Rugby Union
Waratahs edge Hurricanes in thriller
Jamie Pandaram THE Waratahs have prevailed over the Hurricanes in a scintillating contest, winning one of the games of this Super Rugby season 39-30.
Chiefs belt Lions in Hamilton
DEFENDING Super Rugby champions the Chiefs rediscovered their winning mojo with a six-try 38-8 victory over the Lions on Saturday.
Classy Crusaders end Brumbies’ run
THE Brumbies’ drought in Christchurch continues after the Australian Super Rugby conference leaders were thumped 40-20 by a classy Crusaders side.
Rebels rue another painful loss
As the Melbourne Rebels feel the pain of another match that got away, players vow that near enough is no longer good enough.
Slipper cited for lifting tackle
QUEENSLAND Reds prop James Slipper has been cited for a lifting tackle during his team's 44-14 Super Rugby loss to the Blues.
Japan must be No.18 in expansion: Jones
RUGBY is booming in Asia so any decision other than a Japanese team to complete a Super 18 for 2016 would be ridiculous, Eddie Jones writes.
Sharks end RSA’s touring drought
THE Sharks have become the first South African side to win in Australasia in 2014 following a tough 22-16 victory over the Rebels at AAMI Park.
Sharks end RSA’s touring drought
THE Sharks have become the first South African side to win in Australasia in 2014 following a tough 22-16 victory over the Rebels at AAMI Park.
Canes’ dancing duo the best of brothers
BEFORE Julian and Ardie Savea battle the Waratahs, they’ll dance. The same kids that were trudging through the streets of Wellington a decade ago.
Blues latest team to strangle Reds
BLUES coach Sir John Kirwan said his side’s plans to shut down the influence of Reds stars Quade Cooper and Will Genia worked perfectly on Friday.
Super expansion missed an island trick
TIM Horan believes SANZAR has missed a golden opportunity to ignite a Pacific Islands power in the Super Rugby expansion model for 2016.
Waratahs v Reds in pictures
CHECK out all the best pictures from the Waratahs’ big win over the Reds at ANZ Stadium.
21Gold 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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Waratahs v Reds in pictures
CHECK out all the best pictures from the Waratahs’ big win over the Reds at ANZ Stadium.
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Japan must be No.18 in expansion: Jones
Eddie Jones RUGBY is booming in Asia so any decision other than a Japanese team to complete a Super 18 for 2016 would be ridiculous, Eddie Jones writes.
Prepare yourselves for Super 20
Jim Tucker THE wackiest spin-off to rugby’s quantum leap to Super 18 in 2016 is that further expansion is now more certain than ever, Jim Tucker writes.
‘Burgess won’t cut it in rugby union’
Brendan Cannon SAM Burgess isn’t capable of making the England squad for the 2015 World Cup. He’ll be sitting in the stands as a spectator, writes Brendan Cannon.
| Australia Conference | W | L | D | PD | BP | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brumbies | 7 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 30 |
| 2 | Waratahs | 6 | 4 | 0 | 53 | 5 | 29 |
| 3 | Western Force | 6 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 27 |
| 4 | Melbourne Rebels | 3 | 6 | 0 | -35 | 5 | 17 |
| 5 | Reds | 3 | 7 | 0 | -70 | 4 | 16 |
| New Zealand Conference | W | L | D | PD | BP | Pts | |
| 1 | Chiefs | 5 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 6 | 30 |
| 2 | Crusaders | 6 | 3 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 26 |
| 3 | Hurricanes | 5 | 5 | 0 | 34 | 6 | 26 |
| 4 | Blues | 5 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 25 |
| 5 | Highlanders | 5 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 24 |
| South Africa Conference | W | L | D | PD | BP | Pts | |
| 1 | Sharks | 8 | 2 | 0 | 94 | 3 | 35 |
| 2 | Bulls | 3 | 6 | 1 | -18 | 6 | 20 |
| 3 | Lions | 4 | 6 | 0 | -70 | 0 | 16 |
| 4 | Cheetahs | 2 | 7 | 1 | -88 | 4 | 14 |
| 5 | Stormers | 2 | 7 | 0 | -64 | 2 | 10 |
| W | L | D | PD | BP | Pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharks | 8 | 2 | 0 | 94 | 3 | 35 |
| 2 | Brumbies | 7 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 30 |
| 3 | Chiefs | 5 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 6 | 30 |
| 4 | Waratahs | 6 | 4 | 0 | 53 | 5 | 29 |
| 5 | Western Force | 6 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 27 |
| 6 | Crusaders | 6 | 3 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 26 |
| 7 | Hurricanes | 5 | 5 | 0 | 34 | 6 | 26 |
| 8 | Blues | 5 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 25 |
| 9 | Highlanders | 5 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 24 |
| 10 | Bulls | 3 | 6 | 1 | -18 | 6 | 20 |
| 11 | Melbourne Rebels | 3 | 6 | 0 | -35 | 5 | 17 |
| 12 | Lions | 4 | 6 | 0 | -70 | 0 | 16 |
| 13 | Reds | 3 | 7 | 0 | -70 | 4 | 16 |
| 14 | Cheetahs | 2 | 7 | 1 | -88 | 4 | 14 |
| 15 | Stormers | 2 | 7 | 0 | -64 | 2 | 10 |
Club News
Super Rugby Waratahs edge Hurricanes in thriller
THE Waratahs have prevailed over the Hurricanes in a scintillating contest, winning one of the games of this Super Rugby season 39-30.
