Sport

Rugby union

Reds 19 Brumbies 16

Match report

O’Connor try after the siren seals Reds win in thrilling final

In one of the greatest finishes Australian rugby has seen, the Reds, well into extra-time, crossed the paint through the team’s inspirational leader.

by Tom Decent

Opinion

Wallabies

Why the Wallabies are now favourites against France

by Andrew Mehrtens

Sonny Bill Williams (left) and Brad Thorn (right) before an All Blacks Test at Twickenham in 2010.

Super Rugby

‘Sonny, look at your little chest mate’: SBW sees lighter side to Thorn identity

by Tom Decent

The Reds celebrate a victory on their way to Saturday night’s Super Rugby final against the Brumbies.

Analysis

Australian rugby

Australian sides must not talk themselves down before trans-Tasman clashes

by Paul Cully

Wallabies

Rugby Australia boss says attempts to move France series back were unsuccessful

by Tom Decent

Insight & Analysis

Why the Wallabies are now favourites against France

Andrew Mehrtens

A few months ago, I said Australia should not expect to win a match in their upcoming three-Test series against France. I’d like to retract those comments.

Australian sides must not talk themselves down before trans-Tasman clashes

Paul Cully

There are some very encouraging signs for Australian rugby, and the nation’s Super teams don’t need to fear what awaits across the ditch.

Rugby suffers from financial struggles in New Zealand, so how would a new NRL team survive?

Andrew Mehrtens

The great majority of NRL teams are propped up by millions of dollars a year by the NRL, so I just can’t see the value of a second team in New Zealand.