Rugby Australia 'disappointed' but not concerned by Nawaqanitawase's defection
The defection of one of their brightest rising stars is a big loss for Rugby Australia (RA) at a time when the code is under incre…
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06 Dec 2023, 19:02
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New contender for the next Wallabies captain emerges
Highly-rated prop Angus Bell has put his hand up to captain the wounded Wallabies after conceding Australia's Rugby World Cup flop…
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06 Dec 2023, 18:53
Rugby Australia to trial lower tackle height in community game
Rugby Australia have announced a lower tackle height trial as they look to minimise the risk of concussions and encourage more pla…
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30 Nov 2023, 23:21
Rugby Australia secure eight-figure loan after major sponsor walks
Chief executive Phil Waugh believes pursuing a debt capital path was the right decision for rugby in Australia and believes the in…
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24 Nov 2023, 16:25
New Rugby Australia chairman makes new promise to the fans
New Rugby Australia chairman Dan Herbert is promising to listen to the people after taking a thinly-veiled parting shot at his mav…
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20 Nov 2023, 14:29
'I want the absolute proof': Eddie Jones's links to coaching Japan to be uncovered
Hamish McLennan intends to finally uncover the truth about Eddie Jones's links to coaching Japan while still the Wallabies mentor,…
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19 Nov 2023, 22:09
Hamish McLennan spills on 'power grab' at Rugby Australia that led to exit
Claiming to be the victim of a power grab, Hamish McLennan believes his axing as Rugby Australia chairman will only create further…
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19 Nov 2023, 22:00
Quit deadline extension handed to Australia chairman Hamish McLennan
Embattled Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has been handed a deadline extension to consider his future as leader of the sp…
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18 Nov 2023, 7:15
‘We have been failing’: Hamish McLennan vows to remain as Rugby Australia boss
Hamish McLennan has vowed to stay on as Rugby Australia chairman despite being given an ultimatum to step down by six state unions…
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17 Nov 2023, 20:51
‘I understood Eddie’s philosophy’: Stephen Larkham open to Wallabies job
Stephen Larkham is open to coaching the Wallabies but says he's had no discussions with Rugby Australia about replacing Eddie Jone…
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15 Nov 2023, 20:25
Rugby Australia CEO rules out any more Suaalli-like raids on NRL
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says the days of throwing blank cheques at NRL stars are over.
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14 Nov 2023, 21:45
‘We want the best athletes’: NRL chief insists rugby raids will be fair on clubs
NRL chief Andrew Abdo insists any salary-cap exemptions to attract players from rival codes would be implemented fairly.
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14 Nov 2023, 0:33
Rebels turn to AFL psychologist to address 'mental thing'
Melbourne have enlisted an AFL premiership sports psychologist to address their Super Rugby Pacific shortcomings.
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12 Nov 2023, 19:42
Unbeaten Australia claim gold at Oceania Sevens
Former Wallaby Lote Tuqiri has described Maddison Levi as a "weapon" after she led Australia to title glory at the Oceania 7s in B…
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12 Nov 2023, 15:43
Defensive lapses cost Australia in tight battles with rivals at Oceania Sevens
Australia have been left to rue some key defensive lapses after suffering tight losses to Fiji and New Zealand in the men's compet…
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11 Nov 2023, 18:14
‘It’s unfair’: Hamish McLennan doubles down on Eddie Jones appointment
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan doesn't regret hiring Eddie Jones, despite the Wallabies coach's short-lived reign over a…
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09 Nov 2023, 18:34
Rebels expect big things from Taniela Tupou after ‘smart recruitment'
Melbourne expect superstar Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou to hit the ground running, with their new recruit to start training with t…
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09 Nov 2023, 18:22
Eddie Jones confirms interest in Japan coaching job
Eddie Jones has given the strongest indication yet that he's keen to take on the Japan coaching job for a second time.
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08 Nov 2023, 0:53
Eddie Jones expects to be in his next job 'very shortly'
The irrepressible Eddie Jones has promised he'll be back in a rugby job "very shortly" as he left the scene of his latest losing c…
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05 Nov 2023, 17:53
Reds put Japanese side to sword in return to Ballymore
The Queensland Reds hung on in a thriller to beat Japanese side Saitama Wild Knights 31-29 in a return to their spiritual home of …
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04 Nov 2023, 8:29
