The Brumbies are confident of holding on to the bulk of their Super Rugby players while a number of Melbourne Rebels are contemplating their futures.

After making his Wallabies' debut in 2018 Brumbies backrower Pete Samu was snubbed for last year's World Cup campaign, which is fuelling his rugby this year.

Western Force owner Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest has confirmed the club will return to Super Rugby as part of the condensed season to start in July.

Dismayed Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn says the suggestions a fall-out with Izack Rodda was behind his shock departure are off the mark.

Glasgow have farewelled Dave Rennie a month early, leaving the new Wallabies coach clear to direct all energy towards his Test job.

Wallaby Karmichael Hunt says a trans-Tasman version of Super Rugby makes most sense for next year, when he wants to play an 18th season of professional sport.