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Jock Campbell of the Reds scores a try during the round 15 Super Rugby match against Moana Pasifika at North Harbour Stadium.

Reds suffer huge scare in tight win over Moana

Queensland scored with just two minutes remaining to beat Moana Pasifika by two points and all but secure a Super Rugby Pacific finals berth.

  • Justin Chadwick

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Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh (left) with Melbourne Rebels president Paul Docherty in happier times.

Not all states are equal: The secret ‘seismic’ plan to reshape rugby

Rugby Australia signed off on a plan that would explicitly back NSW and Queensland. Now Wallabies legend Phil Waugh faces a court grilling over it as the fallout from the Rebels’ collapse deepens.

  • Sarah Danckert
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Jack Debreczeni of the Waratahs makes a line break during the round six Super Rugby match between NSW Waratahs and Blues at Allianz Stadium, on March 21, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Veteran class: Why a World Cup winner wants experienced playmaker to kick on at Tahs

Having played in two World Cup finals in his 30s, Mike Catt is a big believer in the value of older players in building a successful team.

  • Iain Payten
Taniela Tupou’s costly missed tackle in the Waratahs’ loss.

Frustrations boil over as Tupou swears at referee and misses crucial tackle in demoralising Waratahs defeat

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was outstanding for the Waratahs but it was an afternoon to forget for NSW after Taniela Tupou was accused of swearing at the referee in a 45-28 defeat to Moana Pasifika.

  • Tom Decent
Lotu Inisi of Moana Pasifika scores a try against the Waratahs.

Worst season ever? Waratahs go from bad to worse in loss to Moana Pasifika

The Waratahs’ hopes of qualifying for the finals have been officially dashed – and they’ve also claimed the wooden spoon.

  • Tom Decent
Tate McDermott’s red card helped consign Queensland to a 17-14 defeat against Moana Pasifika.

McDermott, McReight sent off in shock Queensland loss

Poor discipline from Queensland Reds captain Tate McDermott has cost his side badly against Moana Pasifika, while in Super W the Reds also went down with the Waratahs topping the table.

  • Alex Mitchell
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The Red have thrashed Melbourne in Super Rugby, with Josh Nasser scoring one of their eight tries.

Reds thump Rebels, Force fall to 0-4 against Pasifika

Queensland have confirmed their status as Australia’s top Super Rugby Pacific team, consigning Melbourne to a hefty home loss –  while the Force slumped to a 0-4 record after crashing to Moana Pasifika.

  • Melissa Woods
Suliasi Vunivalu on the charge.

Reds snap out of Super drought with Samoa win

Suliasi Vunivalu has come to life as the Queensland Reds won overseas for the first time in four years and burst Moana Pasifika’s bubble in Samoa.

  • Murray Wenzel
Issak Fines-Leleiwasa of the Force chips the ball forward against Moana Pasifika.

After-the-siren penalty lifts Force to win over Moana

The Western Force have overcome the late dismissals of two players to score a match-winning penalty after the final siren.

  • Justin Chadwick
Mark Nawaqanitawase scores for the Waratahs in their tight win over Moana Pasifika.

‘We just played tough’: Waratahs win in New Zealand for first time since 2015

Trailing 17-0 after 22 minutes, the Waratahs refused to go in their shell and showed a desire to spread the ball from edge to edge.

  • Tom Decent