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Red cards and referee howlers in the Brumbies' talking points.
![Baffling: Jaco Peyper made some shocking decisions in the Brumbies' loss to the Stormers.](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/1/2/y/m/p/e/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnm5rl.png/1458438731240.jpg)
Chris Dutton 12:52 PM There was plenty of controversy in the Brumbies-Stormers clash. Here are all the talking points.
Brumbies vow to address discipline after penalties tally up against Stormers
![Laying down the law: Referee Jaco Peyper talks to Brumbies co-captain Stephen Moore.](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/h/3/l/v/1/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnmg6p.png/1458437812115.jpg)
Chris Dutton 2:00 PM ACT Brumbies co-captain Stephen Moore has implored the team to rectify its discipline woes after a lopsided penalty count contributed to its first loss of the Super Rugby season.
Mann-Rea sending off and referee shockers lead to Brumbies loss
![Josh Mann-Rea was sent off in the Brumbies' loss to the Stormers.](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/5/2/0/e/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnm5r3.png/1458437900719.jpg)
Chris Dutton 12:28 PM There was a send off and some controversial tries, but the Brumbies lost their first game of the season to the Stormers.
Jones leads England to first grand slam in 13 years
![Triumphant: Eddie Jones.](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/m/g/p/9/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnmgoj.png/1458427668962.jpg)
9:40 AM England ran in three tries to complete their first grand slam triumph since 2003 with a 31-21 Six Nations victory over arch-rivals France at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Ireland beat Scotland in exciting end to campaign
![Ireland's Keith Earls, right, runs, on his way to scoring his side's second try, during the Six Nations rugby union ...](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/m/g/7/2/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnmg6n.png/1458418426516.jpg)
Padraic Halpin 7:10 AM Ireland ended a disappointing defence of the Six Nations title with their best display of the championship, beating Scotland 35-25 in an exciting contest on Saturday to wrap up the campaign with two victories in a row.
Wales run riot to crush Italy
![George North salutes the crowd after Wales thrashed Italy.](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/m/f/s/3/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnmfrm.png/1458410763449.jpg)
5:06 AM ​Wales ran in nine tries in a devastating attacking display to demolish Italy 67-14 on Saturday and finish a disappointing Six Nations campaign on a high.
Brumbies boss launches attack on rumours about his future
![Brumbies boss Michael Jones has hit out at critics, declaring "I'm not going anywhere".](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/l/u/r/j/8/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnm9er.png/1458382540377.jpg)
Chris Dutton 9:15 PM ACT Brumbies chief executive Michael Jones has launched a stinging attack on the rumours about his future, declaring "I'm not going anywhere" and adding "if I go to war, it's going to get ugly".
Vikings gone and Kookaburras back as Brumbies resist centralisation
![The Brumbies will reintroduce the ACT Kookaburras as a representative team for the NRC rather than the Canberra Vikings.](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/k/n/q/8/z/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnm5p7.png/1458366427404.jpg)
Chris Dutton 4:47 PM The ACT Brumbies will resist any push to centralise Super Rugby clubs in Australia, adamant the idea floated by the Western Force can work to boost the game.
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Backpacking and study sabbatical for Pocock
![Carrying the weight of a nation on his shoulders: David Pocock.](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/k/j/9/o/q/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnm0pc.png/1458290431682.jpg)
Chris Dutton Backpacking, study and a bit of rugby - the reasons why David Pocock's sabbaticals will work.
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Toua says Brumbies back line yet to hit attacking groove
![Brumbies fullback Aidan Toua says the club's back line still has more fire in attack.](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/u/p/l/5/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnm0rn.png/1458290317168.jpg)
Chris Dutton Aidan Toua says Brumbies back line yet to hit attacking groove in Super Rugby, despite scoring 15 tries in three games.
Unbeaten and unchanged Brumbies aim for four in a row
![Stephen Larkham, coach of the Brumbies.](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/h/5/w/q/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnl4wh.png/1458197535774.jpg)
Chris Dutton The Brumbies are taking on the Stormers with an unchanged side for the first time this year.
Larkham confident Brumbies have depth to cover Pocock's departure
![PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11: David Pocock of the Brumbies warms up before the round three Super Rugby match between the ...](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/k/j/s/e/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnl4v7.png/1458197016752.jpg)
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says the club won't rush into anointing David Pocock's temporary successor.
Flexible contracts help in battle for Beale, says Cheika
![Wanted man: Kurtley Beale of the Waratahs.](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/k/i/c/q/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnk9bx.png/1458127734199.jpg)
Chris Dutton Wallabies coach Michael Cheika paused his European fact-finding mission to declare the ARU's flexible contract system can help win the war against rich overseas clubs, including a bid to keep Kurtley Beale in Australia.
I want to play for the right reasons: Pocock
![Different class: David Pocock has been a standout for the Wallabies in this World Cup.](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/k/k/j/0/l/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnk53x.png/1458127703869.jpg)
Chris Dutton David Pocock says he's taking a sabbatical for the right reasons as Wallabies coach Michael Cheika backs him to return in world-class form.
ACT Brumbies start search to fill sizeable hole left by David Pocock in 2017
![Sport. ACT Brumbies player Jarrad Butler during training at Brumbies HQ at the University of Canberra. 3 March 2015. ...](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/3/z/f/z/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnk8oh.png/1458111450666.jpg)
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies will open the door for young guns to make their mark in David Pocock's absence next year as the club turns one eye to the future to fill the openside flanker's sizeable shoes.
Lealiifano says Brumbies not dwelling too much on favourites tag
![Brumbies co-captain: Christian Lealiifano.](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/3/m/k/s/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnki5j.png/1458111332211.jpg)
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies co-captain Christian Lealiifano says the team must roll with the tag of being favourites but insists they won't be lured into early-season over confidence ahead of their clash against the Cape Town Stormers.
Pocock re-signs with Brumbies and ARU
![Pocock said "having a year away from the sport will help increase my years in the game I love."](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/l/o/k/1/f/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnjy6d.png/1458111474908.jpg)
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies and Australian rugby have landed a massive coup.
Disjointed travel won't hinder Brumbies, says Butler
![PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11: Jarrad Butler of the Brumbies runs with the ball during the round three Super Rugby match ...](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/h/8/k/y/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnj7s3.png/1458032805330.jpg)
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies are confident a disjointed travel schedule will not hinder their preparations in Cape Town as they aim to continue an unbeaten start to the Super Rugby season.
Folau happy to do whatever necessary to get Tahs back on track
![Israel Folau looks on during the Waratahs Super Rugby training session at Kippax Lake on Tuesday in Sydney.](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/j/q/1/f/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnjkjz.png/1458025259612.jpg)
Tom Decent Israel Folau is more than comfortable chopping and changing between fullback and outside centre during a game so long as he can help get the NSW Waratahs season back on track with a win against the Highlanders.
Foley still not right to face Highlanders
![Bad timing: Bernard Foley suffered a shoulder injury that looks set to keep him out of the Super Rugby season opener.](/web/20160320053058im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/y/z/c/n/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnjewy.png/1458020802168.jpg)
Tom Decent Bernard Foley's shoulder injury has ruled him out of the Waratahs' semi-final rematch against the Highlanders on Friday, meaning Kurtley Beale will get another chance at No.10.