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Rebels set to sue Rugby Australia as civil war erupts as Rugby Victoria President barred from summit

Civil war is about to erupt in Australian rugby, with the Melbourne Rebels to sue Rugby Australia as the embattled Super Rugby franchise fights to stay alive, reports Christy Doran and Mark Drummond. As foreshadowed by The Roar on Monday, the Rebels board has served… Read More »Rebels set to sue Rugby Australia as civil war erupts as Rugby Victoria President barred from summit

‘It’s pretty s–t’: Webster cops monster AFL ban, reacts to social media backlash towards his wife and child

St Kilda’s Jimmy Webster was banned for seven matches by the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday – the longest suspension handed down in six years. Webster’s shoulder to the head of Jy Simpkin left the North Melbourne star suffering concussion during a practice match on Sunday.… Read More »‘It’s pretty s–t’: Webster cops monster AFL ban, reacts to social media backlash towards his wife and child

‘Line in the sand’ moment: Hynes calls on NRL to show strong anti-racism stance if Leniu found guilty of ‘monkey’ slur

Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes has thrown his support behind Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam, urging the NRL to take a hardline stance on racial abuse in the game. Mam touched down in Brisbane on Tuesday after he was the victim of an alleged racial slur by… Read More »‘Line in the sand’ moment: Hynes calls on NRL to show strong anti-racism stance if Leniu found guilty of ‘monkey’ slur