Rugby Union

‘It’s just unfathomable.’

New coach Joe Schmidt has named veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale in a 38-man Wallabies squad for upcoming Tests against Wales and Georgia.

Tributes are flowing for the ‘loving’ father-of-two who followed in his own parents’ footsteps as a rugby star.

The English rugby league legend was just 41 and was diagnosed with MND just two years after calling an end to his 17-year on-field career.

Maddison Levi has torn apart France with her third hat-trick in five games to give Australia victory in the World Sevens Series final in Madrid.

The Melbourne Rebels' lack of on-field success, compared with AAMI Park neighbours the Melbourne Storm, contributed to their financial woes and ultimate demise.

The financially-stricken Melbourne Rebels have been cut from the Super Rugby Pacific competition by Rugby Australia.

Rebels prop Taniela Tupou has escaped a ban for high contact in a boost for Melbourne ahead of their maiden Super Rugby Pacific finals appearance.

Darren Coleman's contract at the NSW Waratahs won't be renewed although the coach will see out the remaining two Super Rugby Pacific games.

Queensland Reds and Wallabies back Jordan Petaia will likely have shoulder surgery that will bring an early end to the season for the off-contract talent.

Rugby star Kurtley Beale is pursuing legal costs over a failed rape prosecution, during which his lawyers said his accuser had an obvious motivation to lie.

The Queensland Reds have lost to Moana Pasifika in Whangarei, with two star talents sent off for serious foul play.

Fijian Drua halfback Frank Lomani has been suspended for six games after he elbowed Melbourne's Josh Canham in their Super Rugby Pacific loss.

The ACT Brumbies have continued their strong Super Rugby Pacific form, beating the NSW Waratahs for a 12th consecutive time.

The Western Force have added experience in the form of former Wallaby Kurtley Beale, who has signed with the club on a short-term injury replacement deal.