Australian rugby decimated in code’s darkest day
Rugby Australia staff have been left devastated by the governing body’s decision to stand down 75 per cent of its employees as the game remains on the brink of financial ruin amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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Rugby can form sport’s most powerful union
As rugby nations around the world face insolvency amid the current pandemic, the game, against all odds, has an opportunity to secure its future for good, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
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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Rebels leader quietly stealing club records
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Hospitalised Genia proves he’s still No.1 in No.9
Melbourne Rebels halfback Will Genia has been cleared of serious injury after spending the night in a Brisbane hospital following his classy display in the 32-13 thumping of his former side.
Is World Cup obsession worth the pain?
Winning the World Cup remains the biggest prize in the game but is Australia’s obsession really worth sacrificing everything in the four year cycle between tournaments?
Happy homecoming for Cooper, Genia
Quade Cooper has returned to Queensland to help steer his new side the Rebels to a big win over an underwhelming Reds outfit.
Sneaky clubs forcing Wallabies to retire from rep footy
Secret contract clauses for Wallabies, the Rebel being chased by Queensland, transfer news, the Sunwolves’ plan for recruitment, and Amanaki Mafi’s visa troubles revealed.
Genia: Cooper ‘all business’ for his Reds return
The Queensland Reds aren’t too fussed and Melbourne Rebel Quade Cooper hasn’t even mentioned it, but whether they like it or not, it will be on everyone’s radar then they clash on Saturday night.
Eddie to return to the Wallabies fold?
England coach Eddie Jones is contracted until the end of 2021 but with Michael Cheika tipped to depart after this year’s World Cup, has been linked to the Wallabies’ top job. And he’s not ruling anything out.
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