Rebels merger plan no big secret, Rugby Australia says The Melbourne Rebels can't claim a proposal known as Winning Rugby was kept secret from them because the club had agreed to it, the sport's governing body says. AAP · May 20
Kyle and Jackie O's former home left counting the cost "Brand safety concerns" by national advertisers cost the radio station company that ran the Kyle and Jackie O Show about $26.4 million in a year. AAP · May 7
Invested Moore's simple advice to RA after Eddie exit Stephen Moore has offered his thoughts on the appointment of the next Wallabies coach as he prepares for his own return of sorts to the Queensland Reds. AAP · Dec 12, 2023
Besieged Rugby Australia secures $80 million loan deal Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says the finalisation of an $80 million loan deal will help set up the game for the future in Australia. AAP · Nov 24, 2023
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 · Nov 20, 2023
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. AAP · Nov 20, 2023
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. AAP · Nov 19, 2023
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. AAP · Nov 19, 2023
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. AAP · Nov 18, 2023
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. AAP · Nov 17, 2023
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 · Nov 9, 2023
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. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
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. AAP · Oct 31, 2023
‘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 Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023 Eddie Jones: Rugby Australia accept resignation amid Japan return rumours Former England coach will leave post next month
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 Rugby Australia accepts Eddie Jones’ resignation as head coach Jones will officially depart the position on November 25.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 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 · Oct 30, 2023 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’.
AAP · Oct 9, 2023 No regrets from coach Jones as Wallabies bow out of Cup Eddie Jones is expected to remain Wallabies coach despite the World Cup showing with Rugby Australia set to give him time to complete his team transition
The Conversation · Sep 25, 2023 Australian rugby has reached its lowest point. How did it get here? The Wallabies have suffered a record-breaking defeat to Wales at the Rugby World Cup. This represents Australia’s worst result in a World Cup match and its biggest-ever losing margin to Wales. And it will almost certainly end Australia’s 2023 World Cup campaign at the group stage for the first time.
AAP · Sep 24, 2023 Kiwis see downside in Wallabies' World Cup shocker Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge says Australia's humiliating exit at the Rugby World Cup should hurry along Super Rugby Pacific reforms.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2023 Wallabies face humiliating Rugby World Cup exit after shambolic defeat to Wales Eddie Jones’s Australia are on the brink of group-stage elimination for the first time after little went right for his team in Lyon
The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2023 Former Wallabies captain Phil Waugh appointed Rugby Australia CEO Waugh will take over the top RA job from Andy Marinos who tendered his shock resignation in May
Wales Online · May 3, 2023 Today's rugby news as Welsh coach 'demoted' as part of major shake-up and reason for shock resignation emerges Your up to the minute news from Wales and around the rugby world
The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2023 Andy Marinos tenders shock resignation as Rugby Australia CEO Rugby Australia is searching for a new chief executive after Andy Marinos stepped down to ‘pursue new opportunities’