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Rugby Australia set for court stoush over Rebels axing

Rugby Australia is set for a court battle against the consortium that planned to save the Rebels after the governing body announced it would axe the club.

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No bad blood as coach Coleman and Waratahs call time

Darren Coleman says he was given plenty of time to keep his job as NSW coach, but wasn't able to get the Waratahs to perform this Super Rugby Pacific season.

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Jake Gordon not angry at RA for blocking France dream

Waratahs captain Jake Gordon says it would have been a good experience playing in France, but he understands why Rugby Australia aren't releasing him.

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Rebels to rally at home with Super finals beckoning

While club directors continue to fight for Melbourne off the field, coach Kevin Foote wants to see his Rebels Super Rugby team take a stand against the Chiefs.

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Rebels feeling lack of support from Rugby Australia

Melbourne coach Kevin Foote has called on Rugby Australia to show their hand after they voted against a rescue plan, with the Rebels feeling unsupported.

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Rebels face more hurdles despite $25m rescue plan

The Melbourne Rebels may survive as a Super Rugby Pacific side after creditors voted against liquidating the debt-ridden club.

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Rebels to face Blues following creditors' vote on club

The Rebels will enter their Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Blues on Friday after a vote by creditors on a plan to save or liquidate the cash-strapped club.

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Rebels' administrator proposes Super club rescue deal

The Melbourne Rebels' administrator is pushing a rescue deal for the debt-ridden Super Rugby Pacific club, with Rugby Australia to make the final call.

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Sweet deal: Wallaroos land six-year sponsorship

Seven months after lashing Rugby Australia over poor investment, the Wallaroos have landed the sweetener of a six-year sponsorship as they eye full-time status.

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Daugunu returns to training but out of Rebels match

Filipo Daugunu missed cash-strapped Melbourne's last Super Rugby match due to an outstanding payment and while he's back at training, won't face the Hurricanes.

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High demand for Lions expected despite Wallabies fall

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh is expecting 40,000 UK fans to tour for next year's British and Irish Lions series as tickets to nine matches are released.

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Reds coach Kiss issues plea to RA regarding Petaia

Reds coach Les Kiss wants Rugby Australia to get behind Jordan Petaia, saying Super Rugby's playmakers need greater protection.

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'$50 a game': the high price elite Hunter sportswomen paid to play

The juggle is real on International Women's Day.

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

Rugby Australia has revealed that $2.6 million in unapproved expenses were invested in Eddie Jones' failed World Cup campaign with the Wallabies.

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Rugby Australia reveals $2.6m of unapproved expenses were spent on World Cup

Rugby Australia has revealed that $2.6m in unapproved expenses were invested in Eddie Jones’ failed World Cup campaign with the Wallabies

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Sweeping changes mooted after Wallabies' Cup debacle

An external review has made 23 recommendations to Rugby Australia after the Wallabies' disastrous 2023 campaign and World Cup flop under Eddie Jones.

Newcastle Herald

From Tasmania to Dapto: big turnout to Australia Deaf Rugby trials

Players from as far afield as Tasmania dropped by Dapto recently to trial for the Australian Deaf Rugby Union team.

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CEO Waugh's challenge to Australia's Super Rugby teams

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh is challenging the ACT Brumbies, NSW Waratahs, Queensland Reds, Melbourne Rebels and Western Force to step up in 2024.

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Englishwoman Yapp breaks the mould as Wallaroos coach

Former England international Jo Yapp has become the first female to be appointed head coach of the Wallaroos, Australia's national women's rugby union team.

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Tupou, Rebels challenged to defy turmoil and flourish

Rebels recruit Taniela Tupou can rise above the Super Rugby club's turmoil and flourish again as a Wallaby, Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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