Wallabies lock among Reds trio stood down after refusing to take pay cuts
Three Queensland Reds players, including a Wallabies star, have been stood down without pay after refusing Rugby Australia's compe…
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17 May 2020, 19:50
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Rebels hope their slow and steady return pays dividends down the line
One of the last sides to return to Super Rugby training, Melbourne Rebels hope to leap ahead of their rivals by resuming contact w…
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16 May 2020, 23:49
New Rugby Australia chairman outlines Super Rugby plans and ambitions for 'quicker' rugby
Rugby Australia's incoming chairman wants the game played at a faster pace and has targeted the ailing Super Rugby competition as …
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16 May 2020, 0:27
Australia lead the charge as cash-strapped unions want clarity on World Rugby relief fund
World Rugby last month announced details of a Covid-19 relief strategy aimed at mitigating the economic impact of the pandemic on …
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14 May 2020, 4:52
World Cup/Olympics double-up causing headaches in Australia
Equipping players to feature in both the Tokyo Olympics and World Cup next year will be discussed as part of a Rugby Australia wom…
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13 May 2020, 22:01
Group of 10 Wallabies captains have written another letter to Rugby Australia
It was in April when the group of Wallabies captains first expressed concern about how the game was being run and they have now se…
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13 May 2020, 4:34
'League is the sport for me': NRL star abandons cross-code aspirations following failed rugby stint
Jordan Rapana has all but abandoned another shot at rugby union, saying he'd love to finish his sporting career in the NRL.
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13 May 2020, 1:38
Former Wallabies captain calls for scrapping of Giteau Law in wake of Kurtley Beale's offshore move
A former Wallabies captain believes the only way to counter the riches of overseas clubs is to scrap the Giteau Law.
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12 May 2020, 18:10
Western Force reveal they are yet to receive an invite for new Australian domestic competition
The Western Force say they have yet to receive a formal invitation to compete in Rugby Australia's mooted domestic competition sch…
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12 May 2020, 0:25
Sunwolves to relocate to Australia as part of new Aussie Super Rugby plan
RA has released a return-to-play strategy with the aim of starting a five or six team 12-week competition, with Western Force and …
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11 May 2020, 6:36
Wallabies prop Sio calls for 'scrum clock'
The continual re-setting of scrums and constant intervention from referees remains one of the biggest bugbears for supporters.
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11 May 2020, 4:06
Interim CEO makes quick impact: 'There wasn't a lot of clarity and no-one could make decisions so there was a bit of frustration building away.'
Interim CEO Rob Clarke is making big inroads at Rugby Australia after less than a week in the job, earning praise from Super Rugby…
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10 May 2020, 2:27
'This is is the first year when I've finally got my body right. It's a shame''
Wallabies hooker Jordan Uelese admits he's a little "jealous" of his NRL counterparts with no rugby to be played until at least Ju…
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09 May 2020, 4:55
'The leaks from the Rugby Australia board... I've never in my entire life experienced it'
Part of rugby's glory days, would-be Rugby Australia chief executive Matt Carroll says he's "sad" for the ailing state of the game…
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09 May 2020, 3:46
Western Force handed second chance in Australian rugby reboot
Super Rugby trans-Tasman finals appear unlikely as Rugby Australia looks to lock in a July 3 domestic reboot, which is set to incl…
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08 May 2020, 20:51
Rugby Australia unrest continues as board member quits just over one month after arrival
Rugby Australia's succession plan has suffered another jolt with the messy resignation of board member Peter Wiggs after an email …
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06 May 2020, 2:18
Financially-embattled Rugby Australia take next step towards returning to action
Rugby Australia have made an approach to federal government as they eye a return to action date in July.
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04 May 2020, 20:16
Southern hemisphere rugby will go broke unless Beaumont introduces fundamental change - New Zealand rugby chief
New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina all voted against Bill Beaumont in his battle with Agustin Pichot for the chair…
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04 May 2020, 4:08
The impact of Bill Beaumont's election on Australia's bid for Rugby World Cup 2027
Insiders are confident that Bill Beaumont's re-election as chairman of World Rugby will not hinder Australia's chances of hosting …
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03 May 2020, 0:03
