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Force to be reckoned with after Ballymore boilover

Force to be reckoned with after Ballymore boilover

A rallying Western Force have notched a confidence-boosting pre-season win over the Reds in Brisbane, while the Rebels also impressed in beating the Waratahs.

Vunivalu's 'gamble' paying off as winger finds voice

Vunivalu's 'gamble' paying off as winger finds voice

Vunivalu's 'gamble' paying off as winger finds voice

Vunivalu's 'gamble' paying off as winger finds voice

The decision to remain with the Queensland Reds has paid off for winger Suliasi Vunivalu, as he looks forward to his first outing under Les Kiss at Ballymore.

Frankie's chance comes after rave Reds rugby reviews

Frankie's chance comes after rave Reds rugby reviews

Frankie's chance comes after rave Reds rugby reviews

Frankie's chance comes after rave Reds rugby reviews

Highly touted teenager Frankie Goldsbrough will be unveiled by the Queensland Reds in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific pre-season clash with the Western Force.

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'Convince him he's guilty': Beale accuser's call notes

'Convince him he's guilty': Beale accuser's call notes

A woman's mindset prior to calling rugby star Kurtley Beale with rape allegations has been called into question at his trial.

Wallabies to build from World Cup low in Super trials

Wallabies to build from World Cup low in Super trials

Australia's five rugby franchises return to action this weekend with Wallabies stars slated for an earlier start to their campaigns than expected.

Beale rape accuser denies toilet act consensual

Beale rape accuser denies toilet act consensual

A woman accusing rugby star Kurtley Beale of raping her in a toilet cubicle has faced a grilling by his lawyer, including whether she invited him to join her.

Rugby Australia targeting early call on Rebels future

Rugby Australia targeting early call on Rebels future

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has met with the Victorian government as the future of Melbourne in Super Rugby Pacific competition hangs in the balance.

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Rugby's cash-strapped Rebels vow to fight for survival

Rugby's cash-strapped Rebels vow to fight for survival

Rugby's cash-strapped Rebels vow to fight for survival

Rugby's cash-strapped Rebels vow to fight for survival

In voluntary administration, the embattled Melbourne Rebels feel their off-field challenges will galvanise the players as they fight for Super Rugby survival.

Rugby star Beale recorded apologising to rape accuser

Rugby star Beale recorded apologising to rape accuser

Rugby star Beale recorded apologising to rape accuser

Rugby star Beale recorded apologising to rape accuser

A secret police recording captured the moment rugby star Kurtley Beale was confronted by a woman alleging he sexually assaulted her in a toilet cubicle.

Woman says 'desperate' Beale forced her into sexual act

Woman says 'desperate' Beale forced her into sexual act

Woman says 'desperate' Beale forced her into sexual act

Woman says 'desperate' Beale forced her into sexual act

Kurtley Beale's sexual assault trial has been told the "desperate" rugby union star forced a woman to give him oral sex at a Bondi hotel in December 2022.

Australia lose both finals in Perth rugby Sevens

Australia lose both finals in Perth rugby Sevens

Australia lose both finals in Perth rugby Sevens

Australia lose both finals in Perth rugby Sevens

Australia have lost both finals of the Perth Sevens with the women upset 19-14 by Ireland and the men crushed 31-5 by series leaders Argentina.

Lynagh niggle adds intrigue to Reds' No.10 question

Lynagh niggle adds intrigue to Reds' No.10 question

Lynagh niggle adds intrigue to Reds' No.10 question

Lynagh niggle adds intrigue to Reds' No.10 question

Tom Lynagh is battling a back niggle but the No.10 says he's learnt to be more competitive as he fights for a spot in Les Kiss's Queensland Reds starting side.

Aussies teams book semi-final spots in Perth Sevens

Aussies teams book semi-final spots in Perth Sevens

Aussies teams book semi-final spots in Perth Sevens

Aussies teams book semi-final spots in Perth Sevens

Australia will be represented in both the men's and women's semi-finals at the Perth Sevens after scoring excellent wins in their respective quarter-finals.

Ex-Wallaby Genia given his marching orders in Japan

Ex-Wallaby Genia given his marching orders in Japan

Ex-Wallaby Genia given his marching orders in Japan

Ex-Wallaby Genia given his marching orders in Japan

After a storied 18-year career for club and country former Wallaby Will Genia has been red carded for the first time, in Japan for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

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GB women stun Aussie World Cup champs in Perth Sevens

Australia have been upset 19-12 by Great Britain in a rare group-stage defeat in the women's event at the Perth Sevens, as both home sides endured a mixed day.

Super Rugby Rebels deny voluntary administration status

The Melbourne Rebels are yet to formally enter voluntary administration, however the Super Rugby battlers remain in huge financial strife.

O'Connor ditches pressures of past, plans to play on

Queensland Reds playmaker James O'Connor has no plans to retire this year and would love another chance to end a fluctuating Wallabies career on his terms.

Beale's trial delayed before accuser gives evidence

Kurtley Beale has pleaded not guilty before a jury that will have to wait to hear from the woman he is accused of groping and sexually assaulting at a pub.

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Beale jury shown alleged grope before sexual assault

The jury judging if Kurtley Beale groped and sexually assaulted a woman has seen CCTV from the night as his lawyer argues a "quite different version of events".

Wallabies' Schmidt a great rugby mind: All Blacks coach

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says fellow Kiwi Joe Schmidt will set the Wallabies on a clear path forwards following their chaotic stint under Eddie Jones.

McDermott, Wright again to captain Queensland Reds

The Queensland Reds are sticking with their leadership set-up, with Tate McDermott and Liam Wright to captain the side again in 2024.

'Surgical' Schmidt right man for Wallabies gig: Kiss

Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss says former colleague and new Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt is an ideal candidate for the role.

Lynagh shines for Quins in Europe with great solo try

Michael Lynagh's son Louis got a shock late call-up for Harlequins and celebrated with two tries - one quite brilliant - in their European Champions Cup win.

Robbie Deans' Wild Knights dominate in Japan

Former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans' Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights have crashed home 10 tries in a 70-12 win to consolidate top spot in Japan Rugby League One.

Wallabies' Cup review complete as Schmidt era begins

With a new coach at the helm, Rugby Australia are mulling over the release of a freshly delivered review into the Wallabies’ woeful World Cup showing.

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