Hooper set for first rugby sevens outing in Perth Ex-Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper will miss the first two rounds of the world series rugby sevens with the veteran flanker set to debut in Perth in January. AAP · Nov 21, 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 20, 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 18, 2023
Former great Larkham open to Wallabies coaching job World Cup-winning player Stephen Larkham says he's interested in the Wallabies coaching job after Eddie Jones walked out on the job last month. AAP · Nov 16, 2023
Michael Hooper signs up for Aussie sevens Olympic bid Veteran Australian rugby star Michael Hooper is to take up a new challenge as a sevens player for the national squad, with an eye on striking Olympic gold. 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. AAP · Nov 15, 2023
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
Flag-winning psychologist hired to find Rebels success Melbourne have recruited AFL sports psychologist Andrew Waterson to help their battered Wallabies players and the under-performing Rebels find success. AAP · Nov 12, 2023
Rebels excited to have Tupou in Super Rugby ranks Melbourne's biggest signing Taniela Tupou will be at Super Rugby training early next month, with coach Kevin Foote looking to make the Rebels' scrum a weapon. AAP · Nov 9, 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
Eddie Jones confirms interest in Japan coaching job Eddie Jones has finally confirmed his interest in returning as Japan national coach following his ill-fated World Cup stint in charge of the Wallabies. AAP · Nov 8, 2023
Eddie's back - and with another defeat against Wales Just five days after quitting the Australia job, Eddie Jones was back coaching Wallabies in Cardiff - but not much had changed as his Barbarians lost to Wales. AAP · Nov 4, 2023
Barbarians' Ratuniyarawa charged with sexual assault Fijian Api Ratuniyarawa has appeared in court over sexual assault charges hours before he had been due to play in Eddie Jones's Barbarians team against Wales. AAP · Nov 4, 2023
AAP · Nov 3, 2023 No regrets for Eddie Jones as his show rolls into Wales Unrepentant, regret-free and moving on, Eddie Jones has found respite amid the storm engulfing him during his one-off gig coaching the Barbarians in Wales.
AAP · Nov 2, 2023 Campbell's journey back to Wallabies sealed with a Kiss Jock Campbell was snubbed by Eddie Jones but will play No.15 for Queensland against Saitama Wild Knights, with Les Kiss backing him to regain his Test jersey.
AAP · Nov 2, 2023 Former Wallabies Slack, Harrison part of Cup review Former Test skipper Andrew Slack, ex-Wallabies lock Justin Harrison as well as high-performance expert Darlene Harrison will conduct the Wallabies review.
AAP · Nov 1, 2023 Jones coaches 10 Wallabies - five days after quitting Fresh from quitting as Wallabies' coach, Eddie Jones will be immediately reuniting with a host of his old team when he leads the Barbarians against Wales.
AAP · Nov 1, 2023 Robbie Deans rules out a return as Wallabies coach New Zealander Robbie Deans, Australia's longest-serving Wallabies coach who led the team from 2008 to 2013, has ruled out a return to the post.
AAP · Oct 31, 2023 RA apologises for woeful Wallabies, vows to save code Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh admits the code has hit rock bottom but denies there is no path forward and insists the Wallabies can be a force again.
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 Eddie Jones explains why he resigned as Australia coach: ‘It’s like being in a marriage’ Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says they have reached a ‘sensible’ agreement after accepting Jones’ resignation.
AAP · Oct 31, 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.
The Independent UK · 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 Guardian - AU · 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
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023 Eddie Jones: Rugby Australia accept resignation amid Japan return rumours Former England coach will leave post next month