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2020 January
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Sun, Jan 26, 2020
Coach John Manenti says his team "continue to improve" despite losing their last two games to finish fourth in the NZ round of the women's rugby world sevens.
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Sun, Jan 26, 2020
Queensland coach Brad Thorn has encouraged his young backline to continue their enterprising approach to the game as they target a Super Rugby finals return.
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Sun, Jan 26, 2020
Cassie Staples is compounding the selection headaches for Australian women's sevens coach John Manenti, six months out from the Tokyo Olympics.
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Sun, Jan 26, 2020Australia have given their Olympic men's rugby sevens preparations a boost by bagging bronze at the men's world sevens series tournament in New Zealand.
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Sat, Jan 25, 2020Australia's hopes of winning the New Zealand leg of the men's rugby sevens world series appear to be dashed after going down 19-12 to defending champions Fiji.
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Sat, Jan 25, 2020Emilee Cherry's return has helped inspire Australia to twin victories on day one of the World Series Sevens tournament in Hamilton, New Zealand.
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Sat, Jan 25, 2020A disappointing trial loss to Queensland has ensured a busy week for Waratahs coach Rob Penney ahead of their Super Rugby season opener against the Crusaders.
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Fri, Jan 24, 2020
Joe Powell needs a standout Super Rugby season for the Brumbies in 2020 with the halfback off-contract and the impending arrival of Nic White.
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Fri, Jan 24, 2020
New mother Emilee Cherry's return to the Australian women's sevens team will hold plenty of intrigue at the inaugural New Zealand world series event.
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Fri, Jan 24, 2020
Young gun Noah Lolesio has replaced Christian Lealiifano as the Brumbies flyhalf and declared himself ready for round one of Super Rugby.
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Fri, Jan 24, 2020
New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says it will take plenty of hard work for Australia to climb back up the world rankings.
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Fri, Jan 24, 2020Queensland Reds have beaten the NSW Waratahs 28-19 in the sides' final hit-outs before the Super Rugby season begins next weekend.
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Fri, Jan 24, 2020
Liam Wright's "follow me" style of rugby has impressed Michael Hooper, who will aim to keep the Wallabies' No.7 jersey from the new Reds captain this year.
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Thu, Jan 23, 2020
NSW Waratahs coach Rob Penney has hailed the attitude of his Test backrower Jack Dempsey while Wallaby Kurtley Beale has likened a new teammate to Israel Folau.
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Thu, Jan 23, 2020The Brumbies have thrashed the Melbourne Rebels 45-14 in Albury in their final Super Rugby trial after running in five second-half tries.
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Thu, Jan 23, 2020New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has answered questions on a wide range of topics in his first Australian media conference since being appointed.
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Thu, Jan 23, 2020
Jordan Petaia will be taken off ice for the Queensland Reds after being named at outside centre in their final Super Rugby trial game against the Waratahs.
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Thu, Jan 23, 2020
New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie hasn't guaranteed current captain Michael Hooper will retain the role after standing down as NSW Waratahs skipper.
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Thu, Jan 23, 2020
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle says negotiations for a new broadcast deal for the code will get underway soon, as the new Super Rugby season looms.
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Thu, Jan 23, 2020The Wallabies can quickly turn around their situation if work together and rediscover a winning mindset, legendary winger David Campese says.
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Wed, Jan 22, 2020
Michael Hooper has stood down from the NSW Waratahs captaincy and will be replaced by Rob Simmons, but he wants to continue as Wallabies skipper.
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Wed, Jan 22, 2020
He's played the vast majority of his rugby for Queensland, but new NSW Waratahs captain Rob Simmons is now as much a blue as he was a red.
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Wed, Jan 22, 2020Queensland Reds winger Filipo Daugunu has copped a five-match ban for a dangerous tackle in a Super Rugby trial against the Melbourne Rebels.
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Tue, Jan 21, 2020
Australia international prop Allan Alaalatoa has been named as captain for the Brumbies ahead of the 2020 Super Rugby campaign.
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Tue, Jan 21, 2020
Being one of many new faces at the Waratahs is helping former Parramatta NRL forward Tepai Moeroa adjust to his new role as a rugby union centre.
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Tue, Jan 21, 2020
Dane Haylett-Petty has been retained as Melbourne Rebels captain for their 2020 Super Rugby campaign.
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Tue, Jan 21, 2020
New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is meeting with key Rugby Australia staff as part of a packed schedule after being officially welcomed to the organisation.
