Stirling Mortlock
Rugby
'Picasso of the Pass' paints a sad picture
Spiro Zavos QUADE Cooper grew up in the New Zealand idolising the extravagant rugby play of Carlos Spencer. Cooper has become a Spencer clone. There are the tats.
Union
Kuridrani has Dwyer thumbs up
Marcus Laudenbach Bob Dwyer says Brumbies back Tevita Kuridrani can be Australia's best ever outside-centre in more than a decade.
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.
Rugby
O'Connor the offloader close to wrapping up No.10 spot
Paul Cully When the Rebels take on the Chiefs in Melbourne on Friday night, the man who will wear the coveted Wallabies No. 10 jersey against the British and Irish Lions could well be on view.
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 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
Ashley-Cooper out to relish pressure of the Bullring
Georgina Robinson Johannesburg: Only one current Waratah has known victory against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.
Rugby
George Smith ready to set Brumbies record
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies flanker George Smith will continue playing while he feels like he can compete against the best in the world and is in negotiations to extend his stay at Suntory in Japan until at least...
Rugby
Lions captain already picked, says Gatland
Paul Cully British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has revealed he has picked his captain and the brains of Sir Graham Henry, but there are still up to 13 places undecided for the series against the...
Rugby Union
Great urges Deans to pick Mowen
David Polkinghorne ACT Brumbies captain Ben Mowen is the best backrower in the country at the moment, according to Super Rugby championship player Rod Kafer.
Rugby
Lealiifano back on song
Chris Dutton Christian Lealiifano will never forget the emotional moment in the tunnels of Canberra Stadium against the Waratahs last year.
Union
Mortlock says Smith still has the skills to inspire Brumbies
Chris Dutton Wallabies great Stirling Mortlock has backed George Smith to add a new chapter to the legacy he created in Canberra.
Monday's Expert
Brumbies' bright start fuels hopes
Lee Gaskin Saturday night was a triumphant celebration of a club which has demanded to be taken seriously.
Rugby Union
O'Connor given his chance to lead
Stathi Paxinos James O'Connor will captain the Melbourne Rebels in a Super Rugby game for the first time.
Rugby Union
White's boys are on home stretch in record hunt
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies coach Jake White believes his team is ''on the right track'' as it sits on the verge of creating Super Rugby history in the coming weeks.
Rebels open account with fighting win
Stathi Paxinos THE Melbourne Rebels has for the first time started a Super Rugby season with a win when they fought back against the Western Force to secure a 30-23 victory at AAMI Park on Friday night.
Rugby Union
Rebellious youth set to take over
Stathi Paxinos It is now fair to say that the Melbourne Rebels are no longer a 'Dad's Army'.
Rugby Union
Rebel vows to bounce back
Melissa Woods Devastated Cooper Vuna vows to again bounce back after suffering a fractured shoulder that will keep him out of the Rebels side for the first four rounds of the Super Rugby competition.
Rugby Union
Gareth Delve named as Rebels captain
Stathi Paxinos Gareth Delve has become the first foreign player to be named captain of an Australian Super Rugby team, with the Melbourne Rebels this morning making the announcement.
