How Wallabies demolition job could hurt Grand Slam plan
For the Wallabies to emulate the feats of the legendary 1984 Australia side, there’s one area in particular they need to conquer – and their destructive win over Wales solved none of it.
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New World Rugby chair’s playful jab at old enemy after historic win
Even in his moment of triumph, the first Australian appointed to the most powerful job in World Rugby, Brett Robinson could not resist the temptation of making a playful joke at England’s expense as he outlined his vision for the future of the global game.
Wallabies on collision course for fresh battle with Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones’ split from Rugby Australia and the Wallabies after the disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign was as acrimonious as it comes. Now, they’re about to throw down once again.
‘You’ll see’: Wallabies hit back at ‘cheap’ Suaalii sledge
Fast-tracked into the Wallabies team, and earning a bucketload of money, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii could have easily ruffled a few feathers in Australian rugby. Instead, he’s instantly won everyone over.
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The coach-driven rule change to win back Super Rugby fans
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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.
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.
‘Arrogant and dopey’: Rugby boss slams board
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.
Rugby chief sacked as year from hell worsens
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has been sacked, with a vote at an extraordinary general meeting sealing his fate.
‘Dead man walking’: Rugby moves against McLennan
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan’s fate is all but sealed after the Wallabies’ World Cup disaster, after six states demanded his resignation.
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