SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 28: Irae Simone of the Rays passes the ball to a team mate during the round one NRC match between the Sydney Rays and the Western Sydney Rams at North Sydney Oval on August 28, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

The NRC players set for Super Rugby stardom

ALL six of them are yet to play a Super Rugby game. But with the help of Fox Sports Lab, we’ve identified the NRC rising talents that are set for stardom.

New assistant Australian coach Alan Gaffney during Wallabies training at Woollahra Oval in Sydney.

‘Old bugger’ joins the Force

SELF proclaimed ‘old bugger’ Alan Gaffney has joined the Force as the club’s attack consultant for the 2017 Super Rugby season.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 19: NZRU CEO Steve Tew speaks to media during the All Blacks Sevens 2015/16 squad announcement at Westpac Stadium on August 19, 2015 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

NZ’s beef with Super Rugby finals format

NEW Zealand will continue to oppose the wishes of Australia and South Africa and lobby to revamp the Super Rugby playoffs.

Dumped West Harbour coach Joe Barakat Picture: Seiser Photography SUPPLIED

Force’s coaching structure takes shape

DAVE Wessels has made his first appointment since being named Western Force coach, luring Ulster assistant Joe Barakat to the Perth-based Super Rugby franchise.

Strength of schedule: Every Super Rugby club rated

THE 2017 Super Rugby draw is out — but should you be moaning or punching the air in delight? We assess the degree of schedule difficulty for all 18 clubs.

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.

Super Rugby Rd 15 - Sunwolves v Waratahs

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.

Quade’s the Reds’ biggest draw in 2017

QUADE Cooper’s return to Queensland will have a major impact on the club’s on-field results but the maligned star’s presence is already paying dividends for the Reds.

Rebels suffer nightmare Super draw

THE start of the Melbourne Rebels’ 2017 Super Rugby draw is the stuff of nightmares with the club facing four Kiwi sides in the opening six rounds.

Queensland Reds Player Signing Announcement

Queensland Reds set for super start to new season

THE Queensland Reds have a massive chance to shake-up three seasons of lame results with a flying start to the 2017 Super Rugby season.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Waratahs captain Michael Hooper passes during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Waratahs and the Hurricanes at Allianz Stadium on July 9, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Draw for 2017 Super Rugby released

THE Rebels will kick off the 2017 Super Rugby season, the Waratahs hit the road early and all Australian teams will take on the Jaguares. FULL DRAW HERE

Former Coach Bob Dwyer has a word with Morgan Turinui before NSW Waratahs Super 14 training at Aussie Stadium in Sydney.

Dwyer’s huge praise for potential Wallabies coach

MORGAN Turinui’s coaching career is still very much in its infancy. But World Cup winning coach, Bob Dwyer, believes the former Test centre is a Wallabies coach in the making.

Big future for Force, says Wallaby Coleman

EMERGING Wallabies lock Adam Coleman has added a passionate voice to the fight for a long-term future in Perth for the battling Western Force.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 28: Damien Fitzpatrick of the Rays gestures during the round one NRC match between the Sydney Rays and the Western Sydney Rams at North Sydney Oval on August 28, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

‘Crazy Frenchman’ who saved hooker’s career

AFTER three ACL ruptures, Damien Fitzpatrick was ready to give rugby away. That was before the intervention of a “crazy Frenchman” who saved his career.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Jordie Barrett of New Zealand in action against Liam Jurd of Australia during the 5th Place play off match between Australia and New Zealand at the AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016 in Salford, England.(Photo by Lynne Cameron/Getty Images)

Hurricanes sign another Barrett

THE Hurricanes have won the race for the prized signature of rising playmaker Jordie Barrett — the youngest of a talented group of brothers.

Reds to loan Houston back to Bath

HYPED Queensland recruit Leroy Houston has been given the green light to return to English side Bath on a loan deal.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 04: Former Hurricanes player Filo Tiatia walks off the field ahead of the Super Rugby Final match between the Hurricanes and the Highlanders at Westpac Stadium on July 4, 2015 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Former All Black gets Sunwolves gig

FORMER All Black Filo Tiatia will take over from countryman Mark Hammett as head coach of Japan’s Sunwolves Super Rugby side, league officials said.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Aaron Smith of the Highlanders looks to offload the ball during the Super Rugby Quarterfinal match between the Brumbies and the Highlanders at GIO Stadium on July 22, 2016 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Super shake-up could hit Aussie home final

AUSTRALIA’S cherished hold on a guaranteed home game in the Super Rugby finals is under siege from Kiwi heavyweights urging a shake-up.

