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Rugby star Kurtley Beale cleared of raping woman

Rugby star Kurtley Beale cleared of raping woman

Kurtley Beale has been found not guilty of raping a woman or sexually touching her in a toilet cubicle after a jury took just hours to clear the rugby star.

Cutting Rebels will affect Victorian juniors: Leota

Cutting Rebels will affect Victorian juniors: Leota

Cutting Rebels will affect Victorian juniors: Leota

Cutting Rebels will affect Victorian juniors: Leota

Melbourne skipper Rob Leota says there's plenty of young Victorian talent but they need the Rebels to stay afloat in Super Rugby to have players to look up to.

Big-name playmakers return for second Super Rugby trial

Big-name playmakers return for second Super Rugby trial

Big-name playmakers return for second Super Rugby trial

Big-name playmakers return for second Super Rugby trial

Noah Lolesio and Tom Lynagh will run out for their respective Super Rugby Pacific clubs in trial matches this weekend.

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Wallabies to host World Cup slayers Wales twice in 2024

Wallabies to host World Cup slayers Wales twice in 2024

The Wallabies will play a total of six home Tests against Wales, Georgia, New Zealand and world champions South Africa in 2024.

Harry Potter embraces Western Force razzle dazzle

Harry Potter embraces Western Force razzle dazzle

Western Force utility back Harry Potter is already making headlines in Perth after scoring two tries against against Queensland in a trial game last week.

Woman 'curated' Beale rape allegation, lawyer argues

Woman 'curated' Beale rape allegation, lawyer argues

A woman who claims to have been raped by rugby star Kurtley Beale has been labelled "manipulative" by his lawyer in a closing address to his trial's jury.

Humbled Valetini wins Wallabies' John Eales Medal

Humbled Valetini wins Wallabies' John Eales Medal

Brumbies No.8 Rob Valetini has been rewarded for his consistent 2023 season with the John Eales Medal as the Wallabies' player of the year.

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Jury to rule on consent in Kurtley Beale rape case

Jury to rule on consent in Kurtley Beale rape case

Jury to rule on consent in Kurtley Beale rape case

Jury to rule on consent in Kurtley Beale rape case

A woman who accused rugby star Kurtley Beale of rape has been "staunchly consistent" in her version of the events, a NSW court has heard.

All Blacks' Coles credits Schmidt for rise to World Cup

All Blacks' Coles credits Schmidt for rise to World Cup

All Blacks' Coles credits Schmidt for rise to World Cup

All Blacks' Coles credits Schmidt for rise to World Cup

New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has received high praise from All Blacks hooker Dane Coles, who says NZ wouldn't have made the World Cup final without him.

Force sign former title-winning Crusader Ben Funnell

Force sign former title-winning Crusader Ben Funnell

Force sign former title-winning Crusader Ben Funnell

Force sign former title-winning Crusader Ben Funnell

New Western Force signing Ben Funnell says he wasn't sure if he'd get another crack at Super Rugby after leaving the Crusaders in 2019.

'I messed up': Beale called agent after rape allegation

'I messed up': Beale called agent after rape allegation

'I messed up': Beale called agent after rape allegation

'I messed up': Beale called agent after rape allegation

Kurtley Beale called his player-agent Isaac Moses and told him he had "messed up", after being confronted with sexual assault allegations, a court has heard.

Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim

Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim

Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim

Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim

A woman who claims rugby star Kurtley Beale sexually assaulted her in a pub toilet was worried she wouldn't be believed, a jury has been told

Force to be reckoned with after Ballymore boilover

Force to be reckoned with after Ballymore boilover

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.

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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.

'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

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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 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

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

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.

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