World first: Aussie troll to face court for abusing ref
A Queensland man has become the first alleged online troll to be charged as rugby officials take landmark steps to rid the sport of toxic attacks on referees.
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Woman’s sex claim to ‘save’ marriage: court
A woman allegedly sexually assaulted by rugby star Kurtley Beale made the accusations to “save her marriage”, his lawyer has claimed.
Seismic govt push to fix concussion crisis in kids sport
Australian sport is set to undergo a monumental concussion protocol overhaul, which has been years in the making, in the biggest changes ever seen in recreational sport.
‘Shattered’: Tragedy as toddler killed
The toddler was crushed by a rugby scrum machine on a sporting field, he died a short time later.
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Don’t buy into hype about England tour disaster
The Wallabies won’t be lulled into a false sense of security by England’s 52-21 loss to the Barbarians, with their coach predicting a very different series in Australia.
Ravaged England squad named for Australian tour
Eddie Jones has revealed an injury-ravaged squad for England’s Test tour of Australia, though there was one surprise recall that the coach had suggested couldn’t happen.
Wallabies boss warns against cutting Kiwi ties
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie isn’t a fan of Australian teams going it alone and wants Super Rugby Pacific to continue beyond next year.
Reds star ready for Wallabies battle
Reds halfback Tate McDermott will relish the chance to display his improved all-round game in a Wallabies jersey.
‘Cancel culture’: 25yo Aussie tradition binned
The 25-year-old crystal trophy named in honour of British explorer Captain James Cook is set to be rebranded and replaced.
Star Wallaby open to fullback switch
James O’Connor wants to contribute more to the Wallabies’ cause, whether it’s from flyhalf or fullback.
RA’s bombshell NZ threat set to tear Super Rugby apart
In a bombshell moment for the game, Rugby Australia has told its long-time ally New Zealand Rugby they are ready to end their partnership and leave Super Rugby once and for all.
Winners, grinners and top clubs at NSW junior rugby champs
Only two clubs had multiple wins at the NSW junior rugby championships. Stars, standouts, top clubs and results of every age division at the 2022 event.
Revealed: The AIC First XV rugby Team of the Season
Who has made our white hot AIC First XV rugby Team of the Season? All is revealed here.
Hodge named in Australia A squad
Omitted from the Wallabies squad to meet England next month, Reece Hodge will instead play for Australia A at the Pacific Nations Cup.
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