Mortlock: Why Force picked the wrong man

DAVID Wessels was named the new Force coach on Wednesday. Former Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock says the club have the wrong man in charge.

Waikato Chiefs players perfrom a haka prior to the start of the rugby union match between the Super Rugby team Waikato Chiefs and Wales at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on June 14, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / MICHAEL BRADLEY

Inquiry dismisses Chiefs sex abuse claims

AN investigation into allegations a stripper was sexually assaulted at a Chiefs function has cleared the players, but their conduct remains a “black mark,” New Zealand Rugby said.

Waratahs re-sign recovering playmaker

THE Waratahs have re-signed injured fly-half Bryce Hegarty for the 2017 Super Rugby season. The 24-year-old is recovering from an ACL injury.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 25: Perth Spirit coach David Wessels looks on during the NRC Semi Final match between Melbourne Rising and Perth Spirit at AAMI Park on October 25, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Force gamble on coaching rising star

NEW Western Force coach Dave Wessels is adamant his age won’t be a drawback as he attempts to make the Perth-based franchise relevant again.

Brumbies snare fringe Wallaby from Force

KYLE Godwin’s two-year deal with the ACT Brumbies was essential to keep the midfield humming at Australia’s best-performed Super Rugby club.

Wessels replaces Foley at Force

THIRTY-three-year-old South African Dave Wessels has been appointed the new head coach of the Western Force, replacing Michael Foley.

Leukaemia-hit Wallaby offered coaching role

STRICKEN Wallaby Christian Lealiifano could join the ACT Brumbies coaching staff next year if illness puts his playing career on hold, the club has said.

Four straight: Hooper wins Waratahs’ top gong

IT’S not the Bledisloe Cup, but Waratahs captain Michael Hooper has taken out his fourth consecutive Matthew Burke Cup as NSW’s player of the year.

The surprise allowance in Quade’s contract

QUADE Cooper will be back wearing a Queensland Reds jersey in the 2017 Super Rugby season. And to get him back, they’re allowing him to indulge in a controversial passion.

Reds

‘Worst signing I have seen in my life’

FORMER Wallaby Greg Martin has launched a stunning attack on Brisbane Broncos flyer Lachlan Maranta ahead of his impending code switch.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Quade Cooper of the Reds acknowledges the crowd after winning the 2011 Super Rugby Grand Final match between the Reds and the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium on July 9, 2011 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

He’s back! Prince of Ballymore returns

THE Queensland Reds’ preparations for the 2017 Super Rugby campaign continues to gather momentum after their title winning playmaker Quade Cooper signed for the club.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 14: Dean Mumm of the Waratahs celebrates scoring a try during the round 12 Super Rugby match between the Waratahs and the Bulls at Allianz Stadium on May 14, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Waratahs re-sign Test forward for 2017

THE Waratahs have strengthened their locking stocks for the 2017 Super Rugby season re-signing Wallaby forward Dean Mumm and Leon Power from the French Top 14.

GAME 1 - Wallabies v New Zealand, ANZ Stadium, Sydney, 8.05pm

Toomua could miss rest of series

MATT Toomua’s worrying head knock history could ground him for the rest of The Rugby Championship as the Wallabies wisely protect him from long-term after-effects.

Quade Cooper of Australia against New Zealand in the Investic Rugby Championship test match between the New Zealand and Australia at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, August 27, 2016. (AAP Image/SNPA, Ross Setford) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Cooper to return to Reds

IT’S official. Quade Cooper is finally to be unveiled as the prized signing to revive the pulse of the Queensland Reds for the next three seasons.

Mason out to prove worth to Reds

MACK Mason can prove to the struggling Reds he is a much-needed alternative at fly half when the National Rugby Championship revs up on Sunday.

Rebels reach deal with former Wallabies flyer

THE Rebels have received a boost on the eve of the National Rugby Championship with prolific winger Dom Shipperley recommitting to the Super Rugby club.

Wallabies rebuild starts with Super Rugby cull

THE former rugby supremo who helped usher the code into the professional era 21-years-ago has revealed a ruthless solution that could save the Wallabies.

Western Force sign Bulldogs back Rona

CANTERBURY NRL outside back Curtis Rona will switch to the 15-man code after signing with Super Rugby club the Western Force.

