Wallaroos slow off the mark on road to the World Cup
The Wallaroos, much like their male counterparts, have got a fair way to go before they can contend for the ultimate prize at the Rugby World Cup after a heavy loss to Canada.
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Former league international joins Eddie in Japan
Despite an assistant coaching job under the notorious Eddie Jones being a daunting role to have, former New Zealand rugby league coach David Kidwell said he’s got nothing to worry about as he talks about his journey with JAMIE PANDARAM.
Controversial board members elected, as RA’s shock WC deficit revealed
Already owing $50 million, RA has announced a huge deficit at its AGM, yet, with new board members at the helm and a big few years ahead on Aussie soil, it is hoping to be back in the black sooner rather than later.
Fed-up powerbrokers’ plot to wipe out entire Rugby Australia board
A powerful committee of ‘ignored’ powerbrokers plan to bring down the Rugby Australia board in a move that will divide the game – just days after RA boss Phil Waugh called for unity.
How Waugh hopes to rebuild Rugby Australia the Wallaby way
Just 10 months into the role as CEO of Rugby Australia, Phil Waugh has been thrown into the fire. Now with a new chairman appointed, and quite possibly a new board, he is ready to reinvigorate the sport that has given him so much.
Dumped by Eddie, Hooper grabs eight-year shot at Olympic dream
Michael Hooper’s path to the Paris Olympics is one of the more unusual you could imagine. But it wasn’t something that just materialised after his World Cup snubbing – it’s been in his plans for nearly a decade.
The disaster signing that could end Rugby Australia
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was trumpeted as a Wallabies saviour. Instead – with disgruntled stars heading for the exits – it may well be the contract to end rugby, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
Beale set for shock club rugby return
One month after being cleared of sexual assault allegations in court, former Wallabies star Kurtley Beale is set to make his return to the field – in club rugby.
The coach-driven rule change to win back Super Rugby fans
Rugby union is facing a steep climb to grow its fan base in the face of code rivalries with rugby league and Aussie rules – and coaches are stepping in to make sure their sport thrives.
World Cup call delayed as Rugby bosses step in to fix RA mess
The decision on which Australian city will host the 2027 Rugby World Cup has been delayed, as World Rugby bosses turn their attention to helping fix Rugby Australia’s mess.
Unmitigated disaster: Australian rugby’s nightmare year
The World Cup was a shambles, there was upheaval on and off the field, and the Wallabies’ most exciting star signed a deal in the NRL. JAMIE PANDARAM dissects Australian rugby’s most tumultuous year on record.
The tipping point that delivered Wallabies gun to NRL
What each code could offer their players after they hung up the boots has always leant in the favour of rugby. However, when the Roosters came calling to Mark Nawaqanitawase, what league could offer him post-career got his code swap over the line.
Inside story: Secret meeting that led to shock NRL defection
Six weeks ago, at a fine-dining restarurant in Darlinghurst, Roosters boss Nick Politis sat down with Mark Nawaqanitawase – and the rest is now history. Here’s what happened.
‘Arrogant and dopey’: Rugby boss slams board
Ousted Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has turned on his former colleagues after the game suffered a crippling blow.
‘Still can’t believe it’: SBW destroys Jones
World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams has dropped some all-time truth bombs on departed Wallabies coach Eddie Jones.
Sacked rugby boss’ ‘smear campaign’ anger as states unite
Sacked chairman Hamish McLennan was offered a chance to stay on the Rugby Australia board – but after being told he’d become a ‘distraction’, he opted to quit altogether.
Rugby chief sacked as year from hell worsens
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has been sacked, with a vote at an extraordinary general meeting sealing his fate.
‘Dead man walking’: Rugby moves against McLennan
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan’s fate is all but sealed after the Wallabies’ World Cup disaster, after six states demanded his resignation.
Rugby changes tune on NRL stars
Don’t expect Rugby Australia to again throw big money at NRL stars to entice them to switch codes.
Worse than Eddie: Why Suaalii will be a $5.3m disaster
If you thought Australia’s World Cup campaign was bad, brace yourself. And the signing of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will be even worse than that of Eddie Jones, writes Robert Craddock.
No more ‘captain’s picks’: Who’s in line to take over from Eddie?
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan is refusing to follow Eddie Jones out the door, but will not have his fingerprints on the next Wallabies coach after the Jones fiasco.
Mind games master Jones has muddled his own mind
Eddie Jones’ love for mind games was always present in first venture as Wallabies coach, but in his second venture, the master of the mind games played himself, writes Robert Craddock.
‘Eat s***’: Fury over Jones’ final comment
Eddie Jones has dropped a final bomb on Australian rugby with the former coach pulling the pin on his Wallabies dumpster fire.
How All Blacks nearly stole WC final after red card fiasco
Down at half-time and with one less man on the field, all hope looked lost for the All Blacks. Yet they nearly pulled off a World Cup stunner. Recap the epic final.
