Rugby Australia has haemorrhaged money over the past 12 months, announcing a worrying $36.8 million deficit – and they’re praying the British and Irish Lions will save them. JAMIE PANDARAM takes us inside the key issues here.
In a major blow for the Wallabies, and their ability to lock down a world-class No.10, star playmaker Noah Lolesio has decided to walk away from Australian rugby.
In an exclusive interview, former Wallaby and newly appointed World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson details his vision for the game, and explains why things are suddenly looking brighter for Australia.
Australian rugby’s high-profile signing, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, will remain on the sideline as the Waratahs touched on the star’s injury battle and return to play schedule.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ousted Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has turned on his former colleagues after the game suffered a crippling blow.
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