Friday May 24 15:14 AEST

Samo, Lance back for Reds

Queensland cult hero Radike Samo and fullback Jono Lance return to the Reds starting side for their Super Rugby clash with the Stormers.

Blues skipper: Williams quits the All Blacks

Expletive used: 'Tahs apologise for hacked tweet

Refs criticised: Henry in hot water with SANZAR

Rebels and Waratahs players clash during round three. (Getty)

Rebels seek first Super win over NSW

The Rebels had a minor win over NSW in re-signing young forward Luke Jones but they are eyeing a much bigger prize.

Full preview: Super Rugby - Round 15

One change: Faingaa to start for Brumbies

June Tests: No Pietersen, Steyn for Springboks

Quade Cooper (L) and Robbie Deans. (Getty)

Deans' excuses about Cooper 'flimsy'

Robbie Deans has gone to great lengths to explain Quade Cooper's absence from his squad, writes Andrew Slack.

Irish warrior: O'Connell to help Lions

Crusaders boost: Dagg back in starting side

Kiwi clash: Chiefs tweaks for Crusaders clash

Wallaby Ioane in doubt for Lions series

Wallabies flyer Digby Ioane has undergone knee surgery and is in doubt for the Lions Test series.

Still hope: Genia backs Cooper's chances

SBW: Folau deserves Wallabies call-up

Waratahs boost: Barnes returns in centres

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland. (Getty)

Lions big, fast and sharp, warns coach

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has sounded an ominous warning to the Wallabies.

Rare chance: Wallabies debutants buoyed by tour

Still hope: Welcome news for Smith, McCabe

Quade Cooper in action for Queensland. (Getty)

Cooper has become predictable: Deans

Robbie Deans says Quade Cooper needs to share playmaking duties because he has become predictable.

Wallabies squad: Call-up could see Folau stay

Barnes warns: Waratahs building momentum

Drought over: Rebels' confidence is up

Experts

Wayne Carey

AFLTalk is cheap in football, there's only so much a coach can do. Andrew Johns

LeagueNRL is fast
enough
without changing the rules. Andrew Slack

UnionRobbie Deans' excuses about Quade Cooper are flimsy
at best. Ayrton Woolley

AFLSomething has to change, umpiring has hit a horrible new low.

More union headlines

White's Brumbies desperate for a winBrumbies coach Jake White says Saturday's Super Rugby clash with the Blues gives his side a chance to make amends for the defeat to the Kiwi side in 2012. Blues take lessons into Brumbies matchHooker Keven Mealamu says lifting intensity and adapting better to the conditions are areas for the Blues to target against the Brumbies. Nonu back for HighlandersMidfield back Ma'a Nonu returns from injury to a much-changed Highlanders side for their match against fellow Super Rugby strugglers the Western Force. Waratahs apologise for hacked tweetNSW have apologised to followers after their Twitter account was hacked and a highly inappropriate Tweet was posted. Blues skipper Williams quits Test rugbyBlues skipper Ali Williams has called time on his All Blacks career after 77 Tests but says he's not hanging up his boots yet. Henry in hot water with SANZARFormer All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry will face a SANZAR judicial hearing over his comments following the Blues' 23-3 loss to the Crusaders. Reds set to unleash veteran SamoAgeless back-rower Radike Samo looks set to be recalled to the Queensland Reds pack for their Super Rugby clash with the Stormers. Super Rugby video refs need help: BluesBlues coach Sir John Kirwan has suggested that the way the NRL video referees are used could be something for Super Rugby to consider. Faingaa to start in Brumbies only changeThe Brumbies have made just one run-on change for their Super Rugby game against the Blues, with flanker Colby Faingaa replacing an injured George Smith. Luatua to miss Brumbies Super Rugby matchNeck and shoulder problems have ruled in-form Blues flanker Steven Luatua out of their Super Rugby match against the ACT Brumbies. Injured Hipkiss announces retirementFormer England centre Dan Hipkiss has been forced into retirement by a shoulder injury, he announced on Wednesday. No Pietersen, Steyn for Boks' June TestsJP Pietersen, Frans Steyn, Duane Vermeulen and Andries Bekker are not in a Springbok training squad for rugby Tests against Scotland, Italy and Samoa. Super Rugby preview - Round 15 Rebels' O'Connor stays on rugby sidelinesThe Melbourne Rebels have decided not to risk playmaker James O'Connor in Friday's Super Rugby clash with the NSW Waratahs. Brumbies to exact revenge against BluesThe Brumbies will be out to exact Super Rugby revenge against the Blues on Saturday after the men from Auckland ended their 2012 campaign. Dagg back in Crusaders starting sideAll Blacks fullback Israel Dagg is back in the Crusaders starting side to face Super Rugby leaders the Chiefs after a spell on the bench.

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Deans denies Cooper grudge

Leishman leads Aussie contingent

Hird reconfirms Essendon commitment

I was close to moving to AFL: Inglis

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Deans denies Cooper grudge