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Wallaroos' wait for rugby win over Canada continues

Wallaroos' wait for rugby win over Canada continues

The Wallaroos have delivered an improved performance against the powerhouse Canadians but fell short in their Pacific Four series rugby clash in the US.

'Worthy': Kiss praises tough Reds after Crusaders upset

'Worthy': Kiss praises tough Reds after Crusaders upset

'Worthy': Kiss praises tough Reds after Crusaders upset

'Worthy': Kiss praises tough Reds after Crusaders upset

History wasn't on the side of the Queensland Reds ahead of their clash against the Crusaders, but coach Les Kiss has praised his side for overcoming it.

Gordon injury concern as Reds upset Crusaders

Gordon injury concern as Reds upset Crusaders

Gordon injury concern as Reds upset Crusaders

Gordon injury concern as Reds upset Crusaders

The Queensland Reds have upset the Crusaders in a gritty 31-26 win, but they will sweat on the fitness of Carter Gordon after he picked up a knee issue.

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Lomax debuts as Force go down to Drua in thriller

Lomax debuts as Force go down to Drua in thriller

Ex-NRL star Zac Lomax came off the bench to debut but the Western Force lost to the Fijian Drua after Ben Donaldson's late long-range penalty kick flew wide.

Star Cale injured as Brumbies beat Highlanders

Star Cale injured as Brumbies beat Highlanders

The ACT Brumbies have survived a scare to beat the Highlanders without their top try-scorer and cement their spot inside the Super Rugby Pacific top six.

Wallaroos bolster line-up ahead of big rugby challenge

Wallaroos bolster line-up ahead of big rugby challenge

The Wallaroos are looking to crack their first win over women's rugby heavyweights Canada when they clash in the Pacific Four series in California.

Crusaders right at home, Reds attempt to stop Super rot

Crusaders right at home, Reds attempt to stop Super rot

The out-of-sorts Queensland Reds must improve a one-sided record against the Crusaders, who haven't lost at Suncorp Stadium since the 2011 Super Rugby final.

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Force excited to unleash muscle-man Zac Lomax

Force excited to unleash muscle-man Zac Lomax

Force excited to unleash muscle-man Zac Lomax

Force excited to unleash muscle-man Zac Lomax

Hamstring tightness ruined Zac Lomax's planned Super Rugby debut in Brisbane, so he will be wheeled out in Fiji instead.

Alaalatoa's injury journey to end against Highlanders

Alaalatoa's injury journey to end against Highlanders

Alaalatoa's injury journey to end against Highlanders

Alaalatoa's injury journey to end against Highlanders

After injuring his lower back with the Wallabies last year, Allan Alaalatoa is returning for the Brumbies as they aim to get their season back on track.

Lomax set for island time while Brumbies pair return

Lomax set for island time while Brumbies pair return

Lomax set for island time while Brumbies pair return

Lomax set for island time while Brumbies pair return

Zac Lomax could make his long-awaited Super Rugby Pacific debut in Fiji while Brumbies stars Allan Alaalatoa and Lachlan Lonergan are back from serious injury.

'Kiss of life, Kiss of death': no qualms with scrutiny

'Kiss of life, Kiss of death': no qualms with scrutiny

'Kiss of life, Kiss of death': no qualms with scrutiny

'Kiss of life, Kiss of death': no qualms with scrutiny

Les Kiss expects to be held to account ahead of his transition from Reds to Wallabies coach later this year and admits his side need to rediscover their mojo.

RA's Mass gain: in-demand prop knocks back Irish offer

RA's Mass gain: in-demand prop knocks back Irish offer

RA's Mass gain: in-demand prop knocks back Irish offer

RA's Mass gain: in-demand prop knocks back Irish offer

Powerhouse Reds prop Massimo De Lutiis has described how he agonised over the call to re-sign with Rugby Australia despite strong Irish interest.

'Told that all my life': Flook to make it big in Italy

'Told that all my life': Flook to make it big in Italy

'Told that all my life': Flook to make it big in Italy

'Told that all my life': Flook to make it big in Italy

Silky Reds centre Josh Flook has defended coach Les Kiss and, with a point to prove, reflected on his reasons for a move to Italy next season.

Lonergan eyes Wallabies return as Super century beckons

Lonergan eyes Wallabies return as Super century beckons

Lonergan eyes Wallabies return as Super century beckons

Lonergan eyes Wallabies return as Super century beckons

As he prepares to face the Highlanders in his 100th Super Rugby game, Ryan Lonergan believes he can return to the Wallabies set-up.

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Koroibete scores as Knights down Eagles in Japan

Australia's Marika Koroibete got on the scoresheet as Saitama Wild Knights easily beat Yokohama Eagles in Japanese club rugby.

Fijian debut in play after Force's Lomax anti-climax

Injuries to both starting wingers could leave the Western Force with little choice but to blood Zac Lomax on one of Super Rugby Pacific's toughest trips.

Bullish Force defy Lomax scratching in big Reds upset

The 11th-hour scratching of NRL recruit Zac Lomax mattered little as the Force dominated the Reds in Brisbane for a much-needed Super Rugby Pacific win.

Rampant Chiefs bring Waratahs crashing back to earth

The NSW Waratahs are losing touch with the top six after suffering a six-tries-to-two Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Chiefs in Hamilton.

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'Very special': NSW Waratahs chase rare win in Waikato

The NSW Waratahs are preparing to face the Chiefs having not won in Hamilton since the club's famous 2014 title-winning Super Rugby season.

Kiss's tough calls to 'fill cup' of deepened Reds

The Reds have marched to 4-2 and sit fourth despite injuries and constant line-up tweaks to create combinational depth that was lacking last Super season.

Sapsford hails captain after re-signing with Brumbies

Winger Ollie Sapsford has heralded his captain Ryan Lonergan for his off-field influence, as the ACT Brumbies spend time away from the field.

'See you next year': bad news from injured key Wallaby

Australia's rugby giant Will Skelton has delivered potentially woeful news for the Wallabies by announcing he's out for the season in France with injury.

Irish interest in Aussie prop no surprise: Kiss

Queensland Reds coach and incoming Wallabies mentor Les Kiss admits the national body has a fight on its hands to retain emerging prop Massimo De Lutiis.

Teddy, set, go: Wilson in to start against Chiefs

Coach Dan McKellar's team is changing things up for the NSW Waratahs' key Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton.

Reds' alert as Lomax gets green light for rugby debut

Former NRL star Zac Lomax is ready to go after being named on the bench for the Western Force's Super Rugby clash with the Queensland Reds in Brisbane.

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