Super Rugby
‘It’s massive’: Clash of bitter state rivals to kick off Reds’ 2024 season in Brisbane
In what is sure to see a big turnout, Queensland will host NSW at Suncorp Stadium in the opening round of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.
- by Michael Atkinson
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In major coup for new coach Kiss, Reds strike gold with All Blacks duo
The Reds’ recruitment drive has been turbocharged with Queensland securing the services of not one but two All Blacks props.
- by Michael Atkinson
Tight Five
Australian rugby
Why new national comp is a ‘need, not a want’ for Australian rugby
Western Force boss Tony Lewis is utterly convinced of the merits of a third-tier competition and his comments should be the start of a broader conversation.
- by Paul Cully
Player power: Reds skipper reveals his role in choice of new coach
In rival codes, coaching turnover has come as a shock to players, but Queensland Reds’ Liam Wright has revealed his squad’s role in finding Brad Thorn’s successor.
- by Nick Wright
New Reds coach promises ‘aggressive, progressive style’ as recruitment drive kicks off
New Reds coach Les Kiss has just got his feet under the desk, but he has revealed the club could have news on the recruitment front within “a few weeks”.
- by Nick Wright
Opinion
Australian rugby
Let the boys play: Boks mauling shows match fitness an issue for Australia
Why do coaches and staff continue to reduce – or “manage” – the amount of games Australian players play?
- by Michael Atkinson
Another Maroons stalwart takes the reins as Reds coach
Former State of Origin winger and successful union coach Les Kiss has beaten several big names - including former Wallabies - to replace Brad Thorn at Ballymore.
- by Michael Atkinson
Rebels’ All Black recruit backs Super Rugby player draft
Melbourne have continued their impressive recruitment drive by signing classy former New Zealand centre Matt Proctor.
- by Iain Payten
Wallabies hopeful on cusp of history after fight for his life
A life-changing conversation not only saved his life, but has him on the brink of making Indigenous rugby history.
- by Nick Wright
Lord of the Big Dance: The old-school character behind decades of Brumbies dominance
The Brumbies have been Australia’s best team throughout Super Rugby and Laurie Fisher has been there for most of it. The retiring coach explains how the men from Canberra do it.
- by Iain Payten
Opinion
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The Brumbies are up against it, but there’s hope. Here’s why
The record shows that while finals games over the past decade have overwhelmingly fallen the way of the home side, one of the sides to buck the trend has been the Brumbies.
- by Paul Cully