An extraordinary chain of events will almost certainly put Saracens hooker Schalk Brits on the bench in the this weekend’s Super 15 semi-final for the Stormers…as a back row player,…
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Phil Waugh ends career with a loss
The HSBC Waratahs gallant 2011 campaign has come to a close after going down to the Blues 26-13 in their Super Rugby Qualifier at Eden Park, Auckland. In a season…
Josh Holmes to start at scrum-half
Scrumhalf Josh Holmes will fill the boots of Luke Burgess in tomorrow night’s Super Rugby Qualifier against the Blues at Eden Park. Luke Burgess was ruled out of the team…
Phil Waugh will quit after the World Cup
Phil Waugh announced today that he will retire from professional Rugby at the end of 2011. Waugh is the most-capped player in the history of NSW Rugby, and he has…
Back rower urging Waratahs fans to make a difference
Backrower Dave Dennis has called on HSBC Waratahs fans to turn out in their droves and create a formidable atmosphere for Saturday’s final round match at ANZ Stadium. With Wycliff…
James O’Connor to leave Western Force
The Emirates Western Force have withdrawn from talks with James O’Connor’s management after further intensive negotiations failed to find common ground on contract length and remuneration. RugbyWA was advised by…
Indefinite leave for Berrick Barnes
Waratahs and Wallaby back Berrick Barnes will take an extended break from Rugby commencing immediately. Barnes has been suffering from footballers’ migraines in recent weeks and has spent a number…
O’Connor ends Super Rugby season with suspension
Emirates Western Force back James O’Connor will miss the club’s final match of the season against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday night after being suspended at a SANZAR hearing.…
Super 15 qualifiers – how they are determined!
SANZAR has clarified how the Super Rugby Finals Series qualifiers will be decided in the event that two or more teams finish the Super Rugby regular season on equal log…
Butch James could be banned for high tackle
Butch James’ Super 15 season at the Golden Lions could be ended by a ban after he was cited for a high tackle in Saturday’s 30-30 draw with the Sharks.…