Indigenous-Pasifika side in Melbourne in a historic clash that completes their touring schedule 100 days from kick-off.

Reds' big call, Brumbies star returns, Suaalii on ice

Reds' big call, Brumbies star returns, Suaalii on ice

Reds' big call, Brumbies star returns, Suaalii on ice

Reds' big call, Brumbies star returns, Suaalii on ice

Brumbies star backrower Rob Valetini will play his first game of the season but Waratahs star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii remains sidelined for the Super derby.

Tahs given harsh feedback ahead of Brumbies battle

Tahs given harsh feedback ahead of Brumbies battle

Tahs given harsh feedback ahead of Brumbies battle

Tahs given harsh feedback ahead of Brumbies battle

The Waratahs camp are expecting a reaction in their Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Brumbies after being lashed as soft and lazy by their set-piece coach.

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Kiss content as Rugby Australia continue interviews

Ahead of their Highlanders clash, Reds coach Les Kiss remains in the running to be the new Wallabies coach having completed two interviews with Rugby Australia.

Brumbies wary of backlash from McKellar's Waratahs

The Brumbies are bracing for a bounce-back performance from the NSW Waratahs in this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific derby in Sydney.

Caslick makes SuperW debut but Tahs still beat Reds

The NSW Waratahs have shot to the top of the SuperW table after defeating the Queensland Reds 36-14.

No Red alert despite McReight injury: McDermott

After toppling the Waratahs, Reds captain Tate McDermott is confident his side can overcome the likely absence of star pair Liam Wright and Fraser McReight.

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Wild Knights stunned in Koroibete's Japan comeback

Japan Rugby League One leaders Saitama have been beaten for just the second time this season, going down 22-17 in Marika Koroibete's return from injury.

McReight hurt, sparks fly as Reds end Tahs' Super start

Re-signed Wallabies and Reds star Fraser McReight has suffered a shoulder injury as the hosts beat the Waratahs 35-15 in a fiery Australian rugby derby.

Crusaders wing it, Force cop third-straight Super loss

Crusaders wingers Sevu Reece and Macca Springer scored three and five tries respectively in a 55-33 defeat of the Western Force in Christchurch.

Brumbies keep Drua at bay through Ikitau hat-trick

Star centre Len Ikitau has scored three tries to help the Brumbies bag back-to-back wins for the first time this season, taking down the Fijian Drua 38-21

McReight signing just the shot for Reds ahead of derby

In a huge boost before taking on the NSW Waratahs, Fraser McReight has confirmed a contract extension that will keep him at the Queensland Reds until 2028.

Aussie Hansen back for Ireland's Six Nations finale

Mack Hansen is back for Ireland's Six Nations match in Italy, but injury has forced fellow Aussie Jack Dempsey out of Scotland's game with France.

Reds 'crew' assembles ahead of crucial Waratahs derby

Wallabies hooker Matt Faessler has re-signed with the Queensland Reds ahead of a season-defining clash with Super Rugby Pacific rivals NSW Waratahs.

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