WATCH: Fred Tuilagi sees yellow on first play of rugby game

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In a sevens tournament, it took just seven seconds for Fred Tuilagi to be handed his marching orders with a yellow card for a high tackle. The Tuilagi name is famous for Leicester and Freddie junior was added to the Tigers squad to become the seventh Tuilagi to line up for the club in all […]

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NRL’s decisions on touching referees use ‘zero common sense’: Thaiday

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Brisbane veteran Sam Thaiday has slammed the NRL’s decision to suspend St George Illawarra star Tyson Frizell for touching a referee. Frizell is set to miss Thursday’s clash with Brisbane in Wollongong as he faces a one-match ban for contact on referee Chris James after brushing past him while running back into a defensive position […]

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The intriguing narratives of this year’s Super Rugby final

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And then there were two. After nearly six months of exhilarating (and sometimes tepid) rugby, it has finally boiled down to possibly the two best teams in the competition to slog it out in the final. Honestly, any of the four combinations of the semi-finalists would have produced a mouth-watering final, but it is somewhat […]

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Sonny Bill Williams in All Blacks squad, Damien McKenzie omitted

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Sonny Bill Williams is back while brilliant youngster Damien McKenzie has been omitted from the All Blacks squad for the 2016 Rugby Championship. Coach Steve Hansen named a 32-man squad on Monday for the tournament which begins with the Bledisloe Cup opener against the Wallabies in Sydney on August 20. Powerful centre Williams, who missed […]

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SPIRO: Can the Lions win Super Rugby 2016? Yes they can!

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The Hurricanes play the Lions at Wellington on Saturday night in what should be a memorable final to cap a splendid Super Rugby 2016 tournament. The two semi-finals for the Super Rugby 2016 trophy, featuring three New Zealand teams and a South African team, provided rugby that was thrilling, intense, skilful, hard-shouldered and at time […]

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Dane Coles in fitness race for Super GF

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Hurricanes skipper Dane Coles will be given until moments before the Super Rugby grand final against the Lions to prove his fitness. Coles suffered a rib injury during his side’s 41-0 quarter-final mauling of the Sharks and was unable to recover in time for Saturday’s 25-9 semi-final win over the Chiefs. Ricky Riccitelli started in […]

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Hurricanes fit defensive sweet spot: coach

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Hurricanes boss Chris Boyd says his side will “throw the kitchen sink” at the Lions in the Super Rugby final. The Wellington-based side ground out a 25-9 home semi-final win against the Chiefs on Saturday, with Beauden Barrett producing two moments of brilliance to score one try and create another. The Hurricanes will face the […]

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Hutchison loses rugby seven’s mascot

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Australian rugby sevens whiz-kid Henry Hutchison might have no trouble finding the try-line but he’s not so good at finding the team mascot, Wally. Tradition dictates that as the youngest member of the Australian team Hutchison, 19, has to ensure the safe-keeping of the stuffed wallaby, who sits on the sideline during matches. But Hutchison […]

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The Wrap: It’s happy at home for the Hurricanes

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After comprehensive semi-final wins to the Hurricanes and Lions, the stars have aligned above Wellington and Chris Boyd’s side is only days away from finishing off what they couldn’t last year – complete a full house of New Zealand Super Rugby champions. Two moments from their match against the Chiefs encapsulated the essence of their […]

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Hurricanes book home Super Rugby final

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Two flashes of Beauden Barrett genius have booked the Hurricanes a second-successive Super Rugby final appearance following a 25-9 win over the Chiefs. Brilliant playmaker Barrett created one long-range try and scored another in Saturday’s first half of a rugged semi-final. His side will return to Wellington next weekend, hoping to improve on last year’s […]

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Jantjies fires Lions to first Super final

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Five-eighth Elton Jantjies displayed a full array of skills to propel the Lions into their first Super Rugby final as they ended the reign of the Highlanders with a 42-30 victory in Saturday’s semi-final at Ellis Park. The Lions will meet the Hurricanes in Wellington next Saturday to decide the title, confirming the regular-season standings […]

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Michael Cheika needs to be his own man

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I am a fan of Michael Cheika but I am starting to see some worrying trends appearing that are making me think that he has quite a lot in common with Eddie Jones. Hanging onto old players who were great but are past their use by date or keeping a central group of players rather […]

