Rugby Gold
Rebels score historic win in Tokyo
THE Melbourne Rebels were always going to be a part of history in Tokyo on Saturday. Thankfully for Tony McGahan’s side it was a positive piece of history.
Reds v Blues: Five things we learned
FIVE things we learned from the Reds’ 25-all draw with the Blues on Saturday night.
Hungry Holloway’s historic hat-trick
NEVER in 134-years of NSW rugby has a reserve player come on in a first grade clash and scored three tries. And Jed Holloway says he is just getting started.
Waratahs fumble win for the ages
IT was nearly the greatest comeback win in Waratahs history, but instead the Highlanders clung on to hand NSW successive losses for the first time in three years.
International News
Flanker Cheika issues Wallabies SOS to Gill
MICHAEL Cheika will try to convince Reds flanker Liam Gill to abandon his plans to join Toulon and instead pursue David Pocock’s vacated Wallaby spot in 2017.
Contracts Why Cheika never feared losing Pocock
AUSTRALIAN rugby is “under siege” from cashed-up European clubs targeting the country’s superstars but Michael Cheika has a trick up his sleeve to combat them.
Japan? Pocock set to scratch rugby itch on sabbatical
DAVID Pocock will spend 2017 pursuing “studies and personal development” but the Wallabies flanker is considering a short stint with a club before his return to the Brumbies.
New contract Pocock staying put ... kind of
DAVID Pocock has inked a new three-year deal with the ARU and Brumbies that will see him in Wallaby gold for the 2019 World Cup — but there’s a catch.
The good fight Why Wallaby jersey is worth weight in gold
KURTLEY Beale’s massive offer may have sparked fears but Australia’s biggest star says the Wallabies jersey remains a powerful tool in combating rich overseas clubs.
Iain Payten Bold Brumbies take opening round honours
The Brumbies proved they’re the real deal, the Tahs were good, but not great and the Force finally showed some attacking flair. Iain Payten looks back on the opening round of Super Rugby.
Hungry Holloway’s historic hat-trick
NEVER in 134-years of NSW rugby has a reserve player come on in a first grade clash and scored three tries. And Jed Holloway says he is just getting started.
Waratahs fumble win for the ages
IT was nearly the greatest comeback win in Waratahs history, but instead the Highlanders clung on to hand NSW successive losses for the first time in three years.
Highlanders expecting Waratahs fire
TEMPERATURES will soar above 30 degrees heading into this weekend, but that is not the only heat the Highlanders are expecting to contend with in Sydney.
Incredible statistic proves Tahs ‘hate losing’
THE Waratahs have had the bye week to stew on their brutal loss to bitter rival the Brumbies. But history suggests the Tahs’ next opponent is in deep trouble.
Why Cheika never feared losing Pocock
AUSTRALIAN rugby is “under siege” from cashed-up European clubs targeting the country’s superstars but Michael Cheika has a trick up his sleeve to combat them.
Pocock set to scratch rugby itch on sabbatical
DAVID Pocock will spend 2017 pursuing “studies and personal development” but the Wallabies flanker is considering a short stint with a club before his return to the Brumbies.
The Tight Five: Reds’ honeymoon over already?
RUGBY writer Jim Tucker’s weekly take on the big issues, the wacky and the obscure in the world of union.
Brumbies, Sharks remain unbeaten after round three
THE Brumbies and Sharks are the only unbeaten teams in Super Rugby after a round which posed new questions about the strength of New Zealand teams.
Reds v Blues: Five things we learned
FIVE things we learned from the Reds’ 25-all draw with the Blues on Saturday night.
Blues unleash Lomu clone on Reds
REMEMBER the name because Rieko Ioane is the latest model of wing mayhem from the Kiwi rugby factory that produced the late Jonah Lomu and Julian Savea.
Reds can avoid the blues with win
THERE have been plenty of nifty promos from Queensland rugby but a money-back scheme will be the one on every fan’s lips unless the season starts afresh on Saturday.
Slipper defies his ‘non-contact’ status
WALLABIES prop James Slipper set his comeback date for April 9 after he defied doctor’s orders with a surprise body-banging cameo at Reds training.
Weary Rebels enter Sunwolves’ lair
MELBOURNE Rebels have travelled just under 30,000kms in the first four rounds as they attempt to stop the Sunwolves from making history at their expense.
Why Cheika must be wary of ’crafty’ Eddie
WITH the Grand Slam within their grasp, you could forgive Michael Cheika for thinking England is solely focused on the rare feat. But the Wallaby coach is wrong.
The Tight Five: Reds’ honeymoon over already?
RUGBY writer Jim Tucker’s weekly take on the big issues, the wacky and the obscure in the world of union.
Houdini act saves Rebels’ blushes
THE Melbourne Rebels got out of jail in their first home game of the new Super Rugby season, defying a spirited fightback from the Queensland Reds.
Brave Force succumbs to Pocock power
A DAVID Pocock breakdown masterclass gave the Brumbies a hard-fought win over an improved Western Force side in Perth.
Re-live: Brumbies too good for fighting Force
THE Brumbies showed why they are one of the favourites to take the 2016 Super Rugby title with an impressive 31-14 win over the Force in Perth.
European clubs set to launch massive raid
AUSTRALIAN rugby is bracing for a full-throttle attack on the country’s best talent by European clubs. So, can anything be done? Daryl Gibson doesn’t think so.
Force implement contentious ‘rotation’ policy
WESTERN Force have drifted rapidly in the betting market amid fears coach Michael Foley could bench key starting players against Super Rugby leaders the Brumbies.
Wallabies
Payto & Panda Why Cheika must be wary of ’crafty’ Eddie
WITH the Grand Slam within their grasp, you could forgive Michael Cheika for thinking England is solely focused on the rare feat. But the Wallaby coach is wrong.
Flanker Cheika issues Wallabies SOS to Gill
MICHAEL Cheika will try to convince Reds flanker Liam Gill to abandon his plans to join Toulon and instead pursue David Pocock’s vacated Wallaby spot in 2017.
