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Foxtel versus rugby: The next battle

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Wise choice: Scott Wisemantel new attack coach as Wallabies confirm multiple appointments

Rugby Australia have announced the appointment of Scott Wisemantel as an assistant coach to new Wallabies boss Dave Rennie.

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Wise choice: Scott Wisemantel new attack coach as Wallabies confirm multiple appointments

Daniel Jeffrey

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Daniel Jeffrey

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Ian Foster pips Scott Robertson to be named new All Blacks coach

Ian Foster has won the two-horse race to succeed Steve Hansen as All Blacks coach, beating out Crusaders boss Scott Robertson to the role.

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Ian Foster pips Scott Robertson to be named new All Blacks coach

Nicholas Bishop

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Nicholas Bishop

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Did the All Blacks pick the right successor to Hansen?

It is time for the annual pilgrimage to begin – time for the three wise men to follow their gleaming star all the way to Bethlehem.

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Did the All Blacks pick the right successor to Hansen?

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The big Kenyan who made Jeral Skelton look like a turnstile

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The big Kenyan who made Jeral Skelton look like a turnstile

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Shock loss for men in Cape Town Sevens, women off to a flyer

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Shock loss for men in Cape Town Sevens, women off to a flyer

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What does the next ten years look like for Australian rugby?

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Adrian Warren

Tepai Moeroa looking to play in centres for Tahs

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Brett McKay

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It’s a big Super Rugby season ahead for…

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Lachie Whitfield, the MCG pitch debacle and where both rugby codes will be in ten years

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Rugby Australia reflects on mixed 2019 in official statement

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Sean McMahon to make Australian rugby return

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Geoff Parkes

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Why everyone got it wrong about Rugby Australia and Israel Folau

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The Crowd

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Why Scott Barrett should captain the All Blacks

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Bentnuc

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The one change that can ensure Wallabies success

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Rhys Bosley

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The rugby media need to be careful not to kill the game they rely on

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Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work featured alongside some of Australia’s most prominent sports journalists.

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Joe Frost

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Raelene Castle's tenure has been a failure – what else did RA expect?

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Is that Izzy?

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Raelene Castle's tenure has been a failure – what else did RA expect?

Joe Frost

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Joe Frost

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Raelene Castle's tenure has been a failure – what else did RA expect?

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Is that Izzy?

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Will Knight

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Will Knight

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Finding Izzy’s next gig is a hell of a job

If you think Latrell Mitchell’s manager is having a tough time finding his client a new contract, then imagine how hard it would be to spruik for Israel Folau’s next job.

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Finding Izzy’s next gig is a hell of a job

Will Knight

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Finding Izzy’s next gig is a hell of a job

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Matt Cleary

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Matt Cleary

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The last column about Israel Folau ever, I promise

This is it. Rugby Australia’s and Israel Folau’s joint press release announcing they’d reached a confidential settlement called it.

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The last column about Israel Folau ever, I promise

Matt Cleary

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The last column about Israel Folau ever, I promise

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Daniel Jeffrey

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Daniel Jeffrey

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Rugby AU and Israel Folau settle legal dispute

Rugby Australia and Israel Folau have settled their legal dispute following a second day of court-ordered mediation proceedings.

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Daniel Jeffrey

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Rugby AU and Israel Folau settle legal dispute

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Nicholas Bishop

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Nicholas Bishop

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Dave Rennie’s Wallabies must mount a case for the defence in 2020

“Offence sells tickets. Defence wins championships.”

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Dave Rennie’s Wallabies must mount a case for the defence in 2020

Nicholas Bishop

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Dave Rennie’s Wallabies must mount a case for the defence in 2020

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The Roar

Confirmed: Storm star Vunivalu switching to rugby

The Queensland Reds have officially confirmed reports that Melbourne Storm winger Suliasi Vunivalu will switch from the NRL to rugby and join the club in 2021.

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Confirmed: Storm star Vunivalu switching to rugby

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Confirmed: Storm star Vunivalu switching to rugby

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Brett McKay

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Brett McKay

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Huge off-season for Australian No.10s – unless you’re in NSW

It’s been a recurring theme at the back end of this season.