Exclusive: Thorn comes out of retirement

THE itch has returned. Former dual international and World Cup winning All Blacks forward Brad Thorn is set to defy age and come out of retirement.

Our Super Rugby team of the season

ANOTHER thrilling Super Rugby season is in the books. Fox Sports Lab has trawled through the statistics to pick its team of the season. It wasn’t an easy exercise.

Wallabies, world rally around Lealiifano

THE Wallabies have rallied around cancer-stricken teammate Christian Lealiifano, with coach Michael Cheika declaring he is “up for it” in his battle with leukaemia.

TOPSHOT - Members of the Hurricanes celebrate their victory after the Super Rugby Final match between the Wellington Hurricanes and Lions of South Africa at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on August 6, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / MARTIN HUNTER

Canes’ Tweet revenge burns Kearns

“THE Hurricanes look fat, slow and unfit.” The new Super Rugby champions have mocked Phil Kearns over his comments that they were fat.

Aussie Kerevi fighting on

WHEN Samu Kerevi received his Australian citizenship last Wednesday, the emotions flowed freely. This wasn’t the ordinary journey towards becoming an Australian.

17/04/04 Super 12 at Aussie stadium NSW Waratahs vs NZ Hurricanes Waratahs win 42-30 Jerry Collins is tackled

The inspiration behind the Hurricanes triumph

FORMER loose forward Jerry Collins was a big part of the inspiration behind the Hurricanes’ defence this year, the new Super Rugby champions have revealed.

Members of the Hurricanes celebrate their victory after the Super Rugby Final match between the Wellington Hurricanes and Lions of South Africa at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on August 6, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / MARTIN HUNTER

Hurricanes blow away Lions for maiden title

THE Hurricanes ended a 20-year nightmare when Beauden Barrett in scintillating form engineered a 20-3 victory for their maiden Super Rugby title.

Lions roar back from brink to eye Super success

THE Lions’ rise from the brink of collapse to the Super Rugby final has been a triumph against the odds and against politics, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.

Ultimate Guide to the Super Rugby final

SUPER Rugby will have a first-time champion on Saturday as the Hurricanes host the Lions. Here’s everything you need to know about the big match.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 13: Quade Cooper of the Reds during the round 13 Super Rugby match between the Reds and the Blues at Suncorp Stadium on May 13, 2011 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Ink almost dry on Quade’s Reds contract

QUADE Cooper seems certain to make his return to Suncorp Stadium in a Reds jersey in front of a packed house at the Global Tens tournament.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 25: Head Coach Steve Hansen of New Zealand looks on prior to the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Wales at Forsyth Barr Stadium on June 25, 2016 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)

Hansen says dump ‘Mad Mondays’ amid Chiefs’ scandal

ALL BLACKS coach Steve Hansen has called for an end to “Mad Monday” celebrations after the Chiefs became embroiled in scandal following their exit from the Super Rugby competition.

GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Amanaki Mafi of Japan goes over to score their third try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Rebels sign No 8 Mafi from Japan

THE Melbourne Rebels have secured Japan’s powerful No 8 Amanaki Mafi for the next Super Rugby season.

Newly announced Queensland Reds Head Coach Nick Stiles poses for a photograph at Ballymore in Brisbane, Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Stiles, a former Reds and Wallabies prop, had signed up with the Reds for the next two seasons. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING

Rebuilding the Reds: New coach’s vision

NEW Reds coach Nick Stiles has been charged with restoring the fortunes of one of Australia’s proudest rugby states. Here’s his vision for the Reds rebuild.

Moore problems: Referees lose patience

IT’S a worrying sign when a referee tells the Brumbies and Wallabies captain to show some leadership. But the awkward moment could act as a catalyst for change.

Lions Elton Jantjies, right, celebrates with teammate Warwick Tecklenburg, after scoring a try against Highlanders during a Super Rugby semifinal match at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, July 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Jantjies edges Barrett in team of the week

THE Super Rugby final hasn’t commenced yet, but Elton Jantjies has made the first blow by edging out rival Beauden Barrett to make Fox Sports Lab’s team of the week.

Victor Vito of the Hurricanes dives over to score a try during the Super Rugby semi-finals match between the Wellington Hurricanes and Waikato Chiefs at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on July 30, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / MARTIN HUNTER

Departing Vito hopes 100th goes to his script

VICTOR Vito is on track for a dream farewell when he plays his 100th and final game for the Hurricanes in Saturday’s Super Rugby final.

