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Darren Walton

RA reveals $2.6m unapproved over-spend on World Cup

Phil Waugh says the $2.6 million World Cup over-spend was "unacceptable" and will not happen again. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has revealed $2.6 million in unapproved expenses were invested in Eddie Jones' disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign.

While declining to single out Jones for blame, Waugh on Thursday said the over-spend was "unacceptable" and would not happen again.

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