The Latest Breaking News from Rugby Australia

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 14, 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 13, 2023

RA chair McLennan's pitch to remain after 'ugly' Cup

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has defended the decision to appoint Eddie Jones as Wallabies coach, and argued why he should remain at the helm.

AAP · Nov 9, 2023

RA boss not convinced heads must roll after Jones flop

Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh doesn't agree heads must roll after the decision to bring Eddie Jones back as Wallabies coach ended in disaster.

AAP · Oct 31, 2023

‘I’ve had no job offer’ insists departing Australia coach Eddie Jones

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

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

‘A sensible outcome’: Rugby Australia accepts Eddie Jones’s resignation

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh has said he and other board members would have to live with the ill-fated decision to hire Eddie Jones

The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023

Eddie Jones: Rugby Australia accept resignation amid Japan return rumours

Former England coach will leave post next month

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023

Rugby Australia accepts Eddie Jones’ resignation as head coach

Jones will officially depart the position on November 25.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

Jones walking is 'sensible outcome', says RA boss Waugh

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says the departure of Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is the sensible outcome after the side's disastrous World Cup campaign.

AAP · Oct 30, 2023

Morning Mail: voters lose urgency on climate fight, Stan Grant tackles voice failure, Netanyahu rejects ceasefire

Our latest Essential poll shows only one in three believe target can be met, while the Indigenous academic issues broadside over no vote

The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2023