David Pocock grounded in Brisbane as Brumbies replacements ready to fire
Chris Dutton David Pocock's fractured eye socket will keep him grounded in Brisbane this week.
Union
Brumbies continue to build Super Rugby roster as Stephen Larkham juggles salary cap
![The Brumbies are confident the Queensland Reds won't poach Stephen Larkham.](http://web.archive.org./web/20160614222023im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2016/06/12/7483024/Thumbnail1010241447gncp4yimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gpgzaf.png1465710110904.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies will continue to juggle their salary cap as they fight to keep the bulk of their squad together.
Rugby sevens
Canberra's Tom Cusack launches Rio Olympic Games bid in rugby sevens trials
![Canberra's Tom Cusack says playing at an Olympic Games will be a dream come true.](http://web.archive.org./web/20160614222023im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2016/06/12/7482925/Thumbnail1010253778gkzj8ximage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gph8sy.png1465721732220.jpg-90x60.jpg)
`Chris Dutton Canberra Olympic Games hopeful Tom Cusack will unleash four months of frustration on Monday.
Brumbies blow as David Pocock ruled out for 4-6 weeks after Wallabies bashing
![Banged up: David Pocock leaves the field with a cut under his eye.](http://web.archive.org./web/20160614222023im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2016/06/12/7482809/Thumbnail1010253876gph80vimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gph8vo.png1465707779306.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Chris Dutton and Tom Decent The ACT Brumbies' finals hopes have been dealt a massive blow without the club even playing a game, losing David Pocock for up to six weeks after he fractured his eye socket in the Wallabies' loss to...
UNION
Wallabies v England: Tall timber Rory Arnold goes from pub to Wallabies Tests
Chris Dutton Rory Arnold gets stopped by strangers almost every time he walks down the street and they all ask the same question when they look up to say hello.
Brumbies great George Smith joins the enemy Reds, but Stephen Larkham backs him for Test recall
Chris Dutton George Smith wearing Queensland red seems like a bad nightmare for Brumbies fans. But Stephen Larkham says there's no bad blood after he's Reds defection.
Tuggeranong Vikings thump Uni-Norths Owls as Wests blow open John I Dent Cup
![Uni Norths Michael Dowsett, and Vikings Joe Powell and Jarrad Butler.](http://web.archive.org./web/20160614222023im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2016/06/11/7482093/Thumbnail1010225390gph43cimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gpgmwe.png1465637029786.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Chris Dutton Wests have blown open the Canberra rugby finals race with a shock win against Royals while Tuggeranong demolished the Uni-Norths Owls 61-3.
UNION
Wallabies v England: Halfback Joe Powell released for Tuggeranong Vikings duties
![Brumbies halfback Joe Powell.](http://web.archive.org./web/20160614222023im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2016/06/10/7479727/Thumbnail1010194412gpbl3dimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gpfyzw.png1465541596468.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Chris Dutton Scrumhalf Joe Powell will trade Wallabies gold for Tuggeranong Vikings red when he returns to the John I Dent Cup just days after Australian coach Michael Cheika released him for club duties.
Australia v England: Brumbies lock Rory Arnold set for Wallabies debut
![Wallabies potential: Brumbies second-rower Rory Arnold.](http://web.archive.org./web/20160614222023im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2016/06/09/7477607/Thumbnail1010171291gnyz44image.related.thumbnail.320x214.gpfh5n.png1465531823004.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Chris Dutton Stephen Larkham backs Wallabies newcomers as Rory Arnold steps up for debut, while Christian Lealiifano is named on the bench for England Test.
Australia v England: Christian Lealiifano jumps from daddy duties to Wallabies camp
![Brumbies co-captain: Christian Lealiifano.](http://web.archive.org./web/20160614222023im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2016/06/08/7474908/Thumbnail1010119189gn3mksimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gpecyd.png1465440207793.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Chris Dutton and Phil Lutton New dad Christian Lealiifano is set to go from the maternity ward to Wallabies camp in a dash to earn a Test recall after son Jeremih timed his arrival perfectly to put his father in selection...
