Brumbies backrow enforcers Fotu Auelua and Peter Kimlin are gearing up for another bruising derby against the Melbourne Rebels after successfully “bullying” the Queensland Reds at the breakdown on Saturday. …
He’s goaded NSW as “boring” in the past but Quade Cooper’s now a wary admirer of a NSW Waratahs outfit he sees as a multi-dimensional Super Rugby threat. Bracing for …
Hurricanes openside flanker Ardie Savea has been suspended for four weeks after being cited for a dangerous tackle in last Saturday’s Super Rugby warm-up match against the Chiefs. He will …
England coach Stuart Lancaster is wary of France ahead of Saturday’s showdown at Twickenham despite starkly contrasting starts to the Six Nations tournament for the sides. The English have built …
The defending champion Chiefs and perennially-strong Crusaders present the most compelling case that New Zealand will claim a 12th title in the 18th edition of Super Rugby. Deeper rosters at …
The Crusaders want to shake their clinical tag in a more expansive approach to winning an eighth crown. An exhaustive off-season review at the competition giants – the sort which …
From the moment he returned to pre-season training, co-captain Craig Clarke noticed a different atmosphere in the Chiefs’ changing sheds. Usually the first handful of summer gatherings at the franchise …
In his past two jobs as coach of Italy and Japan, Sir John Kirwan became adept at battling the odds. It will be a valuable skill in his first year …
The Hurricanes have won their supporters back so Mark Hammett is clear to concentrate on the true target of any Super Rugby coach. Hammett’s roller-coaster relationship with his team’s fans …
Coach Jamie Joseph coach won’t be pleasant company if the Highlanders extend their Super Rugby playoff drought to 11 years. After two seasons of small improvements, Joseph has reached beyond …
Ireland were hit by a new injury blow on Monday as it was announced backrow forward Chris Henry is out of the rest of the Six Nations with a knee …
Promising Hurricanes openside flanker Ardie Savea is in danger of missing Saturday’s opening match of their Super Rugby campaign after being cited for a dangerous tackle. The 19-year-old Savea will …
Stormers and South Africa flanker Schalk Burger will miss at least the first three weeks of the Super Rugby season because of a calf strain. Burger, a Rugby World Cup …
The Brumbies are on guard for a mental collapse against Melbourne in Friday night’s danger Super Rugby derby at AAMI Park. The ACT side, desperate to put last year’s heartbreak …
NSW say Queensland will be targeting Israel Folau at their own peril, if they go through with a plan to bombard the cross-code superstar in Saturday night’s Super Rugby blockbuster …
The Queensland Reds expect former Suncorp Stadium favourite Israel Folau to enjoy a Digby Ioane-like roaming role when he turns into a sky blue villain on Saturday night. Ex-Queensland State …
The Queensland Reds must face an all-Wallaby NSW forward pack without Test skipper James Horwill whose long-awaited return to Super Rugby has again been delayed. Horwill was Monday ruled out …
Despite being underdogs, punters think that Australia is more than capable of pulling off an upset during the British Lions tour, with more than double the amount of bets being …
