Tatafu Polota-Nau expects Western Force coach Michael Foley to target him and other Waratahs players in his return to Allianz Stadium on Sunday. Foley coached the Waratahs in 2012 before …
Melbourne Super Rugby rookie Tom English has earned a surprise call-up to the Rebels’ leadership group and now has to earn a place in the starting side. The 22-year-old is …
The talent scout who discovered Waratahs whiz Alofa Alofa came across him by complete accident. But there’s more fate than luck about the unexpected rise of the 22-year-old Super Rugby …
Benji Marshall has backed the Blues’ decision to put him on the bench for his Super Rugby debut, saying he’s not ready to wear the No.10 jersey. The former Kiwis …
The Western Force will be aiming to create a slice of history this Super Rugby season, but it doesn’t necessarily involve a finals finish. The Force are yet to secure …
Luckless Queensland fullback Aidan Toua’s patience and a step backwards in 2013 have paid off, making him the Reds’ new Super Rugby strike weapon. Toua will start just the sixth …
Rising Wallabies three-quarter Chris Feauai-Sautia has been left out of the Queensland Reds’ backline for their Super Rugby opener against the Brumbies on Saturday night. Tackle-shedding Feauai-Sautia will be on …
Wallabies great Joe Roff believes the current crop of Brumbies backs are on the verge of eclipsing the star studded 2004 backline that took out the Super Rugby championship. That …
Wales scrumhalf Mike Phillips has been demoted to the bench for Friday’s crunch Six Nations international against unbeaten France in Cardiff. Phillips, who has won 82 caps and was the …
Chiefs assistant coach Wayne Smith is not expecting miracles from Mils Muliaina after the 100-Test All Black was named in the starting line-up to face the Crusaders in Christchurch on …
Head coach Todd Blackadder has opted for form ahead of reputation for the Crusaders’ opening Super Rugby match against defending champions the Chiefs in Christchurch on Friday night. All Blacks …
Auditions for the North Queensland No.1 jersey will start again this weekend. And understudies received a sobering reminder of just what the demanding role required from Cowboys co-captain Johnathan Thurston …
Loose forward Tevita Koloamatangi will make his debut for the Chiefs as they begin their Super rugby title defence against the Crusaders. The 25-year-old will wear the No.7 jersey for …
Workaholic flanker Ed Quirk admitted the Queensland Reds turned into a stodgy, one-dimensional team last year but has promised a return to their extravagant ways in 2014. Braced for a …
The penny has finally dropped for Waratahs playmaker Kurtley Beale that he can no longer rely on talent alone. Beale is the fittest he’s been heading into a Super Rugby …
Sam Burgess would be best suited to a role in the centres in rugby union, England backs coach Andy Farrell says. The former dual-code international also says England won’t interfere …
The Waratahs have unveiled their plans for an all-out attacking assault on the Super Rugby competition, with playmaking aces Bernard Foley and Kurtley Beale to be given an extended run …
He was the star of the pre-season, but Western Force recruit Luke Morahan knows he’ll have to step it up even more in Sunday’s Super Rugby clash with the NSW …

