James O’Connor will play at five-eighth in his debut for the Queensland Reds against the Western Force on Saturday night at Suncorp Stadium. O’Connor and fellow big-name recruit Adam Thomson …
Star recruit Adam Thomson has vowed the Queensland Reds forwards will “front up” against the Western Force after being embarrassed by the Brumbies. Former All Blacks flanker will make his …
NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika expects Melbourne Rebels to throw a high-tempo game at his side on Friday, rather than try and repeat the slow down tactics Western Force successfully …
Workaholic Wallabies and Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has answered critics of his dual role by declaring he loves the extra workload and describing it as good fun. Some critics questioned …
Danny Cipriani has admitted he took international rugby for granted before his seven-year Twickenham exile – but has vowed never to relinquish his England place again. The 27-year-old fly-half marked …
For the first time since 2010 Sam Cane isn’t in a battle with Tanerau Latimer for the Chiefs’ No.7 jersey. Latimer made the move to Japan after last year’s Super …
England have handed Mike Brown two days complete rest in a bid to ensure their first-choice fullback can face Ireland in a potential RBS 6 Nations decider in Dublin. Brown …
NSW Waratahs expect opposing Super Rugby teams to study and possibly follow Western force’s successful game plan against them, but believe they know how to counter the strategy. The Force …
Just under a year and a half ago none of Australia’s five Super Rugby provinces would touch the damaged good that was James O’Connor. Forced out of Australian rugby following …
He has labelled him as a world-class talent but Queensland Reds coach Richard Graham is yet to decide where James O’Connor fits into his plans. O’Connor wasn’t fit enough to …
Forget the Brumbies v Crusaders classics, Test prop Scott Sio says his Super Rugby side have found a new Trans-Tasman grudge rival: the Chiefs. They didn’t come much bigger than …
A 64th minute try by centre Jonathan Davies has helped Wales overcome the challenge of a spirited Scotland side 26-23. The Clermont Auvergne midfielder burst through the home defence to …
Coach Michael Cheika says his NSW Waratahs won’t panic after their stunning Super Rugby opening round loss to Western Force, and past experiences have proven their ability to bounce back …
The more frequently they win, the less inclined Western Force are to linger on their steadily increasing tally of Super Rugby victories. Coming off a 2014 campaign in which they …
Waratahs coach Michel Cheika has taken responsibility for botching his team’s preparation before their shock 25-13 Super Rugby home loss to Western Force, but has dismissed the suggestion he was …
Super Rugby’s opening round was a blitz of upsets, away wins, franchise milestones and – with the World Cup just around the corner – high-profile comebacks. David Pocock, who missed …
NSW Waratahs made a rocky start to their Super Rugby title defence being beaten 25-13 by Western Force at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Sunday. It was the first time …
Ireland has held off a furious finish from France to prevail 18-11 and set up a home showdown with England between the Six Nations’ last two unbeaten teams. Ireland looked …
