Taniela Tupou has been challenged to defy the “daunting” uncertainty surrounding his new Melbourne home and prove he’s one of the world’s best props. The cash-strapped Rebels’ chief executive Baden Stephenson was among 10 staff cut by administrators on Thursday, with Rugby Australia (RA) re-contracting… Read More »‘There’s a responsibility’: Waugh’s message to Tupou as RA CEO rejects flight risk fears
NRL expansion hopefuls in Perth, Port Moresby and North Sydney have been thrown into disarray by reports that the long-dormant Glebe Dirty Reds are set to throw their hat into the ring to be the NRL’s 18th team. While a new team in Perth enjoys… Read More »Twist in NRL expansion debate as powerbrokers say ‘Aloha!’ to Dirty Reds return bid
Western Force lock Jeremy Williams has become the franchise’s captain at just 23 years of age, with recruit Nic White and last year’s skipper Michael Wells named as his assistants. Williams becomes the eighth man to lead the Force, fresh from a breakout 2023 season… Read More »‘Looking to future: Cron bypasses Super veterans White and Wells to name 23-year-old skipper
Western Sydney Wanderers coach Marko Rudan has received a three-match ban, with one of those suspended, after firing up at the A-League. Rudan will be sidelined for the Wanderers’ matches against Central Coast Mariners on February 18 and Adelaide United on February 24. He will… Read More »‘Offensive, obscene, abusive’: Rudan banned over A-League rants
Rugby Australia is hoping to replicate the national women’s sevens program’s success in the women’s 15-a-side game, with the governing body tipping in an additional $3 million ahead of next year’s World Cup in England. The increased investment will see women’s fifteens players paid more… Read More »‘This is the opportunity’: Rugby Australia announces historic funding investment in women’s game