Reds trio stood down over pay cut protest
Queensland Reds players Izack Rodda, Isaac Lucas and Harry Hockings have all been stood down after indicating their unwillingness to accept a pay reduction.
Queensland Reds players Izack Rodda, Isaac Lucas and Harry Hockings have all been stood down after indicating their unwillingness to accept a pay reduction.
On this day in 2007, the Vodacom Bulls scored 13 unanswered tries to thrash the Reds 92-3 in Pretoria and secure a home semi-final berth.
Former Reds and Wallabies wing Digby Ioane produced one of the most memorable try celebrations in Super Rugby history, after scoring against the Vodacom Bulls during the Queensland side’s title-winning campaign in 2011.
JON CARDINELLI identifies the standout South African players based on performances in the seventh round of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.
Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as the Reds host the Vodacom Bulls at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
James O’Connor will return from a minor injury and resume his role at flyhalf for the Reds against the Vodacom Bulls in Brisbane on Saturday.
The inclusion of regular skipper Burger Odendaal is the only change to the Vodacom Bulls starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Reds in Brisbane.
The Crusaders were made to fight for a 24-20 win over a determined Reds side in Christchurch on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
This incident at a ruck involving James O’Connor and Lukhanyo Am went unpunished. What did you think of the officiating in this game?
The Sharks claimed a 33-23 victory over the Reds in Brisbane to finish their Australasian tour with a fantastic three-from-four win record, writes JON CARDINELLI.