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Lions vs Highlanders: Super Rugby live scores, blog

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This late Saturday night game sees the Lions hosting the Crusaders from Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg. Join The Roar from 11pm (AEST) for all the live action of the second semi-final. Strap yourself in for what promises to be a cracking encounter and one expected to rise to Test match level intensity. The Lions […]

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Highlights: Tigers stay alive in finals race

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The Wests Tigers took control early on in Round 21 against the Parramatta Eels at ANZ Stadium and never looked back, recording a well deserved 15-point victory. Tries to David Nofoaluma and Mitchell Moses in the first quarter of an hour sent the Tigers into the lead, and their defence held solid for the entirety […]

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Canes beat Chiefs to book home rugby final

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Two flashes of Beauden Barrett genius have booked the Hurricanes a second-successive Super Rugby final appearance following a 25-9 win over the Chiefs. Brilliant playmaker Barrett created one long-range try and scored another in Saturday’s first half of a rugged semi-final. His side will return to Wellington next weekend, hoping to improve on last year’s […]

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Hurricanes vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog

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The first of the 2016 Super Rugby semi-finals kicks off in Wellington with a derby match between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs. Join The Roar from 5:35pm (AEST) for live updates and action. And what a match up we are in for: a Super Rugby final berth, a plethora of All Black match-ups, potential final […]

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Michael Cheika’s immediate Wallaby headache

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When the Wallabies reached the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham last year, Michael Cheika’s career stat was 15 Tests for 11 wins at a 73 per cent win-rate – and the Wallabies were ranked No.2 in the world. After losing the RWC decider to the All Blacks and all three Tests to England, Cheika’s […]

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A storyteller’s Super Rugby semi-finals preview

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A hurricane, a Scottish warrior from the Highlands, and a lion walked into a bar. The bartender, named McKenzie, asked: “What’ll it be?” The hurricane rotated rapidly, clockwise. As the hurricane circulated, the barstools became arranged in a spiral pattern, and all the beer evaporated and then re-condensed into a beer cloud. McKenzie smiled. His […]

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Giteau released from Toulon, named in Wallabies squad

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Matt Giteau has been reportedly granted leave from Toulon and will join the Wallabies camp ahead of the Rugby Championship. Giteau’s inclusion comes despite a recent dispute with his French club about a release. Giteau was one of 36 players named in the squad, which includes other overseas-based players such as Adam Ashley-Cooper, Will Genia […]

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Wycliff Palu calls it a day for the Wallabies

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Wycliff Palu has called a time on his international career as he prepares to continue his playing days in Japan. The 34-year-old racked up 57 appearances for the Wallabies after making his debut in 2006. However, injuries curtailed his career in recent seasons, most notably a hamstring issue which forced him out of the Wallabies […]

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Super Rugby semi-finals teams: Hurricanes vs Chiefs, Lions vs Highlanders

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The teams of both of the semi-finals, the first between the Hurricanes and Chiefs, the second between the Lions and the Highlanders, have been announced. Notable decisions for the Hurricanes is Julian Savea still riding the Pine at 23, and Dane Coles being named to start despite concerns over his fitness. For the Chiefs, Tamanivalu […]

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Coetzee wants Boks to find new ways to win

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South Africa coach Allister Coetzee says he wants to change the way the Springboks play so they do not rely solely on brute force to win matches. Coetzee has indicated he will look to include more flair players in future squads and cited the example of the Lions and Stormers in this year’s Super Rugby […]

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More Rugby Champs games tipped for Europe

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Rugby Championships matches in the northern hemisphere could become a more regular feature as the competition seeks to attract new audiences and take games to expatriate fans, organisers say. Australia clash with Argentina at Twickenham in London in their final game of this year’s competition on October 8, the first time a match in the […]

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Walters back to Broncos as assistant coach

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Queensland coach Kevin Walters is set to rejoin Brisbane as an assistant coach with the NRL club for the remainder of the 2016 season. Walters stood down from his role with the Broncos last season to focus on his Maroons’ State of Origin duties after taking over from Mal Meninga. However, now the interstate period […]

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Super Rugby semi-finals preview panel

