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.
Rugby World Cup
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.
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‘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.
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