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Straits Times
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Wallaby Hooper named to face Lions for Brumbies
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox SYDNEY - ACT Brumbies loose forward Tom Hooper has been named to face the British & Irish Lions in Canberra on Wednesday despite coming on as a replacement for the Wallabies against Fiji on Sunday. The 11-test flanker, who is leaving the Brumbies for England at the end of the season, will line up in a team missing several test players but including plenty of the side that made it to the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals this season. The Brumbies are expected to give the Lions their toughest match before the test series, especially given their track record against the tourists. The Lions needed a conversion from Matt Dawson deep into stoppage time to beat the Brumbies 30-28 on their 2001 tour and went down 14-12 the next time they visited Canberra Stadium 12 years later. Hooper is one of three Wallabies in the pack along with lock Cadeyrn Neville and hooker Lachlan Lonergan, while the back three of Andy Muirhead, Corey Toole and Ben O'Donnell have a mixture of guile, blinding pace and experience. Lonergan's brother Ryan captains the team from scrumhalf, while Hooper's sibling Lachie, also a loose forward, has been named on the bench for what could be his Brumbies debut. "It's been amazing to watch the growth of both Tom and Lachie over the past few years, and it's special that they may get the opportunity to play alongside each other in a Brumbies shirt on Wednesday night," said coach Stephen Larkham. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Construction starts on Cross Island Line Phase 2; 6 MRT stations in S'pore's west ready by 2032 Singapore New SkillsFuture requirements by April 2026 to mandate regular training for adult educators Singapore askST Jobs: Facing intrusive demands from your employer? Here's what you can do Singapore MPs should not ask questions to 'clock numbers'; focus should be improving S'poreans' lives: Seah Kian Peng Singapore Sequencing and standards: Indranee on role of Leader of the House Tech Hackathons produce scam simulation tool for education, platform identifying birds based on calls Singapore NUS College draws 10,000 applications for 400 places, showing strong liberal arts interest Singapore Life After... blazing biomedical research trail in S'pore: Renowned scientist breaks new ground at 59 "Not only that, but it's against a world-class team in the British & Irish Lions ... they'll be chomping at the bit to contribute positively to the team." Larkham was an assistant coach at the Brumbies in 2013 and Australia's flyhalf in the first two tests against the Lions in the 2001 series, which the Wallabies won 2-1. "The boys have been back in training for a couple of weeks and they are aware of how big an opportunity this is for them to take on the Lions," he added. "We're under no illusions of the challenge that lies ahead." Brumbies team: 15–Andy Muirhead, 14–Ben O'Donnell, 13–Ollie Sapsford, 12–David Feliuai, 11–Corey Toole, 10–Declan Meredith, 9–Ryan Lonergan (captain), 8–Tuaina Taii Tualima, 7–Rory Scott, 6–Tom Hooper, 5–Cadeyrn Neville, 4–Lachie Shaw, 3–Rhys van Nek, 2–Lachlan Lonergan, 1–Lington Ieli. Replacements: 16–Liam Bowron, 17–Cameron Orr, 18–Feao Fotuaika, 19–Lachie Hooper, 20–Luke Reimer, 21–Harrison Goddard, 22–Jack Debreczeni, 23–Hudson Creighton. REUTERS
RNZ News
30-05-2025
- General
- RNZ News
Super Rugby Pacific live updates: Brumbies v Crusaders
Sevu Reece palms off Andy Muirhead during the Super Rugby Pacific match between ACT Brumbies v Crusaders, GIO Stadium Canberra. Photo: Ben Appleton/ActionPress It's a shootout for either top spot or second place in Canberra, as both these sides look to give themselves the best advantage before the play-offs begin next weekend. Kick-off is at 9:35pm NZT.
