‘Put down the AK 47’: true state of rugby revealed
The Wallabies are failing, junior numbers are falling, Super Rugby is decaying and franchises are financially bust. Australian rugby is on ‘life support’.
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First in-depth interview: Jones denies Japan job
In his first in-depth interview since the Wallabies nightmarish World Cup loss coach Eddie Jones says Australian rugby has lost its identity as he emphatically denies having a job interview with Japan.
‘Rock bottom’: RA backs besieged Wallabies coach
Rugby Australia bosss Hamish McLennan and his board back in Eddie Jones while acknowledging the team’s nightmare loss to Wales as a new low.
Eddie Jones opens up: Why I culled veteran Wallabies
Before the Wallabies’ must-win game against Wales, the besieged coach hits back at his critics and reveals the ambition driving his second stint in charge.
AFL faces class action for ‘failing to stop vile racial abuse’
Indigenous players say they suffered ‘repugnant physical’ acts including ‘spitting and violence’, during their VFL/AFL careers.
Widow’s plea after AFL concussion
The widow of St Kilda great Danny Frawley has revealed her family’s trauma since her future son-in-law and Melbourne defender Angus Brayshaw was knocked out during a sickening clash at the MCG.
Ex-Demon slams ‘disgusting’ Maynard ruling
As a former player unloads on the tribunal ruling that exonerated Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard, a leading concussion expert says the AFL must appeal.
Tribunal decision shows major codes cannot regulate player safety
The decision to allow Brayden Maynard to escape punishment for his hit on Angus Brayshaw has done the game, and its players, a disservice.
Concussion crusader McManus feels ‘vindicated’
In his first interview since the landmark senate report into concussions in sport was handed down, ex-Knights star James McManus calls for more player safety measures and backs in a law change that would see sporting codes be held to account for head injuries.
‘Let sport stars sue for brain damage’
A landmark report makes recommendations, including sweeping legal reform to let professional athletes to sue for brain injuries.
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