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‘Hugely important’: Wallaroos hail Rugby Australia’s huge step forward after multi-million dollar deal

Eight months after being called out for a lack of equality and opportunity, Rugby Australia took another step forward on Monday in moving their Wallaroos program closer to full-time professionalism. Under the stands of Allianz Stadium by their headquarters in Moore Park, the cash-strapped organisation… Read More »‘Hugely important’: Wallaroos hail Rugby Australia’s huge step forward after multi-million dollar deal

The AFL’s Tribunal system is an overcomplicated mess designed to create drama – it needs a radical overhaul, fast

Charlie Cameron did not end up kicking a single point in Brisbane’s 26-point loss to Geelong and finished with just eight disposals – so you could say he had a quiet game based on his standards. It, of course, comes after a turbulent week where… Read More »The AFL’s Tribunal system is an overcomplicated mess designed to create drama – it needs a radical overhaul, fast

Hansen’s done Joey Manu no favours comparing him to SBW. He’ll be more like RTS – and Foz is the reason why

I don’t really get the comparisons between Joey Manu and Sonny Bill Williams. I realise they have the Roosters in common, along with a pretty good offload, but I actually think Steve Hansen’s made a rod for Manu’s back there. Hansen, the director of rugby… Read More »Hansen’s done Joey Manu no favours comparing him to SBW. He’ll be more like RTS – and Foz is the reason why

‘Definition of madness’: Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board – and this should happen next

Last week I wrote an article in The Roar which articulated the dreadful shortcomings of the Rugby Australia Board over the past few years. I must have struck a nerve as it received over 11,000 reads and more than 500 comments. The comments were interesting… Read More »‘Definition of madness’: Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board – and this should happen next