Rugby Union

Tue 28 Jan 2020

Rugby Sevens women back in great shape for gold

premium_icon Rugby Sevens women back in great shape for gold

Shannon Parry says Aussie women’s Rugby Sevens in ‘great shape’ for Tokyo 2020.

Sun 26 Jan 2020

Reds coach says let’s get show on the road

Reds coach says let’s get show on the road

Queensland Reds start their season with the arguably the longest road trip for a sporting team on the planet.

Thu 23 Jan 2020

Michael Chooka: Ex-Wallabies boss joins NRL premiers

premium_icon Michael Chooka: Ex-Wallabies boss joins NRL premiers

Roosters coach Trent Robinson’s search for the edge over his rivals never stops.

‘Hungry’ O’Connor to rip into Reds comeback

premium_icon ‘Hungry’ O’Connor to rip into Reds comeback

He’s not a veteran yet – but at 29, James O’Connor possesses the knowledge and leadership skills that will be essential to Queensland’s Super Rugby campaign.

Wed 22 Jan 2020

Hooper quits as Waratahs skipper on eve of season

premium_icon Hooper quits as Waratahs skipper on eve of season

Michael Hooper has shocked fans on the eve of the Super Rugby season by standing down as Waratahs captain.

Thu 16 Jan 2020

Reds punt on future flyhalf

premium_icon Reds punt on future flyhalf

Queensland coach Brad Thorn will reveal his blueprint for the Reds’ 2020 backline as he looks to transform Isaac Lucas into a long-term Reds flyhalf.

Tue 14 Jan 2020

Blyth ready to move mountains

premium_icon Blyth ready to move mountains

At 204cm, Angus Blyth probably doesn’t have to wait in line long – but given the competition in the Reds’ second row, even he is fighting to get noticed.

Mon 13 Jan 2020

Kicking guru reveals key flaw holding back Aussie kickers

premium_icon Kicking guru reveals key flaw holding back Aussie kickers

The legendary goalkicking coach who trained British stars Johnny Wilkinson and Jonny Sexton has moved to Qld to develop the next Aussie sharpshooter.

Sat 4 Jan 2020

‘Gym freak’ SBW wows new coach

‘Gym freak’ SBW wows new coach

Sonny Bill Williams has impressed his new coach after arriving at training in peak physical condition ahead of his latest footy adventure

Thu 19 Dec 2019

Cost cutting deprives new Sydney stadium of 'vital' tool

Cost cutting deprives new Sydney stadium of 'vital' tool

A sneaky feature to hide embarrassingly small crowds at Sydney’s future stadium was seen as crucial for the teams using it. But now it’s nowhere to be seen

Mon 16 Dec 2019

Kiwis bizarre nude celebration trend

Kiwis bizarre nude celebration trend

The New Zealand Rugby Sevens team are a close bunch — a little too close if you ask some people — after continuing a unique winning tradition.

Sat 14 Dec 2019

Anti-Discrimination Board accepts complaint against Folau

Anti-Discrimination Board accepts complaint against Folau

Israel Folau walked away from a longstanding legal fight with Rugby Australia, but now finds himself in a whole new battle

Thu 12 Dec 2019

Wife’s blunt reaction to All Blacks coach

Wife’s blunt reaction to All Blacks coach

Ian Foster’s wife was the first person he told after he was named the new All Blacks coach. Her reaction wasn’t what he expected.

Sun 8 Dec 2019

Folau just proved it was all about money

Folau just proved it was all about money

The notion Israel Folau is a martyr for his faith or flag-bearer for freedom of speech has been shown to be horses---, writes Joe Hildebrand

Israel Folau’s next big move revealed

Israel Folau’s next big move revealed

With his war against Rugby Australia coming to an end last week, Israel Folau is looking to remain in the spotlight as he eyes a new home

Fri 6 Dec 2019

Jones: Nine blunders that ruined rugby

Jones: Nine blunders that ruined rugby

Alan Jones has blasted a “delusional” Raelene Castle — not just for Rugby Australia’s treatment of Israel Folau but a long list of mistakes.

How RA boss’ 15-minute meeting could doom rugby

premium_icon How RA boss’ 15-minute meeting could doom rugby

It’s the Raelene Castle decision that could cost Rugby Australia much more than the Israel Folau settlement.

Thu 5 Dec 2019

‘Rolled over’: blowtorch turns on to rugby boss

‘Rolled over’: blowtorch turns on to rugby boss

Australian commentators have amplified calls for Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle to fall on her sword after the “costly debacle” with Israel Folau

Folau $8m settlement 'wrong', RA says

Folau $8m settlement 'wrong', RA says

Rugby Australia has rejected reports it will pay ex-Wallaby star Israel Folau $8 million in compensation as "wildly inaccurate"

Will Folau play again? Will Castle survive RA axe?

premium_icon Will Folau play again? Will Castle survive RA axe?

There are still many questions to be answered despite the multi-million settlement between Israel Folau and Rugby Australia on Wednesday.

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