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State of Origin selection has not prompted second thoughts from Joseph Suaalii as he strives to emulate cross-code superstars Israel Folau and Sonny Bill Williams in proving himself as much more than a “one-trick pony”. Addressing his looming switch from the NRL to rugby union… Read More »‘Don’t want to be a one-trick pony’: Suaalii clarifies rugby future after Origin selection triggers backflip speculation

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo admits he is frustrated Matt Burton will miss round 13 to serve as NSW’s 18th player for the State of Origin series opener. Burton has been tasked with the replacement role for the third time in four Origin games and will… Read More »Bulldogs coach questions Origin rule that leaves him without star

The ACT Brumbies’ best Super Rugby season in more than a decade has been dealt a blow with Wallabies prop James Slipper unlikely to feature in their upcoming quarter-final. Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham hoped Slipper would be back from a calf injury for a potential… Read More »‘That’s very tricky’: Larkham’s downbeat verdict on Wallaby star

Melbourne Rebels players are vowing to “hold their heads high and have a crack” in their final Super Rugby Pacific matches after being told the club will be be cut by Rugby Australia (RA). The Rebels received the brutal blow as they were preparing to… Read More »‘Deadly silent, absolute devastation’: How Rebels players reacted to brutal news

Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh has outlined the reasons why the governing body rejected a rescue plan for the Melbourne Rebels after the Super Rugby team was axed for 2025 on Thursday. Waugh and RA chairman Daniel Herbert addressed a media conference where Waugh revealed… Read More »‘Lack of detail and transparency’: RA bosses reveal why they thought cutting Rebels was their only option