Red card madness in World Cup final thriller
South Africa has made history with an insane World Cup final win after New Zealand had earlier suffered a crushing red card blow.
Back to the future … again? Cheika quizzed on Wallabies job
Rugby Australia will have to join a long queue if it wants Michael Cheika to take on the Wallabies job after his World Cup success with Argentina. But, would he even be interested in replacing Eddie Jones?
NZ shows ARU panic merchants how to sack a coach
Ian Foster won’t be All Blacks’ coach in 2024, but he’s every chance of winning a World Cup. As JAMIE PANDARAM asks, imagine if Dave Rennie was given the same shot by Australia?
Rugby’s greatest rivalry sure to deliver a final to remember
There is no more intense rivalry in world rugby than that between South Africa’s Springboks and New Zealand’s All Blacks, JULIAN LINDEN examines the love-hate relationship.
RWC fallout: Eddie Jones set to quit after Wallabies ally resigns
Australia’s World Cup bloodletting is set to claim its highest profile victim, with Eddie Jones set to follow a key ally out the door after another shock resignation.
Rugby act after World Cup farce
World Rugby has moved quickly after the 2023 World Cup in France was mired in controversy before a ball was even kicked in the tournament.
How shortsighted global schedule will ruin rugby for years
World Rugby has finally announced the much-needed global competition but its protection of the rich and powerful will hurt the game for years.
World Rugby launches probe into ‘white c***’ slur
Allegations that South African hooker Bongi Mbonambi called England’s Tom Curry a ‘white c***’ have resulted in World Rugby launching an investigation into the matter.
World Cup storm erupts over slur accusation
An English star accused a South African opponent of saying an ugly slur during the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup semi-final win.
Springboks break England hearts in World Cup classic
England have had their World Cup dreams stolen as defending champions South Africa snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in a pulsating semi-final.
Mandela effect? Springboks boss urges RA to end the ‘blame game’
After the Wallabies’ disastrous World Cup campaign and its subsequent chaotic fallout, the boss of South African Rugby has thrown his weight behind Australia’s beleaguered leaders.
Unstoppable: How All Blacks shook sport’s ugliest tag
The All Blacks are through to a record fifth World Cup final after humiliating Michael Cheika’s Argentina – and in doing so, proved they’re finally rid of the worst tag in sport.
‘Outclassed’: All Blacks in World Cup drama
New Zealand has flexed its muscles in a “dominant” performance to move into the Rugby World Cup final, leaving their opponent “gutted”.
Inside the unexpected rise of the south at the Rugby World Cup
Everyone predicted a northern hemisphere domination of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, but as JAMIE PANDARAM finds, the southern teams are emerging as the ones to beat despite Australia’s failure.
‘Thought he had a contract’: Eddie’s shock exit reveal
While speculation around the future of Eddie Jones continues, it can be revealed the Wallabies coach told young rugby players six months ago that he’d walk away after the World Cup.
Jones reveals ‘only regret’ in Wallabies debacle
Eddie Jones says he’s committed to Australia and has only one regret following the Wallabies’ disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign.
Jones makes surprise call on Wallabies future
Eddie Jones has fronted a media conference to explain his plans following the Wallabies’ disastrous Rugby World Cup.
‘We’ll all know soon’: Wallabies great urges Eddie to come clean
As embattled Wallabies coach Eddie Jones prepares to front the media following Australia’s disastrous World Cup campaign, he’s been urged by a Wallabies great to fess up on his future.
Kate steals the show at Rugby World Cup
Princess Kate represented the royal family in style as she celebrated England making the semifinals of the Rugby World Cup.
Why Australia must act to end rugby scandal
The World Cup’s fairytale has ended in the cruellest fashion. But Rugby Australia has the opportunity — and responsibility — to make sure the story doesn’t end there, writes JULIAN LINDEN.
Rugby melts over heartbreaking five words
The son of Johnny Sexton has melted hearts everywhere with a touching comment after Ireland were knocked out of the Rugby World Cup.
All Blacks destroy Irish fairytale in World Cup stunner
New Zealand have pulled off one of the great World Cup escapes, overcoming two sin-binnings to take down world No.1 Ireland and cement themselves as tournament favourites.
‘A broken country’: All Blacks rip hearts out
The All Blacks have “sucker-punched” an entire country with a controversial victory that has caused “absolute devastation”.
Cheika masterminds ‘brilliant’ World Cup win
Aussie Michael Cheika has steered Argentina to an epic comeback at the Rugby World Cup, showing the Wallabies what they’re missing
Cheika reminds ARU of what they lost as Wallabies coach
Michael Cheika ended his first stint as Wallabies coach with an uninspiring record, but the current Argentina coach is a significantly better mentor now as he just showed at the World Cup.
Eddie’s wild demand amid Japan quit threat
The full toll of Rugby Australia’s decision to sign Eddie Jones is becoming clearer by the day, and it appears destined to end in disaster – with two catastrophic scenarios possible.
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