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Rugby review to include whether too much was spent on rotten World Cup

Zoe Samios
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Rugby Australia will investigate whether it spent too much money on the World Cup amid concerns that hundreds of thousands of dollars were used for executive accommodation and sponsorship events.

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh said a framework was in place if stakeholders and member unions wanted accountability for the team’s woeful World Cup performance, including a staggering 40-6 defeat to Wales.

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Zoe Samios covers wagering and the business of sport from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the media and telecommunications reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and covered media at The Australian. Connect with Zoe on Twitter. Email Zoe at zoe.samios@afr.com

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