Mike Harris is in line to play for the Rebels in this weekend’s clash with the Stormers, after a hamstring injury that kept him out of Wallabies duties. Harris suffered a hamstring injury in his third game back from a 10-week absence with a quad injury. His limited game time had been enough for the … Continue reading "Key duo in contention for Rebels return"

The Brumbies have been knocked off the top of the Australian conference for the first time this season, after a 40-14 loss to the Crusaders. The ACT franchise slipped below the Rebels after their round nine loss, putting them sixth in their group, below the finals contenders at the halfway point of the season. The … Continue reading "Brumbies knocked off conference perch after heavy defeat"

Hurricanes utility back Nehe Milner-Skudder will miss at least six weeks of Super Rugby after fracturing his foot against the Chiefs. Milner-Skudder, 26, came down awkwardly on his right foot in the Hamilton wet on Friday and was escorted from the field as his side lost 26-18. He wore a moon boot at training on … Continue reading "Milner-Skudder out for six weeks"

Jake Gordon doesn’t feel like he’s gunning for his mate’s job, despite making an impact off the bench against the Brumbies. The scrumhalf replaced Waratahs starter Nick Phipps in the 51st minute of NSW’s 28-12 loss to the Brumbies, scoring his maiden Super Rugby try 12 minutes later. Phipps cut a disappointed figure walking to … Continue reading "Gordon not gunning for Phipps failure"

A large part of Super Rugby’s mandate in reducing the number of teams that will take part in next year’s competition is making the overall structure easier to understand for the average fan. The current format is both terribly confusing and overcomplicated and adjusting a system which rewards mediocrity with home quarter finals and allows the … Continue reading "Law changes that would make Super Rugby super again"

The Brumbies will host the Highlanders in a Canberra quarter-final next Friday night, after a 24-10 win over the Force on Saturday night. They needed to take just one point from their final round clash to topple the Waratahs and clinch the Australian conference win and while they completed that task with ease, the win … Continue reading "Brumbies to host Highlanders in finals showdown"

Former Netherlands international Rene van der Gijp believes a defender interesting leading sides across Europe would be a fine addition at Anfield Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt has been urged to consider a move to Liverpool as he could form “the best centre-back pairing in Europe” alongside countryman Virgil van Dijk. As things stand, the … Continue reading "'De Ligt & Van Dijk would be best centre-back pairing in Europe' – Ajax star urged to consider Liverpool"

The Frenchman was still an important part of the first-team plans despite his off-field antics earlier in the season, but City are planning to move on Benjamin Mendy’s continued absence from the Manchester City first team has been a source of constant frustration for boss Pep Guardiola and his staff. Goal reported back in September that … Continue reading "Maverick Mendy facing crucial months to win over Pep as Man City line up Chilwell"

The centre-back admitted after the game that he picked up a booking on purpose to ensure he is available for the first leg of the quarter-finals Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos will be investigated over comments he made following his booking during Wednesday’s Champions League win at Ajax, UEFA has announced. Making his 600th appearance … Continue reading "Ramos faces UEFA investigation over intentional yellow card against Ajax"

The Force have locked in backrower Richard Hardwick for the 2017 season. WA product Hardwick debuted for the Force in round six this season, ultimately playing three matches in the competition. The 22-year-old has come through the Force’s Future Force program and said he was ready for another step up in competition with an influx … Continue reading "Western Force lock in local backrower"