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Wallabies
Kiwis open to an Anzac Day Bledisloe – but based on this weekend, there’s no need
A round of trans-Tasman clashes in Super Rugby was compelling and showed the competition is flying.
- by Paul Cully
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Force fall to Highlanders in Super Rugby arm-wrestle
The Western Force have missed the chance to claim another Kiwi scalp, falling to the Highlanders in a 7-6 arm-wrestle in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Dunedin.
- by Melissa Woods
Heartbreak sours historic debut: Four things learnt from Reds’ defeat
One of Super Rugby’s greatest debuts has not been enough to get the Reds home in one of the most heartbreaking performances at Suncorp Stadium.
- by Nick Wright
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Opinion
Do the maths: Rescuing Rebels would be throwing more borrowed money after bad
The Rebels aren’t the only ones on trial as their increasingly bitter battle with Rugby Australia plays out – it’s the entire concept of the five-team model.
- by Paul Cully
Cheap shots or legal brutality? Debate rages over ten-hunting Kiwi hitman
Waratahs Tane Edmed was rocked by a slightly late shot by a Chiefs flanker on Friday night, and he wasn’t the first playmaker to cop it.
- by Iain Payten
Chiefs punish sloppy Waratahs, finals hopes fading
The Waratahs’ hopes of backing up a memorable win over the Crusaders were snuffed by a clinical and powerful Chiefs team.
- by Iain Payten
On repeat and au revoir: The 21 seconds of good and bad news for the Waratahs
The high-intensity lead up to one try against the Crusaders perfectly highlighted the value of two NSW veterans - but they’re both departing.
- by Iain Payten
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Rebels
Insolvent since 2018: Melbourne Rebels’ rescue plan hinges on legal fight
Rugby Australia has accused the Melbourne Rebels directors of misusing tax funds forwarded by the national body amid revelations the Super Rugby club had been trading while insolvent from at least 2018.Â
- by Carla Jaeger, Sarah Danckert and Iain Payten
Season-ending blow for Reds could force Wallabies rethink
A Wallabies star is now set to miss the rest of the season, and likely the July Test campaign. Amid a poaching raid, could this affect his next move?
- by Nick Wright
Why a Wallabies champion believes injury-plagued star must return to fold
A Wallabies champion says one man needs to be at the forefront for a national recall, and he proved that in a litmus test of his credentials.
- by Nick Wright
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Beale’s comeback proves he can still be a force in Super Rugby
Kurtley Beale had a remarkable impact at fullback for the Force in Saturday’s victory over the Crusaders.
- by Paul Cully