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Rugby Australia set to axe chief executive Raelene Castle in favour of ex-Wallabies skipper Phil Kearns - report

The two-time World Cup winning Wallabies hooker looks set to take over the helm of the union, according to a report out of Austral…

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Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 22:40

'We've been left out of the loop': Wallabies star Dane Haylett-Petty vents frustration as coronavirus pay cut talks lag

Dane Haylett-Petty has pointed to a rival code for their handling of the coronavirus-enforced cost cutting as talks between player…

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Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 20:18

New Zealand Rugby confirms revival of North Island vs South Island derby a possibility

New Zealand Rugby have confirmed the possibility of creating a North vs South State of Origin-style clash is being seriously consi…

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Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 19:50

Dragons cry foul as they concede defeat in battle to keep Wales' Cory Hill

With Dean Ryan having shaken things up at Rodney Parade, they hoped this progress would convince their lock his future was best se…

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Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 14:01

Three-time Grand Slam winner Ryan Jones embarks on arduous isolation fund-raising challenge

Confined to home due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 39-year-old Welsh Rugby Union performance director is ready to see if his bo…

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Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 13:14

Saracens reveal why Maro Itoje will stick by them for Championship season

The England international has been approached by Racing 92 about the possibility of spending next term in the French Top 14 rather…

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Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 13:04

CJ Stander's amusing approach to keeping fit on the family farm in South Africa

Rather than see the coronavirus crisis out in Limerick, the South African has headed home to the family farm where he grew up in G…

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Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 12:45

The difficult move Nick Tompkins admits he must make to fulfil his Lions dream

Ex-England centre Will Greenwood claimed last month the new Wales midfielder would make Warren Gatland's tour squad if the trip wa…

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Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 11:41

Eben Etzebeth's hard-fought battle with Toulon over request to hunker down in South Africa

The World Cup-winning Springbok got caught up in the pandemic measures in France and had a number of requests to take a break from…

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Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 7:06

Matt Giteau is suddenly appreciating the true value of teachers

The ex-Wallaby midfielder is back home in Canberra following cancellation of the Japanese Top League and readjustment to family li…

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Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 6:29

'Australia have been reported as being in a weaker position than a lot of others'

The internal division remains, but Rugby Australia's (RA) financial strife is among the big headaches helping bring world unions c…

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Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 3:23

The people's choice: Cheslin Kolbe voted ahead of Semi Radradra as the best wing on the planet by fans

Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe has been crowned the world's best wing by fans around the globe after defeating Fijian flyer Semi Ra…

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Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 1:38

Top League to continue clashing with Super Rugby in 2021

Top League boss Osamu Ota today confirmed that next year's competition will again start in January which will again create an over…

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Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 0:01

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph reveals why he turned down chance at All Blacks role

Jamie Joseph has revealed the reason behind his decision to turn down a position with the All Blacks in favour of sticking with th…

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Online Editors
02 Apr 2020, 23:50

Highlanders become first Kiwi Super Rugby club to begin staff pay cuts

The Highlanders have become the first New Zealand Super Rugby franchise to reduce its staff's pay in the wake of the ongoing coron…

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Online Editors
02 Apr 2020, 21:50

Doomsday set for decision on July international window

The fate of the July international window will be determined in a matter of weeks.

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Online Editors
02 Apr 2020, 20:01

A move to the Six Nations would be all positive for the Springboks - but what would their opposition think?

There are certainly some positives for the Six Nations of welcoming the three-time world champion Springboks. However, in the long…

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Online Editors
02 Apr 2020, 16:57

2020 turning into a nightmare farewell season for Newlands

The big farewell season for Newlands Stadium is turning out to be a disaster. With the rugby season in limbo due to the COVID-19 p…

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Online Editors
02 Apr 2020, 16:41

Worcester have just furloughed the majority of Alan Solomons' first-team squad

RugbyPass reported on Wednesday how England’s dozen Premiership rugby clubs had started informing players they were being furlou…

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Online Editors
02 Apr 2020, 14:20

How the coronavirus outbreak has affected rugby union

Postponements and cancellations mean there are more questions than answers currently. Postponements and cancellations have hit acr…

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Online Editors
02 Apr 2020, 10:34
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