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Waratahs unveil new skipper, Force rest key quartet

Hugh Sinclair will captain the Waratahs against the re-stocked Queensland Reds, while Noah Lolesio returns for the Brumbies and the Force rest a host of stars.

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Reds crave home base return ahead of Waratahs test

Queensland Reds prop Alex Hodgman thinks a return to soggy Brisbane will be the tonic after a "reality check" loss to the Crusaders in Christchurch.

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Reds rolled as Crusaders restore Super order

The Queensland Reds were often their worst enemies as they let in six tries inside the first 42 minutes to lose 43-19 to the Crusaders in Christchurch.

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Veteran says injury a blessing for young Reds bull

Looking to keep their unbeaten Super start alive against the Crusaders, Reds prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen has sung the praises of youngster Massimo De Lutiis.

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Why James O'Connor loves the fast and slow pace of NZ

He's proven a revelation for the Crusaders and now former Wallabies star James O'Connor has revealed why he's loving life so much in New Zealand.

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Wright back, Reds brace for O'Connor's inside knowledge

Ex-Queensland star James O'Connor is vowing to do everything he can to help the Crusaders bring the Reds unstuck in Sunday's Super Rugby clash in Christchurch.

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Reds ready to fly players home pre-match if needed

The Queensland Reds are doing all they can to take care of players' families back in Brisbane while the team prepare to play the Crusaders in Christchurch.

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Reds Superman Tate McDermott earns rave reviews

The Queensland Reds are 2-0 following their 28-24 win over the Western Force, with scrumhalf Tate McDermott playing a key role in their latest win.

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Ex-Wallabies star helps Crusaders to opening Super win

Ex-Wallaby James O'Connor has made an influential debut for the Crusaders to help the 11-time champs to a Super Rugby Pacific comeback win over the Hurricanes.

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Aussie Super Rugby sides will challenge Kiwis: Barrett

All Blacks superstar Beauden Barrett is tipping vast improvement from Australia's four remaining Super Rugby sides, believing they can challenge the Kiwis.

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Northern exposure: Red's big chance on historic UK tour

The Queensland Reds' first tour of the United Kingdom in 35 years will have spin-offs for the Super Rugby club and it's Wallabies hopefuls.

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Former Wallabies star seals Super deal with Crusaders

After leaving the Queensland Reds, James O'Connor has signed with New Zealand heavyweights the Crusaders for next year's Super Rugby Pacific competition.

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O'Connor weighs up groundbreaking shift to Kiwi club

After leaving the Queensland Reds, James O'Connor could continue his Super Rugby Pacific career in New Zealand with heavyweights the Crusaders.

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Harlequins confirm surprise signing of Leigh Halfpenny

In a transfer coup, the Wales star has made the switch to Twickenham

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‘Razor’ Robertson is All Blacks’ surf dude tasked with sinking England

New Zealand’s coach has a colourful backstory but his rugby union credentials suggest Steve Borthwick’s might hit stormy waters

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Jamie George wants his England team-mates to ‘love’ facing the All Blacks

England have only won two Tests against the All Blacks in New Zealand.

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Fergus Burke open to representing England or Scotland as he reveals Test rugby ambitions after Saracens move

Burke will first be tasked with helping Saracens adapt to life without Owen Farrell

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All Blacks reveal new captain as New Zealand squad for England series named

Scott Robertson has named his first squad with Crusaders lock Scott Barrett appointed skipper

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Blues, Chiefs prepare to break Super Rugby drought

The Blues are Super Rugby title favourites but the Chiefs could spring a grand-final surprise to go with their last-four win over the league-leading Hurricanes.

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Reds alert for Chiefs' kicking prowess in Super finals

The Queensland Reds want to avoid a repeat of 2023's Super Rugby quarter-final when they scored more tries than the Chiefs but were beaten by penalty goals.

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Ex-Wallabies coach Deans denied sixth Japanese title

Former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has been denied a sixth title in Japan Rugby League One, after his Wild Knights were pipped in the final by Brave Lupus.

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Ex-Crusaders coach, captain set for Tokyo showdown

The Japan Rugby League One final will be a clash between former Crusaders coach and captain when the Wild Knights take on Brave Lupus in Tokyo.

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WTF Waratahs: rugby union’s sleeping giant remains stranded at rock bottom

The Tahs packed out stadiums and tasted the ultimate success 10 years ago but a return to the glory days has never been further away

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Songoliath felled by Lupus in Japanese club rugby

Toshiba Brave Lupus beat Tokyo Sungoliath in the second semi-final of Japanese club rugby on Sunday.

Guitar World

“I’ve always been an on-the-one guy, and I knew I could count on Pops to be there every time”: Robert “Pops” Popwell’s basslines rivaled any of his session bass peers – and few are better than The Crusaders’ Sweet ’N’ Sour

Popwell played a red 1962 Fender Precision, with an added Telecaster pickup near the bridge

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