Super Rugby
Opinion
Australian rugby
The pros and cons of Rugby Australia walking away from New Zealand
Threats of a trans-Tasman schism are nothing new but there are points on both sides as Australia again considers going its own way.
- by Paul Cully
Latest
Rugby Australia threatens to cut ties with Kiwis over TV cash split
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has created waves by declaring Australia may walk away from Super Rugby in 2024.
- by Tom Decent and Iain Payten
Opinion
Australian rugby
Thorn and his side face tough task to get back to top of Super Rugby heap
Almost as soon as he revealed his ambitions to take charge of the Wallabies via this column, things began to go wrong for Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn.
- by Wayne Smith
Tight Five
Wallabies
The Wallabies now have depth. And that leaves Fraser McReight at a crossroads.
McReight is a favourite son of Queensland but after being left out of the Wallabies squad, is he still the heir apparent for Michael Hooper’s No.7 jersey?
- by Paul Cully
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Brumbies
‘Did you guys see that?’: McKellar hits out at referees after semi-final loss to Blues
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar says his side should have been awarded a penalty in the dying moments and match-winning shot at goal in their semi-final at Eden Park.
- by Tom Decent
The White moves: How Brumbies plan to shut down Blues’ Ferrari backline
The Brumbies must contain Beauden Barrett, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Rieko Ioane in Auckland in Saturday’s semi-final. The key will be hard graft, says Nic White.
- by Iain Payten
Opinion
Opinion
The match-ups that will decide Brumbies-Blues Super Rugby semi-final
Only one of the Blues and Brumbies can progress to the Super Rugby final. Here are the key men for both teams.
- by Paul Cully
Quade, Rennie to meet as NSW weigh up Latu return
Will Quade Cooper suit up for Australia again this year?
- by Georgina Robinson
Analysis
Australian rugby
Recruitment the key for Waratahs to emulate Cheika’s champs
Having arrived at “base camp” in 2022, NSW are looking to bring in strategic recruits to summit Everest in 2023.
- by Georgina Robinson
Opinion
Opinion
Faulty engine saw Waratahs arrive at the end of the road
The Waratahs’ success this year was powered by a strong front-row trio. In their quarter-final loss, one of them was missing and another was half-fit.
- by Paul Cully
Brumbies to fly the flag in Super semi-finals after downing Canes
The ACT team will take on the Blues after coming from behind to beat the Hurricanes in Canberra.
- by Alex Mitchell