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(FILES) This file photo taken on October 19, 2019 shows Australia's flanker Michael Hooper reacting after losing the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between England and Australia at the Oita Stadium in Oita. - With the Wallabies languishing at seventh in the world rankings, Rugby Australia's leadership in flux and the sport facing fierce competition from other codes, the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 has turned long-standing problems with rugby Down Under into a battle for survival. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Strike threat just the beginning for code in crisis

While a threat to strike ahead of the revamped Super Rugby AU competition has eased, Rugby Australia’s latest pay cut demands are set to have even greater consequences.

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BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Marika Koroibete of the Rebels scores a try during the round four Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Sharks at Mars Stadium on February 22, 2020 in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Super Rugby secures breakthrough broadcast deal

Rugby fans can breathe a sigh of relief, with both the Australian and New Zealand Super Rugby tournaments set to beamed around the country – starting this Saturday.

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Waratahs coach Rob Penney has endured a painful period of COVID isolation. Picture: Getty

Life in Cell 1818: Tahs coach’s COVID ordeal

When NSW went into its COVID lockdown, Waratahs coach Rob Penney jetted home to New Zealand. Now, with the Super Rugby season resumption fast approaching, he’s trapped in ‘Cell 1818’.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: Dave Rennie speaks during the 2020 Super Rugby Media Launch at Rugby Australia HQ on January 23, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images)

Castle’s phone call to ‘gutted’ Wallabies coach

Despite Raelene Castle’s ugly exit from Australian rugby, new Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has revealed the selfless message she gave him following her departure.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Dane Haylett-Petty of the Rebels is congratulated by Reece Hodge of the Rebels, Tetera Faulkner of the Rebels and Quade Cooper of the Rebels after scoring a try during the round 13 Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Reds at AMI Park on May 10, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Cooper crunched as Rebels kick clear at top

Getting separation from their Australian conference rivals took some doing for the Melbourne Rebels in a local derby win over Queensland Reds which could also have come at a cost.

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Folau’s dangerous call-to-arms to Christian brothers

Israel Folau has contacted Pacific Islander players urging them to stand in solidarity with him for expressing his Christian beliefs in a move that would create a public-relations nightmare for RA.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Quade Cooper of the Rebels celebrates after scoring a try during the round eight Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Sunwolves at AAMI Park on April 06, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images for SUNWOLVES)

Quade silences doubters with incredible statistic

After being shunned by Queensland, the armchair critics put the red marker through Quade Cooper’s career. But an almost unthinkable statistic has proved those doubters wrong.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Isi Naisarani of the Rebels is tackled during the round four Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Brumbies at AAMI Park on March 08, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Isi looming as real backrow bolter for World Cup

As one Izzy exits stage left, the Wallabies are crossing their fingers that another – Isi Naisarani – becomes the No.8 solution they have long craved, starting with this year’s World Cup.

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The Qantas Wallabies train at UWA Sports Park - McGillivray Oval, Perth, ahead of The Rugby Championship clash against South Africa. Jordan Uelese. Photo: Stuart Walmsley/RUGBY.com.au

Uelese’s heartbreaking motivation revealed

Jordan Uelese opens up on his long road to recovery, and the secret motivation driving him to make the Wallabies World Cup squad.

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 04: Billy Meakes of the Rebels makes a break during the round 12 Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and Rebels at Westpac Stadium on May 04, 2019 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Rebels rediscover elusive mojo

The Melbourne Rebels have lost three in a row. But what have they done to become a ‘different team’ going in to Friday’s must- win clash with the Queensland Reds ?

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Melbourne Rebels Ben Daley at RSEA Park

Why former Wallaby is marching with Saints

It’s only right that Ben Daley’s AFL ambitions landed him at St Kilda. But while the injured Rebel isn’t considering a code swap, he has never been one to sit idle when sidelined.

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Melbourne Rebels's Quade Cooper reacts during the Super Rugby match between Emirates Lions and Melbourne Rebels at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, South Africa, on March 16, 2019. (Photo by Christiaan Kotze / AFP)

Quade ‘wrecked’ by Super Rugby return

Rebels playmaker Quade Cooper admits the return to Super Rugby has taken a toll early in the season, feeling wrecked physically and mentally.

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