Tim Ryan of the Reds scores a try.

'Junkyard dog' wows greats with insane hat trick

Queensland rugby has a new cult hero after Tim Ryan - aka the 'Junkyard Dog' - scored a hat trick in his first Super Rugby Pacific start.

The Blues celebrate the match winning try scored by Sam Nock.

Queensland heartbroken in 'outrageous' finish

The Blues have stunned the Reds with the winning try to reserve halfback Sam Nock after the fulltime siren in an enthralling match.

Emily Robinson of the Waratahs warms up.

'She's nuts': NSW great set to break club record

Taking to the field in Sunday's Super Rugby Women's grand final, Emily Robinson will become the most-capped NSW Waratahs Woman of all time.

Ned Hanigan of the Waratahs is challenged by Tupou Vaa'i and Kaylum Boshier of the Chiefs

Waratahs crunched by Chiefs in 'dynamite encounter'

It was a tough night for the two Australian teams in Friday night's Super Rugby Pacific round 10 action in Christchurch and Sydney.

Taniela Tupou of the Rebels replaces Sam Talakai.

'Pants pulled down': Reality check for Aussie teams

The defending champion Crusaders blanked the Rebels 39-0 in Christchurch to lift themselves up to ninth on the ladder.

Rugby Australia chairman Daniel Herbert speaks to the media.

Rugby boss blasts 'hypocrites' calling for his head

The Wallabies great has clapped back at a group agitating for a Rugby Australia board cleanout and issued a strong defence of his governance.

Jordan Petaia of the Reds is taken from the field injured during the round nine Super Rugby Pacific match against the Highlanders.

Fears Wallabies star's Reds career could be over

SUPER RUGBY ROUND 10 TEAMS: Josh Flook has made a timely return from injury but Jordan Petaia's Reds season is over.

Sevu Reece of the Crusaders reacts after losing the round nine Super Rugby Pacific match.

Prime minister's rallying cry as the unthinkable looms

One of world sport's most remarkable dynasties is crumbling but the New Zealand prime minister is refusing to throw in the towel.

Kurtley Beale after receiving his first cap for the Force.

Beale's emotional speech after four year comeback

Kurtley Beale's voice crackled with emotion after being presented with his first Western Force cap on Saturday night.

Hoskins Sotutu of the Blues tackles Darcy Swain of the Brumbies.

Brumbies pants pulled down in ugly record loss

The Blues destroyed the Brumbies at Eden Park in what All Blacks great Justin Marshall described as a "demolition job."