World Rugby
Many argue the ‘Superman’ try is dangerous. World Rugby say play on
The forgotten controversy from the MCG was Lions hooker Dan Sheehan’s NFL-style dive over Wallabies tacklers to score. But despite concerns about the safety consequences, there are no plans to amend the laws.
- Iain Payten
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- Australian rugby
Mouthguard data reveals Tizzano copped ‘high magnitude’ impact at MCG
World Rugby boss cited smart mouthguards as evidence of its commitment to player welfare – but the same equipment showed Wallaby accused of “diving” suffered a significant blow to the neck.
- Iain Payten
Wallabies offered big bucks to sign for global rugby breakaway league
A group of UK businessmen – including royal son-in-law Mike Tindall – is trying to launch a bold new rugby competition, modelled on the IPL and Formula 1.
- Iain Payten and Tom Decent
Ryder Cup of rugby: How new Test competition will determine code’s most dominant hemisphere
The Nations Cup, set to begin next year, will not only crown an individual Test champion, it will also pit Six Nations and SANZAAR sides against each other in a team format like the famous golf tournament.
- Iain Payten
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- Wallabies
The two big challenges the Wallabies must overcome in Dublin
World Rugby’s breakdown mess and a Johnny Sexton clone stand between Australia and victory in the final Test of their spring tour against Ireland.
- Paul Cully
The luck of Suaalii: Broken wrist ruled out and could face Ireland
The Wallabies have been provided with some much-needed good news ahead of their final Spring tour match against Ireland.
- Jonathan Drennan
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Breakaway rugby competition would flop - even with Saudi billions
Don’t confuse a concept like cricket’s Indian Premier League with what looks a series of exhibition games in non-rugby locales.
- Paul Cully
Talk about a revolution? Wallabies weren’t even aware of LIV-style rugby breakaway league
Wallabies players and coaches were playing catch-up on news they could be targeted to join a lucrative new global franchise competition.
- Iain Payten
‘These guys are big players’: World’s top rugby talent targeted for breakaway league
A US-based fund has been approaching players about deals reportedly worth $1.3 million to join a rebel competition.
- Charles Richardson, Charlie Morgan and Daniel Schofield
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- Australian rugby
‘Great privilege’: Former Wallaby wins race to become world rugby’s most powerful man
By the narrowest of margins, ex-Brumbies captain Brett Robinson has been voted in as the new chair of World Rugby; the first person from the Southern Hemisphere to hold the role.
- Iain Payten
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