Rocky Elsom’s lawyer has declared his determination to appeal the two year jail sentence handed down to the former Wallabies captain by a French court sparking an international manhunt.
A clear favourite has emerged if the Wallabies opt for an Australian coach to replace Joe Schmidt, with one of the leading contenders for the job overlooked for an interview.
Queensland Reds star flanker Fraser McReight is set to spurn an eye-watering, mammoth deal which would have made him one of this country’s richest footballers to re-sign with Australian rugby.
The superstar showdown between Paul Gallen and Sonny Bill Williams is back on the cards. After more than a decade of negotiations, the fight is now closer than ever. Full details inside.
The two men most likely to succeed Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach go head-to-head this weekend in an unprecedented situation.
The Waratahs have suffered a major blow ahead of their grudge match against Queensland on Saturday, with two key players set to be ruled out.
There is plenty of player movement already between clubs, and also new signings from interstate and overseas that will strengthen some teams in pursuit of Shute Shield glory. Every move revealed.
Major announcements in Australian rugby are incoming, as the national body begins mass re-signing. But who will stay or go? Plus the game’s good guy, Cyclone Alfred’s impact and more in Rugby Confidential.
The Waratahs have made a bombshell selection for their crucial game against the Western Force, dropping a playmaker to the bench in favour of a new recruit. See the teams inside.
Western Force’s boom backrower Nick Champion de Crespigny has signed a long-term contract with the club as he makes a case for Wallabies selection, while Tahs prepare for Force attack.
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