Tahs stick solid and will attack Canes
THE Waratahs say they won’t get conservative in a bid to stifle Super Rugby’s hottest attacking side when they meet the Hurricanes on Saturday night.
Dennis no fan of derby reduction
WARATAHS skipper Dave Dennis has expressed disappointment with the reduction of the local derbies in Super Rugby’s expanded new competition.
Canes clash win or bust for Waratahs
IT’S win or bust for the NSW Waratahs, whose Super Rugby season goes on the line against the red-hot Hurricanes at Allianz Stadium.
Video: Savea’s super breakdancing skills
VIDEO: Watch as All Blacks and Hurricanes star Julian Savea shows off his incredible pop-and-lock skills at an exclusive photo shoot.
Reds loss Slipper cited for lifting tackle
QUEENSLAND Reds prop James Slipper has been cited for a lifting tackle during his team's 44-14 Super Rugby loss to the Blues.
Blues latest team to strangle Reds
BLUES coach Sir John Kirwan said his side’s plans to shut down the influence of Reds stars Quade Cooper and Will Genia worked perfectly on Friday.
Blues run riot over hapless Reds
THE Blues produced their best performance of the season to date to inflict more pain on Queensland Reds in a 30-point victory at Eden Park.
Trans-Tasman delights headline bumper R12
THREE massive trans-Tasman battles headline round 12 of Super Rugby, the pick of which sees the Crusaders hosting the Brumbies. Read our R12 preview.
Prepare yourselves for Super 20
THE wackiest spin-off to rugby’s quantum leap to Super 18 in 2016 is that further expansion is now more certain than ever, Jim Tucker writes.
Christchurch Classy Crusaders end Brumbies’ run
THE Brumbies’ drought in Christchurch continues after the Australian Super Rugby conference leaders were thumped 40-20 by a classy Crusaders side.
Old and new in booming Brumbies era
RUBBING shoulders daily with Paralympians at the AIS has been one of several benefits to a season of change for the Brumbies, Stephen Moore says.
Trans-Tasman delights headline bumper R12
THREE massive trans-Tasman battles headline round 12 of Super Rugby, the pick of which sees the Crusaders hosting the Brumbies. Read our R12 preview.
Aussie sides at mercy of broadcast deal
AUSTRALIA’S rugby bosses have gambled the financial future of the code on landing a bigger broadcast deal after agreeing to Super Rugby expansion.
Super Rugby expansion plans unveiled
PLANS for an expanded Super Rugby competition have been rolled out while Australian rugby chiefs were still locked in a meeting discussing its merits.
Aussie sides at mercy of broadcast deal
AUSTRALIA’S rugby bosses have gambled the financial future of the code on landing a bigger broadcast deal after agreeing to Super Rugby expansion.
Super Rugby expansion plans unveiled
PLANS for an expanded Super Rugby competition have been rolled out while Australian rugby chiefs were still locked in a meeting discussing its merits.
Force go back to basics in bye week
WESTERN Force coach Michael Foley is aware his side need to improve at both the scrum and lineout if they’re to continue their march to the finals.
From rock bottom to Captain Granite
HE’S the captain who’s been there since day dot and the first man to play 100 games for the club.
Badger’s banter fires team spirit
HE’S the Western Force and Wallabies winger who nicknamed himself “The Honey Badger” after seeing a badger claw off a lion’s testicles.
CHALLENGE TO PLAYERS Rebels rue another painful loss
As the Melbourne Rebels feel the pain of another match that got away, players vow that near enough is no longer good enough.
Sharks end RSA’s touring drought
THE Sharks have become the first South African side to win in Australasia in 2014 following a tough 22-16 victory over the Rebels at AAMI Park.
Trans-Tasman delights headline bumper R12
THREE massive trans-Tasman battles headline round 12 of Super Rugby, the pick of which sees the Crusaders hosting the Brumbies. Read our R12 preview.
Cruze steps up a gear for Rebels
FOR much of last season, Melbourne Rebels prop Cruze Ah-Nau was mired in Super Rugby’s twilight zone.
Rebels warned as Sharks smell blood
THE Rebels have been put on notice by the Sharks with coach Jake White demanding his team atone for a shock loss to the Highlanders.
Drugs recalled after bacteria scare
A BATCH of contaminated anaesthetic drugs have been recalled from hospitals around Australia after several patients contracted a potentially life-threatening bacterial infection.
The cutthroat work culture at Amazon
AMAZON’S logo might be a smile but its employees are less than happy. A former employee has revealed what it’s really like to work for the tech giant.
Waratahs edge Hurricanes in thriller
THE Waratahs have run in five tries to three to beat the Hurricanes 39-30 in a thrilling Super Rugby encounter at Allianz Stadium.
Are stage names becoming obsolete?
WANNA know how you know Benedict Cumberbatch is talented? He’s risen to the upper echelons of Hollywood with a name like Benedict Cumberbatch.
It’s time to make a stand, Tigers
Dear Richmond, I write this letter with great concern and frustration about what has happened so far in 2014 — and what might come for the rest of the season.
Peruvian, 116, world’s oldest person
A 116-YEAR-OLD Peruvian living in extreme poverty in the heart of the Andes is staking a claim to be recognised as the oldest person in the world.
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