In a historic move in the Australian sporting landscape, former England scrum-half Jo Yapp is set to be appointed as the Wallaroos’ next head coach. The Roar can reveal the 44-year-old, who was previously the England under-20s coach and Worcester director of rugby, has signed… Read More »Exclusive: Wallaroos to name ex-England captain as new head coach in huge move ahead of World Cup
Rugby Australian boss Phil Waugh is adamant speeding up the game and having the ball in play longer is paramount to winning back disillusioned fans. Waugh is in Auckland for a Super Rugby Pacific interim board meeting with his New Zealand Rugby Union counterpart Mark… Read More »Trans-Tasman bosses meet to help ‘reignite the flame’ in Super Rugby as key areas to fix game highlighted
Patrick Cripps has backed Jack Silvagni to play an important role in Carlton’s AFL flag bid next year while talking down the significance of external expectations on the team. The Blues, who last won a flag in 1995, are well placed in the hunt for… Read More »Cripps backs Silvagni to bounce back as Blues target ending 29-year flag drought: ‘His role’s really important’
He might not dare ask about their role in Eddie Jones’ resignation, but Phil Waugh insists Rugby Australia has a “good relationship” with the Japan Rugby Football Union and says the two nations will meet over the next 24 months in what shapes as a… Read More »‘Good relationship’: RA boss plays down Jones’ betrayal, welcomes Tests against Brave Blossoms
Suspended Dragons NRL player Junior Amone has been spared jail as his father was taken into custody over an “appalling” altercation outside the family home. The 21-year-old was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intimidation and damaging property, while his father, Talatau Amone, 47,… Read More »‘Appalling conduct’: Judge hands down verdict on Junior Amone and his father after horror hammer attack