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.
Rugby World Cup
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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.
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Eddie’s wild demand amid Japan quit threat
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Erratic Eddie: Alarming numbers behind Jones’ exit
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Irish World Cup dream threatened by Barrett’s Gaelic schooling
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