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Sat, Jan 18, 2020Exciting emerging NSW Waratahs back Mark Nawaqanitawase has people talking after an exciting trial performance on Friday.
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Sat, Jan 18, 2020Newly-appointed NSW Waratahs rugby coach Rob Penney is excited about the depth of his squad and several emerging youngsters.
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Fri, Jan 17, 2020
Nick Malouf replaces Lewis Holland as captain of the Australian rugby sevens outfit as coach Tim Walsh yearns more consistency ahead of the Olympic Games.
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Fri, Jan 17, 2020
Filipo Daugunu scored five tries but a red card meant Queensland coach Brad Thorn was hardly complementary despite a big Super Rugby trial defeat of Melbourne.
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Fri, Jan 17, 2020
NSW Waratahs have defeated the Highlanders 40-21 in a Super Rugby trial at Sydney's Leichhardt Oval with teenager Mark Nawaqanitawase playing a starring role.
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Thu, Jan 16, 2020
The Brumbies have lost 157 Test caps in David Pocock, Christian Lealiifano, Henry Speight, Rory Arnold and Sam Carter during the Super Rugby off-season.
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Thu, Jan 16, 2020
Coming off the equivalent of back-to-back pre-seasons after a knee injury, Karmichael Hunt will lead the NSW Waratahs in their first 2020 rugby trial.
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Thu, Jan 16, 2020
Returning Queensland Reds talent James O'Connor will play in Friday's trial against the Melbourne Rebels in Gladstone on Friday.
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Wed, Jan 15, 2020Former NSW and Australia rugby league representative Phil Bailey wants the Waratahs to display more aggression and dominant tackling in their defence.
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Wed, Jan 15, 2020Former Wallabies skipper Ben Mowen has moved into the coaching ranks and will work with the Junior Wallabies forwards in 2020.
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Tue, Jan 14, 2020Rugby journeyman and new NSW Waratahs hooker Robbie Abel expects to be a calming voice to the youngsters on the Super Rugby team.
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Tue, Jan 14, 2020
Angus Blyth is one of many vying for a start in the Queensland Reds backrow, and hopes to press his case in a Super Rugby trial against the Rebels on Friday.
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Tue, Jan 14, 2020
Melbourne Rebels recruit Andrew Kellaway says he's disappointed by the departure of Jack Maddocks even if it helps him break into their Super Rugby line-up.
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Mon, Jan 13, 2020
They've lost half a dozen Wallabies, but the NSW Waratahs are still setting the bar high and determined to create new standards in 2020.
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Thu, Jan 09, 2020Returning playmaker Aaron Cruden wants to bring success to the Chiefs in Super Rugby and insists the All Blacks aren't on his radar.
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Thu, Jan 09, 2020
The Queensland Reds will be without star man Samu Kerevi this season but in James O'Connor and Jordan Petaia boast an alternative route to success.
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Thu, Jan 09, 2020
Wallabies utility Jack Maddocks will play for NSW Waratahs this Super Rugby season after securing a transfer from Melbourne Rebels.
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Wed, Jan 08, 2020Liam Wright, at just 22, has been named as the new captain of the Queensland Reds to replace the departed Samu Kerevi for this year's Super Rugby season.
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Tue, Jan 07, 2020
The Brumbies have relocated their pre-season to Newcastle after air quality in Canberra plummeted due to bushfire smoke.
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Tue, Jan 07, 2020
Wallaby Jack Maddocks could shift from the Melbourne Rebels to the NSW Waratahs ahead of the Super Rugby season if the teams can agree on a swap deal.
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Sun, Jan 05, 2020
Super Rugby franchise the Brumbies will move their training base to Newcastle because of the hazardous air quality in Canberra from the bushfires.
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Fri, Jan 03, 2020Former Wallabies flanker Barry McDonald, who is remembered for his stance against apartheid, has died.
2019 December
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Fri, Dec 27, 2019Australia-born former Scotland representative Matt Taylor has been named as the Wallabies' new defence coach, replacing Nathan Grey.
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Tue, Dec 24, 2019The highs, lows and the Wallabies' best performers across the last decade.
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Tue, Dec 24, 2019
Controversies outnumbered celebratory moments in a decade Australian Rugby would rather forget.
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Mon, Dec 23, 2019Highlanders lock Manaaki Selby-Rickit will miss the opening rounds of Super Rugby after copping a four-week ban after a court conviction.
