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Waratah forward Tim Kava clashing with Auckland’s Sean Fitzpatrick in South Pacific Championship clash in 1989.

‘Joined at the hip’: Why John O’Neill believes Australia should stick with Kiwis

The former Australian rugby boss earned his share of enemies in New Zealand but he doesn’t agree with ending a strong history of trans-Tasman competition.

  • Iain Payten

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Australian and English fans at the 2003 Rugby World Cup final.

‘Money-can’t-buy stuff’: O’Neill backs Sydney to host 2027 RWC finale

Australia will host the 2027 Rugby World Cup and the man behind the 2003 tournament, John O’Neill, has a view a finals and how to not squander the profits.

  • Iain Payten
adl070628.003..001   John O Neill speaker at the Weary Dunlop Rugby Luncheon. the biggest sporting lunch in the counrty at Crown Casino.with Bledisloe cup on stage.Pic Andrew De La Rue The Age Melbourne. DIGICAM CUP

A crimson stride: How John O’Neill rose to prominence as a sports administrator

Before he moved into the top job at Star Entertainment, John O’Neill was one of Australia’s most recognisable – and polarising – sports administrators, who oversaw periods of success and reform in two big sporting codes.

  • Iain Payten
Star Entertainment chairman John O’Neill

Star chairman O’Neill has two choices. Neither will be easy

It will be pitchforks or an orderly renewal - and the board needs to decide which way it will go.

  • Elizabeth Knight
The Wallabies' travails on the field have contributed to Rugby Australia's perilous position.

Clock ticking towards rugby's doomsday

Rugby Australia will have to lodge audited accounts by the end of the month before World Rugby agrees to a bail-out... but even then, the portents remain bleak.

  • Roy Masters
Rugby Australia board candidate Hamish McLennan has little rugby pedigree but an impressive corporate background.

Ex-Ten boss to shake up Rugby Australia board manoeuvrings

The media heavy-hitter joins a raft of top business candidates in the mix for key board roles heading into the annual general meeting at month's end.

  • Georgina Robinson
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Former Rugby Australia boss John O'Neill says interim chairman Paul McLean should not be needed if the Super Rugby sides select the right chair.

'We don't need hobby farmers': Cracks appear as rugby faces overhaul

The politicking is picking up as deadline draws close for nominations to the Rugby Australia board.

  • Georgina Robinson
It was a long year for Michael Hooper and the Wallabies.

After hellish year, rugby faces its defining moment

The Israel Folau saga has dominated the headlines, but the next challenge facing Rugby Australia is its most important.

  • Georgina Robinson

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