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A double from Carter Gordon sparked the Queensland Reds to victory over the Waratahs. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumLate Gordon double sparks Reds in Tahs escape

Carter Gordon's double and another brilliant long-range Queensland Reds try helped the hosts overcame a dour first hour to beat the NSW Waratahs by nine.

Murray Wenzel

Rob Valetini's 100th Super Rugby game didn't go to script as the Brumbies lost to Fijian Drua. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumUnderstrength Brumbies suffer first-ever loss to Drua

The ACT Brumbies have missed an opportunity to go top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder, losing to hosts Fijian Drua in Ba.

Sebastian Tan

Scotland's Australian skipper Sione Tuipulotu bursting past Antoine Dupont in their win over France. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremiumThe Melburnian seeking to lead Scots to rugby glory

Scotland's bid to win their first Six Nations title in 26 years of trying is being led by inspirational Melburnian Sione Tuipulotu.

Ian Chadband

The Force started well against the Hurricanes but weren't able to match them in the second half. (Kerry Marshall/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumNo Lomax, no Force victory as Hurricanes finish strong

The Western Force's 12-year New Zealand hoodoo has continued with a 31-23 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Hurricanes in Napier.

Darren Walton

The Force have gone down again.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumHurricanes blow away Force after yet another fade-out

Another early second-half collapse has seen Western Force let slip yet another lead as their Super Rugby Pacific season took one more turn for the worse in a 31-23 loss to the Hurricanes in Napier.

Ben Smith

Carter Gordon and the Reds produced a big performance to beat the Brumbies. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWallabies spots no incentive as Waratahs take on Reds

The Waratahs and Reds are coming off contrasting performances in Super Rugby, and plenty has changed since they met just one month ago.

Annabelle Banfield

Wallaby Angus Blyth left the Reds to join the Waratahs. Supplied/Bond University.

Rugby unionPremium‘No friends’: Star’s warning for returning rival

A former Queensland forward and “awesome servant” for the Reds is set to face his old teammates at Suncorp Stadium.

Marco Monteverde

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says there are many obstacles to beating the Drua in Fiji. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'Challenges': Starless Brumbies to overcome Fiji fever

The ACT Brumbies will be without several of their stars as they aim to stay on top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with a win against the Fijian Drua.

Sebastian Tan

George Bridge.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce back hoping NZ return a Bridge to more wins

Former All Black George Bridge will enjoy a homecoming of sorts on Friday night, and he hopes a return to his old haunt can help kick-start the Western Force’s Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

Ben Smith

Triston Reilly is up for the task of replacing Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii at outside centre for NSW. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'A bit more contact': Suaalii fill-in embraces new role

Triston Reilly is undaunted by the challenge of replacing the Wallabies' $5 million man in the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific derby against the Reds.

Darren Walton

Berrick Barnes, playing for the Wild Knights in 2018, is putting no limits on his coaching future. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumFormer Wallabies star puts no limits on coaching future

Ex-Wallabies vice-captain Berrick Barnes is loving life in Japan and putting no limits on his coaching prospects after a flying start with the Wild Knights.

Darren Walton

Kurtley Beale will line-up at inside centre for Western Force against the Hurricanes (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumBulked-up Beale ready to lead the way for Force

Western Force coach Simon Cron says Kurtley Beale's game knowledge and strength will prove crucial in Friday night's clash with the Hurricanes in NZ.

Justin Chadwick

Reds hooker Josh Nasser has signed a new two-year Queensland contract, Brendan Hertel / QRU

Rugby UnionPremium‘Pretty special’: Reds star inks new deal

Josh Nasser has committed his future to Queensland Reds, convinced the club has some of the ‘best players in the world’.

Marco Monteverde

Isaac Henry is set for an extended run in the Queensland Reds' centres. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumForgotten Red becomes centre of attention

Likely foreign departures and a clean bill of health mean Isaac Henry finally has a clear path to fulfil his potential in the centres for the Queensland Reds.

Murray Wenzel

Zac Lomax.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumWhen and where Lomax will make Force bow still up in the air

Western Force fans may have to wait slightly longer than initially anticipated to see star recruit Zac Lomax in action after coach Simon Cron said they would exercise caution with the former league star.

Ben Smith

Stalwart James Slipper will have to wait another week to break Super Rugby's games record. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumSlipper milestone on hold, Beale earns Force start

James Slipper's milestone is set to be celebrated in Canberra after the Brumbies prop was rested for their trip to Fiji, while the Force have made bulk changes.

Murray Wenzel

Kurtley Beale will start for the Force.

Rugby unionPremiumBeale catapulted into Force midfield as key forward injured

With their Super Rugby Pacific season on the line just five games into the season, Western Force have swung five changes for their crucial clash with the Hurricanes, including a start for Kurtley Beale.

Ben Smith

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks after tearing a hamstring. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'Step up': NSW Waratahs coach lays down the gauntlet

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has reminded his charges that being without injured game-breaker Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is no excuse for mediocrity.

Darren Walton

Zac Lomax sent the NRL into a spin when he confirmed he was making the switch to rugby union. (Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumNo walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax

Wallabies coach Les Kiss says Zac Lomax will have to earn his Wallabies spot the hard way, and the code-hopper's debut for the Force could still be weeks away.

Justin Chadwick, Murray Wenzel, Annabelle Banfield and Darren Walton

England have drafted in the power of Ollie Chessum to help take on the physical French pack. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionAfter nine changes failed, England make one for France

England's beleaguered coach Steve Borthwick has made a single change from the XV humbled by Italy as he seeks an unlikely revival in Paris against France.

Duncan Bech

ACT's Rob Valetini will bring up game No.100 against Fijian Drua in Ba. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumBrumbies ace hoping double reason for Fiji celebrations

With Fijian roots, Rob Valetini is looking to celebrate his Super Rugby Pacific milestone with a victory over the Drua in Ba, which will host its first match.

Melissa Woods

Rugby Australia has no qualms about luring players from the NRL, such as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWallabies raid NRL ranks in pursuit of World Cup glory

Rugby Australia is making no secret of its intention to build the best possible Wallabies team for the 2027 World Cup - even if that means poaching the NRL.

Darren Walton

Star teen Caitlyn Halse (right) has missed the Wallaroos squad after a disrupted pre-season. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumSevens pair among new faces in Wallaroos rugby squad

Interim coach Sam Needs has unveiled a new-look Wallaroos squad that includes 10 potential debutants including sevens duo Piper Simons and Sidney Taylor.

Melissa Woods

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RugbyPremium‘Never’: Lomax responds to major NRL theory

Zac Lomax’s future may be sorted, but the spotlight remains on the former NRL star as he prepares to make the big move to rugby.

Martin Gabor