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Returning Cooper has two Test auditions

Wallabies star Quade Cooper will be a shock starter in his long-awaited return from a knee reconstruction for Queensland against the Lions.

Brumbies clash: Barrett benched by Hurricanes

World Cup: September 2015 kick-off

Tindall returns: Star-studded Barbarians squad

Wales scrumhalf Mike Phillips. (Getty-file)

Welsh rugby stars to arrive early

Wales are leaving no stone unturned as they try to beat the Wallabies in Australia for the first time since 1969.

Fine-tuned: Brumbies to host Wales in June

New coach: Henry endorses Hansen's All Blacks

Huge impact: Super scavengers dominate breakdown

Queensland star Scott Higginbotham in action. (AAP - file)

Rebels keen on Reds' Higginbotham

Melbourne see Scott Higginbotham as an ideal replacement for Gareth Delve but haven't made him an offer.

Scores & stats: Super Rugby - Round 12

New No10: Brumbies to punt on young gun

All Blacks: Romano, Whitelock named in squad

Queensland's Digby Ioane in action. (AAP)

Reds in Super comeback to roll Chiefs

Digby Ioane says Queensland are back after an epic comeback ended the Chiefs' nine-match winning streak.

Match stats: Reds v Chiefs

Mighty blows: Super upsets dent Kiwi pride

Brumbies signing: Hewat joins but can't play finals

Force mauled by the Sharks

The Sharks have thrashed Western Force in Durban for the Perth-based franchise's fifth consecutive loss.

Match stats: Sharks v Force

Dramatic turnaround: Stormers beat Cheetahs

Match stats: Stormers v Cheetahs

Rebels upset Crusaders in Melbourne

Melbourne Rebels scrumhalf Nick Phipps scored two tries in a massive upset win over the Crusaders.

Match stats: Rebels v Crusaders

See-sawing match: Hurricanes beat Highlanders

Match stats: Highlanders v Hurricanes

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Force closing in on new Super Rugby coachWestern Force chief executive Vern Reid claims the club is closing in on a new coach, but says a final decision could still be several weeks away. Holmes ready for Brumbies hot seatAn inexperienced Zack Holmes says he has no fear after being named for his run-on debut for Friday night's Super Rugby clash with the Hurricanes. Rebels keen to prove they're a forceThe Melbourne Rebels are looking to consolidate their recent good form with their first away win of the season when they face the Western Force in Perth. Rugby World Cup 2015 to kick off Sept 18Rugby officials have named September 18 as the kickoff date for the 2015 World Cup in England. More power for rugby's video refereesThe International Rugby Board has announced a series of new rule changes, including giving more power to video referees. Barrett benched by Hurricanes for BrumbiesAll Blacks squad member Beauden Barrett has been rested by the Hurricanes for their Super Rugby match against the Brumbies. Tindall in star-studded Barbarians squadEngland's Mike Tindall is set to play his first international rugby for seven months after being included in the Barbarians' squad for their upcoming tour. Farr-Jones confirmed as NSW Rugby chairmanFormer Australian captain Nick Farr-Jones has been confirmed as chairman of the New South Wales Rugby Union. Henry endorses Hansen's All BlacksFormer All Blacks coach Graham Henry says Dan Carter will be the All Blacks' first choice No.10 for the upcoming Test season provided he is fit. Romano, Whitelock named in All Blacks teamSurprise All Blacks training selections Luke Romano and Luke Whitelock are still coming back to earth after their inclusion in the 25-strong squad. Brumbies to host Wales in JuneThe Brumbies will play the touring Welsh on June 12 at Canberra Stadium. Super scavengers make huge impactQueensland Reds teenager Liam Gill and Brumbies young gun Michael Hooper are defying their age to lead the way in breakdown steals in Super Rugby. Brumbies to punt on young gun at No.10Robbie Coleman, not veteran recruit Peter Hewat, looms as the Brumbies new playmaker for their Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes. NZ take 10th rugby Sevens title New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has been named in the IRB Hall of Fame after his team won their 10th World Series Sevens title. Mighty Super upsets dent Kiwi prideThe Melbourne Rebels and Queensland Reds upset New Zealand's two best sides in a memorable round 12 of Super Rugby. Hewat joins Brumbies but can't play finalsThe Brumbies have boosted their injury-hit playmaker stocks with the addition of former Waratahs Super Rugby star Peter Hewat.

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Cooper set to return for Reds