John O'Neill
‘Joined at the hip’: Why John O’Neill believes Australia should stick with Kiwis
The former Australian rugby boss earned his share of enemies in New Zealand but he doesn’t agree with ending a strong history of trans-Tasman competition.
- by Iain Payten
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‘Money-can’t-buy stuff’: O’Neill backs Sydney to host 2027 RWC finale
Australia will host the 2027 Rugby World Cup and the man behind the 2003 tournament, John O’Neill, has a view a finals and how to not squander the profits.
- by Iain Payten
A crimson stride: How John O’Neill rose to prominence as a sports administrator
Before he moved into the top job at Star Entertainment, John O’Neill was one of Australia’s most recognisable – and polarising – sports administrators, who oversaw periods of success and reform in two big sporting codes.
- by Iain Payten
Opinion
Casinos
Star chairman O’Neill has two choices. Neither will be easy
It will be pitchforks or an orderly renewal - and the board needs to decide which way it will go.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Analysis
Rugby Australia
Clock ticking towards rugby's doomsday
Rugby Australia will have to lodge audited accounts by the end of the month before World Rugby agrees to a bail-out... but even then, the portents remain bleak.
- by Roy Masters
Ex-Ten boss to shake up Rugby Australia board manoeuvrings
The media heavy-hitter joins a raft of top business candidates in the mix for key board roles heading into the annual general meeting at month's end.
- by Georgina Robinson
'We don't need hobby farmers': Cracks appear as rugby faces overhaul
The politicking is picking up as deadline draws close for nominations to the Rugby Australia board.
- by Georgina Robinson
Analysis
Broadcast rights
After hellish year, rugby faces its defining moment
The Israel Folau saga has dominated the headlines, but the next challenge facing Rugby Australia is its most important.
- by Georgina Robinson
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