Will Genia is ‘50/50’ to return to the Rebels side this week, while Dane Haylett-Petty is on track to come back from a neck issue, back Tom English says. Genia injured his knee in the Rebels’ loss to the Crusaders three weeks ago, with an initial prognosis putting him in doubt for the June Series, Read more about Genia '50-50' to return against Sunwolves: English[…]
The Waratahs need to make the most of their possessions against the Highlanders, if they want to break through for a ‘huge’ win, halfback Jake Gordon says. Gordon has returned to the starting side, rotating with Nick Phipps, for the clash and said the Waratahs just needed to be better under pressure to finally clinch Read more about Waratahs want to keep 'knocking the nail' in: Gordon[…]
Adam Ashley-Cooper will play an impact role from the Waratahs bench on Saturday but his off-field contribution into beating the Sunwolves this week could prove just as vital. The 116-Test centre was cleared to take his place in the NSW team after recovering from a head-knock suffered in the Tahs’ first game against the Hurricanes Read more about Insights of AAC helping Waratahs prepare for the unpredictable Sunwolves[…]
History tells us it’s a bloody tough ask to cross the Indian Ocean and win a Super Rugby playoff game. Not many do it. In 39 attempts, only 10 teams have ever taken a flight to or from South Africa – lasting anywhere between 14 and 28 hours – and then got up five or Read more about Push through the pain: Bernie's tip to winning finals in Africa[…]
The character required to succeed on world rugby’s biggest stage should never be underestimated. In the social media age there are thousands of critics every time a player puts a foot wrong and learning to deal with those comments, digest them and move forward is critical. Taniela Tupou learnt those lessons the hard way as Read more about Tupou's thick skin key to rapid rise[…]
Melbourne have World Cup-winning coach Jake White in their corner as they attempt to secure a maiden Super Rugby finals spot. The former Springboks mentor, who steered South Africa to the 2007 trophy, has reached out to young Rebels coach and compatriot Dave Wessels this week. Hosting the Chiefs at AAMI Park on Friday night, Read more about TEAM NEWS: Jake White offers wisdom to Wessels as Rebels face finals showdown[…]
Luke Jones is officially returning to the Rebels next season but it seems unlikely he will be rushed back into the Test fold for the upcoming Spring Tour. Jones’s homecoming, reported on RUGBY.com.au last month, will bring him back to Super Rugby for the 2019 and 2020 seasons after two years in France. The flanker/lock Read more about Jones' Rebels return confirmed for 2019[…]
Australian rugby’s top prizes will be handed out on Friday night at the Rugby Australia Awards. The John Eales Medal headlines the awards on the night but that is just the tip of the iceberg on the evening. Watch the whole night LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on RUGBY.com.au from 6:30pm AEDT Friday. Who will be the Read more about Rugby Australia Awards: 2018 Contenders[…]
Quade Cooper is officially a Melbourne Rebel, with the franchise announcing his signing on Tuesday after weeks of speculation. Cooper posted a video to Instagram on Tuesday afternoon confirming his move, a one-year contract with the Melbourne franchise. It comes less than a day after he took a swipe at Reds coach Brad Thorn for Read more about Rebels confirm Quade Cooper signing for 2019[…]
Tuca Ferretti’s squad is looking for its first major international trophy but must go through crosstown rival Rayados to earn the prize There’s something missing from Tigres’ trophy case, though perhaps not for much longer. The club has been remarkable this decade, winning four league titles and a Copa MX, but an international title always has Read more about Tigres coping with pressure ahead of Concacaf Champions League final against Monterrey[…]