Cipriani, O'Connor square off
10:46AM AAP DANNY Cipriani won bragging rights over friend James O'Connor when they clashed in the English Premiership.
Cipriani, O'Connor square off
DANNY Cipriani won bragging rights over friend James O'Connor when they clashed in the English Premiership.
SBW going for Olympic gold
WALLABIES legend Mark Ella has no doubt Sonny Bill Williams can become an Olympic gold medallist following his return to Rugby in 2015.
SBW signs with NZ rugby
SONNY Bill Williams has a place at the Olympics in his sights after signing a two-year contract with New Zealand rugby.
'Benji can have Folau-like impact'
FORMER All Black Daryl Gibson says Blues recruit Benji Marshall can make an Israel Folau-like impact on Super Rugby next year.
North's Wallabies game costs club
GEORGE North's appearance for Wales against Australia outside the IRB's international window has cost his club $110,300.
What challenges await your side?
Now that the dust has settled on the spring tour, it's time to take an early look into the challenges facing Australia's Super Rugby sides.
Super 15 Ladder
| Australia Conference | W | L | D | PD | BP | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brumbies | 10 | 4 | 2 | 135 | 8 | 60 |
| 2 | Reds | 10 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 6 | 58 |
| 3 | Waratahs | 8 | 8 | 0 | 40 | 5 | 45 |
| 4 | Melbourne Rebels | 5 | 11 | 0 | -133 | 9 | 37 |
| 5 | Western Force | 4 | 11 | 1 | -99 | 5 | 31 |
| New Zealand Conference | W | L | D | PD | BP | Pts | |
| 1 | Chiefs | 12 | 4 | 0 | 94 | 10 | 66 |
| 2 | Crusaders | 11 | 5 | 0 | 139 | 8 | 60 |
| 3 | Blues | 6 | 10 | 0 | -17 | 12 | 44 |
| 4 | Hurricanes | 6 | 10 | 0 | -71 | 9 | 41 |
| 5 | Highlanders | 3 | 13 | 0 | -122 | 9 | 29 |
| South Africa Conference | W | L | D | PD | BP | Pts | |
| 1 | Bulls | 12 | 4 | 0 | 118 | 7 | 63 |
| 2 | Cheetahs | 10 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 54 |
| 3 | Stormers | 9 | 7 | 0 | 54 | 6 | 50 |
| 4 | Sharks | 8 | 8 | 0 | 79 | 8 | 48 |
| 5 | Southern Kings | 3 | 12 | 1 | -266 | 2 | 24 |
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Expert Opinion News
McKenzie call sets Cup pillars
WELL done Ewen McKenzie. It's laughable that when a coach actually stamps on late night habits that a feeble "poor Wallabies" cry goes up.
'Link risks alienating players'
Richard Hinds SIMILAR to Mickey Arthur, Ewen McKenzie risks alienating players by banning them for minor misdeeds, writes Richard Hinds.
Qld Reds
Graham happy to be home
RICHARD Graham is tasked with continuing the efforts of Ewen McKenzie as coach of the Reds. Chris Garry sat down with 'Woody'.
Reds happy for Quade to box
QUEENSLAND Reds coach Richard Graham says he has no problem with Quade Cooper continuing with his boxing career.
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Western Force
O'Connor forced to Europe
JAMES O’Connor is in negotiations with European clubs for a short-term playing contract, but plans to return to the Western Force in the longer term.
The best of the Honey Badger
NICK Cummins' new contract is good news for fans of the Western Force, Wallabies, and one-liners. Check out the best of the "Honey Badger".
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Rebels
New Rebels leader has a cause
SCOTT Higginbotham was on Monday unveiled as Rebels captain for 2014 to replace the departed Gareth Delve.
Rebels undergoing major change
MELBOURNE Rebels' status as Super Rugby's most enterprising franchise is undergoing radical change ahead of the 2014 season.
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Brumbies
Leali'ifano out for three months
CHRISTIAN Leali'ifano will miss the start of the Super Rugby season with the Wallabies centre expected to be sidelined for three months.
Brumbies boss quits after eight years
THE upheavals continue at the Brumbies with longstanding chief executive Andrew Fagan leaving the Super Rugby franchise.
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Waratahs
'Benji can have Folau-like impact'
FORMER All Black Daryl Gibson says Blues recruit Benji Marshall can make an Israel Folau-like impact on Super Rugby next year.
Folau: God steered me to rugby
IT is exactly one year ago on Thursday, and Wallabies star Israel Folau is wondering why God is ruining his life.
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The best of the action from the second Test between the Wallabies and the British and Irish Lions.
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Cipriani, O'Connor square off
DANNY Cipriani won bragging rights over friend James O'Connor when they clashed in the English Premiership.
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Caviar rider's wrong turn
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Football
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EPL WRAP: Manchester City shrugged off Fulham to move into second, while Newcastle got the better of Crystal Palace.
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