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From Jonny to the Fun Bus – lessons from England’s 2003 World Cup heroes

Like characters from our most-loved sitcoms, Martin Johnson’s World Cup winners have a timeless quality yet to be recast

The Guardian - UK

New Rugby Australia chairman pledges to listen to fans

New RA chairman Dan Herbert says all stakeholders and fans will be listened to as part of the ailing code's concerted effort to revive rugby in Australia.

AAP

McLennan defends not grilling Jones over Japan report

Ousted Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan says he's meeting Eddie Jones and hopes to get to the bottom of his links to Japan.

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McLennan says he was the victim of a rugby power grab

Axed Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan fears his ousting will only lead to more division in a code split over the governing body's centralisation play.

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Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan ousted

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has been sacked following a torrid year, with Daniel Herbert named as his replacement on an interim basis.

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Defiant RA boss McLennan granted 24-hour reprieve

Hamish McLennan doesn't plan to quit as chair of Rugby Australia despite a demand from six of his own member unions to do so.

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Rugby Australia chair urged to quit by his own unions

The internal war within Rugby Australia has turned ugly, with chairman Hamish McLennan urged to quit by six of his own member unions.

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RA CEO rules out any more Suaalli-like raids on NRL

First-year CEO Phil Waugh says Rugby Australia won't be buying into any bidding war with NRL clubs as the player tug-of-war between the two codes escalates.

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NRL cap exemptions for rugby raids will be fair: Abdo

NRL boss Andrew Abdo says salary-cap incentives for a raid on rival codes could be implemented without jeopardising a level playing field for all clubs.

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Waratahs commit to RA alignment, Brumbies not so keen

Rugby Australia has taken the first step towards centralisation, with New South Wales the first state to commit to an alignment with the governing body.

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RA chair McLennan's pitch to remain after 'ugly' Cup

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has defended the decision to appoint Eddie Jones as Wallabies coach, and argued why he should remain at the helm.

AAP

Eddie Jones: Marcus Smith is a very good player – but he is not a full-back

The Harlequins wore the number 15 jersey during the World Cup in France.

The Independent UK

RA apologises for woeful Wallabies, vows to save code

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh admits the code has hit rock bottom but denies there is no path forward and insists the Wallabies can be a force again.

AAP

Strange new worlds: can the Rugby World Cup live long and prosper?

The 2027 showpiece will not break new ground so making the US a rugby hotbed in 2031 is now an unlikely mission

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The Independent UK

Eddie Jones explains why he resigned as Australia coach: ‘It’s like being in a marriage’

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says they have reached a ‘sensible’ agreement after accepting Jones’ resignation.

AAP

RA boss not convinced heads must roll after Jones flop

Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh doesn't agree heads must roll after the decision to bring Eddie Jones back as Wallabies coach ended in disaster.

The Independent UK

‘I’ve had no job offer’ insists departing Australia coach Eddie Jones

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says they have reached a ‘sensible’ agreement after accepting Jones’ resignation.

The Guardian - AU

‘A sensible outcome’: Rugby Australia accepts Eddie Jones’s resignation

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh has said he and other board members would have to live with the ill-fated decision to hire Eddie Jones

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Eddie Jones: Rugby Australia accept resignation amid Japan return rumours

Former England coach will leave post next month

The Independent UK

Rugby Australia accepts Eddie Jones’ resignation as head coach

Jones will officially depart the position on November 25.

AAP

Jones walking is 'sensible outcome', says RA boss Waugh

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says the departure of Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is the sensible outcome after the side's disastrous World Cup campaign.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: voters lose urgency on climate fight, Stan Grant tackles voice failure, Netanyahu rejects ceasefire

Our latest Essential poll shows only one in three believe target can be met, while the Indigenous academic issues broadside over no vote

The Guardian - AU

Coachless and clueless: where does Rugby Australia go after Eddie Jones?

Dan McKellar and Stephen Larkham head the contenders but patience is needed if hearts and minds are to be won back

The Independent UK

Rugby Australia chairman refuses to quit despite Eddie Jones resignation

Hamish McLennan said the former England coach’s departure following a disastrous Rugby World Cup is a ‘hurdle we’ll overcome’

The Independent UK

Rugby Australia chairman refuses to quit after Eddie Jones resignation

Hamish McLennan said the former England coach’s departure is a ‘hurdle we’ll overcome’.

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