A Highlanders penalty goal after the siren has sunk a valiant Waratahs outfit that came back from 22 points down before falling at the final hurdle in their final pre-season trial before the Super Rugby season kicks off.

The Brumbies hope to add a new scrumhalf to their roster next week, but have all but ruled out an Andrew Walker comeback

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham wants to keep five teams in Australia as the ARU axe hovers above.

The future of Australia's Super Rugby footprint could remain shrouded in uncertainty for some months to come as top administrators here and abroad appear poised to continue putting off the tough decisions. 

There is reason to hope judicial howlers will soon be a thing of the past in Super Rugby after major new reforms announced on Thursday.

Andrew Walker, 43, wouldn't be the only athlete to attempt a comeback if he joins the Brumbies.

Former Blues Super Rugby rugby coach Pat Lam has hit back at what he perceives as some heavy-handed criticism from All Blacks boss Steve Hansen around back-rower Steven Luatua's decision to sign a two-year deal with Bristol in England.

​Brian O'Driscoll insists the current length of British and Irish Lions tours must be preserved if they are to remain viable.

Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw has been ruled out for the rest of the Six Nations, the Scottish Rugby Union have announced.

Melbourne Rebels have offered to open their doors to Christian Lealiifano if he wanted to train while based in Victoria

Bernard Foley wants the Waratahs backline to channel their inner Tom Brady by remaining composed at all times when they tackle the Highlanders on Thursday.

A stellar NRC campaign earns young NSW Waratahs halfback a trial match starting spot against the Highlanders.

Queensland Reds coach Nick Stiles says he is encouraged by the look of former NRL star Karmichael Hunt in the Super Rugby side's preseason.

Quade Cooper starred on his Queensland return as the Reds thrashed Melbourne 32-13 in a Super Rugby trial match in Brisbane on Tuesday night.

England's George Ford will leave Bath to join Leicester Tigers for the 2017/18 English rugby season, with fellow international fly-half Freddie Burns moving in the opposite direction.

Andrew Walker's 43 years old, but the cross-code veteran is willing to make a Super Rugby comeback if the Brumbies want him.

Anthony Faingaa says he always wanted to 'come home' to Canberra to finish his rugby career.

This time last year, Waratahs second-rower Will Skelton was unfit, over his usual playing weight and in his own words "not in a good place".

The Wallaroos will not be paid to represent Australia at the Women's Rugby World Cup in August, but things are looking bright, with a fundraising campaign and another jersey sponsor set to give the team every chance of success.