Rugby Gold
Cheika backflips as Morahan called up
IT was one of the most controversial calls of Michael Cheika’s career, leaving out Luke Morahan in favour of untried NRL recruit Marika Koroibete.
Rookies get their chance against France
KYLE Godwin will make his Test debut against France this weekend, with Michael Cheika making a raft of changes to his team for the mid-tour clash.
French stint fortified Kepu’s Wallaby desire
WALLABIES prop Sekope Kepu says he only realised the true extent of his desire to play for Australia when he left to play in France earlier this year.
The Izzy chat that sparked Te’o code switch
BEN Te’o has revealed it was a conversation with former flatmate and Wallabies star Israel Folau that gave him the belief to cross codes and pursue an international career with England.
International News
Debut Zim brothers finally united in Wallaby gold
KYLE Godwin says he couldn’t be happier to be making his Test debut alongside fellow Zimbabwe-born Wallaby David Pocock.
Burning questions Grand Slam or bust — Did Cheika get it right?
BURNING QUESTIONS: Michael Cheika has stirred up a hornets nest by fielding a second-string line-up against France. Our experts tackle that and more.
Wallabies Latu ‘one of best hookers in world rugby’
MICHAEL Cheika’s sweeping changes to the Wallabies’ side the Test against France clearly shows the coach is prioritising a tilt at the grand slam, according to Phil Waugh.
Wallabies It’s all going to plan for Cheika
THERE was always a plan to rest star players during the spring tour, Wallabies coach Michael Cheika said after naming a team of rookies to play France this weekend.
Second chance Cheika backflips as Morahan called up
IT was one of the most controversial calls of Michael Cheika’s career, leaving out Luke Morahan in favour of untried NRL recruit Marika Koroibete.
Debut Zim brothers finally united in Wallaby gold
KYLE Godwin says he couldn’t be happier to be making his Test debut alongside fellow Zimbabwe-born Wallaby David Pocock.
Fit-again McMahon aiming to crack side
MELBOURNE Rebels backrower Sean McMahon is back to full fitness after an ankle injury with the aim of cracking the Wallabies team on the spring tour.
Koroibete headlines new Rebel faces
MARIKA Koroibete headlines the Melbourne Rebels’ final Super Rugby squad for 2017, but there’s 10 newcomers — including one of New Zealand’s brightest young talents.
All Black’s son rounds out Rebels’ 2017 squad
THE Rebels have signed the son of an All Black to round out their Super Rugby squad for 2017. “We have been very impressed with his temperament, consistency of core skills and hunger to compete.”
Koroibete: Cheika promised me nothing
MARIKA Koroibete says he wasn’t promised a Wallabies spot by Michael Cheika when recruited from the NRL but now he’s got one, the flying Fijian doesn’t expect to play on the Spring Tour.
Second gong puts Hooper in elite company
HE was labelled the worst No.7 in Super Rugby early in the year but Michael Hooper has had the last laugh by claiming the top prize in Australian rugby, the John Eales medal.
How rugby and religion saved Waratah’s life
WARATAHS recruit Irae Simone has opened up on his battle with depression and how he was able to overcome its insidious grip.
Super Rugby to expand to combat Europe
SUPER Rugby “is not broken” and the game’s bosses believe the future lies in expansion despite major concerns about the competition’s structure and crowd numbers.
Gibson on Sunwolves: ‘those poor blokes’
THE Sunwolves face 100,000km of travel and 11 weeks in hotels next year, leading Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson to call for drastic changes.
The real victims of apparel giant’s downfall
ELITE sporting clubs are confident they will avoid a major commercial hit from the financial crisis facing apparel giant BLK but others might not be so lucky.
Is Hunt’s Wallaby dream dead and buried?
KARMICHAEL Hunt is unsure whether the Wallabies’ bold punt on “Generation Next” even includes him anymore after being grounded since May with groin problems.
Reds target wildcard Latham
AN exciting wildcard provision is tempting the Queensland Reds to woo former trump Chris Latham for a one-off comeback at rugby’s Brisbane Global Tens.
Brumbies sign promising Reds back
THE Brumbies have signed young Reds outside back Tom Banks for the 2017 Super Rugby season. “We are delighted to sign a player of the quality of Tom,” said Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham.
Fainga’a twins reunite at Brumbies
ANTHONY Fainga’a is to reunite with twin Saia at the ACT Brumbies in a move that adds the joint experience of more than 200 Super Rugby games.
Larkham shapes as next in line
STEPHEN Larkham has been positioned as the man to succeed Michael Cheika as Australia’s Test coach after signing a three-year deal with the Wallabies.
Wallabies blow won’t floor Matt
MATT Toomua’s last act as a Wallaby may be walking groggily from the field with a head knock and though disappointed, he’s comfortable with that.
Super Rugby to expand to combat Europe
SUPER Rugby “is not broken” and the game’s bosses believe the future lies in expansion despite major concerns about the competition’s structure and crowd numbers.
Force sign 2.08m giant Arnold twin
THE rebuilding Force franchise have signed two locks — including 2.08m giant Richie Arnold — for the 2017 Super Rugby season.
Hodgson re-signs, but won’t captain Force
MATT Hodgson has re-signed for the his 12th and final Super Rugby season, but will relinquish the Western Force captaincy.
Former Waratahs playmaker joins the Force
THE Force have rounded out their Super Rugby backroom staff with the appointment of a former Waratahs playmaker as the attack coach for the 2017 and 2018 seasons.
Super Rugby to expand to combat Europe
SUPER Rugby “is not broken” and the game’s bosses believe the future lies in expansion despite major concerns about the competition’s structure and crowd numbers.
Wallabies
Bolter Wallabies rookies ready to rule France
WALLABIES fullback Luke Morahan does not lack for confidence heading into this weekend’s Test against France in Paris saying Australia’s rookies are ready to dominate.
Debut Zim brothers finally united in Wallaby gold
KYLE Godwin says he couldn’t be happier to be making his Test debut alongside fellow Zimbabwe-born Wallaby David Pocock.
