Queensland Reds kick-started their Super Rugby AU campaign with a 32-26 win over Waratahs in the opening round at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.

With Super Rugby returning in Australia on Friday, TRU caught up with Melbourne Rebels' Geoff Parling to discuss life down under and his excitement ahead of this weekend.

Waratahs head coach Rob Penney has named two debutants in the starting line-up for the Super Rugby AU opener against Queensland Reds to be played in Brisbane on Friday.

Melbourne Rebels are considering to shift their home venue for the second round of Super Rugby AU against Queensland Reds following a spike in Covid-19 cases.

After two weeks of Super Rugby Aotearoa, Warren Gatland’s Chiefs are still yet to win a game, but hoping to play a part in turning their fortunes around will be emerging talent, Kaleb Trask.

Brumbies have confirmed the release of lock Blake Enever from his contract due to family reasons.

Australia international Kurtley Beale has requested for an early release from the Waratahs contract according to a media report.

Chiefs head coach Warren Gatland has made two changes for the second round clash of Super Rugby Aotearoa to be played against Blues in Hamilton on Saturday.

Western Force have confirmed the signing of Australia international Kyle Godwin for the upcoming Super Rugby AU competition.

Highlanders have confirmed the signing of Australia international Jermaine Ainsley ahead of the 2021 season.

Patrick Tuipulotu has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Auckland Blues after signing a new contract until the end of 2023.

Former Australia international Greg Holmes will be part of Super Rugby AU competition after he was signed by Western Force on a short-term contract.

Bulls have confirmed the signing of South Africa international Nizaam Carr from Premiership club Wasps.

Harlequins’ Joe Marchant says he hopes he can put his best foot forward when he returns to England next month.

Rugby Australia has introduced new laws to be trialled in the upcoming Super Rugby AU competition that kicks-off on 3rd July.

The players involved in the new-look Super Rugby Aotearoa tournament will “thrive on having the world’s eyes on them”, according to the Hurricanes’ Head of Physical Performance David Gray.

Crusaders have confirmed that Irishman Oli Jager will remain with the club at least until the end of the 2022 season after signing a new deal.

Chiefs head coach Warren Gatland has named New Zealand international Brad Weber as the captain for the Super Rugby Aotearoa opener against Highlanders to be played on Saturday in Dunedin.

Rugby is back! This weekend will see Super Rugby Aotearoa start between the New Zealand Super Rugby franchises and TRU are joined by Joe Marchant, Roger Randle, Dane Coles and journalist Ollie Ritchie to preview the new competition.

The match officials for the opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa competition has been confirmed with the matches scheduled to kick-off this weekend.