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Fri, Dec 20, 2019Australia's men's and women's rugby sevens teams have learned their opponents for the Hamilton Sevens.
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Thu, Dec 19, 2019
Hurricanes head coach John Plumtree is a key appointment among three men confirmed as assistants to new All Blacks coach Ian Foster.
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Thu, Dec 19, 2019
Jason Holland has been fast-tracked into the Hurricanes head coach role after the departure of John Plumtree.
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Wed, Dec 18, 2019A new international rugby sevens competition will introduce promotion and relegation to the World Rugby Seven Series.
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Wed, Dec 18, 2019
Former Wallaby Lopeti Timani hopes Anamaki Mafi's guilty plea for the assault on him in Dunedin will bring closure after struggling with his mental health.
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Wed, Dec 18, 2019
Wallabies back Reece Hodge will be available for the next Rugby World Cup after signing a lengthy Super Rugby extension with the Melbourne Rebels.
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Mon, Dec 16, 2019Australia have been beaten 17-7 by New Zealand in the women's rugby final at the Cape Town leg of the World Sevens Series.
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Sun, Dec 15, 2019
Australia's women have topped their pool at the Cape Town leg of the World Sevens Series to reach the quarter-finals, but the men's team missed out.
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Sat, Dec 14, 2019
Australia's men's side has lost the opening match of the Cape Town leg of the Rugby Seven World Series to Ireland but the women thumped England 32-0.
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Fri, Dec 13, 2019The Australian men's and women's rugby sevens teams have announced their squads for the next round of the Sevens World Series in Cape Town.
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Thu, Dec 12, 2019
The Australian men's rugby sevens team have been bolstered by the additions of Lewis Holland, Rod Davies and Sean McMahon.
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Thu, Dec 12, 2019The Wallabies have added Australian Scott Wisemantel as an assistant to new head coach Dave Rennie.
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Wed, Dec 11, 2019
Ian Foster will coach the All Blacks after being assistant head coach of the New Zealand rugby team since 2012.
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Tue, Dec 10, 2019
The all-encompassing Israel Folau storm and a Rugby World Cup campaign that never got going made 2019 a forgettable year for Australia.
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Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Tepai Moeroa is looking to play in the centres for the NSW Waratahs Super Rugby team after several years as a forward in rugby league.
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Mon, Dec 09, 2019
Rugby Australia has given short shrift to its problems in a statement after its final board meeting of the year.
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Mon, Dec 09, 2019Wallabies back-rower Sean McMahon is returning to the Aussie sevens for the first time since 2014.
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Fri, Dec 06, 2019Australia have made a winning start to the Dubai Rugby Sevens, with the men beating Scotland and the women defeating Fiji.
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Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Rugby Australia chief Raelene Castle believes sacked superstar Israel Folau would not sign a player contract to return to the code under the current terms.
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Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Rugby Australia has rejected reports it will pay ex-Wallaby star Israel Folau $8 million in compensation as "wildly inaccurate".
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Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle is standing by the decision to settle with axed Wallabies star Israel Folau, saying it was right for the game.
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Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Rugby Australia's settlement with Israel Folau over homophobic social media posts has saved lives of LGBT youth in the long run, a leading expert says.
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Wed, Dec 04, 2019
Rugby Australia's settlement with former Wallabies star Israel Folau is like Christmas coming early, according to former Test star Greg Martin.
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Wed, Dec 04, 2019
Israel Folau believes his settlement with Rugby Australia has vindicated him, but now he wants the federal government to bring in religious freedom laws.
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Wed, Dec 04, 2019
Australian sevens men's coach Tim Walsh says he isn't putting any pressure on ex-sprinter Trae Williams in his world series sevens debut in Dubai.
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Tue, Dec 03, 2019
Sacked Wallaby Israel Folau and Rugby Australia have failed to reach an agreement after 12 hours of talks, but negotiations will resume over the phone..
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Mon, Dec 02, 2019
The Wallabies will face the All Blacks in Wellington for just third time in a decade when they meet in next year's second Bledisloe Cup Test.
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Mon, Dec 02, 2019Former Wallabies defence coach Nathan Grey will become Rugby Australia high performance coach advisor and Sunwolves Super Rugby technical director.
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Mon, Dec 02, 2019
Steve Hansen has taken up a part-time coaching consultant role with Japan club Toyota Verblitz, his first job since finishing as All Blacks coach.
