Rugby Union
Higgers demands more of Rebels
Nick Smart SCOTT Higginbotham says it's time Melbourne Rebels made their move, declaring his side wants to become Australia's premier Super Rugby team.
Reds considering Simmons shift
ROB Simmons may have overtaken James Horwill as Australia's best lock, but he could make a positional shift at the Reds this season.
Tahs confirm Beale will trial at 10
KURTLEY Beale will be competing for the No.10 jersey with Bernard Foley as the franchise looks to find its best backline.
Foreign stars 'hurting French rugby'
FRANCE coach Philippe Saint-Andre insists the influx of overseas players into the Top 14 is harming the national team.
Gatland v BOD to spice up Six Nations
WARREN Gatland admits his dropping Brian O'Driscoll for the Lions will put an "extra twist" on Wales v Ireland.
Rebels props on Wallabies radar
AUSTRALIAN-born Kiwi Toby Smith and Brit Max Lahiff are two props on the radar of Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie.
John Eales Medal night
All the glitz and glamour from the John Eales Medal night, held at the Sydney Convention Centre.
17Gold Coast Sevens colour and action
All the colour and action from the Gold Coast Sevens, played over two days at Skilled Park.
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Cash talks for departing Mowen
Rebecca Wilson PICTURE this scenario: John Eales announces a year before the World Cup that he no longer wants to lead his country.
McKenzie call sets Cup pillars
Jim Tucker 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.
| 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 |
| W | L | D | PD | BP | Pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiefs | 12 | 4 | 0 | 94 | 10 | 66 |
| 2 | Bulls | 12 | 4 | 0 | 118 | 7 | 63 |
| 3 | Brumbies | 10 | 4 | 2 | 135 | 8 | 60 |
| 4 | Crusaders | 11 | 5 | 0 | 139 | 8 | 60 |
| 5 | Reds | 10 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 6 | 58 |
| 6 | Cheetahs | 10 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 54 |
| 7 | Stormers | 9 | 7 | 0 | 54 | 6 | 50 |
| 8 | Sharks | 8 | 8 | 0 | 79 | 8 | 48 |
| 9 | Waratahs | 8 | 8 | 0 | 40 | 5 | 45 |
| 10 | Blues | 6 | 10 | 0 | -17 | 12 | 44 |
| 11 | Hurricanes | 6 | 10 | 0 | -71 | 9 | 41 |
| 12 | Melbourne Rebels | 5 | 11 | 0 | -133 | 9 | 37 |
| 13 | Western Force | 4 | 11 | 1 | -99 | 5 | 31 |
| 14 | Highlanders | 3 | 13 | 0 | -122 | 9 | 29 |
| 15 | Southern Kings | 3 | 12 | 1 | -266 | 2 | 24 |
Club News
Battle Tahs confirm Beale will trial at 10
KURTLEY Beale will be competing for the No.10 jersey with Bernard Foley as the franchise looks to find its best backline.
Super Rugby comeback kings for 2014
NEVER mind Victor Matfield - here's eight players that are really set to become Super Rugby comeback kings in 2014.
Folau faces big challenge in 2014
RISING Wallabies fullback Israel Folau faces a big challenge this year according to his NSW Waratahs coach.
Guide to the Super Rugby trials
BENJI Marshall v the Waratahs is the biggest match of the pre-season. Check out our guide to the Super Rugby trials.
Family keeps Palu at Waratahs
PUTTING family first is why Ben Mowen is leaving Australian rugby, but it's also the reason why Wycliff Palu is staying put.
Hoiles back from the wilderness
IT'S not quite hell and back, but Stephen Hoiles has endured quite the journey trying to revive his Super Rugby career.
Folau makes it look too Izzy
IN a turbulent 2013 the Wallabies found light at the end of the tunnel. We look back at the year that was - and what awaits.
No.6 Reds considering Simmons shift
ROB Simmons may have overtaken James Horwill as Australia's best lock, but he could make a positional shift at the Reds this season.
Super Rugby comeback kings for 2014
NEVER mind Victor Matfield - here's eight players that are really set to become Super Rugby comeback kings in 2014.
Reds set to unleash Browning
QUEENSLAND Reds young gun Curtis Browning is primed for a breakout Super Rugby season as he fights for a spot in the backrow.
Speedsters ready to wing it for Reds
MEET the four men determined to prove the Reds have the backline depth to be premiers this year.
