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Australia's oldest rivalry highlights week five of Super Rugby


Published on 2025-03-13 01:05:24 - Reuters
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  • The rugby rivalry between Queensland and New South Wales goes back 143 years but it has been a while since it had much bearing on the top of the Super Rugby standings, as the round-five clash between the Reds and Waratahs this weekend will.

The article from Reuters discusses the upcoming matches in the fifth week of Super Rugby Pacific 2025, highlighting the historic rivalry between the Queensland Reds and the New South Wales Waratahs, which is the oldest in Australian rugby. This match is set to take place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The article also previews other key games, including the defending champions, the Crusaders, facing the Blues in Christchurch, and the Hurricanes taking on the Highlanders in Dunedin. Additionally, it mentions the Brumbies' match against the Rebels in Canberra, and the Force hosting the Drua in Perth. The piece emphasizes the significance of these matches in the context of the season's progression, with teams looking to assert dominance or recover from earlier setbacks.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
[ https://www.reuters.com/sports/australias-oldest-rivalry-highlights-week-five-super-rugby-2025-03-13/ ]