There’s no beating around the bush – this was statistically, and intuitively, the worst Waratahs Super Rugby season ever. By the end of their 40-11 final round loss to the Force, fans and players seemed as exhausted as each other. There is change coming, on and off the field, and there simply has to be….
Read moreBrumbies must find spark against Sharks: Hewat
A pair of “frustrating” performances aren’t cause for panic stations in Canberra, with Brumbies assistant coach Peter Hewat calling for a lift in enthusiasm to combat ACT’s slow start to the season. The Brumbies were beaten at their own game in a slog fest against the Reds before being blown off the park in the…
Read moreWaratahs to host Reds at SCG in 2018
The Waratahs will turn back the clock in 2018 and host fierce rivals Queensland at the SCG. It will be the first QLD vs NSW rugby clash at the venue since 1983, with the fixture clashing with the A-League’s Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory match at Allianz Stadium. This interstate clash is often about heritage,…
Read moreThe kid set to take over Cooper
Hamish Stewart admits there is considerable pressure on his shoulders after Brad Thorn’s decision to choose him over Quade Cooper as Queensland’s chief playmaker. But the Reds’ new all-for-one, one-for-all ethos under Thorn means he isn’t feeling it – not yet, anyway. Stewart played every minute of Friday night’s internal trial at Ballymore, calling the…
Read moreVodafone Super Rugby wrap: Hurricanes survive Sharks, Chiefs keep streak alive
Another thrilling week of Super Rugby wrapped up on Sunday morning. There were some nail biters, some easy wins and a record streak adding another game to its tally. How did the results fall in round eight? Hurricanes vs Sharks Ihaia West has done his best impression of Beauden Barrett for the Hurricanes who have…
Read moreBrumbies name a date for Pocock's Super return
Wallabies star David Pocock is on track for a Super Rugby comeback in the Brumbies’ Australian derby against NSW Waratahs on March 31. Pocock’s Australian return from a 12-month sabbatical was put on hold after having knee surgery in January to repair damage to his meniscus. The 29-year-old is back training with the Brumbies squad,…
Read moreTEAM NEWS: Coleman to start as Rebels make four changes to pack
Rebels lock Adam Coleman has earnt his first start of the Super Rugby season as Melbourne coach Dave Wessles named four changes to his starting XV to take on the Brumbies at AAMI Park on Friday night. Coleman, who injured his calf in camp with the Wallabies in January, played 25 minutes off the bench…
Read moreRebels vs Reds: Five things we learned
The Rebels cemented their place at the top of the Australian conference with a gritty 30-24 win over the Reds. Here’s what we’re talking about after the match. 1. Can the Rebels win without Quade Cooper? Cooper suffered a nasty concussion early in the second half after getting is head in an awkward position while…
Read moreBrutal honesty session could change course of Rebels season
A brutal honesty session in which they admitted they did not turn up physically in Africa, could shape as the turning point in the Melbourne Rebels’ Super Rugby season. The Rebels hauled their season back on track with a 32-13 win over the Reds at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, just days after confronting their…
Read moreKlopp jealous of Salah meeting Game of Thrones star 'Mrs Targaryen'
A photo of the Egypt forward and actress Emilia Clarke went viral this week, and the Reds boss joked he was disappointed not to get invited Game of Thrones’ Daenerys Targaryen took time off from waging war against the White Walkers to meet Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah this week – and Jurgen Klopp joked that he…
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