Otago Daily Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Brumbies top table, Moana Pasifika triumph over Blues
The ACT Brumbies are top of the Super Rugby Pacific table with a 24-14 win over the Queensland Reds, but defending champions the Blues slipped out of the knockout qualification places after a first-ever loss to Moana Pasifika. The Brumbies, who have played a game more than the teams around them near the top of the table, have 43 points from 13 matches, ahead of the Waikato-based Chiefs and Crusaders (Canterbury), who both have 41. There are two regular season rounds left to play. Tries from Alan Alaalatoa, Andy Muirhead and Tom Wright, the latter two early in the second half, secured a fifth successive victory for the Brumbies over the Reds in Canberra on Saturday night. The game had been level at 7-7 at halftime following Tim Ryan's early score for the visitors. Replacement hooker Josh Nasser also crossed for the Reds. The Crusaders dished out a 48-33 defeat to the New South Wales Waratahs that hit the beleaguered Australian side's hopes of reaching the knockout stage and prompted coach Dan McKellar to question his team's commitment. The defeat on Friday at Sydney Football Stadium leaves the Waratahs in eighth on 22 points, six adrift of the final berth available for the post-season competition, which is currently filled by Moana Pasifika. "A pretty passive display," said McKellar. "Didn't want to fold around the corner, guys loping on the short side, losing collisions and they took advantage of it. "We've just got to run hard, tackle hard and show that we actually care." The Crusaders' dominance in the opening 40 minutes saw them storm clear, with the visitors establishing a healthy 31-7 lead before tries from forwards Langi Gleeson and Miles Amatosero saw the Waratahs reduce the deficit early in the second half. However, a record-equalling try from Sevu Reece allowed them to regain their composure, the centre sprinting almost half the length of the field to touch down for the 65th time in Super Rugby and tie the mark held by TJ Perenara. "Feels good to get that try, it got to a point this season where I didn't think I was going to score a try," Reece said. The Blues slipped out of the qualification places for the knockout rounds as captain Ardie Savea inspired Moana Pasifika to a 27-21 win over the Auckland-based side on Saturday night at North Harbour Stadium. Centre Kyren Taumoefolau scored a hat-trick of tries, including two in the second half that swung the game in Moana's favour as Tana Umaga's team climbed into the top six with their first-ever win over the Blues. "I'm proud of the efforts of the boys, for standing up against a quality Blues side and I'm just happy to get the win," Savea said. Cam Roigard dived across the line after the hooter for the Wellington Hurricanes that secured the hosts a 24-20 win over the Otago Highlanders on Friday. The win takes the Hurricanes to 30 points and fifth place, while the Highlanders dropped to the bottom of the standings after the Fijian Drua won 38-7 against the Western Force. Forward Elia Canakaivata scored two tries at Churchill Park in Lautoka to take Glen Jackson's side above the Highlanders.
Otago Daily Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Brumbies top table, Moana Pasifika send Blues out
The ACT Brumbies are top of the Super Rugby Pacific table with a 24-14 win over the Queensland Reds, but defending champions the Blues slipped out of the knockout qualification places after a first-ever loss to Moana Pasifika. The Brumbies, who have played a game more than the teams around them near the top of the table, have 43 points from 13 matches, ahead of the Waikato-based Chiefs and Crusaders (Canterbury), who both have 41. There are two regular season rounds left to play. Tries from Alan Alaalatoa, Andy Muirhead and Tom Wright, the latter two early in the second half, secured a fifth successive victory for the Brumbies over the Reds in Canberra on Saturday night. The game had been level at 7-7 at halftime following Tim Ryan's early score for the visitors. Replacement hooker Josh Nasser also crossed for the Reds. The Crusaders dished out a 48-33 defeat to the New South Wales Waratahs that hit the beleaguered Australian side's hopes of reaching the knockout stage and prompted coach Dan McKellar to question his team's commitment. The defeat on Friday at Sydney Football Stadium leaves the Waratahs in eighth on 22 points, six adrift of the final berth available for the post-season competition, which is currently filled by Moana Pasifika. "A pretty passive display," said McKellar. "Didn't want to fold around the corner, guys loping on the short side, losing collisions and they took advantage of it. "We've just got to run hard, tackle hard and show that we actually