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Rugby Australia labels NRL 'cry-babies' after confirmation of Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i's code switch

Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan laughs off the NRL's reaction to Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i's decision to switch codes, while defending the size of the contract offered to the Sydney Roosters star.

ABC News

Rugby union will keep coming for NRL players: Roosters

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's Roosters teammates expect Rugby Australia to keep spruiking to the NRL's best but are backing the talent pool to stand up to the raids.

AAP

Tonight's rugby news as radical World Cup red card law change on cards in move supported by Sam Warburton

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NRL star Joseph Suaalii to switch codes for three-year contract with Rugby Australia

RA and NSW Waratahs sign Roosters talent from October meaning Suaalii could play for Eddie Jones’ Wallabies in 2025

The Guardian - AU

Suaalii to join Waratahs after RA confirms code switch

Rugby Australia has confirmed that Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will leave the NRL's Sydney Roosters at the end of 2024 to play rugby until at least the end of 2027.

AAP

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones cagey on reported bid to lure NRL star Joseph Suaalii

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has dodged questions amid reports Rugby Australia has lured Suaalii to the 15-man code from 2025 on a $1.6m contract

The Guardian - AU

Jones coy as Rugby Australia closes in on NRL's Suaalii

Rugby Australia has reportedly pulled off its biggest coup in years by poaching NRL star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, but Eddie Jones was coy when quizzed about it.

AAP

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RA boss philosophical about rugby stars that got away

Rugby Australia's Andy Marinos isn't overly concerned about losing stars to rival countries but accepts head office needs to step up its talent identification.

AAP

Rugby Australia to trial lowering legal tackle height from shoulder lines to sternum

Rugby Australia says it will participate in a trial of lowering tackle heights in community rugby to below the sternum to help protect players from head injuries and concussion.

ABC News

Jones backs Tupou to be world's best tighthead

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says Taniela Tupou's second coming will turn him into the world's best tighthead after the prop secured his future in Australia.

AAP

New Wallabies era opens door for new wave of Super Rugby Pacific hopefuls

In a World Cup year, the coaches of Australia’s five provinces are as much on notice as the players

The Guardian - AU

Tupou's Super move solidifies Wallabies' pack

Coach Eddie Jones will need new assistants, but Taniela Tupou's move to the Rebels and Angus Bell's contract extension have shored up the Wallabies' front-row.

AAP

Lions challenge a lure as Tupou weighs rugby future

Taniela Tupou has speculated on his future in Australian rugby with a desire to wear the gold jersey against the British and Irish Lions in 2025 a factor.

AAP

Rugby Australia chairman says Giteau Law will remain intact as Eddie Jones prepares to take charge

As Eddie Jones prepares to arrive in Australia and begin his Wallabies revolution, Rugby Australia says the Giteau Rule will not be tweaked before the World Cup.

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AAP

Jones' rugby return adds spice: Larkham

Stephen Larkham has forecast an Australian rugby shake up to coincide with Eddie Jones' return as coach ahead of this year's World Cup.

AAP

Beale 'strongly denies' sex charges

Rugby Union star Kurtley Beale has been granted bail after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Sydney's east last year.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby headlines as entire region 'perplexed' by Gatland call and star suspended from all rugby immediately

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Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones ‘held 14-month long talks in secret while still in charge of England’

Eddie Jones has agreed a deal to take over as Australia boss ahead of the World Cup, less than a month after he was axed by England

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Pivac unsurprised by Gatland decision and ex-Wales boss backs talent he developed for World Cup

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond on the day Warren Gatland names his 2023 Six Nations squad

Irish Mirror

Eddie Jones named Australia boss following England sacking

The 62-year-old is returning as head coach on a four-year deal in place of the sacked Dave Rennie, having previously led the team from 2001 to 2005 and oversaw the 2003 World Cup final defeat to England

Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones fires World Cup warning to England as axed coach takes Australia job

Former England boss Eddie Jones has penned a five-year deal to take over as coach of his native Australia ahead of the Rugby World Cup - and believes the Wallabies can end their 24-year drought

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones heads home to take Australia job after England sacking

The 62-year-old was previously in charge of his native country between 2001 and 2005.

ABC News

Why Rugby Australia had no choice but to move quickly on Eddie Jones's shock Wallabies return

Australia sent shockwaves through the rugby world when they snapped up Eddie Jones to return for the Wallabies, but according to chairman Hamish McLennen, Rugby Australia had no choice.

The Guardian - AU

Return of the prodigal son: can Eddie Jones unleash Wallabies’ missing X factor?

Eight months out from the World Cup, Rugby Australia has taken a risk on bringing the coach back. Will it pay off?

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