Rugby Australia
‘It’s the right time’: Why axed Wallaby has joined French powerhouse
It is confirmed: a former Wallabies star has joined a juggernaut club in France, and has revealed his reasons for the overseas venture.
- by Nick Wright
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NRL 2024
‘Joey is all anyone is talking about’: Inside the deal that delivered rugby its new face
All eyes are on the Wallabies thanks to Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, but Hamish McLennan’s pursuit of the Roosters star sparked a boardroom split at Rugby Australia. This is how the deal went down – and how much it will cost RA.
- by Michael Chammas
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NRL 2024
Rugby considered unique loan deal for Suaalii to play NRL in season 2026
The Sydney Roosters and Rugby Australia held high-level talks about teenage superstar spending a gap year back in rugby league.
- by Michael Chammas
Opinion
Australian rugby
Australia are turning Irish – and a bit of green suits them
The restoration plan for Australian rugby is slowly becoming apparent – and it’s not just the signing of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
- by Paul Cully
Judge denies Rugby Australia’s bid to delay $30m Rebels case
The defunct Super Rugby club has launched a damages claim against Rugby Australia demanding $30 million from the peak body.Rugby Australia now has a week to respond.
- by Carla Jaeger and Sarah Danckert
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Wallabies
Talks to extend rugby season, create new comp, and stave off NRL raids
The man tasked with restoring Australian rugby also outlines why the demise of the Rebels will not be the game’s downfall.
- by Nick Wright
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Sevens
Sevens superstars tell Rugby Australia they want to play NRLW
A tug-of-war for the services of Maddison and Teagan Levi has broken out after RA chief executive Phil Waugh knocked back the sisters’ request to play rugby league.
- by Michael Chammas
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Wallabies
Wallabies leader locked in for surgery, as dropped rookie plots return
As the Reds head to Japan, an injury-plagued star is heading to the operating theatre, while a young Wallaby plots his Test return.
- by Nick Wright
Suaalii’s monster deal set against RA’s fight to retain star talent
The news that Joseph Suaalii has the option of a $4 million clause to extend his rugby contract could jeopardise Rugby Australia’s hopes of retaining its brightest young talent.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Melbourne Rebels sue Rugby Australia for $30 million and seek return of club
The directors of defunct rugby union club Melbourne Rebels allege in a statement of claim that Rugby Australia broke several company laws.
- by Sarah Danckert and Carla Jaeger
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Australian rugby
The secret $4 million clause in Joseph Suaalii’s Rugby Australia contract
Rugby Australia announced a three-year deal. A secret player option could see Suaalii stay in rugby until the end of 2029 on a monster deal worth more than $8 million.
- by Michael Chammas
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