care." The Crusaders' dominance in the opening 40 minutes saw them storm clear, with the visitors establishing a healthy 31-7 lead before tries from forwards Langi Gleeson and Miles Amatosero saw the Waratahs reduce the deficit early in the second half. However, a record-equalling try from Sevu Reece allowed them to regain their composure, the centre sprinting almost half the length of the field to touch down for the 65th time in Super Rugby and tie the mark held by TJ Perenara. "Feels good to get that try, it got to a point this season where I didn't think I was going to score a try," Reece said. The Blues slipped out of the qualification places for the knockout rounds as captain Ardie Savea inspired Moana Pasifika to a 27-21 win over the Auckland-based side on Saturday night at North Harbour Stadium. Centre Kyren Taumoefolau scored a hat-trick of tries, including two in the second half that swung the game in Moana's favour as Tana Umaga's team climbed into the top six with their first-ever win over the Blues. "I'm proud of the efforts of the boys, for standing up against a quality Blues side and I'm just happy to get the win," Savea said. Cam Roigard dived across the line after the hooter for the Wellington Hurricanes that secured the hosts a 24-20 win over the Otago Highlanders on Friday. The win takes the Hurricanes to 30 points and fifth place, while the Highlanders dropped to the bottom of the standings after the Fijian Drua won 38-7 against the Western Force. Forward Elia Canakaivata scored two tries at Churchill Park in Lautoka to take Glen Jackson's side above the Highlanders.
Otago Daily Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Brumbies go top, Moana Pasifika celebrate
The ACT Brumbies are top of the Super Rugby Pacific table with a 24-14 win over the Queensland Reds, but defending champions the Blues slipped out of the knockout qualification places after a first-ever loss to Moana Pasifika. The Brumbies, who have played a game more than the teams around them near the top of the table, have 43 points from 13 matches, ahead of the Waikato-based Chiefs and Crusaders (Canterbury), who both have 41. There are two regular season rounds left to play. Tries from Alan Alaalatoa, Andy Muirhead and Tom Wright, the latter two early in the second half, secured a fifth successive victory for the Brumbies over the Reds in Canberra on Saturday night. The game had been level at 7-7 at halftime following Tim Ryan's early score for the visitors. Replacement hooker Josh Nasser also crossed for the Reds. The Crusaders dished out a 48-33 defeat to the New South Wales Waratahs that hit the beleaguered Australian side's hopes of reaching the knockout stage and prompted coach Dan McKellar to question his team's commitment. The defeat on Friday at Sydney Football Stadium leaves the Waratahs in eighth on 22 points, six adrift of the final berth available for the post-season competition, which is currently filled by Moana Pasifika. "A pretty passive display," said McKellar. "Didn't want to fold around the corner, guys loping on the short side, losing collisions and they took advantage of it. "We've just got to run hard, tackle hard and show that we actually care." The Crusaders' dominance in the opening 40 minutes saw them storm clear, with the visitors establishing a healthy 31-7 lead before tries from forwards Langi Gleeson and Miles Amatosero saw the Waratahs reduce the deficit early in the second half. However, a record-equalling try from Sevu Reece allowed them to regain their composure, the centre sprinting almost half the length of the field to touch down for the 65th time in Super Rugby and tie the mark held by TJ Perenara. "Feels good to get that try, it got to a point this season where I didn't think I was going to score a try," Reece said. The Blues slipped out of the qualification places for the knockout rounds as captain Ardie Savea inspired Moana Pasifika to a 27-21 win over the Auckland-based side on Saturday night at North Harbour Stadium. Centre Kyren Taumoefolau scored a hat-trick of tries, including two in the second half that swung the game in Moana's favour as Tana Umaga's team climbed into the top six with their first-ever win over the Blues. "I'm proud of the efforts of the boys, for standing up against a quality Blues side and I'm just happy to get the win," Savea said. Cam Roigard dived across the line after the hooter for the Wellington Hurricanes that secured the hosts a 24-20 win over the Otago Highlanders on Friday. The win takes the Hurricanes to 30 points and fifth place, while the Highlanders dropped to the bottom of the standings after the Fijian Drua won 38-7 against the Western Force. Forward Elia Canakaivata scored two tries at Churchill Park in Lautoka to take Glen Jackson's side above the Highlanders.
