Super Rugby
Japan takes the Gamble: Star Waratahs flanker to exit at season’s end
Charlie Gamble turned in two man-of-the-match performances against the British and Irish Lions last year and overseas clubs lined up to poach him.
- Iain Payten
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Wallaby the guinea pig in Super Rugby’s new pre-game concussion protocol
As part of a new trial following the sickening Eli Katoa incident last year, Ben Donaldson missed the kick-off of a Super Rugby game after an incident in the warm-up.
- Iain Payten
The NRL has picked a bad time for global domination
Rugby league chiefs are keen to put their game in front of a world audience. Rugby already has substantial global reach, and it is going to get way bigger this year.
- Paul Cully
‘He’s ready to unleash’: How Junkyard Dog responded to Jorgensen masterclass
Having crashed back to reality after a breakout campaign, a young winger showed the Highlanders the promise that has Les Kiss sensing higher honours neared.
- Nick Wright
- Opinion
- Rugby Union
Kiwi bullies will be good test for the Wallabies’ next weapon
The Wallabies’ faith in Charlie Cale has been vindicated with the Brumbies’ rising star the form No.8 in Super Rugby Pacific.
- Paul Cully
Doctors told Carter Gordon he wouldn’t play again. He proved them wrong
A Wallabies star lay in bed and fretted he would never get back on the field. Even his doctors had told him so, before mounting a miraculous comeback.
- Nick Wright
- Opinion
- Australian rugby
After two rounds, the Waratahs and Brumbies lead Super Rugby. It’s just what the competition needed
A remarkable 50-24 victory over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Sunday saw the Brumbies jump to second place behind NSW. It’s still early days, but hugely encouraging.
- Paul Cully
‘Be a little more selfish’: The raw confession poised to unleash two Wallabies
This was the raw and honest conversation which triggered a leadership shake-up, and can propel two Test stars to new heights.
- Nick Wright
- Opinion
- Waratahs
The Waratahs have the pieces of the puzzle, but they don’t quite fit together – yet
It’s been a promising start to the season with bursts of brilliance, but the Waratahs left a good 50 points out on the field against Fijian Drua in Sydney.
- Peter FitzSimons
- Analysis
- Waratahs
The missing piece for the Waratahs to challenge the Kiwis
Flyhalf Lawson Creighton is not an issue for the Waratahs, but if you think about them as a potential title-challenging side, there may be a gap.
- Paul Cully