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Huge off-season for Australian No.10s – unless you’re in NSW

Brett McKay

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Huge off-season for Australian No.10s – unless you’re in NSW

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Folau’s hypocrisy has become embarrassing

We seem to have entered an era where a misguided idea of freedom of speech and free religious expression have usurped more important things, such as not being a dropkick.

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mickeym

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Rating the fans at the Rugby World Cup

While performances at the World Cup have been analysed to death, there is one analysis that has been missed: the effort of the fans.

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Peter Darrow

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Rassie reveals the key to success

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Tokoloch

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Was Samu Kerevi really Australia’s best Super Rugby player this year?

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Michael Clark

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Size for age: Is it fair to have an 11-year-old playing in an older league?

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Carlin

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The biggest talking point for each NZ Super Rugby franchise in 2020

Last week the New Zealand Super Rugby franchises announced their squads for the 2020 season.

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Harry Jones

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Three minutes when Maro Itoje failed to win the medal he wanted

With eleven minutes left in the first half of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, England won possession at South Africa’s 22-metre line.

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Corne Van Vuuren

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Don't go changing rugby union's laws

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Nov

Istanbul Wingman

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A disturbance in the Force: China set to shake up world rugby

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Nov

JamesDuncan

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New Rebel Boyd Killingworth wants the No. 7 jersey every game

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Nov

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Ian Foster pips Scott Robertson to be named new All Blacks coach

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Robertson ending up as an international assistant outside of NZ (or even inside NZ) would be a surprise considering he s…(more)

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I’d be surprised if Foster hasn’t already named his assistants – we just don’t know their names yet. Would have been a s…(more)

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Wise choice: Scott Wisemantel new attack coach as Wallabies confirm multiple appointments

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Ahh the old merger. Why send one team broke when you can send two broke?

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Combined training session with the Brisbane Broncos a 'pick up in pace' for QLD Reds

New Reds recruit Henry Speight speaks after the team’s combined training session with the Brisbane Broncos.

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Rugby Australia CEO on Folau: 'We didn't get it wrong'

Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle rubbished media reports which speculated about the settlement cost which ended the legal dispute between the organisation and former Wallaby Israel Folau. Castle said the exact figure would remain confidential but she’s confident that the right decision was made. WATCH ISRAEL FOLAU’S VIDEO STATEMENT

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Rugby Australia CEO on Folau: 'We didn't get it wrong'

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The greatest moment at the Rugby World Cup happened in the South African dressing room

After his red card against the Springboks, Canadian player Josh Larsen visited the opposition dressing rooms after the game to apologise for his actions.

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The greatest moment at the Rugby World Cup happened in the South African dressing room

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The Roar

Check out the unique way England announced their Rugby World Cup squad

Usually teams rely on the standard press release to get their team news out but this year England opted for something different.

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Aug

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Check out the unique way England announced their Rugby World Cup squad

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Aug

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The Roar

James O'Connor still has what it takes according to Wallabies skipper

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper says he’s been impressed with James O’Connor in training as he makes his long awaited return to Australian rugby.

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Jul

James O'Connor still has what it takes according to Wallabies skipper

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James O'Connor still has what it takes according to Wallabies skipper

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Wallabies legend George Gregan names two Aussie scrumhalves to keep an eye on

George Gregan has spoken ahead of the Wallabies’ Rugby Championship campaign which starts on July 20th against the Springboks in Johannesburg.

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Jul

Wallabies legend George Gregan names two Aussie scrumhalves to keep an eye on

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Wallabies legend George Gregan names two Aussie scrumhalves to keep an eye on

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Junior Wallabies reflect on their incredible run at the U20s Championship

The Junior Wallabies have arrived in Sydney after going down 24-23 to France in the World Rugby U20s Championship Final in Rosario, Argentina.

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Jun

Junior Wallabies reflect on their incredible run at the U20s Championship

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Junior Wallabies reflect on their incredible run at the U20s Championship

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Try or no try? Great long-range pie nearly impossible to call

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Oct

Try or no try? Great long-range pie nearly impossible to call

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