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'Good luck to him': Reds roll out Lomax welcome mat

'Good luck to him': Reds roll out Lomax welcome mat

The Queensland Reds expect rugby league convert Zac Lomax to make his debut when the Western Force visit on Easter Saturday.

'Line in the sand': honesty session revives Waratahs

'Line in the sand': honesty session revives Waratahs

'Line in the sand': honesty session revives Waratahs

'Line in the sand': honesty session revives Waratahs

Hooker Ethan Dobbins reckons a truth session was behind the NSW Waratahs' season-saving Super Rugby Pacific win over the Brumbies in Canberra.

Aussie scoring machine nets another Japanese rugby win

Aussie scoring machine nets another Japanese rugby win

Aussie scoring machine nets another Japanese rugby win

Aussie scoring machine nets another Japanese rugby win

Former Wallabies Bernard Foley and Paddy Ryan have enjoyed wins in the latest round of rugby in Japan, but Israel Folau tasted defeat for a ninth game in a row.

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Lomax joins Force brains trust as rugby debut nears

Lomax joins Force brains trust as rugby debut nears

Former NRL star Zac Lomax warmed up with his new Force teammates before joining the coaches in the box during Saturday's 24-14 loss to the Chiefs.

Brave Western Force go down to Chiefs in Perth

Brave Western Force go down to Chiefs in Perth

The Western Force will be ruing their inability to make the most of an important numerical advantage during a crucial time of their 24-14 loss to the Chiefs.

Hurricanes blow away Reds to snap four-game Super run

Hurricanes blow away Reds to snap four-game Super run

The Hurricanes have sent a statement with an eight-try romp in Wellington to snap the Reds' four-game Super Rugby Pacific winning streak.

Waratahs create 'special moment' edging out Brumbies

Waratahs create 'special moment' edging out Brumbies

Young gun Sid Harvey has slotted three late penalty goals to help the NSW Waratahs overcome their demons and beat bitter rivals the Brumbies in Canberra.

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Debutant dazzles as Wallaroos pass tough Test from Fiji

Debutant dazzles as Wallaroos pass tough Test from Fiji

Debutant dazzles as Wallaroos pass tough Test from Fiji

Debutant dazzles as Wallaroos pass tough Test from Fiji

The Wallaroos have kick-started their new era with a victory against Fiji as they begin building towards the home Women's Rugby World Cup in 2029.

Brisbane or Fiji? Zac Lomax closing in on Force debut

Brisbane or Fiji? Zac Lomax closing in on Force debut

Brisbane or Fiji? Zac Lomax closing in on Force debut

Brisbane or Fiji? Zac Lomax closing in on Force debut

Former NRL star Zac Lomax is already impressing his new Force teammates and is a good chance to make his Super Rugby debut in the next fortnight.

Footy legend thrilled to keep unblemished record

Footy legend thrilled to keep unblemished record

Footy legend thrilled to keep unblemished record

Footy legend thrilled to keep unblemished record

Two drunken blow-ups, three charges, zero criminal record. Dual international Wendell Sailor has walked from court after mental health issues were aired.

'Hard, fast, very flashy': Reds tackle 28-year first

'Hard, fast, very flashy': Reds tackle 28-year first

'Hard, fast, very flashy': Reds tackle 28-year first

'Hard, fast, very flashy': Reds tackle 28-year first

A 100-game player for the Hurricanes, prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen is wrapping his head about returning as the "enemy" with the Queensland Reds.

'Bashed the bleep': Wallaroos readying for first Test

'Bashed the bleep': Wallaroos readying for first Test

'Bashed the bleep': Wallaroos readying for first Test

'Bashed the bleep': Wallaroos readying for first Test

Vice-captain Emily Chancellor believes a lack of game time won't hinder the Wallaroos as they head into their first Test of the year, against Fiji.

Schoupp out to upstage Tahs mentor for Brumbies

Schoupp out to upstage Tahs mentor for Brumbies

Schoupp out to upstage Tahs mentor for Brumbies

Schoupp out to upstage Tahs mentor for Brumbies

Fresh of re-signing with the ACT Brumbies ahead of their clash with bitter rivals NSW Waratahs, Blake Schoupp has another goal he wants to tick off his list.

'It's been tough': recalled NSW Waratah out to impress

'It's been tough': recalled NSW Waratah out to impress

'It's been tough': recalled NSW Waratah out to impress

'It's been tough': recalled NSW Waratah out to impress

Winger Andrew Kellaway is eager to find some form for the NSW Waratahs after spending most of the first half of the Super Rugby Pacific season on the outer.

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'When will we learn?': McKellar lashes Wallabies talk

Waratahs coach Dan McKellar is not happy that a Brumbies playmaker is being spoken of as the Wallabies' next big thing following high praise from Joe Schmidt.

Lynagh's return as Reds eye 28-year Hurricanes hoodoo

Tom Lynagh has been named on the bench for the first time this season as the Queensland Reds attempt to do something they haven't done since 1998.

Larkham sends sharp message to his wannabe Wallabies

Ahead of their Waratahs clash, Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has laid down the law as speculation mounts about his players getting a Wallabies call-up.

'In awe': debutants named for new-look Wallaroos side

The Wallaroos team has been unveiled for their first Test since a crushing Rugby World Cup exit last year, with six names in line for a debut against Fiji.

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Brumbies' Meredith keeping lid on Wallabies chatter

Declan Meredith has caught the eye of Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt, but the rising flyhalf is keeping focus firmly on the Brumbies' Super campaign.

Wallabies snare All Blacks assistant as defence coach

The Wallabies have appointed another former key All Blacks staff member as assistant coach ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Revved up for a chance to make Japan playoffs

The Shizuoka BlueRevs, featuring Fiji star Semi Radradra, have resurrected their hopes of featuring in the Japan Rugby League One playoffs.

Waratahs blow it to suffer Super Rugby Pacific Blues

The NSW Waratahs have been left to lament squandering half a dozen try-scoring chances in a 35-20 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Blues in Sydney.

Reds silence Drua for Fijian first and fourth-straight

The Reds have rested three Wallabies and still managed to win for the first time in Fiji, keeping the Drua try-less in a bonus point 21-6 victory.

Slipper's day ends in elation as Brumbies beat Chiefs

The Brumbies have staged an almighty comeback to defeat the Chiefs and celebrate James Slipper's record 203rd game with a victory.

Waratahs 'need to be more ruthless', says Harry Potter

NSW Waratahs winger Harry Potter has implored his backline to do more to support their hard-working forwards as they prepare to take on the formidable Blues.

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