Oakley calls for Rebels to be supported as AFL supports GWS
Ross Oakley calls for the ARU to bolster its Melbourne market in the same way the AFL empowered Greater Western Sydney.
Ross Oakley calls for the ARU to bolster its Melbourne market in the same way the AFL empowered Greater Western Sydney.
The Rebels hope to have Wallabies prop Toby Smith back for their South African tour but have lost Lopeti Timani to a four-week suspension.
Gibson concedes that it was sad to see an Australian side dropped but says it is important to have a Japanese presence.
NSW say they will continue to focus on themselves as they begin the long road to resurrecting their season from 15th spot on the Super Rugby ladder.
All the talking points from the upset of the Super Rugby season.
By definition any game involving the Rebels and Force before their fate is decided is extraordinary.
The under pressure Melbourne Rebels came back from the death to beat the ACT Brumbies on Saturday night.
The Australian Men's Sevens team are through to the quarter-finals in Singapore after finishing top of Pool C with three straight wins on day one.
The latest version of the most-talked about item of clothing in New Zealand this week got its first airing on Saturday night.
George Smith capped his 150th Super Rugby appearance with a try in the Queensland Reds' 47-34 victory over the Kings on Saturday.
Sonny Bill Williams is standing by his decision to snub a Blues team sponsor, despite being criticised by New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English, who said: "It is hard to understand that one guy has to behave differently than the rest."
"We unequivocally reject that the ARU has any ability to 'chop' or 'cut' (ARU words) the Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby licence," the statement read.
Sonny Bill Williams is a star and good guy, but rugby bosses have indulged his every whim.
Queanbeyan brothers Saia and Colby Faingaa will play against each other on Saturday, but there was a plan to reunite them at the Brumbies.
The Brumbies survived the Super Rugby axe, but what does it mean for future change and the organisation's stability?
The Brumbies say they'll keep attacking when they play the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday night.
There are five million reasons why the problems won't disappear with the dissolution of one Super Rugby team.
Six weeks ago, I was adamant the Western Force should be the team to go – but now I'm not so sure.
Bill Pulver cannot survive longer term but reducing the number of teams is the correct call.
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