The lack of chit-chat was telling when James O'Connor strolled out onto the Christchurch turf on Sunday afternoon.
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'Outstanding coach' emerges as Wallabies frontrunner
Morgan Turinui believes Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss remains the frontrunner to succeed Joe Schmidt as Wallabies boss.
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Reds ripped to shreds as Kiwis dodge shock 25-year low
The Reds were slapped with a harsh reality check as the Crusaders got revenge with a masterclass of running rugby in the ...
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Schmidt urges resurgent Aussies to maintain the rage
But while pleased with Australia's promising start to Super Rugby Pacific, head honcho Joe Schmidt is demanding the four ...
Craig Bellamy concedes his Melbourne teams got "paid out" by critics for getting ahead of the curve when it comes to ...
The Waratahs pack overpowered the Western Force in a 34-10 win in Sydney, with two-try star Max Jorgensen applying the classy ...
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'Stoic genius' tears up after drought breaking win
Stephen Larkham showed some rare emotion as the Brumbies shrugged off a sluggish start to the season to stun the defending ...
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O'Connor's warning for Queensland as NZ changes tune
James O'Connor's arrival in Christchurch was initially frosty but he has won the Crusaders faithful over with some sharp performances.
Sam Worthington (Avatar film franchise) has closed a deal to star in the Netflix limited series 'I Will Find You', based on ...
Sam Worthington has been cast in the lead role of the Harlan Coben Netflix limited series adaptation of "I Will Find You," ...
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Aussie causes carnage in 'devastating' start to season
The veteran driver slammed into the back of Nolan Siegel on turn three - causing the 20-year-oid American to spin out.
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Coach's concerning admission on unusual Suaalii injury
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar initially played down concerns after the star fullback missed training last week.