The Brumbies have reached an agreement to play all home games at GIO Stadium for the next five years. The ACT franchise confirmed the deal on Friday afternoon and Brumbies CEO Michael Jones expressed his pleasure with the agreement. “This agreement is a fantastic result for our fans,” he said. “It brings increased benefits to …
Western Force back Kyle Godwin is confident the team can start anew in 2016. Godwin is a rare familiar face in new-look Force backline but where he will play this season is yet to be decided. The 23-year-old played mainly at outside centre in 2015 but with the addition of former Queensland Reds centre Ben …
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Melbourne are hopeful of getting some bodies back on deck after their opening-round Super Rugby clash was wrecked by injuries. The Rebels were overrun by the Blues 56-18 at AAMI Park with skipper Nic Stirzaker joining a long list of casualties. Melbourne started well with Stirzaker scoring a sparkling try in the seventh minute but …
In round 4 of the Super U20s Championship, the Queensland U20s side have claimed all four of the other Australian Super U20s sides with their 34-20 win over the Brumbies U20s in Brisbane. In the other match NSW Gen Blue U20s took on the Melbourne Rebels at the University of Sydney. With both sides looking …
1. Hooper sets the pace He’s only recently been installed as the Waratahs permanent team captain but Michael Hooper showed unequivocally why he is in that position. Did not miss a beat in the opening derby, scored the Waratahs’ first try, had a try assist and was typically dangerous in the breakdown. 2. Reds set …
National skills coach Mick Byrne says Australia’s Super Rugby franchises are receptive to skills initiatives, after meetings last week. Wallabies coach Michael Cheika met with the franchise coaches on his return from Europe, in a bid to unite the teams on a number of levels, with skills a major focus. Byrne said it wasn’t a …
The 29-year-old winger has made 21 appearances for City this term, netting twice and helping them to eighth place in the top tier Premier League winner Marc Albrighton has signed a new contract with Leicester City. The winger, who helped the Foxes to their incredible title triumph in 2015-16, will stay with the club until …
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Single-use plastic was supposed to be banned in India from October 2 and we staunchly believe that it is the need of the hour. Small-scale changes are already being made. Plastic straws are being replaced by sturdy paper straws in restaurants and bamboo is coming out as a strong alternative for plastic. Steps are even being …
After reeling cries over the past two days by pro-environment groups and concerned citizens who protested against the felling of trees in Mumbai’s Aarey Colony, the Supreme Court on Monday ordered that no more trees should be cut while also recording an undertaking by the Maharashtra government to assure the same. The decision, however, came …
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