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Kiss content as Rugby Australia continue interviews

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

Brumbies wary of backlash from McKellar's Waratahs

Brumbies wary of backlash from McKellar's Waratahs

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

Caslick makes SuperW debut but Tahs still beat Reds

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.

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No Red alert despite McReight injury: McDermott

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.

Wild Knights stunned in Koroibete's Japan comeback

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

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 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.

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Brumbies keep Drua at bay through Ikitau hat-trick

Brumbies keep Drua at bay through Ikitau hat-trick

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

McReight signing just the shot for Reds ahead of derby

McReight signing just the shot for Reds ahead of derby

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

Aussie Hansen back for Ireland's Six Nations finale

Aussie Hansen back for Ireland's Six Nations finale

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

Reds 'crew' assembles ahead of crucial Waratahs derby

Reds 'crew' assembles ahead of crucial Waratahs derby

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.

Study sabbatical helps Robertson rekindle love of rugby

Study sabbatical helps Robertson rekindle love of rugby

Study sabbatical helps Robertson rekindle love of rugby

Study sabbatical helps Robertson rekindle love of rugby

Western Force prop Tom Robertson already has four degrees to his name, but he will wait until after his rugby career is over to become a doctor.

Sevens stars warned about fierce Wallaroos challenge

Sevens stars warned about fierce Wallaroos challenge

Sevens stars warned about fierce Wallaroos challenge

Sevens stars warned about fierce Wallaroos challenge

Charlotte Caslick and her sevens teammates eyeing 15-a-side World Cup spots have been warned the Wallaroos incumbents won't give up their spots easily.

'No team like them': Brumbies brace for Drua encore

'No team like them': Brumbies brace for Drua encore

'No team like them': Brumbies brace for Drua encore

'No team like them': Brumbies brace for Drua encore

Re-signed Brumbies and Wallabies lock Nick Frost knows what to expect when Fijian Drua arrive in Canberra on Friday, with both teams fresh off famous wins.

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Tahs stoked to have Tupou in their corner for Reds test

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar is chuffed to have powerhouse Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou in his scrum and not Queensland's for the Super Rugby Pacific derby.

Caslick takes Red-eye flight in huge Aussie rugby call

Charlotte Caslick won't feature again on this year's world sevens series tour, instead committing fully to the Queensland Reds in Super Rugby Women's.

Waratahs unveil new skipper, Force rest key quartet

Hugh Sinclair will captain the Waratahs against the re-stocked Queensland Reds, while Noah Lolesio returns for the Brumbies and the Force rest a host of stars.

Unbeaten Waratahs claim underdog status for Reds clash

The NSW Waratahs are claiming underdog status despite entering their Super Rugby Pacific derby against the Queensland Reds as the season's only unbeaten team.

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Jorgensen revels as Suaalii hogs the Waratahs spotlight

Fellow young gun Max Jorgensen is relishing his time out of the spotlight as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii captures most of the attention at the NSW Waratahs.

Reds crave home base return ahead of Waratahs test

Queensland Reds prop Alex Hodgman thinks a return to soggy Brisbane will be the tonic after a "reality check" loss to the Crusaders in Christchurch.

Reds rolled as Crusaders restore Super order

The Queensland Reds were often their worst enemies as they let in six tries inside the first 42 minutes to lose 43-19 to the Crusaders in Christchurch.

Waratahs open season with three wins in a 16-year first

The NSW Waratahs have scored a 34-10 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Western Force to open a season with three straight wins for the first time since 2009.

Gamble pays off as Waratahs women deny Force in classic

The defending champion NSW Waratahs have opened their 2025 account with a thrilling 26-21 Super Rugby Women's comeback win over the Western Force.

Veteran says injury a blessing for young Reds bull

Looking to keep their unbeaten Super start alive against the Crusaders, Reds prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen has sung the praises of youngster Massimo De Lutiis.

Brumbies score thrilling win over Super champion Blues

The ACT Brumbies have upset the defending champion Blues 21-20 to claim their first Super Rugby win at Eden Park in more than a decade.

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