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Preview of Super Rugby semi-finals (all times AEST): SATURDAY, July 30 Hurricanes v Chiefs at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, 5.35pm Head to Head: Played 27 Hurricanes 14 Chiefs 12 Draws 1 In Wellington: Hurricanes 9 Chiefs 5 Last clash: Round 9 2016 Chiefs 28 bt Hurricanes 27 at Westpac Stadium The red-hot Canes have notched six […]

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Crusaders coach Blackadder off to UK

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Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder will become director of rugby for English club Bath after stepping down from his role at the Super Rugby franchise. Blackadder, after coaching the Christchurch-based club for eight seasons, said it was tough to leave but was excited to start a new chapter of his life in the UK. He departs […]

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Highlanders steel for Lions in rugby semi

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Coach Jamie Joseph has reshuffled his forward pack for the Highlanders’ Super Rugby semi-final against the Lions in Johannesburg. Joseph has brought in loose forward James Lentjes for Shane Christie while lock Alex Ainley replaces Luke Whitelock, who moves to No.8. The Highlanders will be without prop Siosuia Halanukonuka early on Sunday morning, ruled out […]

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The talking points: Super Rugby semi-finals

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The best four teams in Super Rugby have made it through to the semi-final stage, and no matter what you might think of the competition format or the finals qualification process, you can’t ask for much more than that. Here’s the talking points for the semi-finals. Can Folau be overtaken as leading try-scorer? Going into […]

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Who are the up-and-coming Australian players in Super Rugby?

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I want to counter some of the gloom surrounding Aussie rugby with a look at who the bright up and coming players are around each of our Super teams. The Reds are top of the class here with their stand out being hooker Andrew Ready. The 24-year-old Ready meets the number one criteria for a […]

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Scrums need a major rethink

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If you want to have your eyes opened about scrummages in the modern game, go and visit YouTube and watch England versus New Zealand in 1978 and compare those with the trash we have today. And for those of you who believe off-loading has been a recent innovation, listen to the commentary and watch the […]

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“Four minutes for Fiji” dash Hayne’s Super Rugby chances

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Australian Rugby Union boss Bill Pulver has officially closed the door on any chance of Jarryd Hayne playing in Super Rugby next year. The Waratahs announced earlier this week they would not be offering Hayne a contract and Pulver revealed the code-hopper and his management had made clear to the ARU his preference to remain […]

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ARU confident Toulon will release Giteau for Wallabies return

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Australian Rugby Union boss Bill Pulver says he’s confident Matt Giteau will be able to play in next month’s Rugby Championship despite a tense stand-off with French club Toulon over his availability. Toulon’s maverick owner Mourad Boudjellal is reportedly threatening to dock Giteau’s pay if he links up with the Wallabies despite World Rugby regulations […]

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Think Jarryd Hayne won’t be playing rugby union anytime soon? Think again

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The NSW Waratahs might have decided against offering a contract to Jarryd Hayne, but the code-hopping superstar could still be set to try his hand at rugby union. Speaking on Triple M radio, The Australian’s Brent Read said Hayne could head to France to link up with Top 14 side Toulon before heading back to […]

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Hayne still keen on rugby despite Waratahs snub

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Jarryd Hayne remains open to a move to rugby union and, if the former NRL star and NFL player does shift to the 15-a-side game, he could line up against the Wallabies within months of doing so. The NSW Waratahs announced on Tuesday they would not table an offer to Hayne. But Hayne’s manager Wayne […]

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Super Rugby tipping semi finals: Digger’s gamble

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Maybe it was the pressure. Maybe it was allowing himself a sneaky little look ahead in which he saw both a Hurricanes and a tipping panel title. Maybe it was arrogance? Whatever it was, just as Digger ascended to top spot on the tally, he went and tipped the Crusaders in Johannesburg, shelling his lead […]

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We could get a rematch of last year’s classic Super Rugby final

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Despite being two of the better teams all year, it never felt obvious that the best two teams last year would meet in the Super Rugby final in 2016. Now, after appearing in opposite sides of the semi-final bracket, the Hurricanes and Highlanders have a chance to qualify again, and throw down in a repeat […]

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Matt Giteau yet to join Wallabies

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The Wallabies are still waiting for veteran playmaker Matt Giteau to join their ranks as they build toward their opening Rugby Championship Test next month. All of the other main overseas-based stars who missed the recent series with England are back home, including backs Drew Mitchell, Will Genia, Quade Cooper and Adam Ashley-Cooper. Around 40 […]