Quade's run as boo boy over?
FOR the first time in four years, Quade Cooper could be about to play an entire season without being booed.
Guide to the Super Rugby trials
BENJI Marshall v the Waratahs is the biggest match of the pre-season. Check out our guide to the Super Rugby trials.
Captaincy not on Genia's mind
WILL Genia says he hasn't thought about the national team captaincy in the wake of Ben Mowen's decision to leave Australian rugby.
Super 15 Mowen: Count me in for ACT
BRUMBIES and Wallabies captain Ben Mowen has shot down speculation he could sit out the Super Rugby season.
Super Rugby comeback kings for 2014
NEVER mind Victor Matfield - here's eight players that are really set to become Super Rugby comeback kings in 2014.
Lealiifano aims for round 5 return
CHRISTIAN Lealiifano has earmarked the Brumbies' round-five clash with the Waratahs for his return to Super Rugby action.
Guide to the Super Rugby trials
BENJI Marshall v the Waratahs is the biggest match of the pre-season. Check out our guide to the Super Rugby trials.
Quade in frame to captain Wallabies
EWEN McKenzie won't rule out naming Quade Cooper as a shock new Wallabies captain following Ben Mowen's departure.
ARU might delay Mowen's exit
THE ARU are set to continue hardball tactics with Ben Mowen and will refuse to grant him an early release from his contract.
Wallabies captain to quit Australia
WALLABIES captain Ben Mowen is quitting Australian rugby after choosing to put family first and move to Europe.
Back in action Super Rugby comeback kings for 2014
NEVER mind Victor Matfield - here's eight players that are really set to become Super Rugby comeback kings in 2014.
Guide to the Super Rugby trials
BENJI Marshall v the Waratahs is the biggest match of the pre-season. Check out our guide to the Super Rugby trials.
Folau makes it look too Izzy
IN a turbulent 2013 the Wallabies found light at the end of the tunnel. We look back at the year that was - and what awaits.
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".
Cummins signs new Force deal
WALLABIES winger Nick Cummins has re-signed with the Western Force, resisting the temptation to take up a lucrative offer overseas.
Morahan feels Force for Test revival
One-Test Wallaby Luke Morahan hopes his move to Western Force will help catapult him back onto the international stage.
Goals Higgers demands more of Rebels
SCOTT Higginbotham says it's time Melbourne Rebels made their move, declaring his side wants to become Australia's premier Super Rugby team.
Rebels props on Wallabies radar
AUSTRALIAN-born Kiwi Toby Smith and Brit Max Lahiff are two props on the radar of Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie.
Burgess impresses at Rebels
REBELS coach Tony McGahan has been impressed by Luke Burgess - but the ex-Wallaby halfback still has to earn his spot.
Super Rugby comeback kings for 2014
NEVER mind Victor Matfield - here's eight players that are really set to become Super Rugby comeback kings in 2014.
Guide to the Super Rugby trials
BENJI Marshall v the Waratahs is the biggest match of the pre-season. Check out our guide to the Super Rugby trials.
Rebels' potential unlimited: Burgess
MELBOURNE Rebels' destiny sits in its own hands, according to Wallabies scrumhalf and new recruit Luke Burgess.
Rebels sign young centre Foketi
THE Melbourne Rebels have bolstered their backline depth with the signing of Australian under-20s centre Lalakai Foketi.
Minister cops serve over bushfire bungle
HAVE YOUR SAY: DENIS Napthine delivered Emergency Services Minister Kim Wells a backhand for attending the tennis on the worst fire threat day since Black Saturday.
The seven most common CV lies revealed
EVERYONE fudges the truth a little ... right? It turns out some people are telling whoppers right throughout their CV. Here are the most common lies.
Hurst in tune-up for finale
IRONMAN Ky Hurst has one last shot at claiming a win on the 2013/14 Nutri-Grain series.
Underbelly lives on with Fat Tony
FIRST REVIEW: Six years on, does Underbelly sequel Fat Tony and Co live up to the original smash hit crime series?
Bucks to be given more time
COLLINGWOOD coach Nathan Buckley is set to be handed a two-year contract extension by Round 1, amid a spate of key Pies signings.
Woman says almost blinded by vicious 'stiletto stab'
WHEN Jess went out clubbing with her friends she had no idea her fun night out would end with injuries like this.
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