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Australian rugby has reached its lowest point. How did it get here?

The Wallabies have suffered a record-breaking defeat to Wales at the Rugby World Cup. This represents Australia’s worst result in a World Cup match and its biggest-ever losing margin to Wales. And it will almost certainly end Australia’s 2023 World Cup campaign at the group stage for the first time.

The Conversation

State of Australian rugby union brutally exposed by Wallabies’ World Cup debacle

With the grassroots game struggling, participation in decline and Super Rugby on the wane, the writing has been on the wall for years

The Guardian - AU

Jones upset after commitment to Wallabies questioned

Coach Eddie Jones says his commitment to the Wallabies shouldn't be questioned despite having to deny to Rugby Australia he's had talks with Japan.

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Eddie Jones ‘committed’ to Australia after reports of Japan interview

Eddie Jones was defiant, saying ‘I’ve got the ability to turn things around’ after the heavy defeat by Wales, despite news of a secret interview for the Japan job

The Guardian - UK

Australia mirror Eddie Jones by looking lost and heading for early exit

The Wallabies appeared to give up the ghost against Wales with the head coach’s second spell in charge now an inglorious failure

The Guardian - UK

Today's rugby news as Jones backtracks on quitting and English rugby braced for crushing blow

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Wales Online

Former Wallabies captain Phil Waugh appointed Rugby Australia CEO

Waugh will take over the top RA job from Andy Marinos who tendered his shock resignation in May

The Guardian - AU

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Tonight's rugby news as South Africa refuse to go easy on Wales, WRU hopeful is replaced and Welsh star returns after World Cup nightmare

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Sexton 'f***ing disgrace' claim emerges and Alun Wyn Jones changes Eddie's mind

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Wales Online

RFU to raise Pride flag above Twickenham for Israel Folau return after anti-gay comments

Israel Folau will run out at Twickenham this weekend as part of a World XV with the Pride flag flying above the stadium as the controversial rugby star continues to face backlash for his anti-gay comments

Daily Mirror

Dutton takes aim at sports ‘elites’ over Voice support

Peter Dutton has hit out at sporting "elites" as more of the country's big organisations back the Indigenous Voice to parliament.

The New Daily

‘Let’s get it over the line’: Rugby Australia and AFL back Indigenous voice to parliament

Rugby Australia and the AFL have become the latest Australian sporting codes to declare support for the yes vote in the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum

The Guardian - AU

Israel Folau doco examines how a legend became an outcast

This is the story of how a social media post landed Israel Folau in a culture war, and for the first time, features crucial Pasifika voices.

The New Daily

How Israel Folau became the most controversial figure in Australian sport

His contributions to rugby league and union are beyond reproach, however, his sacking from the Wallabies after expressing his religious beliefs sparked a debate that continues to polarise to this day.

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The Guardian - AU

Israel Folau: new documentary charts rise and fall of rugby star four years on

‘Folau’ explores how the former Wallaby made himself into a political and religious football by sharing his anti-LGBTQI+ views

The Guardian - AU

NRL joins growing number of sporting codes backing Indigenous voice to parliament

Major Australian sporting organisations expected to play a significant role in the yes campaign, with AFL and Cricket Australia yet to announce a stance

The Guardian - AU

Andy Marinos tenders shock resignation as Rugby Australia CEO

Rugby Australia is searching for a new chief executive after Andy Marinos stepped down to ‘pursue new opportunities’

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New twist in Fiji Rugby Union crisis as Frank Bainimarama and board forced to resign

A dark cloud hangs over Fiji Rugby Union as the board is forced to resign over technicalities after a week of drama that has included no money being available to feed players.

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Melbourne Storm chair pleads with NRL boss to abandon plans for rugby union raid

Melbourne Storm chair Matt Tripp appeals to Peter V'Landys not to use the NRL's money to chase rugby union stars and to instead invest in keeping the league's big names.

The New Daily

Nic White, James Slipper facing contract wait before Rugby World Cup

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says Rugby Australia may need to come to the table and help re-sign s Nic White and James Slipper.

AAP

Broncos working on Haas deal, Walters shrugs rugby off

Brisbane will use the coming weeks to finalise a contract offer for superstar prop Payne Haas, who has been linked with a move to rugby union from 2025.

AAP

Robinson shuts down calls to fast-track Suaalii's exit

Coach Trent Robinson has scoffed at suggestions Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii should join Rugby Australia immediately rather than see out his Sydney Roosters contract.

Daily Mirror

Australia rugby war as NRL chief slams counterparts 'cry babies' after star swaps codes

Civil war has broken out between the two rugby disciplines in Australia after Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii agreed a big-money code-swap, leading Hamish McLennan to brand his counterparts 'cry babies'

The Guardian - AU

In Joseph Suaalii Australian rugby has something it so desperately needs

Rugby Australia has bought a supremely marketable, freakishly talented player who will also be a powerful bargaining chip

ABC News

Rugby Australia labels NRL 'cry-babies' after confirmation of Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i's code switch

Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan laughs off the NRL's reaction to Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i's decision to switch codes, while defending the size of the contract offered to the Sydney Roosters star.

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