2019 November
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Fri, Nov 29, 2019
With no more Bernard Foley, veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale is in line for a return to five-eighth for the NSW Waratahs during the 2020 Super Rugby season.
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Fri, Nov 29, 2019
Super Rugby's Crusaders won't change their name in the aftermath of the Christchurch mosque shootings but they have ditched their medieval logo.
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Fri, Nov 29, 2019Former Australian sprinter Trae Williams will earn his first Aussie 7s cap in the opening round of the World Rugby Sevens Series.
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Thu, Nov 28, 2019
An injured Charlotte Caslick will miss round two of the rugby sevens world series in Dubai, as the Australian side looks to overtake the US for first place.
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Thu, Nov 28, 2019Wallabies hooker Folau Fainga'a has re-signed with Rugby Australia through to the end of 2022, a boost for incoming head coach Dave Rennie.
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Wed, Nov 27, 2019
RU CEO Raelene Castle reportedly penned an apology letter to World Rugby chiefs over the behaviour of members of the Wallabies group at the recent World Cup.
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Wed, Nov 27, 2019
Israel Folau claims the Wallabies would have put in a "superior performance" at the 2019 Rugby World Cup if he was selected and seeks $14 million in damages.
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Tue, Nov 26, 2019
Former All Blacks star Andrew Mehrtens suspects New Zealand rugby chiefs won't be impressed about the Wallabies' benefiting from Dave Rennie's intelligence.
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Tue, Nov 26, 2019
Melbourne Rebels flyer Jack Maddocks is set to put his Test rugby ambitions on hold to try to win selection for Australia's Olympic Sevens squad for Tokyo.
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Tue, Nov 26, 2019Former Wallabies skills coach Scott Wisemantel is a step closer to a return to the national set-up after ending his stint as England's attack coach.
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Mon, Nov 25, 2019The battle for the Bledisloe Cup will return to Melbourne with Marvel Stadium to host the first clash in 2020 between the Wallabies and All Blacks.
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Mon, Nov 25, 2019
Melbourne Rebels utility Matt Toomua wants to stake an early claim for the vacant Wallabies No.10 jersey with a number of Test playmakers shifting overseas.
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Mon, Nov 25, 2019
Wallabies back Karmichael Hunt has signed on for a second Super Rugby campaign with the NSW Waratahs.
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Fri, Nov 22, 2019
World Cup-winning captains John Eales and Nick Farr-Jones are among those supporting the new International Rugby Academy of Australia.
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Thu, Nov 21, 2019
New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie knows the Australian public want immediate results when he officially takes over next June.
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Thu, Nov 21, 2019
More changes could follow after Rugby Australia unveiled New Zealander Dave Rennie as the new Wallabies coach, days after RA chairman Cameron Clyne stood down.
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Thu, Nov 21, 2019
He may be from across the Tasman but new Wallabies coach Dave Rennie plans on letting his team play the Australian way.
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Thu, Nov 21, 2019
Dave Rennie's signature as the new Wallabies head coach has created some angst in New Zealand over the diluted All Blacks coaching race.
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Wed, Nov 20, 2019Rugby Australia is making a concerted effort to produce home-grown talent to coach the Wallabies after appointing Kiwi Dave Rennie to replace Michael Cheika.
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Wed, Nov 20, 2019
Michael Cheika's replacement as Wallabies coach has been confirmed with Kiwi Dave Rennie signing a deal through to 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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Wed, Nov 20, 2019
Former Wallabies coach John Connolly says there needs to be realistic expectations placed on Australia's incoming head coach, New Zealander Dave Rennie.
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Wed, Nov 20, 2019A look at the numbers behind Dave Rennie's path to becoming Wallabies head coach.
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Tue, Nov 19, 2019Former Wallabies coach Alan Jones has urged departing Rugby Australia chairman Cameron Clyne to step down immediately.
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Mon, Nov 18, 2019An outbreak of measles in Fiji has resulted in Australia A's game against Tonga at the Oceania Rugby Women's Championships being cancelled.
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Mon, Nov 18, 2019Jamie Joseph has signed a four-year contract extension as Japan rugby's head coach, ruling him out of contention for the vacant All Blacks' role.
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Mon, Nov 18, 2019
Chairman Cameron Clyne said there was too much negativity surrounding his role at Rugby Australia which is why he will end his tenure in March.
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Mon, Nov 18, 2019
Samu Kerevi insists he doesn't intend to represent Fiji at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, saying he was "having a laugh" at a function in Suva.
