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Melbourne Rebels to remain in Super W for 2024 season

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says the Melbourne Rebels will "absolutely" field a Super W team in 2024, despite the club entering voluntary administration.

AAP · Feb 16, 2024

Australia's best women's rugby stars earn pay increase

Rugby Australia has pledged to invest more than $3 million of additional funding in the women's game in 2024.

AAP · Feb 16, 2024

Rebels rocked with Super Rugby future still in the wind

While Rugby Australia say the axing of staff doesn't mean the end of the Rebels, coach Kevin Foote says it's hitting home that the club may not survive.

AAP · Feb 15, 2024

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Rebels admin axed, Super Rugby club's future dim

The chief executive and staff of financially stricken Super Rugby Pacific club Melbourne Rebels have been axed, with coaches placed on new, four-month deals.

AAP · Feb 14, 2024

Rugby Australia targeting early call on Rebels future

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has met with the Victorian government as the future of Melbourne in Super Rugby Pacific competition hangs in the balance.

AAP · Jan 31, 2024

Rugby's cash-strapped Rebels vow to fight for survival

In voluntary administration, the embattled Melbourne Rebels feel their off-field challenges will galvanise the players as they fight for Super Rugby survival.

AAP · Jan 29, 2024

Wallabies' Cup review complete as Schmidt era begins

With a new coach at the helm, Rugby Australia are mulling over the release of a freshly delivered review into the Wallabies' woeful World Cup showing.

AAP · Jan 19, 2024

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Joe Schmidt appointed as new Wallabies head coach by Rugby Australia

Rugby Australia announces Joe Schmidt as the new Wallabies head coach, bringing his extensive experience and success from coaching Ireland and New Zealand.

New Zealander Schmidt Confirmed As New Wallabies Coach

Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt vowed to "build a way forward" for the Wallabies on Friday as officials confirmed he is taking over as coach to replace Eddie Jones.

International Business Times · Jan 19, 2024

'Boring' Schmidt not here to sell Wallabies dream

New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt presented himself as the antithesis of predecessor Eddie Jones as he addressed the challenge of rebuilding the national team.

AAP · Jan 19, 2024

Ireland link has Schmidt as Wallabies coach contender

David Nucifora and Peter Horne taking on key RA roles after helping Ireland to world No.1 has raised the prospect of Joe Schmidt coaching the Wallabies.

AAP · Dec 21, 2023

Cheika quits Pumas, RA not ruling out Wallabies return

Michael Cheika's decision to quit his post with the Pumas has raised the inevitable question as to whether or not he will return as Wallabies coach.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

Trailblazing Englishwoman revealed as Wallaroos coach

England's Jo Yapp will become the first female head coach of a senior Australian football team after being named as Wallaroos boss, replacing Jay Tregonning.

AAP · Dec 12, 2023

Super Rugby must speed up to lure fans back: Waugh

RA chief executive Phil Waugh says speeding up the game and limiting the time the ball is out of play are ways to revive interest in Super Rugby.

AAP · Dec 11, 2023

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2023

Rugby Australia trials new tackle height laws to combat concussion

Trial law designed to reduce head-to-head contact in tackles, with research showing concussion risks are four-times higher in tackles above sternum

AAP · Dec 1, 2023

Rugby trials lower tackle height for safer play

Rugby Australia will implement a new two-year trial that will see the legal height of tackles lowered in community rugby as they look to minimise head injuries.

AAP · Nov 24, 2023

Besieged Rugby Australia secures $80 million loan deal

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says the finalisation of an $80 million loan deal will help set up the game for the future in Australia.

AAP · Nov 20, 2023

New Rugby Australia chairman pledges to listen to fans

New RA chairman Dan Herbert says all stakeholders and fans will be listened to as part of the ailing code's concerted effort to revive rugby in Australia.

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AAP · Nov 20, 2023

McLennan defends not grilling Jones over Japan report

Ousted Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan says he's meeting Eddie Jones and hopes to get to the bottom of his links to Japan.

AAP · Nov 15, 2023

RA CEO rules out any more Suaalli-like raids on NRL

First-year CEO Phil Waugh says Rugby Australia won't be buying into any bidding war with NRL clubs as the player tug-of-war between the two codes escalates.

AAP · Nov 14, 2023

NRL cap exemptions for rugby raids will be fair: Abdo

NRL boss Andrew Abdo says salary-cap incentives for a raid on rival codes could be implemented without jeopardising a level playing field for all clubs.

AAP · Nov 13, 2023

Waratahs commit to RA alignment, Brumbies not so keen

Rugby Australia has taken the first step towards centralisation, with New South Wales the first state to commit to an alignment with the governing body.

AAP · Nov 2, 2023

Former Wallabies Slack, Harrison part of Cup review

Former Test skipper Andrew Slack, ex-Wallabies lock Justin Harrison as well as high-performance expert Darlene Harrison will conduct the Wallabies review.

AAP · Oct 31, 2023

RA apologises for woeful Wallabies, vows to save code

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh admits the code has hit rock bottom but denies there is no path forward and insists the Wallabies can be a force again.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Eddie Jones explains why he resigned as Australia coach: ‘It’s like being in a marriage’

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says they have reached a ‘sensible’ agreement after accepting Jones’ resignation.

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