Rugby to ask government for financial aid
Already struggling financially while in the midst of trying to secure a new broadcast deal, rugby is facing a devastating financial hit following the suspension of Super Rugby for “the foreseeable future.”
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Super Rugby competition could be called off
Cancelling the rest of the Super Rugby season is a possibility as the world grapples to deal with the spread of coronavirus.
Lagging Tahs refuse to ‘throw baby out with bath water’
Two key players return from injury but Waratahs coach Rob Penney has largely kept the faith with his underperforming side as they look to fire up their Super Rugby season this weekend.
Beale streets ‘em with incredible ‘Tahs ride
It’s been an incredible journey of extremes but even Kurtley Beale knows the lows have been just as instrumental as the highs as the mercurial playmaker closes in on equalling the most capped Waratahs player of all time.
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NRL superstar in shock rugby switch: report
NEW Zealand rugby union has reportedly poached their “next” Sonny Bill Williams from the NRL with a plan to blood the star ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Gibson unleashes new look Waratahs XV
NEW recruit and Wallabies back Curtis Rona will play his first match for the Waratahs in their opening pre-season trial against the Highlanders in Queenstown, while Daryl Gibson’s side also includes a ‘surprised’ first-time captain.
Another All Black joins European exodus
ONE Test All Black and Chiefs star Charlie Ngatai has joined the New Zealand rugby exodus to Europe, with the concussion plagued centre signing a two-year contract with French Top 14 club Lyon.
Inspirational Lealiifano ready for Brumbies challenge
HE’S earned a breather during the Brumbies trial matches but Christian Lealiifano says he’s returned from a playing stint in Ireland refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to dive back into Super Rugby.
Reds dish out punishment for bizarre Smith case
THE Queensland Rugby Union have fined former Wallabies great George Smith for failing to tell them of his 18-day stint in the custody of Japanese police.
Hurricanes coach moving on, who replaces him?
ENGLISH Premiership club Northampton have named Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd as their new director of rugby on a three-year deal. So who will replace him at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium?
The big name recruit that no-one’s talking about
FIFTY four Tests for England and another three for the Lions — you might expect a little more hoopla around Geoff Parling’s arrival at the Melbourne Rebels. But you get the feeling the substance over style lock is happy to be flying under the radar.
Police charge to captaincy for Higginbotham
BEFORE the start of last season, Scott Higginbotham was embroiled in an incident with police. A year on, the experienced backrower could be handed the Reds captaincy.
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