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Red cards and referee howlers in the Brumbies' talking points.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies and Australian rugby have landed a massive coup.
Disjointed travel won't hinder Brumbies, says Butler
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
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
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.
