Rebels announce their new Super Rugby captain
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWhat may be perceived as a weakness for the Melbourne Rebels could prove to be their greatest strength, according to newly-appointed captain Adam Coleman. The Australia lock, who was one of a dozen Western...
The Wrap: Dave Wessels hits the ground running in Melbourne
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIf Australian rugby is in disarray, it seems that nobody told Dave Wessels. With 2017 one of the most tumultuous years in the history of rugby union in Australia, culminating in the exit of the Western...
Western Force could return: players union
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auPlayers union boss Ross Xenos has foreshadowed the possibility of the Western Force returning to a revamped Super Rugby competition in 2021. Rugby Australia axed the Force for financial reasons last September...
Reds sign Jono Lance
8 years ago by Reds RugbyThe Queensland Reds have added further experience to their backline for the 2018 Super Rugby season, with the signing of former Queensland representative Jono Lance. The 27-year-old flyhalf has...
New Rugby Australia CEO wants stability
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auStability and better on-field performances will be the key measures of success for new Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle, who will meet with Wallabies coach Michael Cheika on Tuesday. Castle, who started...
Waratahs wait on McCalman medical report
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe NSW Waratahs are waiting for a medical report on Wallabies backrower Ben McCalman’s troublesome right shoulder before finalising negotiations with him ahead of the Super Rugby season. The Waratahs...
Australian rugby in 2017: Super Rugby growing pains don’t end well
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Australian Super Rugby season review concludes this week with the two sides who dominated the headlines for the worst possible reasons: the Melbourne Rebels and Western Force. I’ll repeat a point...
Waratahs use the Force to sign Wallabies back
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Waratahs have announced the signing of Wallabies utility back and former Western Force player Curtis Rona. Rona has three Test caps for the Wallabies after defecting from the NRL at the end of the...
Monday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichalak to retire at the end of the season Lyon utility back Frédéric Michalak has confirmed that he will retire at the end of the current Top 14 season. The...
Rona signs with Waratahs
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies back Curtis Rona’s desire to play at the 2019 World Cup has led to him signing for the NSW Waratahs, instead of going overseas or returning to rugby league. Rona played three Tests for...
