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Brumbies secure in RA takeover, Wallabies hit Melbourne

Rugby Australia could take ACT Brumbies games away from the capital to places like Melbourne, where the Wallabies on Saturday will chase rare back-to-back wins.

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Wallabies veteran retires after missing Olympics sevens

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has missed selection for the men's sevens team for the Paris Games and announced his retirement from Australian rugby.

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Rebels' failings on field and off lead to Super axing

The Melbourne Rebels' lack of on-field success, compared with AAMI Park neighbours the Melbourne Storm, contributed to their financial woes and ultimate demise.

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Sweet deal: Wallaroos land six-year sponsorship

Seven months after lashing Rugby Australia over poor investment, the Wallaroos have landed the sweetener of a six-year sponsorship as they eye full-time status.

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High demand for Lions expected despite Wallabies fall

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh is expecting 40,000 UK fans to tour for next year's British and Irish Lions series as tickets to nine matches are released.

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Kellaway switch will add value - Rebels Super coach

Kevin Foote says shifting Andrew Kellaway from fullback to the wing won't lessen the strike-power of the Wallabies ace, who has been a Super Rugby stand-out.

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RA reveals $2.6m unapproved over-spend on World Cup

Rugby Australia has revealed that $2.6 million in unapproved expenses were invested in Eddie Jones' failed World Cup campaign with the Wallabies.

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Rugby Australia reveals $2.6m of unapproved expenses were spent on World Cup

Rugby Australia has revealed that $2.6m in unapproved expenses were invested in Eddie Jones’ failed World Cup campaign with the Wallabies

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‘It’ll take a miracle’: decades of decline leave Australian rugby at dire crossroads

Special report: The ailing sport is searching for a drastic turnaround on and off pitch. What if anything can save it at this point?

The Guardian - AU

CEO Waugh's challenge to Australia's Super Rugby teams

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh is challenging the ACT Brumbies, NSW Waratahs, Queensland Reds, Melbourne Rebels and Western Force to step up in 2024.

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Englishwoman Yapp breaks the mould as Wallaroos coach

Former England international Jo Yapp has become the first female to be appointed head coach of the Wallaroos, Australia's national women's rugby union team.

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Tupou, Rebels challenged to defy turmoil and flourish

Rebels recruit Taniela Tupou can rise above the Super Rugby club's turmoil and flourish again as a Wallaby, Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says.

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Melbourne Rebels to remain in Super W for 2024 season

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says the Melbourne Rebels will "absolutely" field a Super W team in 2024, despite the club entering voluntary administration.

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Australia's best women's rugby stars earn pay increase

Rugby Australia has pledged to invest more than $3 million of additional funding in the women's game in 2024.

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Rebels rocked with Super Rugby future still in the wind

While Rugby Australia say the axing of staff doesn't mean the end of the Rebels, coach Kevin Foote says it's hitting home that the club may not survive.

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Rebels admin axed, Super Rugby club's future dim

The chief executive and staff of financially stricken Super Rugby Pacific club Melbourne Rebels have been axed, with coaches placed on new, four-month deals.

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Rugby Australia targeting early call on Rebels future

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has met with the Victorian government as the future of Melbourne in Super Rugby Pacific competition hangs in the balance.

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Rugby's cash-strapped Rebels vow to fight for survival

In voluntary administration, the embattled Melbourne Rebels feel their off-field challenges will galvanise the players as they fight for Super Rugby survival.

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Wallabies' Cup review complete as Schmidt era begins

With a new coach at the helm, Rugby Australia are mulling over the release of a freshly delivered review into the Wallabies' woeful World Cup showing.

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Joe Schmidt appointed as new Wallabies head coach by Rugby Australia

Rugby Australia announces Joe Schmidt as the new Wallabies head coach, bringing his extensive experience and success from coaching Ireland and New Zealand.

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New Zealander Schmidt Confirmed As New Wallabies Coach

Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt vowed to "build a way forward" for the Wallabies on Friday as officials confirmed he is taking over as coach to replace Eddie Jones.

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'Boring' Schmidt not here to sell Wallabies dream

New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt presented himself as the antithesis of predecessor Eddie Jones as he addressed the challenge of rebuilding the national team.

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Ireland link has Schmidt as Wallabies coach contender

David Nucifora and Peter Horne taking on key RA roles after helping Ireland to world No.1 has raised the prospect of Joe Schmidt coaching the Wallabies.

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Cheika quits Pumas, RA not ruling out Wallabies return

Michael Cheika's decision to quit his post with the Pumas has raised the inevitable question as to whether or not he will return as Wallabies coach.

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Trailblazing Englishwoman revealed as Wallaroos coach

England's Jo Yapp will become the first female head coach of a senior Australian football team after being named as Wallaroos boss, replacing Jay Tregonning.

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