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Leading rugby official Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement five days after refereeing the World Cup final. The Englishman’s last match was one of his most challenging, with Barnes showing the first-ever red card in a men’s World Cup final on Sunday to New Zealand… Read More »Rugby World Cup Final referee Wayne Barnes makes his final decision, announcing his retirement

Danielle Laidley, Australia’s most high-profile transgender woman, is shaping as a contender for West Coast’s vacant AFLW coaching position. The 56-year-old has declared her interest in returning to elite coaching after leading North Melbourne’s men’s team between 2003 and 2009 as Dean Laidley. Laidley also… Read More »Transgender ex-AFL player and coach Laidley ready for new footy gig

He was cast aside by Eddie Jones after making his Wallabies debut last year, but Queensland fullback Jock Campbell has been backed by Reds coach Les Kiss to return to national honours. The 28-year-old will play No.15 for the Reds against Japanese side Saitama Wild… Read More »Eddie reject ready to relaunch Wallabies career, as Kiss outlines preferred style for Reds

Australia have been dealt another massive blow ahead of their World Cup game against England with allrounder Mitch Marsh flying home to Perth for personal reasons. Marsh, a key part of the top-order and providing handy overs with the ball, is out of Australia’s campaign… Read More »Australia dealt huge blow with Marsh out of World Cup indefinitely after returning home