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Rugby Union by Emma Greenwood Premium Content Subscriber only Theyre the sage words from a footy legend that helped the Queensland find the belief to break their decade-long title drought and put rugby back on the map in Queensland. "Win the moments and trust your mate to do his job." Reds coach Brad Thorns halftime reminder to his rattled men helped turn around his sides fortunes and seal his place in Queensland rugby folklore. Kayo is your ticket to the b...

Rugby Union by Emma Greenwood Premium Content Subscriber only Theyre the sage words from a footy legend that helped the Queensland find the belief to break their decade-long title drought and put rugby back on the map in Queensland. "Win the moments and trust your mate to do his job." Reds coach Brad Thorns halftime reminder to his rattled men helped turn around his sides fortunes and seal his place in Queensland rugby folklore. Kayo is your ticket to the b...

And thats just the start of it as Super Rugby trans-Tasman tees off. "I dont think theres many tougher tours – Crusaders, Chiefs, Auckland, all in New Zealand," McKellar said. "They dont make it easy for us... Im not sure who will be refereeing the games in New Zealand, whether Australian refs will travel. Everyone gets reviewed, we review our program every week… and as long as everyones doing it. "Were not blaming anyone. It was a great night for Australian rugby." Tupous emotional Mothers...

Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images The Reds roar in delight in celebrating James OConnor’s title-clinching try against the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium. James OConnors rugby resurgence has flourished again, the Queensland Reds playmaker scoring five minutes into injury-time against a 13-man Brumbies outfit to seal a remarkable 19-16 Super Rugby AU final win at Suncorp Stadium. The Brumbies had Darcy Swain and Luke Reimer sin-binned as they chaotically clung to a 16-12 lead at the death on Saturday ...

Thorn was all smiles afterwards, speaking to Sonny Bill Williams on Stan’s coverage. “Crazy, crazy game,” Thorn said. “You think playing is hard. Oh my goodness. You’re just sitting in there and your guts are turning inside out. Absolute heart got them over the line.” Down 13-6 at half-time, the Reds found a spark. They forced a Tom Wright knock-on through line speed pressure before Jordan Petaia’s chest flicked the sideline, otherwise he would’ve had a contender for try of the ...

Brumbies armed with tricks to topple Reds AAP 6 hrs ago Murray Wenzel © Jason OBRIEN/AAP PHOTOS Allan Alaalatoa and James OConnor rate the Super Rugby final as the biggest game of their careers. Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa is sure the defending champions have come armed with the tricks and tactics necessary to slow the Queensland Reds scrum dominance in Saturdays Super Rugby AU decider. The Reds have beaten the Brumbies in two tight comeback wins this season, turning t...

The Brumbies start fast and the Reds finish strong. Who wins the rest? We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss By Morgan Turinui Normal text size Advertisement The second Super Rugby AU final is a replay of the first, and after 21 matches of the 2021 version it is the two expected teams, the Reds and the Brumbies, who will battle it out at Suncorp Stadium. But who will win? Let’s consult the form guide and by gauging the case for each, see if we c...

DAYS after that gripping night and the conversation is yet to change subject. At least 1200 kilometres south of Suncorp Stadium amid rusted-on supporters that stared blankly into their TV while Queenslanders put forefingers silently on lips to request quiet. But a search of social media minutes after the controversial final scoreline had calmer and sometimes impartial voices talking up conspiracy that was uttered out from the corner of the mouth of ACT Brumbies coach Dan McKellar in the pre-gam...

Wallaby Valetini extends with Brumbies AAP 3 hrs ago Murray Wenzel © Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS Brumbies forward Rob Valetini has committed his future to Australian rugby for another two years. Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is pleased Rob Valetinis sharp rate of improvement will continue in Brumbies colours after the back-rower confirmed a Rugby Australia (RA) contract extension until 2023. Man of the match in Saturdays qualifying final win over the Western Force, Valetini has ...

State-first focus for Reds McDermott AAP 3 hrs ago Murray Wenzel © Darren England/AAP PHOTOS Tate McDermott is focused only on the Super AU grand final this week, not Wallabies selection talk. Duelling halfbacks Tate McDermott and Nic White will square off in Saturdays Super Rugby AU final with Wallabies ramifications at play. But Queensland Reds playmaker and Whites Australian understudy McDermott said that motivation "was miles behind" as the Reds look to reverse the resu...