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Dan Sheehan try

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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Carlo Tizzano Jac Morgan incident

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
Joe Schmidt has made a big impact for the Wallabies.

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
Could the Wallabies and England compete in the Nations Cup final?

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
Ireland five-eighth Sam Prendergast.

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
oseph-Aukuso Suaalii of Australia reacts as he receives medical treatment after sustaining an injury against Scotland

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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Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governer of the Public Investment Fund in Saudi Arabia.

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
TEDDINGTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i of Australia looks on as the team huddle together during a training session at The Lensbury on November 08, 2024 in Teddington, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

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
Tate McDermott of Australia is tackled by Henry Slade during last weekend’s Test.

‘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
Brett Robinson is congratulated by RA boss Phil Waugh in Dublin after the vote.

‘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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