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Melbourne Rebels, an a opportunity lost
If SANZAAR swing the axe, it could be a sad end for the Melbourne Rebels.
If SANZAAR swing the axe, it could be a sad end for the Melbourne Rebels.
Former Wallabies coach Bob Dwyer says Western Force, ACT Brumbies and Melbourne Rebels fans need to do a better job at showing why their club deserves to remain in Super Rugby amid speculation an Australian team could be cut as early as next season.
Queensland Reds coach Nick Stiles has reacted to an "atrocious" loss last week by dumping three players - including Wallaby lock Kane Douglas - from the Super Rugby team's starting side.
New Zealand Rugby is concerned about the state of Australian and South African rugby but probably not as concerned as it should be.
Stirling Mortlock praised Laurie Fisher but says the ACT Brumbies must look forward in search of a new coach.
A niggling hamstring injury has kept ACT Brumbies flanker Jarrad Butler sidelined, and two tight losses have made for "tough" viewing.
The Waratahs continually asked questions of a well-oiled Lions side with a robust set-piece but ultimately came up short 55-36 in a high-scoring affair in Johannesburg.
The Durban Sharks stole an after-the-siren win against the Brumbies on Saturday night.
Seta Tamanivalu's sweeping try with less than two minutes remaining has sealed the Crusaders a thrilling 30-27 come-from-behind Super Rugby win in Dunedin.
The Rebels again fall at the hands of New Zealand opposition as the Hurricanes destroy them in Wellington.
Join us for all the action for the ACT Brumbies season opener at Canberra Stadium. Kicking off at 7:45pm.
​Queensland Reds winger Eto Nabuli scored a hat-trick of tries, but it wasn't enough to stop his side suffering a 26-19 Super Rugby loss to the Western Force at nib Stadium on Thursday night.
Queensland Reds coach Nick Stiles hopes Taniela Tupou has learned his lesson after serving a two-week ban for a "silly" headbutt on Liam Messam.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika hasn't given up hope of seeing veteran flanker George Smith back in a gold No.7 jumper.
The NSW Waratahs ground their way to victory in their Super Rugby opener, prevailing 19-13 over the Force on a wet night at Allianz Stadium.
The Brumbies were defiant for 80 minutes, but they couldn't snatch a win in Christchurch.
Follow full live coverage as the Waratahs get their season underway against the Western Force on a wet track in Sydney.
The Hurricanes have pulverised the Sunwolves in the opening match of their Super Rugby defence, winning 83-17.
The Rebels opened their Super Rugby campaign against Auckland Blues on Thursday night losing 56-18.
The Waratahs' round one ambitions have taken a hit after Test No.10 Bernard Foley was ruled out with ongoing concussion symptoms.