Noah Lolesio delivered a timely reminder of his quality on Friday night, leading the Brumbies to a “statement” 60-21 win over Moana Pasifika in Canberra. With Les Kiss’ Queensland Reds earning much of the early season plaudits, the Brumbies, who entered the match in fifth spot after three wins from four matches, took the back […]
The Roosters needed a statement, Souths just needed a win. In the end, the Chooks got the points and had them underlined with a 48-6 that put the rest of the competition on notice. Souths were battered and remain winless through three games, but that wasn’t the story here. Neither was Latrell Mitchell, sin-binned midway […]
Matthew Wade’s farewell party got off to a sombre start as Western Australia took control of the Sheffield Shield final against Tasmania at the WACA Ground to draw closer to a third straight title. In reply to WA’s first-innings 347, Tasmania went to stumps on day two looking wobbly at 6-152, with Bradley Hope and […]
The Super Rugby Pacific season threatens to be overshadowed by the threat of civil war in Australian rugby after Rugby Australia on Friday walked away from the negotiating table with the Melbourne Rebels, ending any chance the club had of reaching a financial settlement with the national body. RA’s decision to call all bets off […]
He’s back. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck hadn’t been enjoying the best of nights, and neither had the rest of the Warriors, but sometimes a little adversity goes a long way. Taine Tuaupiki, the fullback, had been forced off with a concussion when the Raiders took the lead, overcoming a huge glut of possession the other way with […]
