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Brumbies on fire in Super Rugby scorcher in the west

Brumbies on fire in Super Rugby scorcher in the west

The ACT Brumbies have piled on eight tries to show they remain Australia's Super Rugby Pacific perennial powers in an ominous derby win over the Western Force.

Miracle worker leads Moana to first Super win in Fiji

Miracle worker leads Moana to first Super win in Fiji

Miracle worker leads Moana to first Super win in Fiji

Miracle worker leads Moana to first Super win in Fiji

A hat-trick to new captain Miracle Faiilagi has fired Moana Pasifika to a landmark Super Rugby Pacific win over the Fijian Drua in Lautoka.

'Unreal': Jorgensen double helps Waratahs to Super win

'Unreal': Jorgensen double helps Waratahs to Super win

'Unreal': Jorgensen double helps Waratahs to Super win

'Unreal': Jorgensen double helps Waratahs to Super win

The NSW Waratahs have snapped a four-match losing streak against the Queensland Reds to open the Super Rugby Pacific season in style in Sydney.

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Injury-hit Brumbies to 'crack on' against Force

Injury-hit Brumbies to 'crack on' against Force

The ACT Brumbies may be without their starpower from last season, but veteran prop James Slipper believes the side can compete for a Super Rugby Championship.

'Adds to the spice': Reds eye turncoat in Super derby

'Adds to the spice': Reds eye turncoat in Super derby

The Queensland Reds are making no secret of their intent to go after a former teammate in Friday night's Super Rugby Pacific season opener in Sydney.

'Get into him early': great's warning to Amatosero

'Get into him early': great's warning to Amatosero

Dual international Wendell Sailor is tipping fireworks when his old clubs the NSW Waratahs and Queensland Reds clash in the Super Rugby Pacific season opener.

In it to win it: Western Force hungry for title success

In it to win it: Western Force hungry for title success

Western Force captain Jeremy Williams isn't listening to the outside doubters, declaring his squad has the capacity to go all the way this year.

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Reds' early depth test, Tahs big Kellaway call

Reds' early depth test, Tahs big Kellaway call

Reds' early depth test, Tahs big Kellaway call

Reds' early depth test, Tahs big Kellaway call

Injuries have simplified the Reds' selection headaches ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific season opener while the Waratahs have omitted a Wallabies regular.

'Don't tighten up': coach's memo to his 2026 Waratahs

'Don't tighten up': coach's memo to his 2026 Waratahs

'Don't tighten up': coach's memo to his 2026 Waratahs

'Don't tighten up': coach's memo to his 2026 Waratahs

Dan McKellar is urging his NSW Waratahs not to choke, and to play like they've been training in their Super Rugby Pacific opener against the Queensland Reds.

Tah ta: Former Reds lock's promise for spicy debut

Tah ta: Former Reds lock's promise for spicy debut

Tah ta: Former Reds lock's promise for spicy debut

Tah ta: Former Reds lock's promise for spicy debut

Angus Blyth once shaved 'REDS' into the back of his head but will now front up against his old side in what's set to be a spicy NSW Waratahs debut.

'That's on you': Wallabies star on Kiss balancing act

'That's on you': Wallabies star on Kiss balancing act

'That's on you': Wallabies star on Kiss balancing act

'That's on you': Wallabies star on Kiss balancing act

Fraser McReight has addressed the elephant in the room as Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss prepares to transition into the Wallabies' top job later this year.

Force's Wolverine ready to launch against Brumbies

Force's Wolverine ready to launch against Brumbies

Force's Wolverine ready to launch against Brumbies

Force's Wolverine ready to launch against Brumbies

Wallabies flanker Carlo Tizzano has revealed he's been carrying an ankle injury for the past two years, but off-season surgery has left him cherry ripe to fire.

Silver lining for Aussie women as Kiwis cruise to gold

Silver lining for Aussie women as Kiwis cruise to gold

Silver lining for Aussie women as Kiwis cruise to gold

Silver lining for Aussie women as Kiwis cruise to gold

The Australian women have been forced to settle for silver at the Perth Sevens, while the Aussie men claimed bronze in thrilling fashion.

It's proving hard to beat Wild Knights in Japan

It's proving hard to beat Wild Knights in Japan

It's proving hard to beat Wild Knights in Japan

It's proving hard to beat Wild Knights in Japan

The Wild Knights are in seventh heaven, but they had to work hard to remain unbeaten in Japan Rugby League One.

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Son-of-a-Wallaby-gun shines for Italy in Six Nations

Louis Lynagh has continued his burgeoning international career for Italy with a starring role for the Azzurri over Scotland.

Cartwright injured as Aussies start hot at Perth Sevens

Australia have made a hot start to the Rugby Sevens in Perth, with both the men's and women's teams going unbeaten in securing semi-final berths.

It's back to school for Ben Donaldson in World Cup bid

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt gave Ben Donaldson a series of clear messages last year, and the Force No.10 is determined to prove he's worthy of another call up.

New Rugby Sevens relegation system has players on edge

Rugby Sevens hits Perth this weekend, but the stakes will be even higher later in the year when the new relegation system comes into play.

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Titanium tough Maddison Levi keen to defend Perth crown

The Australian women's Sevens team copped a big wake up call against New Zealand on Sunday, and they'll be aiming to turn the tables in Perth this weekend.

Drua pledge toughness on road as Mataele eyes World Cup

Fijian-born winger Manasa Mataele will return home to impart toughness in the Drua and attempt to revive his Test career ahead of next year's World Cup.

We want redemption: Aussies fired up for Perth Sevens

Australia Sevens co-captain Madison Ashby says her team were devastated by their ugly loss to NZ on Sunday and they've vowed to make amends in Perth this week.

'Can't do anything': Wright's wait for Super return

Tom Wright has given an update on his expected return from a knee injury as the battle to wear the Wallabies' No.15 heats up ahead of next year's World Cup.

'Frightening': why Reds will stoke Kiwi rugby rivalry

Stoking rivalries across the Tasman and pushing an up-tempo brand of rugby is the focus of the 30th Super Rugby Pacific season, which begins next week.

Rugby's door still open for Zac Lomax amid legal stoush

Phil Waugh says Zac Lomax would still be welcome in rugby union as the ex-Parramatta winger prepares for a court date with his old NRL club.

Wallabies' surprise first opponents at Rugby World Cup

The fixtures for Australia's home Rugby World Cup next year have been revealed, with the hosts facing Hong Kong, New Zealand and Chile in the group stage.

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