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Fri, Nov 15, 2019
Marika Koroibete, the first winger awarded the Wallabies' prized John Eales Medal, has paid tribute to former coach Michael Cheika for moulding him as a player.
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Fri, Nov 15, 2019Queensland Reds and Rugby Australia have secured the services of versatile young forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto until the end of 2022.
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Thu, Nov 14, 2019
Australian trio Pete Samu, Joe Powell and Luke Jones will start for the Barbarians in their opening clash with Fiji in London.
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Thu, Nov 14, 2019
Global Rapid Rugby will take up a greater chunk of the calender next year after Andrew Forrest unveiled details of an expanded competition.
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Thu, Nov 14, 2019
Marika Koroibete's sizzling Rugby World Cup displays have helped him become the first winger awarded the Wallabies' prized John Eales Medal.
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Thu, Nov 14, 2019
England's support has further buoyed Rugby Australia's early confidence it could host a successful World Cup in 2027.
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Wed, Nov 13, 2019
Scott Barrett has replaced fellow-All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock as captain of the 10-time Super Rugby champions Crusaders.
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Tue, Nov 12, 2019
Some All Blacks Test stars will sit out Super Rugby next year as nearly 50 new players sign full-season New Zealand contracts for the first time.
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Tue, Nov 12, 2019
Australia looks like it will have the influential backing of England to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup after supportive words from RFU boss Bill Sweeney.
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Tue, Nov 12, 2019Six-Test Wallabies prop Toby Smith has retired from rugby at age 31 to preserve his health after complications with concussion.
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Sun, Nov 10, 2019
New Chiefs coach Warren Gatland has pulled off a Super Rugby coup by securing the services of former All Blacks No.10 Aaron Cruden on a one-season deal.
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Sat, Nov 09, 2019
Australia have surged from 12 points down to beat Samoa at the Oceania rugby sevens tournament in Fiji to guarantee their spot at next year's Olympics.
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Fri, Nov 08, 2019
The nature of Warren Gatland's unusual Super Rugby contract has been defended by the Chiefs after criticism from departing All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.
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Fri, Nov 08, 2019Australia and Samoa will play for a spot in the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday at the Oceania rugby sevens.
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Thu, Nov 07, 2019Australia have put in two commanding performances to begin an Oceania rugby sevens campaign they hope ends in qualification for Tokyo's Olympics next year.
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Wed, Nov 06, 2019
The Wallabies could be set to pounce on whoever comes up short in the race to be the next All Blacks coach.
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Wed, Nov 06, 2019
Former Wallabies Pat Howard and Nathan Sharpe and ex-Olympic rower Bo Hansen will make up a panel to review the Wallabies World Cup flop.
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Tue, Nov 05, 2019
Australia will roll out one of their strongest teams in years as they seek victory in Fiji to lock up a men's rugby sevens berth at Tokyo's Olympics.
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Sun, Nov 03, 2019
England coach Eddie Jones has brushed off questions about his future amid calls for the Australian to reunite with the Wallabies.
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Sat, Nov 02, 2019
South Africa have claimed their third Rugby World Cup, beating England 32-12 at the International Stadium in Yokohama.
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Fri, Nov 01, 2019
NSW Waratahs will play a first Super Rugby home game in a country region and host matches in four cities and six stadia in 2020.
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Fri, Nov 01, 2019
The Wallabies will face Ireland at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the first time in more than three decades next July.
2019 October
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Tue, Oct 29, 2019
Wallabies great Tim Horan can't see Eddie Jones returning to coach the Wallabies, tipping the Australian would rather build "a dynasty" with England.
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Sun, Oct 27, 2019
Western Force have wrapped up the National Rugby Championship title and appear to be in a stronger place now without being a Super Rugby franchise.
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Sun, Oct 27, 2019There were 12-year-old Kiwis who had never seen their side lose a rugby World Cup match until Saturday night's loss to England.
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Sun, Oct 27, 2019
There were 12-year-old Kiwis that had never seen their side lose a rugby World Cup match until Saturday night's loss to England.
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Sun, Oct 27, 2019
Some are calling for Eddie Jones to return as Wallabies coach, 14 years after he was sacked, after he led England to a World Cup victory over New Zealand.
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Sun, Oct 27, 2019
Rugby Australia has announced that Brisbane will host two Wallabies Tests next year, against Ireland in July and the All Blacks in October.
