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Eddie Jones and England’s Marcus Smith after the side’s 25-25 draw with New Zealand.

Eddie the Eagle? Jones in talks to join USA for record term

The post-2023 World Cup coaching game of thrones is under way. What does this mean for Australia, where confidence in Dave Rennie is faltering?

  • Georgina Robinson

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Matt Giteau and Adam Ashley-Cooper at the new $6 billion SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Giteau-led LA Giltinis banned from US rugby competition

The LA rugby franchise, which is owned and run by Aussies and is stocked with ex-Wallabies, was disqualified by MLR. It comes a week after the other Aussie-owned Texas franchise was kicked out.

  • Iain Payten
Could Will Chambers make a shock Origin return for Queensland?

‘Too good to say no’: How Matt Giteau lured Will Chambers to LA rugby

After an NRL career that featured Test, Origin and premiership winning success, Will Chambers has switched back to rugby - in America.

  • Sam Phillips
Phil Kearns will lead a charm offensive among international rugby’s elite

Rugby Australia close in on $300m backing for 2027 World Cup bid

Australia’s World Cup bid bosses are about to launch a major charm offensive in England but there are some key promises they need to lock in at home first.

  • Georgina Robinson
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 23: Beauden Barrett #22 of the New Zealand All Blacks runs with the ball before scoring a try against the USA Eagles during the second half at FedExField on October 23, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

All Blacks raise the bat in 16-try rout over USA Eagles

New Zealand scored over 100 points in a thumping of the American rugby team - but there was no celebrating from the All Blacks.

  • Richard Knowler
Former Wallabies captain John Eales now sits on a number of boards.

Why USA is biggest hurdle for Australia’s hopes to host 2027 World Cup

With the world’s biggest sporting market keen on either the 2027 or 2031 tournaments, there are reasons for Australia to be both worried and reassured.

  • Paul Cully
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Sydney Opera House was lit up with images of the Wallabies as part of Australia’s 2027 Rugby World Cup bid launch on Thursday night.

‘We’re the safest set of hands’: Australia welcomes USA bid for 2027 Rugby World Cup

USA Rugby has been approved by World Rugby as a bid candidate for the 2027 and 2031 Rugby World Cups, but Australia maintain their bid is the best option.

  • Tom Decent
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Giteau, Ashley-Cooper join former Wallabies selling rugby to Los Angeles

If you had told Matt Giteau and Adam Ashley-Cooper they’d be playing for an LA team in the twilight of their careers, they’d have laughed at you. Meet the Giltinis.

  • Andrew Webster
Jack Maddocks and two more young Wallabies are being courted by an American team.

Wallabies trio linked to USA move as Rennie pay looms as flash point

More and more Australian players are eyeing overseas moves as financial uncertainty looks set to linger at home.

  • Georgina Robinson
USA-bound: Adam Ashley-Cooper is set to be Major League Rugby's biggest signing yet.

Ashley-Cooper to sign with USA's Major League Rugby

Adam Ashley-Cooper and Drew Mitchell are the latest big-name former internationals to join the professional American competition.

  • Georgina Robinson

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