The Latest Breaking News from Rugby Australia

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 · Sep 25, 2023

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.

AAP · Sep 25, 2023

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 · Sep 24, 2023

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

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

Wales Online · May 29, 2023

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 · May 24, 2023

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 · May 19, 2023

‘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 · May 18, 2023

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 · May 17, 2023

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.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

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 · May 13, 2023