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Chiefs clear Sam Cane to play Hurricanes

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All Black flanker Sam Cane has been cleared of concussion and is set to start for the Chiefs in their Super Rugby semi-final against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday. Cane was replaced as a precaution at halftime during the Chiefs 60-21 quarter-final win over the Stormers in Cape Town last Saturday. Coach Dave Rennie […]

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RFU: We won’t budge regarding Six Nations schedule

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Hopes of establishing a more globally aligned season have receded, with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) indicating it is unwilling to move the Six Nations or autumn schedule. New World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont aims to synchronise the northern and southern hemisphere calendars, insisting that to make room, the Six Nations might have to be […]

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First-innings runs like gold for Aussies

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Australia are keen to avoid as many demons as possible on a wearing Kandy wicket by building a big first-innings lead on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka. The pitch was certainly lively when the three-Test series started on Tuesday, 12 wickets falling in just two sessions before rain intervened at tea […]

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Injured Doggies turn sights to Cats

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Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge feels spirits at the AFL club have lifted and players have processed Mitch Wallis’ horrific injury. But the fact an emotional Beveridge was close to tears at Tuesday’s media conference revealed plenty about the preceding two days. “The way they care about each other, that’s something that tugs at the […]

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Waratahs will not table offer to Hayne: Report

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The NSW Waratahs reportedly will not table a Super Rugby offer for code-hopping NRL star Jarryd Hayne. According to foxsports.com.au, the Waratahs – after much consideration – have decided Hayne doesn’t fit in with their direction. The decision, less than a week after Hayne held a second meeting with Australian Rugby Union boss Bill Pulver, […]

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Why chance favours the prepared mind

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The French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur once remarked that ‘chance favours the prepared mind’. This was certainly true of the quarter-final between the Brumbies and Highlanders on a wet Friday evening in Canberra. Weather conditions can be a great leveller, which is another way of saying that it can increase the effects of chance. […]

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Viva La Revolution! French lessons for the Wallaby playmakers

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Bless the French, they are certainly not the most consistent team in the world but they are exciting for the fact that they can play extraordinary rugby and beat anybody on their day. What makes it more exciting is that when it happens it is usually a result of the players deciding to do whatever […]

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Stiles: Reds can win the Australian conference

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New Queensland Reds coach Nick Stiles believes he can help the beleaguered franchise turn things around quickly and win Super Rugby’s Australian conference next year. Stiles has been appointed the Reds’ full-time head coach, having shared the position on an interim basis with Matt O’Connor since round two this season. The former Wallabies prop spent […]

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Nick Stiles officially named new Reds coach

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Nick Stiles has been named as the new head coach for the Reds, beating out co-coach Matt O’Connor for the top job. Stiles has signed a deal for the next two years, staying with the club that he played 12 seasons for, and has been in the coaching system since his retirement in 2005. In […]

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‘Lucky’ Highlanders ready for Lions den

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The Highlanders concede luck helped them beat the Brumbies in the first round of the Super Rugby finals but reckon they’ll need more than that to overcome the Lions. The defending champions arrived in Johannesburg on Monday talking up the quality of South Africa’s best team, who they say will provide a sizeable challenge in […]

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My international rugby tour experience

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Given the somewhat depressing state of Australian rugby at the moment I looked for some sustenance in the form of a truly great rugby experience. It all started in 1969 – yes before most readers were born. The ‘Golden State Bears’, a West Coast USA team, toured Australia and played an ACT team. In that […]

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It’s official: Stiles to be named Reds coach

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Former Wallabies prop Nick Stiles is set to be unveiled as the new coach of the Queensland Reds at a press conference on Tuesday morning. The Reds are understood to have settled on Stiles ahead of colleague Matt O’Connor and outgoing Crusaders boss Todd Blackadder as the man to guide the team out of the […]

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The key players who delivered semi-final berths

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Ultimately, the four best teams in 2016 have won through to the Super Rugby semis, after a weekend of quarters that delivered surprising result after surprising result. Even in the wet weather, the general consensus was the Highlanders would have too much for the Brumbies, yet the home side were in a position to make […]

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