Reds survive roller-coaster night to eclipse Sharks in opener

A new-look Reds side took plenty of time to click while Pat Lambie missed the kick that counted as Queensland started their Super Rugby season with a narrow victory in Brisbane.

Smith likes his new stuff better than his old stuff

The Wallaby great believes he's a superior player at 36 than he was at 26 as he prepares to make his Super Rugby comeback as part of the new-look Queensland Reds.

How an All Blacks icon helped Cooper get back in the game

On the verge of his comeback match for the Queensland Reds, Quade Cooper says his time in Toulon was far from a waste as he fed off the advice of a New Zealand champion.

Chiefs channel emotional loss of Sione Lauaki to take out Brisbane Tens title

The Chiefs would beat the Crusaders in the final before dedicating the victory to former player Lauaki, who died overnight aged 35.

Ten reasons the Tens are better than the Sevens

Bigger names, bigger hits, more ludicrous chip-chases ... why we've decided to give the Tens a big tick of approval after the inaugural event in Brisbane.

Tens delivers, but Waratahs have a day to forget

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Waratahs assistant coach Nathan Grey says his side failed to chance their arm on the opening day of the Brisbane Global Tens as NSW look set for an early exit from the inaugural tournament at Suncorp Stadium.

Origin to deliver rugby windfall after getting green light

Pulver said there was 'universal support' for a June Origin between Queensland and NSW and the fate of the game now rested with the Super Rugby franchises, while Australian skipper Stephen Moore insisted the contest must include Wallabies.

Rugby bosses open to Origin clash as Richard Barker gives the big sell ahead of Tens

A rugby State of Origin match continues to gain momentum after a high-level meeting in Brisbane called for more financial detail and ideas to turn the vision into a reality.

Radradra's Toulon move could hinge on outcome of court case

Toulon are keeping a close eye on the Parramatta winger's Monday court appearance for domestic violence, saying it's a "very serious issue" that could impact his future at the glamour rugby club.