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
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
Super Rugby Rebels deny voluntary administration status The Melbourne Rebels are yet to formally enter voluntary administration, however the Super Rugby battlers remain in huge financial strife. AAP · Jan 26, 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
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. Top News · Jan 19, 2024
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
Schmidt firms as RA push on with Wallabies coach call Joe Schmidt is set to become the third New Zealander to coach the Wallabies, with an announcement likely well before the March deadline initially forecast. AAP · Jan 18, 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
Guilt-free Jones denies early interview in Japan reveal A guilt-free Eddie Jones says he is comfortable with the circumstances surrounding his controversial move from the Wallabies to coach Japan. AAP · Dec 14, 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
Wallaby Nawaqanitawase defects to NRL's Roosters Mark Nawaqanitawase could still play for the Wallabies next year, despite signing a two-year NRL deal from 2025 with the Sydney Roosters AAP · Dec 6, 2023
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.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023 From Jonny to the Fun Bus – lessons from England’s 2003 World Cup heroes Like characters from our most-loved sitcoms, Martin Johnson’s World Cup winners have a timeless quality yet to be recast
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.
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 19, 2023 McLennan says he was the victim of a rugby power grab Axed Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan fears his ousting will only lead to more division in a code split over the governing body's centralisation play.
AAP · Nov 19, 2023 Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan ousted Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has been sacked following a torrid year, with Daniel Herbert named as his replacement on an interim basis.
AAP · Nov 18, 2023 Defiant RA boss McLennan granted 24-hour reprieve Hamish McLennan doesn't plan to quit as chair of Rugby Australia despite a demand from six of his own member unions to do so.
AAP · Nov 17, 2023 Rugby Australia chair urged to quit by his own unions The internal war within Rugby Australia has turned ugly, with chairman Hamish McLennan urged to quit by six of his own member unions.
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.