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Rob Penney says it's tough to match Super AU with Kiwis

Waratahs coach Rob Penney says it’s tough to compare their Super Rugby AU match against the Western Force with the all-NZ competition belter played earlier.

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Rob Penney says it's tough to match Super AU with Kiwis

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Rob Penney says it's tough to match Super AU with Kiwis

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Rebels boss Dave Wessels stung by coaching criticism

Dave Wessels has come out swinging at former Wallaby Morgan Turinui, who says his time as the Melbourne Rebels coach is up.

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Rebels boss Dave Wessels stung by coaching criticism

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Rebels boss Dave Wessels stung by coaching criticism

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Storm could spend months in Queensland

Melbourne’s NRL squad could spend months on the Sunshine Coast as coronavirus cases continue to rise in Victoria.

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Storm could spend months in Queensland

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Penney eager to see Super laws in action

Waratahs coach Rob Penney is eager to get a sneak peek of law changes in New Zealand’s Super Rugby competition before Australia’s tournament reboot next month.

Rugby

Jun

Penney eager to see Super laws in action

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Penney eager to see Super laws in action

Rugby

Jun

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Rugby Australia announce brutal job cuts due to restructure

Rugby Australia will shed one-third of its workforce as well as cut salaries as it looks to save $5.5 million in phase one of a brutal wholesale restructure announced on Monday.

Rugby

Jun

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Rugby Australia announce brutal job cuts due to restructure

Rugby

Jun

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George Williams shines as Raiders steamroll Storm

England international George Williams has starred in just his third NRL match and first trip to Melbourne, helping roll the Storm to earn praise from his coach.

League

May

George Williams shines as Raiders steamroll Storm

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George Williams shines as Raiders steamroll Storm

League

May

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Pete Samu chasing Wallabies recall after missing World Cup

Wallabies backrower Pete Samu doesn’t know why he fell out of favour with coach Michael Cheika before last year’s World Cup, admitting it was a frustrating time.

Rugby

May

Pete Samu chasing Wallabies recall after missing World Cup

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Pete Samu chasing Wallabies recall after missing World Cup

Rugby

May

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AOC boss Matt Carroll sad for rugby's demise

With his offer to help revive rugby union rejected, AOC boss Matt Carroll says he’s sad for the game and that Rugby Australia board leaks aren’t helping.

Rugby

May

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AOC boss Matt Carroll sad for rugby's demise

Rugby

May

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Aussie Super Rugby clubs set to resume training on May 18

Super Rugby trans-Tasman finals appear unlikely as Rugby Australia looks to lock in a July 3 domestic reboot, which is set to include the Western Force.

Rugby

May

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Aussie Super Rugby clubs set to resume training on May 18

Rugby

May

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Brandon Smith on top of hotel training

Melbourne’s Kiwi forward Brandon Smith says with little to do in his hotel quarantine he’s been training the house down to prepare for the NRL return.

League

Apr

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Brandon Smith on top of hotel training

League

Apr

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Matt Toomua working hard on and off rugby field

Wallabies playmaker Matt Toomua has been busier than ever working to get rugby union in Australia re-started after the COVID-19 shutdown.

Rugby

Apr

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Matt Toomua working hard on and off rugby field

Rugby

Apr

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Hunt begins for Castle’s replacement

While the hunt begins for a new Rugby Australia chief executive, Raelene Castle is confident her resignation won’t affect the tenure of incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie.

Rugby

Apr

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Hunt begins for Castle’s replacement

Rugby

Apr

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Raelene Castle resigns as Rugby Australia CEO

Embattled Rugby Australia chief executive officer Raelene Castle has fallen on her sword after being told she had lost the support of the board.

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Apr

Raelene Castle resigns as Rugby Australia CEO

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Raelene Castle resigns as Rugby Australia CEO

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Apr

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Magpies uncertain on player contracts

Collingwood are hoping to avoid renegotiating AFL player contracts, including star ruckman Brodie Grundy’s seven-year deal, but concede it remains uncertain in the coronavirus crisis.

AFL

Apr

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Magpies uncertain on player contracts

AFL

Apr

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Dangerfield unsure of shorter quarters

Geelong superstar and AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield isn’t convinced that 16-minute quarters will be here to stay when the AFL competition finally resumes.

AFL

Apr

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Dangerfield unsure of shorter quarters

AFL

Apr

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Hurley helps out fan in need

While sidelined long term for the second time in his AFL career, veteran Essendon defender Michael Hurley has gifted a Bombers fan suffering hardship their membership costs for the year.

AFL

Apr

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Craig Bellamy and Dave Donaghy take big pay cuts

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy and chief executive Dave Donaghy are among those taking big pay cuts to help keep the club afloat during the NRL shutdown.

League

Mar

Craig Bellamy and Dave Donaghy take big pay cuts

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Craig Bellamy and Dave Donaghy take big pay cuts

League

Mar

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Toomua says Highlanders clash is must-win

After his most influential Super Rugby game for Melbourne since arriving late last season, five-eighth Matt Toomua says they “need a result” in Friday night’s clash with the Highlanders.

Rugby

Feb

Toomua says Highlanders clash is must-win

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Toomua says Highlanders clash is must-win

Rugby

Feb

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Coronavirus forces Sunwolves-Brumbies relocation, potential cancellation

The Brumbies’ Super Rugby match against the Sunwolves will be relocated from Osaka due to the coronavirus, with SANZAAR looking for an alternative venue.

Rugby

Feb

Coronavirus forces Sunwolves-Brumbies relocation, potential cancellation

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Coronavirus forces Sunwolves-Brumbies relocation, potential cancellation

Rugby

Feb

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Paul McLean named temporary new Rugby Australia chairman

Former Wallabies five-eighth Paul McLean has replaced Cameron Clyne as chairman of the Rugby Australia board effective immediately. McLean will take over the role on a short-term basis to aid in the transition of the new chair, who will be elected at the RA annual general meeting next month. McLean, the former RA president, will take […]

Rugby

Feb

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Paul McLean named temporary new Rugby Australia chairman

Rugby

Feb

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