How Ireland can show way forward for Aussie rugby
As Australian rugby struggles to cope with the financial fallout from the coronavirus, may be the answer to their woes lies 16,000km across the oceans and a unique payment deferment model.
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Pay cuts, job losses: Rugby left in perilous position
The lack of regular television payment, a planned domestic competition on hold and no broadcast deal signed beyond this year, rugby is the most vulnerable major sport on the Australian landscape.
False start as brave new rugby era stalls on grid
Rugby Australia’s bold bid to keep idle players active in a five-team domestic competition has been put on hold in the wake of the federal government’s new restrictions to try and slow the spread of coronavirus.
Why rugby needs an Origin clash now more than ever
Controversial, unworkable and low down the list of priorities due to the current health crisis … Origin Rugby is all of those things. But when a new normal emerges, it may be part of what’s needed to help save the code.
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‘Not on our watch’: Fired-up Rebels slam ARU
THE fired-up Rebels are seeking compensation and have slammed the Australian Rugby Union in a strongly worded statement following their attempts to cut an Aussie Super Rugby team.
Crusaders destroy Sunwolves to go top of the table
THE Crusaders have racked up their seventh consecutive win of the Super Rugby season with a comprehensive 50-3 triumph over the Sunwolves in Christchurch on Friday.
Win would be icing on cake for captain Kerevi
LOST for words is how I felt when first told I’d be captaining the Reds because as long as I play this will be a highlight of my career, writes new Reds skipper Samu Kerevi.
Can winless Rebels conjure Easter miracle?
THE long-term future of the Melbourne Rebels is in doubt, but coach Tony McGahan insists his team’s short-term ambitions remain very much alive.
Smith notches another incredible milestone
MORE machine than man! George Smith’s latest milestone means more to him than most because it is the greatest reflection of his astonishing staying power.
Stiles owner of unwanted Reds record
NICK Stiles is popular with his players, dishes out tough calls, is transforming team culture and is ferociously Queensland. But the coach has reached his “bury the ball” moment.
Brumbies not taking any chances against Rebels
WITH the axe hanging over the Melbourne Rebels, they have the chance to prove an emphatic point about their Super Rugby worth by beating the in-form Brumbies.
Week eight teams: Naivalu, Timani return for Rebels
THE Rebels have welcomed back hard-hitting forward Lopeti Timani and explosive winger Sefa Naivalu, as they search for their first win of the season against the Brumbies. Complete week eight teams.
Rebels confront Super Rugby speculation
MELBOURNE Rebels coach Tony McGahan has held clear-the-air talks with his players as their Super Rugby D-Day gets closer.
NZ Rugby likens Sonny Bill flak to homophobia
NEW Zealand Rugby compared the vitriol surrounding Sonny Bill Williams’ religious objections to wearing a banking logo with homophobia, urging fans to respect the All Black star’s beliefs.
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