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Sean McMahon back in the side as Melbourne Rebels hunt Queensland Reds
Flanker Sean McMahon will make his long awaited return to the side after being forced out with ankle and then knee problems this whole season.
Alexander hungry for more as Brumbies games record beckons
The most experienced player on the Brumbies roster is confident the players can end a losing streak.
Brumbies to honour the women behind the rugby
Jordan Smiler plays rugby because he loves it, but he says it will always be family first.
Waratahs not interested in signing Cronk
The NSW Waratahs have shut the door on the possibility of signing Melbourne Storm star Cooper Cronk for next season, saying speculation of such a cross-code switch was a "definite non-story".
Cheika undecided whether to bring back Beale, Genia for June
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika wants to chill out and see how Europe-based players Will Genia and Kurtley Beale are travelling before he decides on fielding them for the June Test series.
Sharks have moved on from Barba: Flanagan
Cronulla have all but ruled out making a play to bring premiership-winning fullback Ben Barba back to the Shire.
Super Rugby cull saga drags on in Tokyo
ARU boss Bill Pulver will be front and centre at SANZAAR's executive committee meeting in Tokyo on Friday, but rugby fans shouldn't hold their breath waiting to hear which Australian franchise is cut from Super Rugby.
Cheika gives green light for Tahs to go after Cronk
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says the NSW Waratahs should definitely making a ploy for star rugby league playmaker Cooper Cronk.
More to Springbok talent drain than cash: Habana
Bryan Habana insists the Springboks' talent drain is not down to money, revealing many South African stars move abroad in search of a better life.
Jones bullish about England's Rugby World Cup 'Pool of Death'
Eddie Jones has dismissed all notions of being daunted by yet another World Cup 'pool of death' and instead insisted that he relished the fact that England had again been drawn in the toughest of all groups.
College rugby player paralysed in national championship game
California-Berkeley rugby player Robert Paylor's life changed in an instant on Saturday when a freak accident during the Bears' 43-13 national championship victory over Arkansas State left him paralysed from the chest down.
About time: The moment Cheika's luck changed
It might have taken the best part of 12 months but there was a moment on Wednesday evening when Wallabies coach Michael Cheika's luck changed, even though he won't admit it.
Wallabies are 'dead in the water' if they believe they have an easy World Cup draw: Cheika
Coach says the Wallabies are 'dead in the water' if they think they have an easy World Cup draw.
ACT women chase national title as Williams launches sevens season
Australian captain Sharni Williams hopes women's rugby is on the verge of a boom in popularity and player numbers.
Wallabies draw Wales and Georgia in dream result ahead of Rugby World Cup 2019
Join Tom Decent for live coverage of the Rugby World Cup 2019 draw in Japan.
World Rugby toughen eligibility laws but Tongan Thor free to play
World Rugby has announced players across the globe will now have to serve a five-year eligibility period before they can represent a national side.
Brumbies make mass changes for crucial Lions clash
The Brumbies have recalled some big names for a must-win clash against the Lions on Friday night.
Why Waratahs fans booed players on the weekend
Rugby reporter Tom Decent took the opportunity to watch a Waratahs match with fans rather than in the press box last weekend. This is what he saw.
'It's a good move': Dwyer welcomes coaching summit
World Cup-winning Wallabies coach Bob Dwyer is confident an ARU summit to address the dire performances of Australia's five Super Rugby teams will bring "immediate benefits".