No more ‘court cases on-field’:Players,coaches love new Super Rugby rules

No more ‘court cases on-field’:Players,coaches love new Super Rugby rules

Waratahs halfback Jake Gordon’s going to miss pestering his opposite number at the back of the scrum,but the other rule changes have been welcomed with open eyes by Australia’s top coaches and players.

  • byGeorgina Robinson

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No beach stroll,but Australia walks away smiling after Super Rugby war

No beach stroll,but Australia walks away smiling after Super Rugby war

After months of posturing,Australia and New Zealand rugby officials have finalised the future of Super Rugby Pacific.

  • byIain Payten andTom Decent
Wallabies to rest for three Super games under proposed plan for World Cup year

Wallabies to rest for three Super games under proposed plan for World Cup year

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie and his Super Rugby counterparts are set to finalise workload plans for key players to ensure they’re fresh for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

  • byIain Payten
‘It sucked’:To’omua opens up on divorce and missing the Wallabies cut

‘It sucked’:To’omua opens up on divorce and missing the Wallabies cut

Matt To’omua has ridden the highs and lows of professional sport,and the breakdown of a high-profile marriage. Now the Wallaby has some lessons to share.

  • byGeorgina Robinson
No fear:Burn boys ready to take on enforcer duties for the Wallabies

No fear:Burn boys ready to take on enforcer duties for the Wallabies

Melbourne-raised mates Rob Leota and Rob Valetini were hard-hitting juniors who turned heads. Now they’re two thirds of the Wallabies back row.

  • byIain Payten
Landy’s valour missing six decades later as Rebels leave Force in cold

Landy’s valour missing six decades later as Rebels leave Force in cold

Not far from a statue that reminds us of sportsmanship at its very best,Super Rugby’s Melbourne Rebels had a golden opportunity.

  • byWayne Smith
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Waratahs props must push through puzzling scrum calls

Waratahs props must push through puzzling scrum calls

A few weeks after dominating the Hurricanes,NSW front-rowers Angus Bell and Archer Holz got on the wrong side of the referee. And it rattled them.

  • byPaul Cully
Reds fall to Highlanders in Brisbane as Blues batter Rebels

Reds fall to Highlanders in Brisbane as Blues batter Rebels

Aussie Super Rugby teams the Reds and Rebels again struggled against Kiwi foes on Friday.

Still ‘a step or two behind’:Waratahs keep Aussie hopes in check

Still ‘a step or two behind’:Waratahs keep Aussie hopes in check

Despite a rousing win over storied New Zealand rivals the Crusaders,and improved Australian games across the board,the Waratahs are keeping it real.

  • byGeorgina Robinson
Hits and misses but Super Round worth a second shot

Hits and misses but Super Round worth a second shot

Super Rugby’s first-ever magic round attracted modest crowds in Melbourne and needed more razzle-dazzle. But it could be an excellent annual event.

  • byGeorgina Robinson
Brumbies salvage Australian pride with Super Round win over Highlanders

Brumbies salvage Australian pride with Super Round win over Highlanders

Noah Lolesio returned with a bang and Scott Sio channelled his Balmain juniors days at Leichhardt Oval in rousing win for Australian rugby.

  • byGeorgina Robinson