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Suspension means the Waratahs' Daniel Botha (front) will miss the clash with the Western Force. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumBlow for Waratahs as prop banned for Force clash

NSW Waratahs prop Daniel Botha will miss the side's crucial Super Rugby Pacific derby with the Western Force because of suspension.

Murray Wenzel

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Rugby UnionPremium‘Long journey’: Reds star eyes return from injury

Wallabies and Reds star Tate McDermott has revealed ‘little setbacks’ in his recovery from hamstring surgery.

Marco Monteverde

Western Force scrum-half Henry Robertson.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumIn-form Robertson, Force aiming to avoid ‘slippery slope’

Having re-committed to the Force for the next two years, Western Force scrum-half Henry Robertson said both him and his team were staying grounded ahead of a season-defining final five games of the season.

Ben Smith

Jake Gordon says it's time for the Waratahs to start firing. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'Definitely time': Waratahs record-setter's team jolt

Jake Gordon is still chasing an elusive Super Rugby Pacific crown as he moves past Chris Whitaker as the NSW Waratahs' most-capped halfback.

Darren Walton

Tate McDermott is battling to be fit for the Wallabies' first Test of the year. (Marty Melville/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumInjured Wallaby half still aiming for Super return

Test No.9 Tate McDermott says he's still hoping to play before the end of the regular Super Rugby Pacific season after setbacks with his hamstring recovery.

Melissa Woods

Western Force has rounded out their primary squad for the Super Rugby Women’s season, re-signing former Wallaroos superstar and long-term captain Trilleen Pomare.

RugbyCommentsPremiumForce complete squad for Women’s season with star signing

Western Force has rounded out their primary squad for the Super Rugby Women’s season, re-signing former Wallaroos superstar and long-term captain Trilleen Pomare.

Aaron Kirby

Henry Robertson has re-signed with the Force.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumWallabies bolter re-commits to Force for two years

Wallabies bolter Henry Robertson has pledged his future to Western Force, with the in-form scrum-half signing a contract extension for another two years.

Ben Smith

A thrilling Super Round weekend in Christchurch has got rugby officials and fans excited. (John Davidson/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'Not many, if any': Super round has Anzac Test on table

The Crusaders' rugby boss was left quoting Scribe as Super Round's successful return shifted talk back to a Bledisloe Cup Test on Anzac Day.

Murray Wenzel

Former Wallabies star Matt Giteau says Ben Donaldson did nothing wrong to lose his Test spot. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumGiteau's No.10 plea, query of Wallabies' forgotten man

Matt Giteau wonders why Ben Donaldson fell down the Wallabies' pecking order and wants an early call made on who wears the No.10 leading into the World Cup.

Murray Wenzel

Richie Mo'unga was yellow-carded in Brave Lupus Tokyo's shock loss to the Yokohama Eagles. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremiumBrave Lupus battling but Steelers shine on in Japan

Two-time defending champs Brave Lupus Tokyo suffered an eighth loss in 10 games, but Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers are firing ahead of Japan's rugby playoffs.

Staff Writers

A try to the Chiefs' Cortez Ratima put paid to the Drua's hopes of another upset victory. (Jeremy Ward/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumDrua blow their chance to add Chiefs' Super scalp

The Fijian Drua were in the arm-wrestle against the Chiefs before some forgettable moments blew open the contest to complete Christchurch's Super Round.

Murray Wenzel

Moana Pasifika pushed the Highlanders in a 27-17 loss at Christchurch's Super Round. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumPasifika soar high but Highlanders pluck Super win

Moana Pasifika's former Brisbane Broncos talent Israel Leota improved his stocks with a spectacular try on rugby's Super Round main stage in Christchurch.

Murray Wenzel

Kiwi sides have been giving Australian teams a hard time lately in Super Rugby. (John Davidson/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWhy there is hope for Aussies after not-so Super Round

New Zealand teams occupy the top four spots on the ladder approaching the pointy end of the Super Rugby season after a Kiwi shut-out in Christchurch.

Murray Wenzel

The New Zealand Black Ferns proved far too strong for Australia in their Pacific Four Series clash. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumNZ's clinical Black Ferns hand Wallaroos a wooden spoon

The Wallaroos have had to cop a third Pacific Four Series wooden spoon in five years following a 30th straight loss to New Zealand's Black Ferns.

Darren Walton

Blues players celebrate after Beauden Barrett (c) kicked the winning points against the Reds. (John Davidson/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumBrave Reds suffer Super golden-point heartbreak

The Queensland Reds came from 12 points down late in their Super Round clash with the Blues, only to lose in golden point after a Beauden Barrett penalty goal.

Murray Wenzel

Prolific winger Fehi Fineanganofo (l) bagged four tries for the Hurricanes against the Brumbies. (John Davidson/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumBumbling Brumbies blown away by Super Hurricanes

Hurricanes winger Fehi Fineanganofo dazzled with four of their seven tries against a hapless Brumbies outfit in a bonus-point Super Round win in Christchurch.

Murray Wenzel

The Waratahs' Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to return from injury against the Western Force. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumTahs bank on star's return to boost Super run home

The NSW Waratahs are expecting a high-profile return after they were outgunned by the Crusaders in an emotional opening to Christchurch's Super Round.

Murray Wenzel

The Crusaders have proved too strong for the Waratahs in their new home across the Tasman. (John Davidson/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'Lost for words' Crusaders' Super start at new home

The Crusaders have ridden an emotional high to open their new Christchurch home with a win against the Waratahs that saw them avoid some unwanted history.

Murray Wenzel

Michaela Leonard will break the Wallaroos record for most games played on Saturday.

Rugby unionCommentsPremium‘Fortunate’ Force forward Leonard to make Wallaroos history

Michaela Leonard might be about to become the Wallaroos’ most-capped player of all-time, but the Western Force lock feels lucky more than anything to have pulled on the gold jersey as often as she has.

Ben Smith

New investment is being sought to ensure a future for the struggling Moana Pasifika. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWorld Rugby chair responds to NRL fear, Pasifika future

World Rugby chair Brett Robinson has explained the organisation's commitment to the region, despite the uncertain future of Moana Pasifika and the NRL threat.

Murray Wenzel

Fraser McReight is ready to dig in for Queensland in the absence of Tate McDermott and Tom Lynagh. (AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'It sucks': Reds forge on without Test halves

Queensland Reds captain Fraser McReight is confident injured pair Tate McDermott and Tom Lynagh will still play a major role this season.

Murray Wenzel

Andy Muirhead will line up in a wingers jersey for the ACT Brumbies when they face the Hurricanes. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumInjection of Muirhead key to Brumbies' looming history

Andy Muirhead has been recalled into the ACT Brumbies starting side and Stephen Larkham says he can provide the attacking threat needed to beat the Hurricanes.

Sebastian Tan

Eddie Jones talks to Hunter Rugby players during his trip to promote Japan's match with Ireland. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumJones hopeful Japan becomes Newcastle's rugby team

With an eye on Japan's 2027 Rugby World Cup match in Newcastle, coach Eddie Jones wants Novocastrians to get behind his team when they play Ireland in July.

Melissa Woods

Michaela Leonard will become the most capped Wallaroo when she faces New Zealand on Saturday. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumLeonard milestone looms as Wallaroos aim to upset Kiwis

Michaela Leonard will make a record 46th appearance for Australia when they play New Zealand on Saturday, with the aim of beating the Kiwis for the first time.

Sebastian Tan