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Rugby Victoria CEO Aaron Bailey in front of their unfinished headquarter building at LaTrobe University in Bundoora.

‘It’s like they’re oblivious’: The fight to save a struggling sport in Victoria

A year after the Melbourne Rebels were booted from Super Rugby, players are leaving the state, and the home of the sport in Victoria is an unfinished shell.

  • Roy Ward

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 18: Jordan Petaia of the Wallabies runs the ball during the Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on October 18, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Reds eye global takeover, spurred by former Wallaby’s daring US move

A rugby boss has outlined visions of taking the Reds brand global, and Jordan Petaia’s NFL dream could hold the key to realising them.

  • Nick Wright
Triston Reilly of the First Nations & Pasifika scores a try.

‘Unbelievably proud’: Kefu’s praise after First Nations and Pasifika give Lions a giant scare

The Lions did what they had to do sneaking home to a 24-19 win over the First Nations and Pasifika team at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Tuesday night. FNP captain Kurtley Beale wants the team to play on in future years.

  • Roy Ward and Iain Payten
Lynagh brothers composite

How a Wallabies great forged a global union as Lynagh battle looms

He has just completed his first starting appearance for the Wallabies. Now Tom Lynagh could be pitted against his brother in the near future.

  • Nick Wright
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Wallabies Head Coach Joe Schmidt speaks to the media during a Rugby Australia media opportunity at Suncorp Stadium on May 30, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

From Dengue fever to Lions bolter? The burning questions around the Wallabies squad

Joe Schmidt will name a 40-man squad on Thursday ahead of the British and Irish Lions series next month. We answer the big questions.

  • Iain Payten
Tom Hooper of the Brumbies reacts to the loss in Hamilton.

The Brumbies could have won the Super Rugby title. A loss in February scuttled it

The dominant Australian side for the last decade again lost in the semi-finals, and again in New Zealand. The route to success lies closer to home.

  • Iain Payten
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Tom Wright of the Brumbies (C) reacts to the loss during the Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match between Chiefs and Brumbies at FMG Stadium Waikato, on June 14, 2025, in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

The hard questions needed to be asked about Super Rugby

The domination of three New Zealand teams has created issues for the competition.

  • Paul Cully
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Len Ikitau of the Brumbies makes a break to score a try during the round 16 Super Rugby Pacific match between the ACT Brumbies and Crusaders at GIO Stadium on May 30, 2025, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Does it pass the pub test? Super Rugby finals system to be reviewed

Super Rugby Pacific’s boss says the competition will consider changes to a new play-offs structure that has drawn criticism for being unfair.

  • Iain Payten
Tane Edmed is on his way to Canberra.

The Waratahs missed the finals. Now a Wallaby of theirs is off to the Brumbies

Wanting a fresh start, five-eighth Tane Edmed has agreed to move to Canberra to play under Stephen Larkham.

  • Iain Payten
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: Brumbies players celebrate after winning the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final match between Brumbies and Hurricanes at GIO Stadium, on June 07, 2025, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Why the Brumbies have been dudded by new Super Rugby playoffs system

The Brumbies won a hard-fought qualifying final on Saturday. Their reward? Travelling to New Zealand for a semi-final at the home ground of a team who lost.

  • Iain Payten

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