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The Western Force overcame a double from Melbourne Rebels winger Marika Koroibete to post a 31-22 win in Super Rugby’s Battle of the Axe at nib Stadium. The Rebels held …

A last-gasp Quade Cooper penalty has snatched a 16-15 Super Rugby victory for Queensland Reds over the Brumbies on a foggy Friday night at Suncorp Stadium. The Brumbies were on …

South Africa’s Cheetahs and Southern Kings will explore “other international competition opportunities” after reaching settlement agreements over their future participation in Super Rugby, South African Rugby confirmed on Friday. South …

A 100th Test cap, as incumbent All Blacks skipper, in a British and Irish Lions Test series decider, at a rocking Eden Park. It doesn’t get much bigger for any …

The final home appearance of stalwarts Dean Mumm and Rob Horne on Saturday will add motivation to a NSW Waratahs side which could play in front of their smallest-ever Super …

A 100th Test cap, as incumbent All Blacks skipper, in a British and Irish Lions Test series decider, at a rocking Eden Park. It doesn’t get much bigger for any …

KEYS TO THE SERIES-DECIDING ALL BLACKS V BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS TEST CAN THE LIONS GO TO ANOTHER LEVEL? They need to, otherwise it could be difficult for them. New …

Warren Gatland is hoping his squad have secured the future of the British and Irish Lions and earned a little bit of respect for the way they have played the …

A 100th Test cap, as incumbent All Blacks skipper, in a British and Irish Lions Test series decider, at a rocking Eden Park. It doesn’t get much bigger for any …

Both Steve Hansen and Warren Gatland claim that Saturday’s third Test between the Lions and All Blacks not define the international careers of any of their players – for better …

The Bus is back in service – after a brief refuel. Julian Savea will line up in his customary spot on the All Blacks’ left wing for Saturday’s British and …

Centurion-to-be Kieran Read has been admired since day one of his captaincy for taking the All Blacks down a different pathway to that forged by Richie McCaw. Now his teammates …

In a Test career full of highlights, All Blacks first-five Aaron Cruden hopes Saturday’s British and Irish Lions series decider will be the pick of the bunch. The 28-year-old Cruden …

Carpe diem, lads. Warren Gatland has thrown down the gauntlet to his British and Irish Lions troops, saying Saturday’s Test series decider against the All Blacks is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity …

Preview of Super Rugby round 16 matches (all times AEST): FRIDAY, July 7 Queensland Reds v Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium 7.45pm Head to Head: Played 28, Reds 5 Brumbies 22 …

Western Force will invite Melbourne Rebels players to join them for a beer after they lock horns in Friday night’s Super Rugby clash. Australian Rugby Union (ARU) will cull either …

Western Force coach Dave Wessels has allayed fears Ben McCalman’s rugby career could be over, saying the skipper is still on track to play for the Wallabies again this year. …

They’ve hit the big time earlier than planned but All Blacks coach Steve Hansen believes rookies Jordie Barrett and Ngani Laumape can thrive in a pressure cooker rugby occasion. Hansen …