Super Rugby Teams: Aotearoa (Round 5) and AU (Round 2)
Before making your Superbru predictions, check out all the teams for Super Rugby Aotearoa and AU this weekend.
Reds stick with winning formula
Reds coach Brad Thorn has named an unchanged side for their Super Rugby AU clash with the Rebels in Sydney on Friday.
Highlights: Reds vs Wararaths
Check out some highlights from the inaugural match of Super Rugby AU where the Reds claimed a hard-fought 32-26 victory over the Waratahs – their first in seven years.
O’Connor propels Reds past gutsy Waratahs
Flyhalf James O’Connor kicked two late penalties to help the Reds beat the Waratahs 32-26 in Brisbane on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Superbru: Bank on Saders, Reds
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks have been locked with the staff unanimous in predicting wins for the Crusaders and Reds this week.
Rookies start for Waratahs
Coach Rob Penney has named two uncapped players in the Waratahs starting XV for Friday’s Super Rugby AU opener against the Reds in Brisbane.
O’Connor at No 10 for Reds
James O’Connor will start at flyhalf for the Reds in their Super Rugby AU opener against the Waratahs in Brisbane on Friday.
Rebels forced to relocate due to Covid-19
The Melbourne Rebels’ round-two Super Rugby AU match against the Reds will not be played at AAMI Park after the Queensland government’s clampdown on Victoria sports teams.
Watch: Wallabies prop’s 200kg bench press
Wallabies and Reds tighthead prop Taniela Tupou – nicknamed the ‘Tongan Thor’ – recently shared a video on social media in which he bench-presses an impressive 200kg.
Reds trio stood down over pay cut protest
Queensland Reds players Izack Rodda, Isaac Lucas and Harry Hockings have all been stood down after indicating their unwillingness to accept a pay reduction.
