MCG returns to World Cup frame after last-minute talks
The MCG may yet be a host venue for the 2027 Rugby World Cup after the Victorian government and the sport’s global governing body reopened talks to salvage a last-minute deal.
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Wallabies in 2024: Just another false dawn, or real improvement?
After a year in which the Wallabies showed improvement on the field and in their results, there’s room for real optimism for fans. But we’ve been here before, writes Julian Linden.
Wallabies succession plan: Star trio headline list of Schmidt heirs
As rumours swirl about the future of coach Joe Schmidt, a new generation is pushing through who don’t just want to coach the Wallabies – they want to dominate the world.
Rugby legend can’t remember kids’ names
England’s World Cup winner is struggling to remember crucial moments of his life and family as he deals with dementia and CTE.
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Wallabies cult hero signs with overseas rival
Australian rugby has lost the services of one of its most powerful props – and most popular players – with a Super Rugby rival set to cash in.
The Jones backflip that ended Hooper’s Wallaby career
At a tribute lunch for his career, former Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper has spoken candidly about Eddie Jones’s decision to cut short his time at international level.
Wallaroos slow off the mark on road to the World Cup
The Wallaroos, much like their male counterparts, have got a fair way to go before they can contend for the ultimate prize at the Rugby World Cup after a heavy loss to Canada.
Former league international joins Eddie in Japan
Despite an assistant coaching job under the notorious Eddie Jones being a daunting role to have, former New Zealand rugby league coach David Kidwell said he’s got nothing to worry about as he talks about his journey with JAMIE PANDARAM.
Controversial board members elected, as RA’s shock WC deficit revealed
Already owing $50 million, RA has announced a huge deficit at its AGM, yet, with new board members at the helm and a big few years ahead on Aussie soil, it is hoping to be back in the black sooner rather than later.
Fed-up powerbrokers’ plot to wipe out entire Rugby Australia board
A powerful committee of ‘ignored’ powerbrokers plan to bring down the Rugby Australia board in a move that will divide the game – just days after RA boss Phil Waugh called for unity.
How Waugh hopes to rebuild Rugby Australia the Wallaby way
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.
Dumped by Eddie, Hooper grabs eight-year shot at Olympic dream
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.
The disaster signing that could end Rugby Australia
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.
Beale set for shock club rugby return
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.
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