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New chair says Aussie rugby must end ‘sugar hit’ approach, ‘fears’ for game’s future if reform doesn’t occur quickly

Five years ago, Daniel Herbert called on Australian rugby to look beyond the “individual” of blaming a head coach and encouraged the game’s administrators to look at fixing the “systemic” issues within the “system” holding back the code. Now, having been catapulted into the role… Read More »New chair says Aussie rugby must end ‘sugar hit’ approach, ‘fears’ for game’s future if reform doesn’t occur quickly

‘Hold firm’: RA urged not to blow Suaalii deal as Herbert shifts focus from NRL, Eddie rejects ‘horse guy’s PR’

New Rugby Australia chairman Daniel Herbert has signalled a shift away from NRL recruitment but suggests there are no moves underway to get out from under the financial weight of Joseph Suaalii’s massive deal. The Roosters youngster is heading to Rugby on a $1.6m deal… Read More »‘Hold firm’: RA urged not to blow Suaalii deal as Herbert shifts focus from NRL, Eddie rejects ‘horse guy’s PR’