Super Rugby
Queensland Reds sign George Smith for two years
Phil Lutton The ageless one, George Smith, has officially been unveiled by the Queensland Reds, with the Wallaby signing on the dotted line at Ballymore for the 2017 and 2018 Super Rugby seasons.
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Sio backs Kuridrani to lift in Wallabies jersey battle with Folau
Jon Tuxworth ACT Brumbies prop Scott Sio believes Tevita Kuridrani's battle with Israel Folau for the Wallabies No.13 jersey will bring out the best in his teammate against the Japan Sunwolves in Canberra on Saturday night.
Waratahs aiming to break Christchurch drought
Tom Decent Waratahs prop Angus Ta'avao says a match-winning scrum three weeks ago against the Stormers has given NSW the confidence they can win in Christchurch and break a twelve-year drought there.
Brumbies coach welcomes bye as chance to steady off-field ship
Jon Tuxworth ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has welcomed this week's bye as a chance for the club to get its off-field situation in order before shooting for a Super Rugby finals spot.
Four ACT Brumbies under-20s chosen in Australia world champs side
Jon Tuxworth He's been dubbed "Bernie Junior" for his likeness to Wallabies great Stephen Larkham, but Nick Jooste doesn't let comparisons consume him.
Beale and Folau want ARU to give the west more love
Daniel Lane Kurtley Beale and Israel Folau, two Wallabies from Sydney's western suburbs, have urged the Australian Rugby Union to take on the rival football codes and make a serious commitment to developing their sport in the talent-rich outer suburbs.
McGahan wants Rebels to get over the blues in crucial bye week
Roy Ward The Rebels will use the bye week to correct the errors that cost them a desperately needed win against the Blues on Saturday.
Melbourne Rebels lose Laurie Weeks but ready to battle the Blues in Auckland
Roy Ward Laurie Weeks' hamstring injury means the Rebels will look to Irish signing Jamie Hagan to stand up for them against the Blues.
Melbourne Rebels Tamati Ellison awaits baby's birth and Cheetahs game
Roy Ward Melbourne Rebels' Tamati Ellison has his fourth child due any day and a crunch home game due Friday night.
Folau should have been off after head clash
Paul Cully Israel Folau clattered into Jordan Smiler and when I see a player down like that I don't want to see him back for at least a week, never mind 10 minutes later.
Rebels see chance to move into finals place in Hurricanes clash
Roy Ward The Rebels can stare down one of their opponents for a Super Rugby finals place when they play the Hurricanes on Friday night.
Gibson faces hard questions on recruitment
Paul Cully Another inept Waratahs display has coach Daryl Gibson facing some hard questions.
Rebels face more injury concerns
Roy Ward Melbourne Rebels face more injury dramas after a loss to the Highlanders on Saturday night.
Rebels aim for the top as reigning champs come to town
Roy Ward The Melbourne Rebels' finals dreams will be scrutinised by the Highlanders on Saturday night.
Rebels bring back Hodge for Highlanders clash
Roy Ward Melbourne Rebels have retained their winning side from Japan but added a key attacking back for their clash with the Highlanders.
Rebels look for high ground against Highlanders
Roy Ward Melbourne Rebels' finals aspirations will be tested out by reigning champs the Highlanders on Saturday night.
Brumbies refuse to buy into rumours
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies are edging closer to finalising a deal with superstar flanker David Pocock and the organisation is confident it has the back-room stability to maintain on-field success.
Rebels celebrate Tuipulotu's Super Rugby debut
Roy Ward Life and rugby are coming fast at Sione Tuipulotu and he is just trying to absorb the big hits.
Melbourne Rebels have no timeline for return of injured captain Nic Stirzaker
Roy Ward Rebels' captain Nic Stirzaker's shoulder continues to trouble him.
Rebels prepare for brutal battle with Reds
Roy Ward Melbourne Rebels know they must win the physical battle when they host Queensland Reds at AAMI Park on Saturday night.
