Chairman Daniel Herbert has accused a group agitating for a Rugby Australia board cleanout of “hypocrisy” and issued a strong defence of his governance. Australian rugby’s fondness of political feuds and letter writing has continued to bubble away in 2024 despite the exit of divisive duo Hamish McLennan and Eddie …
Read More »Roosters link shot down as rugby young gun re-signs
Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs have had a major win with the retention of teenage star Max Jorgensen on a new two year deal. The 19-year-old fullback is chasing the carrot of the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia but the fresh contract will put him back …
Read More »Force rock Reds with huge Super Rugby upset
The Queensland Reds have had their bubble burst by the Western Force, who have hauled themselves off the Super Rugby Pacific canvas with a 40-31 upset in Perth on Saturday. The Force were winless before the round five clash while the Reds were gathering hype as a potential title contender …
Read More »‘Titanic’ Queensland stun Super Rugby favourites
By Sam Worthington with AP Queensland coach Les Kiss hailed a “titanic” defensive stand after the Reds withstood 23 phases of furious late attack to record a 25-19 Super Rugby Pacific upset of the Chiefs in Brisbane. It is the second straight Reds upset over the high flying Chiefs, having …
Read More »Doomed club goes top of Super Rugby ladder
By Sam Worthington with AP You couldn’t make this stuff up. The Melbourne Rebels are top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder after their 29-23 win over Moana Pasifika – another club with a tenuous future. The cash strapped Rebels are widely expected to bow out of Super Rugby after …
Read More »What happened after Fijian star called out rugby bosses
Asinate Serevi is the daughter of genuine rugby royalty with famous father Waisale widely regarded as the greatest sevens player ever. But there has been no red carpet rolled out in Serevi’s own fine playing career. The Fiji star took the brave step of calling out her national union on …
Read More »Rugby Australia unveils $14.2m Pacific program
The Australian Government and Rugby Australia are combining to pump $14.2 million into Pacific rugby over the next four years in an announcement that is likely to raise some eyebrows in Melbourne. As the cash strapped Rebels fight for a future in Super Rugby Pacific beyond this season, RA released …
Read More »All Black ‘made of rock’ tipped to dominate Super Rugby
Super Rugby Pacific teams will have to do everything they can to stop Mark Telea if they want to have any hope of beating the Blues. The star winger was a force for the Auckland side and for New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup in 2023. Last year was …
Read More »Rugby Australia boss’ big ‘integrity’ swipe at Jones
The Japan Rugby Football Union won’t be receiving a “please explain” letter from Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh if Eddie Jones’ appointment there as head coach comes to pass. It’s expected the JRFU will ratify Jones as the new spearhead of the national rugby team later this week with an …
Read More »Rugby reacts to ‘disaster’ as NRL lands killer blow
Taniela Tupou admits Mark Nawaqanitawase’s NRL defection will leave a big hole in the Wallabies after the world class winger jumped ship to the Roosters. Nawaqanitawase will continue to play for the Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific next year and will be available for Wallabies selection in 2024. The 23-year-old …
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