Wallabies v England June 2016 Test series: Christian Lealiifano's a new dad, but Wallabies chances still unclear
![Sam Carter is chasing a lock spot for the Wallabies.](http://web.archive.org./web/20160614222023im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2016/06/07/7471927/Thumbnail1010070267gpdg60image.related.thumbnail.320x214.gpdb7f.png1465333007946.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies co-captain is a new dad but he's in a race against time to be ready to make a Wallabies comeback to play against England just days after the birth of his first child.
Nigel Ah Wong raises motor neurone disease awareness ahead of Mauritius 10s
Chris Dutton The AFL will launch its freeze motor neurone disease campaign this weekend, but ACT Brumbies flyer Nigel Ah Wong will use his own experience with the disease as the extra fire for the final stages of...
Brumbies halfback Joe Powell opted for Wallabies instead of family Olympic tradition
![Brumbies halfback Joe Powell tried his hand at hockey to follow a family Olympic path.](http://web.archive.org./web/20160614222023im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2016/06/05/7467964/Thumbnail1009987570gpbl3dimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gpbjea.png1465256209597.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies halfback Joe Powell took the first steps in his Wallabies dream last week, but family tradition almost led him down the path of chasing Olympic Games glory.
Nick Jooste uses Brumbies lure as under-20s World Cup motivation
![Nick Jooste has been compared to Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham.](http://web.archive.org./web/20160614222023im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2016/06/07/7472678/Thumbnail1009987552gmnsj4image.related.thumbnail.320x214.gpbjds.png1465291597426.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Chris Dutton Budding ACT Brumbies playmaker Nick Jooste hopes to use the junior World Cup as a launching pad to put himself in contention for a potential Super Rugby finals campaign.
ACT Brumbies open doors to government audit, try to mend University of Canberra relationship
![The Brumbies are trying to mend relationships with the ACT government and University of Canberra.](http://web.archive.org./web/20160614222023im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2016/06/04/7465827/Thumbnail1009987518zr5lvimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gpbjcu.png1465031270154.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have thrown open their doors to an ACT government audit of their finances as the club looks to rebuild its reputation after one of the darkest periods in its history.
Tuggeranong Vikings grind out win against Gungahlin Eagles in mud-soaked clash
![Vikings player Dean Oakman-Hunt is tackled.](http://web.archive.org./web/20160614222023im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2016/06/04/7466388/Thumbnail1009987530gpbpd0image.related.thumbnail.320x214.gpbjd6.png1465039652373.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Chris Dutton The mud-soaked jerseys and soggy boots delivered an old-school rugby classic between the Tuggeranong Vikings and the Gungahlin Eagles in wet, cold and windy conditions on Saturday.
Union
Canberra Vikings postpone Kookaburras shift as Wayne Southwell takes coaching reins
![Wayne Southwell will coach the Canberra Vikings this year.](http://web.archive.org./web/20160614222023im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2016/06/03/7464872/Thumbnail10099534311m82soimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gpat1z.png1464942797994.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have put on hold plans to reintroduce the Kookaburras as the capital's rugby team.
Union
ACT Brumbies recruit Ryan Lonergan too young to play under-20s, but keen for Super Rugby
![Tuggeranong duo Ryan Lonergan, left, and Ben Hyne have both signed Brumbies contracts.](http://web.archive.org./web/20160614222023im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2016/06/03/7463831/Thumbnail1009909637gpaubjimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gp9v9h.png1464942773950.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Chris Dutton Schoolboy is too young to play against 20-year-old Canberra rivals, but next year he'll be thrown into Super Rugby.
Jarryd Roughead's cancer fight resonates with ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham
![Brumbies head coach: Stephen Larkham.](http://web.archive.org./web/20160614222023im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2016/06/01/7459200/Thumbnail1009882327gn50mtimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gp9a6v.png1464776306280.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Chris Dutton Jarryd Roughead's cancer fight resonates with ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham a decade after his own melanoma scare.
Concussion
AIS doctor David Hughes says new concussion rules will boost local sports
![AIS doctor David Hughes says local sports are on board with the concussion protocols.](http://web.archive.org./web/20160614222023im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2016/05/31/7456824/Thumbnail1009817418gp6b6rimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gp7w3u.png1464688021983.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Chris Dutton Chief AIS doctor David Hughes has praised sports for embracing new concussion protocols.