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Western Force itching to make up for round-one fizzer

Western Force itching to make up for round-one fizzer

Western Force have been left bitterly disappointed by their opening Super Rugby loss to the Hurricanes and are desperate to bounce back against the Rebels.

Reds' three-headed monster fit and primed for Kiss era

Reds' three-headed monster fit and primed for Kiss era

Reds' three-headed monster fit and primed for Kiss era

Reds' three-headed monster fit and primed for Kiss era

A fit-again Liam Wright and fellow backrowers Fraser McReight and Harry Wilson loom as massive threats under new Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss.

Hurricanes blow Force away with first-half stunner

Hurricanes blow Force away with first-half stunner

Hurricanes blow Force away with first-half stunner

Hurricanes blow Force away with first-half stunner

The Western Force's season has started with a whimper, going down 44-14 to the rampant Hurricanes in a six-tries-to-two romp in Perth.

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Rebels woes continue with 30-3 Super loss to Brumbies

Rebels woes continue with 30-3 Super loss to Brumbies

Melbourne have been unable to shrug off their off-field woes, falling to a demoralising 30-3 loss to the ACT Brumbies to open their Super Rugby Pacific season.

Force fight hard in SuperW loss to Japanese champs

Force fight hard in SuperW loss to Japanese champs

The Western Force have fought bravely in 37C heat but suffered a 10-point trial loss to Japanese champions Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix in Perth.

Constant presence behind Nonggorr's 'hectic' rise

Constant presence behind Nonggorr's 'hectic' rise

Queensland Reds prop Zane Nonggorr's whirlwind finish to 2023 has armed him with a sense of responsibility at club level under Les Kiss's new regime.

Waratahs star Foketi cleared of major spinal damage

Waratahs star Foketi cleared of major spinal damage

A CT scan has cleared Wallabies centre Lalakai Foketi of major spinal damage after the 29-year-old suffered a neck injury at the NSW Waratahs' training.

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Doubters won't deter Force from aiming high in 2024

Doubters won't deter Force from aiming high in 2024

Doubters won't deter Force from aiming high in 2024

Doubters won't deter Force from aiming high in 2024

The Western Force are being tipped to finish near the foot of the table this season, but coach Simon Cron is confident his side can prove the doubters wrong.

Waratahs star Foketi in hospital with neck injury

Waratahs star Foketi in hospital with neck injury

Waratahs star Foketi in hospital with neck injury

Waratahs star Foketi in hospital with neck injury

Wallabies star Lalakai Foketi is in hospital with a neck injury after going down during NSW Waratahs training two days before the side's Super Rugby opener.

Kiss on Red alert for returning Tah danger Jorgensen

Kiss on Red alert for returning Tah danger Jorgensen

Kiss on Red alert for returning Tah danger Jorgensen

Kiss on Red alert for returning Tah danger Jorgensen

Les Kiss has seen enough of Max Jorgensen to know the returning NSW Waratahs gun could be the difference in his coaching debut for the Queensland Reds.

Lolesio, Gordon resume 'personal' Super playmaking feud

Lolesio, Gordon resume 'personal' Super playmaking feud

Lolesio, Gordon resume 'personal' Super playmaking feud

Lolesio, Gordon resume 'personal' Super playmaking feud

Two key contenders for the Wallabies' No.10 role - Carter Gordon and Noah Lolesio - will go head-to-head when the Melbourne Rebels host the ACT Brumbies.

Rodda's Force comeback on ice after training mishap

Rodda's Force comeback on ice after training mishap

Rodda's Force comeback on ice after training mishap

Rodda's Force comeback on ice after training mishap

Western Force captain Jeremy Williams has been ruled out of Super Rugby Pacific's round one due to concussion and Izack Rodda could join him on the sidelines.

Brumbies bracing for torrid clash with wounded Rebels

Brumbies bracing for torrid clash with wounded Rebels

Brumbies bracing for torrid clash with wounded Rebels

Brumbies bracing for torrid clash with wounded Rebels

The Brumbies are expecting the Rebels, with their future uncertain beyond 2024, to come out firing in the opening Super Rugby Pacific derby of the season.

Benchmark Brumbies to lead Aussie Super Rugby assault

Benchmark Brumbies to lead Aussie Super Rugby assault

Benchmark Brumbies to lead Aussie Super Rugby assault

Benchmark Brumbies to lead Aussie Super Rugby assault

Semi-finalists for the past two years, the ACT Brumbies again loom as Australia's best hope for ending a 10-year trans-Tasman title drought in Super Rugby.

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Force recruit White keeps door ajar for 2027 World Cup

Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White hopes to continue his career into his late 30s and has high hopes for the Western Force this season.

Waratahs star Perese fit to face Reds in Super Rugby

Wallabies centre Izaia Perese has declared himself fit to start in the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific round-one derby against the Reds in Brisbane.

Reds' Wilson has point to prove in hate-filled clash

Queensland No.8 Harry Wilson says there will be plenty of hate in the Super Rugby Pacific clash with NSW and has a message for Wallabies rival Langi Gleeson.

CEO Waugh's challenge to Australia's Super Rugby teams

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh is challenging the ACT Brumbies, NSW Waratahs, Queensland Reds, Melbourne Rebels and Western Force to step up in 2024.

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O'Connor injury setback as Reds pups battle for No.10

An injured James O'Connor could miss the opening month of the Super Rugby Pacific season, while a pair of young Reds battle for the No.10 jersey.

Rebels want wins and fans with future on life support

With tickets going on sale for Melbourne's opening Super Rugby Pacific match, coach Kevin Foote says wins are key for the survival of the cash-strapped Rebels.

Don't fixate on captaincy call, Eales tells Wallabies

Legendary Wallabies skipper John Eales believes fostering a culture of leadership is more important than settling on a captain for the Joe Schmidt era.

Englishwoman Yapp breaks the mould as Wallaroos coach

Former England international Jo Yapp has become the first female to be appointed head coach of the Wallaroos, Australia's national women's rugby union team.

Wallabies star Izack Rodda puts foot faults behind him

Wallabies lock Izack Rodda hopes to make his return from a foot injury as early as round two or three, and is optimistic the Force can challenge for the title.

Rebels urge home fans to send a Super Rugby message

While the club's future is uncertain, Melbourne Rebels attack coach Tim Sampson hopes fans turn out for their Super Rugby Pacific opener against the Brumbies.

Rebels cap horror week with comeback win in Super trial

The Melbourne Rebels have ended a hellish week on a positive note, delivering a strong second half to down Fijian Drua 21-6 in their Super Rugby Pacific trial.

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