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Australian rugby
The pros and cons of Rugby Australia walking away from New Zealand
Threats of a trans-Tasman schism are nothing new but there are points on both sides as Australia again considers going its own way.
- by Paul Cully
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Australian rugby
‘We thought he’d scored’: Why Rennie had front-row seats for THAT Gregan tackle
It turns out the man who will lead the Wallabies in a mid-week Bledisloe later this year was also in attendance at the last one in 1994, which ended pretty famously.
- by Iain Payten and Tom Decent
Opinion
Australian rugby
Painful $45m lesson of 2003 must be heeded if Australian rugby is to thrive
It’s gone down in rugby folklore how the ARU squandered its profits from the Rugby World Cup 19 years ago. That simply can’t happen again.
- by Wayne Smith
Accor Stadium roof still an option despite ‘circus and theatre’ from V’landys
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said he won’t be rushing a decision on stadium infrastructure spending despite pressure from NRL boss Peter V’landys.
- by Iain Payten and Tom Rabe
Opinion
Australian rugby
It’s the economy, stupid: The real reason behind Australia-New Zealand tension
If the thought of going through RA and NZR’s annual reports fills you with the same dread as hearing the TMO get involved, don’t worry - we’ve done it for you.
- by Paul Cully
‘A remarkable turnaround’: Rugby Australia eyeing profit for 2022
Australian rugby bosses feared COVID-19 could bring the game to its knees. But just two years after posting a $27m loss, RA believe they’re on track to post a profit this year
- by Iain Payten
Banks heist: Wallabies, Brumbies brace for fullback to depart on $2.8m deal
He is yet to confirm himself as a Wallabies regular but Tom Banks is on the verge of accepting an eye-watering deal in Japanese rugby.
- by Iain Payten and Georgina Robinson
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
Rugby World Cup in Australia firms for 2027 after government funding pledge
Despite being preferred bidders, there were fears Australia could lose the 2027 Rugby World Cup without federal government support.
- by Iain Payten
‘No lay down misère’: Australia’s 2027 World Cup bid hangs in the balance
Rugby Australia is pulling out all stops to secure hundreds of millions in federal government support for its 2027 World Cup bid.
- by Georgina Robinson
Wallabies stars to miss World Cup as Giteau Law gets drastic makeover
Rugby Australia has made drastic changes to its offshore player policy, which could lead to a choice between Rory Arnold and Marika Koroibete at the 2023 World Cup.
- by Iain Payten