Lions' Rohan Janse van Rensburg (L) runs with the ball next to Lions' Ruan Combrinck (L) as Highlanders' Matt Fades falls after being tackled, during the SuperXV rugby semi-final match between Lions and Highlanders at Ellis Park on July 30, 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa. / AFP PHOTO / STRINGER

Lions roar into Super Rugby final

THE Lions will take on the Hurricanes in Wellington next week for the Super Rugby title after fly-half Elton Jantjies put on a masterful performance.

Beauden Barrett (R) of the Hurricanes celebrates with teammate Cory Jane (L) after scoring a try during the Super Rugby semi-finals match between the Wellington Hurricanes and Waikato Chiefs at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on July 30, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / MARTIN HUNTER

Heroic Hurricanes book another home final

TWO flashes of Beauden Barrett genius have booked the Hurricanes a second successive Super Rugby final appearance following a 25-9 win over the Chiefs.

Super Rugby Quarterfinal - Lions v Crusaders

Semi-final teams: Lions lose inspirational skipper

THE Lions have lost their inspirational captain for Saturday’s second Super Rugby semi-final against the Highlanders at Johannesburg’s Ellis Park.

Digby Ioane of the Reds during the Super Rugby match between the Queensland Reds and the Sharks played at Suncorp Stadium. Pic Darren England.

Former mentor facilitates Ioane’s Crusaders move

DIGBY Ioane has revealed a former Wallabies coach played a major role in securing the former Reds star a two-year deal with the Crusaders. It’s all in Payto and Panda.

Australia's Digby Ioane runs past New Zealand All Blacks Sam Whitelock, bottom, during their Rugby World Cup semifinal game at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Former Wallabies winger signs with Crusaders

THE Crusaders have announced that former Queensland Reds and Wallabies winger Digby Ioane has signed a two-year contract with the seven-time Super Rugby champions.

Hayne’s reaction to Waratahs snubbing

THE Waratahs caused a stir on Tuesday when they revealed they would not make an offer to Jarryd Hayne. Hayne’s manager has responded to the news.

Super Rugby: Emirates Lions v Southern Kings

The incredible transformation of the Lions

ONCE tame pussycats, the Lions have transformed into a fearsome Super Rugby force. Sam Worthington and Fox Sports Lab investigate how they’ve done it.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Sam Cane of the Chiefs warms up before the round six Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Chiefs at GIO Stadium on April 2, 2016 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Big boost for Chiefs in Super Rugby semi

THE Chiefs have received a big boost ahead of Saturday’s Super Rugby semi-final against the top-ranked Hurricanes at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium.

Nick has his fingers in all the Pies

A PERSONAL development mission to Collingwood AFL club last season showed that Nick Stiles was ready to lead the Reds into the future.

Revealed: Waratahs make huge Hayne call

EXCLUSIVE: After much deliberation, the Waratahs have made their minds up on cross-code superstar Jarryd Hayne. NSW boss Andrew Hore describes it as a “watershed moment.”

New Reds rugby coach...Nick Stiles 95 per cent

Stiles gets Cheik’s stamp of approval

WALLABIES coach Michael Cheika has thrown his support behind the decision to appoint a man that “bleeds Red” - Nick Stiles - as Queensland head coach.

Super Rugby Quarterfinal - Hurricanes v Sharks

The men that matter in Super Rugby semis

AND then there were four. Fox Sports Lab has crunched the numbers and identified the men that matter in Saturday’s Super Rugby semi-finals.

‘Tongan Bear’ headlines team of the week

LONI Uhila — aka the ‘Tongan Bear’ — headlines Fox Sports Lab’s team of the week from the Super Rugby quarter-finals. Find out who else made the cut!

Reds mentor’s bold 2017 claim

NEW Reds coach Nick Stiles believes he can help the beleaguered franchise turn things around quickly and win Super Rugby’s Australian conference next year.

Marto’s verdict on new Reds coach

THE Reds have placed their faith in Nick Stiles. Former Queensland and Wallabies fullback Greg Martin gives his verdict on the coaching appointment.

Sport Bcm 20.7.16 - Quade Cooper back in training at Ballymore - pic Adam Smith

The big missing piece in Reds jigsaw

THE Reds are poised to complete the signing of returning Wallabies five-eighth Quade Cooper after locking in Nick Stiles as their new head coach.

The one Aussie in Super Rugby semis

STEPHEN Larkham’s tirade has cut no ice with officials who have appointed Australian referee Angus Gardner to handle a Super Rugby semi-final.

