Rugby Australia has haemorrhaged money over the past 12 months, announcing a worrying $36.8 million deficit – and they’re praying the British and Irish Lions will save them. JAMIE PANDARAM takes us inside the key issues here.
Hopes are high for a financial windfall for Australian rugby this year and officials need it after revealing a massive deficit.
Wallaby turned LA Charger Jordan Petaia has vowed to leave ‘no stone unturned’ in his bid to become the next Aussie to break into the NFL. Plus, he opens up on his ‘starstruck’ coaches meeting.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt must make several decisions before the series against the British and Irish Lions, with the key one being where to play league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, writes JULIAN LINDEN.
Rugby Australia and the Wallabies have received a much-needed financial boost which could end up being even more lucrative if the men’s national team can win trophy matches.
Any decision on Noah Lolesio’s place in the Wallabies team should be on form, not club location. JULIAN LINDEN says the case for excluding overseas-based players should become a thing of the past.
In a major blow for the Wallabies, and their ability to lock down a world-class No.10, star playmaker Noah Lolesio has decided to walk away from Australian rugby.
While it might have taken longer than CEO Phil Waugh would have liked, Australia’s search for a new Wallabies coach – and a new broadcast deal – are both nearing a conclusion.
Super Rugby’s leading try-scorer and leading tackler must now weigh up taking the big money overseas or accepting less to play for Australia in the home World Cup in 2027.
Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia’s NFL dream is about to take off – with the two-time World Cup star inking a deal in the world’s toughest league more lucrative than rugby’s highest-paid player.
Australia’s highest-paid forward has been relegated to an impact role for the Waratahs, which could change the complexion of the Wallabies forward pack against the Lions.
In an exclusive interview, former Wallaby and newly appointed World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson details his vision for the game, and explains why things are suddenly looking brighter for Australia.
Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh has put a line through Israel Folau’s name, ending his dreams of a return against the British and Irish Lions later this year.
Australia has a long history of producing parent-child sporting greatness, but which famous name stands above the rest?
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