Rugby Union

Williams changes gears to lead Australian sevens

Chris Dutton From Canberra grease monkey to captain of Australia, Sharni Williams is ready to take the next step in her Olympic Games dream and lead the women’s sevens team into battle in London this week.

Williams hits top gear with sevens cap

Chris Dutton From Canberra grease monkey to captain of Australia, Sharni Williams is ready to take the next step in her Olympic Games dream and lead the women's sevens team into battle in London this week.

Union

Owls coach takes long view after trashing

Chris Dutton Uni-Norths Owls coach Joe Hedger has warned his team to brace for short-term pain.

Union

Blackadder backs Brumbies

Chris Dutton Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has warned Super Rugby teams to write the ACT Brumbies off at their peril.

Union

What we learned: Brumbies v Crusaders

Chris Dutton The talking points from the clash between the Brumbies and Crusaders at Canberra Stadium.

Union

Brumbies miss golden opportunity

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies overwhelmed by Canterbury Crusaders at Canberra Stadium.

Rugby

Brumbies blow chance to pull clear on table

Chris Dutton The in-form Brumbies came crashing back to earth when they missed a chance to go well clear at the top of the Australian conference on Sunday.

Rugby Union

Vaea puts heart clot behind him

Chris Dutton He doesn't know if he'll play rugby again, but ACT forward Ita Vaea is just thankful he's alive.

Rugby Union

Wallabies set to give King George royal treatment

Chris Dutton Robbie Deans says George Smith has earned the right to be ''treated differently'' in the Australian eligibility rules.

Rugby Union

Brumbies look to revive glory days of code's great rivalry

Chris Dutton They were rugby's dominant teams a decade ago, contesting three finals in five years.

Rugby Union

Jake's men call in a regional heavy to lecture players about game's laws

Chris Dutton The Brumbies have been given a crash course in what Super Rugby referees will crack down on.

Union

White set to stick with winning formula as momentum builds

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies coach Jake White will back winning combinations for the rest of the season to ensure the side's momentum doesn't stall in the run to the play-offs.

Union

Career is measured in titles for Smith

Chris Dutton George Smith enhances his ACT Brumbies legend on Sunday, but the 32-year-old wants to leave Australia with a legacy.

Rugby Union

Brumbies power prop recalled for Crusaders scrum battle

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have added power to their front-row in preparation for a scrum battle with the Canterbury Crusaders on Sunday, recalling prop Dan Palmer to the starting XV.

Rugby Union

Brumbies won't rush Fagan future

Chris Dutton Brumbies chairman Sean Hammond says the board will not rush into a decision on the future of chief executive Andrew Fagan.

Rugby Union

Flying Fijians propel Brumbies

Chris Dutton The Brumbies' two ''bula boys'' believe they can spark an attacking rugby revival in Canberra.

Rugby Union

'Freak' Smith must play against Lions, says Mortlock

Chris Dutton If the Wallabies want to beat the British and Irish Lions they must pick a ''freakish'' George Smith despite the eligibility grey areas.

Union

'Greyhound' Mogg snaps at heels of Wallabies front-runners

Chris Dutton British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland is preparing to take on ''greyhound'' Jesse Mogg as a Wallabies bolter.

Union

In-form Speight blocks out call-up agony

Chris Dutton Form says Brumbies flyer Henry Speight is the best winger in Australia but an eligibility technicality will force him to miss a once-in-a-career chance to play for the Wallabies against the British...