Reds sign former Wallabies prop as head coach

DESPITE a miserable 2016 Super Rugby season, the Reds have overlooked outgoing Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder and kept the job in-house for 2017-18.

Silver lining from Australia’s super flop

WALLABIES coach Michael Cheika is set to enjoy one advantage over newly Steve Hansen, with most of his players already assembling in Sydney to prepare for The Rugby Championship.

A dejected Stephen Moore (centre) of the Brumbies after their loss to the Highlanders during the quarter final Super Rugby match between the ACT Brumbies and the Highlanders at GIO Stadium in Canberra, Friday, July 22, 2016. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Aussie rugby teams not so Super

AUSTRALIA’S leading Super Rugby teams face significant player losses after their nation missed out on a semi-finalist for the first time in four years.

Super Rugby Quarterfinal - Stormers v Chiefs

Super Rugby semi-final match-ups confirmed

‘IT was sort of a horror movie for us.’ A Springboks legend has been left scarred as three New Zealand teams advanced to the Super Rugby semi-finals.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 04: Pama Fou of Australia runs in a try against Kenya Wales during the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens - HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at The Sevens Stadium on December 4, 2015 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Rebels snare Australian sevens star

THE Rebels have improved their attacking stocks for the 2017 Super Rugby season by signing Australian sevens star Pama Fou.

‘I’m distraught for Dane Coles’

A SUSPECTED rib injury to skipper Dane Coles has cast a shadow over the Hurricanes six-try 41-0 Super Rugby quarter-final win over the Sharks.

Super Rugby Quarterfinal - Brumbies v Highlanders

Bledisloe win would provide Super pain relief

FOR the second time in five seasons, Australia does not have a semi-finalist in Super Rugby. A win over the All Blacks in Sydney would provide hope.

Vaea Fifita of the Hurricanes breaks away to score a try during the Super Rugby quarter-final match between South Africa's Coastal Sharks and New Zealand's Wellington Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on July 23, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / MARTIN HUNTER

Hurricanes run riot in record-breaking QF win

THE Hurricanes crushed the Sharks with a record setting 41-0 victory to cruise into the Super Rugby semi-finals on a stormy night in Wellington.

Larkham livid as Brumbies bow out

BRUMBIES coach Stephen Larkham said his team was robbed of a semi-final spot after a potential matchwinning try was controversially disallowed against the Highlanders.

Super Rugby Rd 10 - Highlanders v Brumbies

Super Rugby quarter-final burning questions

THE Super Rugby finals are upon us and Fox Sports’ stable of rugby experts tackle five burning questions ahead of the quarter-finals.

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 14: Stephen Donald of the Chiefs makes a break during the International Test match between the Chiefs and Wales at Waikato Stadium on June 14, 2016 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Quarter-final teams: Donald named at 12 for Chiefs

WORLD Cup winning fly-half Stephen Donald has been named at inside centre by Dave Rennie, while Brad Weber comes in at scrum-half. Complete Super Rugby quarter-final teams.

Waisake Naholo of the Highlanders scores a try despite the efforts of Tomas Cubelli of the Brumbies during the quarter final Super Rugby match between the ACT Brumbies and the Highlanders at GIO Stadium in Canberra, Friday, July 22, 2016. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Highlanders knock out Brumbies in QF thriller

THE defending champion Highlanders have knocked out the Brumbies with a 15-9 victory in the opening Super Rugby quarter-final in Canberra.

Brumbies hope travel schedule hits Highlanders

THE Brumbies hope Canberra workers can battle their way across peak-hour traffic in time for 6pm quarter-final but they’re banking on the travel factor being an even bigger hurdle for the Highlanders.

Jarryd Hayne during the Vodafone Fiji 7s team training. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

Plenty to weigh up for Tahs as they consider Hayne

THE Waratahs would consider signing Jarryd Hayne but only after a “calculated decision” based on the impact of a high-priced marquee on the existing squad.

New twist in Hayne’s ARU meeting

JARRYD Hayne was spotted meeting with the Australian Rugby Union this week. A key detail has now been divulged about the sit-down.

Phil Waugh says Jarryd Hayne must be committed to rugby for a significant period of time if he’s to make a positive impact.

Hayne must commit long term: Waugh

IF code hopper Jarryd Hayne is to succeed in rugby he needs to commit to the game for an extended period of time, according to former Wallaby Phil Waugh.

