Reds announce Round 5 team against Brumbies Rugby Union by Patrick Gillett - July 30, 2020July 30, 20200 The Queensland Reds will welcome back strike weapons Jordan Petaia and Feao Fotuaika for their top-of-the-table clash against the Brumbies on Saturday night. Petaia will make his much-anticipated return from a dislocated shoulder suffered in Buenos Aires five months ago, while Fotuaika makes his comeback from a foot injury he aggravated in Round 1 of the suspended Super Rugby season against the Brumbies back in January this year. The duo's inclusion are two of eight changes to Queensland's 23 for this weekend's clash in the nation's capital. Dane Zander will start at loose head prop with Harry Hoopert set to be sidelined for another four-to-five weeks with an MCL injury suffered against the Force in Round 3. Angus Blyth has overcome a shoulder injury
Reds re-sign Hunter Paisami through 2022 Rugby Union by Patrick Gillett - July 30, 2020July 30, 20200 The Queensland Rugby Union has today announced Hunter Paisami has re-signed with the Queensland Reds for a further two years. 2944
Queensland Reds announce Round 3 team against Western Force Rugby Union by Patrick Gillett - July 16, 20200 The Queensland Reds have made three changes to their starting side for tomorrow night’s clash against the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium. 2932
Queensland Reds open Super Rugby AU campaign with 32-26 win over New South Wales Rugby Union by Patrick Gillett - July 4, 20200 The Queensland Reds have defeated the New South Wales Waratahs 32-26 in the opening fixture of the Super Rugby AU competition, snapping a seven-year, 11-game losing streak against their historical rivals. Despite leading at half-time, Queensland trailed early in the second half before a pair of James O’Connor penalty goals kicked the side to a six-point win. Liam Wright, Filipo Daugunu, Tate McDermott and Harry Wilson all crossed for tries in the victory, while the night was extra special for towering GPS lock Tuaina Taii Tualima, who made his Queensland debut with Fraser McReight also making his starting debut in the maroon jersey. Reds head coach Brad Thorn said: “To get that win over New South Wales – I think it was seven
Queensland Red name side for Tahs clash Rugby Union by Patrick Gillett - July 1, 2020July 1, 20200 Queensland Reds head coach Brad Thorn has named his team for Friday’s Super Rugby AU season opener against New South Wales at Lang Park. 2893
Queensland Reds Super Rugby AU draw announced Rugby Union by Patrick Gillett - June 11, 2020June 11, 20200 The Queensland Reds will kickoff their Super Rugby AU season against their oldest rivals New South Wales at Suncorp Stadium on July 3. 2868
Rugby Union by Patrick Gillett - January 29, 2020January 29, 20200 Queensland Reds head coach Brad Thorn has named his first team of the 2020 Super Rugby season for the sides opening round clash against the Brumbies in Canberra. Up to five players could make their Queensland debuts with Brothers backrower Harry Wilson named at number-eight and Henry Speight selected on the wing against his former club. Following standout performances in Queensland Premier Rugby that led to selection with Brisbane City in the National Rugby Championship last year, Queensland pathway trio Dane Zander, Seru Uru, and Hunter Paisami could potentially also make their Queensland debuts after being named on the bench. The Reds will be bolstered up-front with the return of props JP Smith and Feao Fotuaika from injury, while Izack
Reds fall short in Dunedin Rugby Union by Patrick Gillett - February 22, 20190 The Queensland Reds have fallen short of victory in their opening fixture of the 2019 Super Rugby season, going down to the Highlanders 36-31 in a thrilling match at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. 1894
Queensland Country side names for Grand Final Rugby Union by Patrick Gillett - October 25, 20180 The Bond University Queensland Country side has been named for their National Rugby Championship Grand Final clash against the Fijian Drua, this Saturday at Lautoka’s Churchill Park, kicking off at 1:30pm AEST (3:30pm Fiji time). Head coach Rod Seib has only made one change to his side that claimed a 45-24 win over the Western Force in their semi-final last weekend on the Gold Coast. Scrumhalf James Tuttle has suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, ruling him out of the match. Sunshine Coast product Tate McDermott will return to the starting line-up in the nine jersey, while Bond University’s Harry Nucifora has been named as cover in the reserves. Saturday’s Grand Final will be Country’s second straight National Rugby Championship decider, having last year staged
Queensland Country into National Rugby Championship Grand Final Rugby Union by Patrick Gillett - October 21, 20180 Queensland Country have set up a grand final clash with the Fijian Drua after beating the Western Force 45 points to 24 in their National Rugby Championship semi final at Bond University on the Gold Coast. 1832