The Western Force have reinstated HBF Park as an imposing venue for visiting sides, running in six tries on the way to a 48-10 bonus-point win over the Fijian Drua. The win was the second-biggest ever at home by the Western Australian franchise, falling just… Read More »‘Triple threat’ Donaldson leads Force to massive win over Drua to keep Super Rugby finals hopes alive
They were made to roll up their sleeves, but the ACT Brumbies have kept their top two hopes alive by holding on to beat the NSW Waratahs 29-21 in Sydney. In monsoonal-like conditions, where the heavens opened in the second half, it took until replacement… Read More »Brumbies beat Waratahs in monsoonal conditions as injury toll goes from bad to worse
The NRL’s crackdown on kick pressure has officially jumped the shark after a crucial call went Cronulla’s way with Storm star Harry Grant ending up in the sin bin. Grant appeared to accidentally make contact with Sharks five-eighth Daniel Atkinson late in the first half… Read More »Baffling sin bin sends Storm spiralling as Sharks overcome Hynes’ absence to silence critics … somewhat
The Auckland-based Blues held on with their backs to their goal line after the fulltime siren to beat the Wellington-based Hurricanes 31-27 in the match of the season in Super Rugby Pacific. In Saturday’s match between the long-time New Zealand rivals, the Hurricanes had the… Read More »Blues hang on against Hurricanes in game of the season to move atop Super Rugby standings, Crusaders go down AGAIN
Life under Jo Yapp has got off to a losing start, with Canada spoiling her official welcoming party by recording a 33-14 win at Allianz Stadium on Saturday evening. After consecutive wins late last year to finish the international season on a high, the Wallaroos… Read More »Wallaroos defeated by Canada as pressure turns on Yapp’s side ahead of crunch USA clash