Super Rugby
Queensland’s strongest ever footballer is about to endure a trial by fire
He has left the records of Carl Webb and Taniela Tupou in his wake. Is this just the beginning for Queensland’s strongest footballer?
- by Nick Wright
Latest
Waratahs poised to sign Tupou, scrum guru lauds Thor’s ‘explosive power’
The ‘Tongan Thor’ - Taniela Tupou - and a 21-year-old Wallabies debutant are among a group of Rebels players closing in on deals to play in sky blue.
- by Iain Payten
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Waratahs
‘I’m motivated’: McKellar confirmed as new Waratahs coach
The former Brumbies coach, who recently stood down from his job at the Leicester Tigers, is set to replace Darren Coleman at the embattled NSW franchise.
- by Tom Decent
Why breakout Reds star missed Wallabies squad, and how another could jump the queue
Joe Schmidt pulled Tim Ryan aside to discuss his future, and revealed what was needed of the tearaway winger to make his Wallabies’ dreams a reality.
- by Nick Wright
‘Tongan Thor’ a priority target for new Waratahs supremo
Simon Raiwalui has identified star Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou as a man he plans to recruit to the Tahs.
- by Iain Payten
Major coup in siblings’ path to global glory, but one mystery remains
Two powerhouse siblings are on the cusp of achieving international milestones, but a highly sought-after Queensland star’s future remains unclear.
- by Nick Wright
Experienced coach in frame for Waratahs as another star seeks release
A former right-hand man of Eddie Jones is in the running to become NSW coach, after a previous front-runner opted for a move to Japan.
- by Iain Payten
Analysis
Australian rugby
Domestic comps over Super Rugby? Be careful what you wish for
The exit of the Brumbies has prompted the annual debate, with the familiar calls to blow up Super Rugby and let Australia and New Zealand go their own way.
- by Paul Cully
Opinion
Australian rugby
Rugby’s latest clown show is more tragedy than comedy
Gold Coast Titans recruit Carter Gordon has not let rugby down with his impending NRL defection. It’s the other way around.
- by Paul Cully
Analysis
Reds
A dozen Queensland Wallabies? Four things learnt from Reds’ season
A season of promise ended in frustration, but there are signs a bright future could be ahead for the Reds, with up to a dozen names in the Wallabies’ mix.
- by Nick Wright
The Wallabies discard who turned ‘boring’ Brumbies into rugby’s entertainers
A long-range try for the Brumbies used to be from five metres out. Now they’re at their most dangerous from 95 metres out.
- by Iain Payten