Stephen Moore of the Brumbies runs out as the most capped Australian Super Rugby player during the round 17 Super Rugby match between the ACT Brumbies and the Western Force at GIO Stadium in Canberra, Saturday, July 16, 2016. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

We can match Highlanders: Brumbies

THE Brumbies are confident they’re ready to match wits with defending Super Rugby champions the Highlanders in Friday night’s quarter-final in Canberra.

Quade Cooper and Will Genia training (for Wallabies)

‘I don’t want to waste another day of my career’

QUADE Cooper has signed with Australian rugby for the next three years but will delay any call on rejoining the Reds until the head coach riddle is finalised.

Hayne in secret talks with ARU

EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Jarryd Hayne is a step closer to playing with Israel Folau at the Waratahs next year after meeting the Australian Rugby Union for a second time yesterday.

Pocock’s influence stretches further than the field

WHEN David Pocock is on the field, stats show just how influential he is to the Brumbies. But it’s his presence off the field that really sets him apart.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: Ben Matwijow of the Reds makes a break during the Super Rugby Pre-Season match between the Reds and the Brumbies at Ballymore Stadium on February 12, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Force snare Reds lock for 2017

THE Force have added to their second-row depth with the signing of Reds lock Ben Matwijow on a one year deal.

NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 11: Former All Black coach Laurie Mains is a spectator during All Black training at Logan Park Dunedin, as the current team prepare to play Ireland in a rugby test at Carisbrook, Dunedin, on Saturday June 15. (Photo by Ross Land/Getty Images)

Why Kiwi rugby is lapping the field

A POST World Cup malaise? Think again. Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains gives his verdict on why New Zealand rugby is lapping the field.

Brumbies expect Pocock to be targeted

THE Brumbies expect David Pocock to be a target when he makes his long-awaited return from an eye socket injury in Friday’s Super Rugby quarter-final.

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck watches his side warm up, during the Round 15 Super Rugby match between the Melbourne Rebels and the Stormers at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Saturday, July 2, 2016. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

The unlikely critic of Sanzaar’s lopsided schedule

COMPLAINTS about a “lopsided” Super Rugby competition format have gained some unlikely support from Stormers coach Robbie Fleck.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 16: Liam Messam of the Chiefs looks on in disappointment after the round 14 Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs at Westpac Stadium on May 16, 2015 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

How Sanzaar shot themselves in the foot

IT’S meant to be the premier domestic rugby competition in the world. But Super Rugby’s administrating body have placed that title in doubt.

Jordy Reid of the Melbourne Rebels (centre) breaks through Queensland Reds defence on his way to score a try during their Round 17 Super Rugby game at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Friday, July 15, 2016. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Australian forwards dominate team of the week

THE team in the lab have donned their coats and crunched the numbers to select Super Rugby’s team of the week.

Australian Under20s winger Joey Fittock and forward Tyrell Lomax

Rebels sign young gun from Brumbies

MELBOURNE Rebels have snared Australian under-20s tighthead prop Tyrel Lomax from Super Rugby conference rivals the Brumbies.

Brumbies can handle high tempo: Cubelli

SCRUM-HALF Tomas Cubelli is confident his Brumbies team can handle the high intensity and tempo he’s expecting in Friday’s Super Rugby quarter-final.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 09: Julian Savea of the Hurricanes is congratulated on his try by teammate Vince Aso during the round seven Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Jaguares at Westpac Stadium on April 9, 2016 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

What we learnt from Super Rugby’s final round

THE final round of the regular season threw up plenty of surprises with the Hurricanes making a stunning run to the finish line. Here are five things we learnt!

Crusaders lose Nadolo and Moody to injury

THE Crusaders will be without Test pair Nemani Nadolo and Joe Moody for their Super Rugby quarter-final against the Lions but there is better news for other ailing players.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 16: L to R, Charlie Ngatai of the Chiefs is congratulated on his try by teammates Liam Messam and Damian McKenzie during the round 14 Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs at Westpac Stadium on May 16, 2015 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Double blow for Chiefs ahead of play-offs

LIAM Messam has suffered his second selection blow in the space of a fortnight, told he is ineligible to play for the Chiefs in the Super Rugby play-offs.

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"Forgot about the Stars playing after feeling rather numb yesterday. Most of my day was spent trying to find ways of SAVING THE CROWD. Her HOLLYness another two pegs with Jonassen the wrecker with 3 Lankan scalps. Then easy picking for Villani and Bolton. Meg was barely needed …"
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