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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Red's historic four-try half dents Drua on finals eve
A historic four-try first half from winger Lachie Anderson ensured no hiccups for the Queensland Reds against the Fijian Drua in a soggy Super Rugby Pacific finals warm-up. Anderson scored three times inside 10 minutes while the Drua were a man down in the first half, then added another before the main break to set a new mark for the Reds in a 52-5 Saturday win. He's only the third Australian to score four tries in a Super Rugby game, after Joe Roff in 1996 and Drew Mitchell in 2010. The man is UNSTOPPABLE 🥵What a performance from Lachie Anderson!#SuperRugbyPacific #REDvDRU — Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) May 31, 2025 Most were handed to Anderson on a platter, especially a neat cross-field kick from clinical flyhalf Tom Lynagh for his fourth. But the haul was just reward for a fine season from the former rugby sevens and Melbourne Rebels recruit. Anderson did his best to keep his starting berth for Friday's sudden death quarterfinal in Christchurch against the Crusaders, a match-up that had already been locked in before the fifth-placed Reds took the field on Saturday. Test centre Josh Flook also scored in his confident return from a long-term hamstring injury, but the red-hot Filipo Daugunu will surely start in the centres or on a wing next week after coming off the bench on Saturday night and scoring a late try. Joe Brial completed the rout with a try on the full-time siren. There were concerns for Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson though, who returned from a fractured arm last week but left the field later in the second half on Saturday seemingly in pain. The Suva-based Drua won four games on home soil, including their clash with the Reds, but weren't able to muster a victory on the road as they finished second-last in their fourth campaign. They had themselves to blame after an encouraging start, with Iosefa Masi yellow carded for up-ending Jock Campbell in the ruck and then Etonia Waqa binned in the second half for taking out Tim Ryan's legs in the air. Haereiti Hetet scored their sole try while hooker Tevita Ikanivere, in his 50th game for the fledgling Drua, was denied from a trick play from the lineout. He charged through two would-be tacklers only to be sent into touch by a flying Lynagh, who again showed defensive grit to go with offensive flourish.
The Age
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Why Wallabies star spurned overseas move to remain for World Cup
There was a moment when Wallabies star Filipo Daugunu sensed his time to experience an overseas adventure was nigh, as he contemplated taking his talents to France and exposing himself to a new brand of rugby. But those visions have been put on the backburner until at least the end of 2027. Now the 30-year-old outside back hopes to don the gold jumper for this year's British and Irish Lions series, and contest the World Cup on home soil, signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds. 'The baby's on the way in two months' time, my wife is happy to stay too and that was one of the reasons for me to stay in Australia,' Daugunu said. 'Brisbane is like home for me, so with the baby on the way, for her to be born here, I'm happy and can't wait. Loading 'That was one of the reasons for me to stay, for her to be born here and not in France.' Daugunu's retention continues a strong week of signings at Ballymore, with forward Joe Brial – who has been filling the void left by the injured Harry Wilson (arm) – signing for 2026. Daugunu told this masthead before the Super Rugby season launched his decision on where he signed long-term would come down to how highly he was considered in the Wallabies' fold.
Sydney Morning Herald
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Why Wallabies star spurned overseas move to remain for World Cup
There was a moment when Wallabies star Filipo Daugunu sensed his time to experience an overseas adventure was nigh, as he contemplated taking his talents to France and exposing himself to a new brand of rugby. But those visions have been put on the backburner until at least the end of 2027. Now the 30-year-old outside back hopes to don the gold jumper for this year's British and Irish Lions series, and contest the World Cup on home soil, signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds. 'The baby's on the way in two months' time, my wife is happy to stay too and that was one of the reasons for me to stay in Australia,' Daugunu said. 'Brisbane is like home for me, so with the baby on the way, for her to be born here, I'm happy and can't wait. Loading 'That was one of the reasons for me to stay, for her to be born here and not in France.' Daugunu's retention continues a strong week of signings at Ballymore, with forward Joe Brial – who has been filling the void left by the injured Harry Wilson (arm) – signing for 2026. Daugunu told this masthead before the Super Rugby season launched his decision on where he signed long-term would come down to how highly he was considered in the Wallabies' fold.
Perth Now
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Injured Reds call the Doctor to stay in top-four hunt
The Queensland Reds' casualty ward has been full all season so it's fortunate they've found a doctor in their midst. Dre Pakeho has been arguably the find of the Super Rugby Pacific season. The 20-year-old Penrith-born Pakeho is nicknamed Doctor after the famous rapper and producer Dr Dre. And the No.13 was among the main acts in Friday's crucial Suncorp Stadium win, silencing Blues and 81-Test All Blacks opposite Rieko Ioane. Usually a No.12, the academy product, who spent his early childhood in New Zealand before returning to Brisbane as an eight-year-old, has flourished at outside centre for the injury-hit side that sits fourth with five rounds to play. Seven capped Wallabies remain on the sidelines for the Reds, including utility back Filipo Daugunu (leg) and specialist centre Josh Flook (hamstring). Neither will be fit to face Fijian Drua in Suva this Saturday. Daugunu could be back a week later to play the NSW Waratahs but Flook is only an outside chance to return for the finals in a blow to his Wallabies hopes. "I don't think he's going to be here in the season proper at this stage, a bit of work to be done," coach Les Kiss revealed of the 23-year-old Flook after Friday's 35-21 victory. Kiss would be reluctant to shift Pakeho though, given his blossoming combination with No.12 Hunter Paisami. His debut in Perth was marked by a nerveless, pinpoint kick for touch that led to their match-winning try and his performance against a star-studded Blues backline on Friday showed that was no fluke. "He stepped up completely. Great running lines, timing, punching his shoulder through, creating momentum off the ruck," Kiss said of his "superb" outing against the Blues. "Defensively ... he smoked a guy (Ioane) when he needed to, took the space and really smoked him. "Some mature moments for a young man … he's standing on his own two feet clearly at the moment." The Reds (6-3) are two points behind third-placed ACT Brumbies (6-4) and 10 behind joint leaders the Crusaders and Chiefs (8-2), who have all played an extra game. Away games over the next three weeks, against the Drua, Waratahs and Brumbies, will test a squad hunting a top-four finish that ensures a home quarter-final. They then close the regular season with home games against the Hurricanes (4-1-5) and Drua (2-8). * REDS INJURY LIST Filipo Daugunu, Matt Faessler, Josh Flook, Matt Gibbon, Frankie Goldsbrough, Mason Gordon, Isaac Henry, Will McCulloch, Josh Nasser, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright.
Reuters
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Reds suffer double-blow with Wilson, Daugunu ruled out of Brumbies clash
MELBOURNE, April 9 (Reuters) - The Queensland Reds have lost loose forward Harry Wilson for up to six weeks with a broken arm and will also be without injured winger Filipo Daugunu for their crunch Super Rugby match against the ACT Brumbies on Saturday. Incumbent Australia captain Wilson was injured in contact in the Reds' 27-15 defeat away to the Waikato Chiefs over the weekend, while fellow Wallaby Daugunu is nursing a lower limb problem, the Reds said. The Reds tumbled from the top of the table to third behind the Chiefs and second-placed Canterbury Crusaders, and can ill-afford another loss against the fifth-placed Brumbies as they look to keep in touch with the leaders. The Stephen Larkham-coached Brumbies have won their last three matches against the Reds and head into Saturday's clash at Lang Park after a bye.
