New Super rugby franchise wants player rules relaxed

The Melbourne Rebels want their player signing deadline to be brought forward to protect their interests ahead of their inaugural 2011 season.

Last hurrah for the Super 14

Administrators are looking to this year's Super 14 to provide a much-needed turnaround in television audience share and fan disillusionment

Flanker Smith quits the Wallabies for overseas move

Celebrated Australian flanker George Smith announced his immediate retirement from international rugby on Friday to pursue a move abroad.

Cooper cleared for rugby return

Quade Cooper will play for the Reds in Friday's Super 14 trial against the Western Force in his first appearance since being arrested for burglary.

Wallaby Cooper nabbed for burglary

Australian rugby international Quade Cooper has been charged with burglary, police said on Sunday.

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