This Month
Carlyle around the goal for Rugby Australia debt as PE scrum collapses
Sources said the first phase of debt negotiations kicked off before the Rugby World Cup in France and have now entered phase two.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Rugby Australia: Jones told us this week he’s staying
Jones met chief executive Phil Waugh in Paris on Tuesday to reiterate he remained committed to coaching the embattled Wallabies until their home World Cup in 2027.
- Zoe Samios
September
- Analysis
- Eddie Jones
At Rugby Australia, 15 years of dithering must end now
In 2010, a confidential report Australian rugby commissioned said it needed a “major reorientation” or would suffer “certain failure”. We are still waiting for action.
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- James Curran
- Wallabies 35 Georgia 15
- Rugby World Cup
Wallabies beat Georgia for Jones’ first win
Fullback Ben Donaldson justified Eddie Jones’ bold selection, kicking 15 points and scoring two tries for a personal tally of 25 points.
- Updated
- Melissa Woods
July
Wallabies crash in nightmare loss to All Blacks
Australia handed the Bledisloe Cup to New Zealand for a 21st year and also lost prop Allan Alaalatoa to a ruptured Achilles.
- Melissa Woods
- Exclusive
- AFR Magazine
‘Up your game’: Inside Eddie Jones’ tough-love tactics to rescue rugby
Ahead of September’s World Cup in France, Rugby Australia has brought back the famously abrasive coach to work a miracle.
- Jonathan Shapiro
Wallabies turn in shocker to open Eddie Jones era
The coach says the side was “outplayed everywhere” in the historic loss to South Africa at Pretoria.
- Melissa Woods
June
How Phil Waugh plans to save Australian rugby
The Wallaby and former Waratahs centurion has big aspirations for the game’s future. But he needs a big cash injection to achieve his vision.
- Zoe Samios
Former Wallabies captain Waugh named Rugby Australia CEO
Phil Waugh had 79 caps for the national side and competed in two Rugby World Cups, and is the first national rugby player to be elevated to CEO.
- Zoe Samios
May
Sporting codes unite in show of force for Voice
More than 20 sports governing bodies representing thousands of professional and amateur athletes have united to back the Yes campaign for the Voice.
- Andrew Tillett
Rugby Australia boss Marinos in shock resignation
Rugby Australia boss Andy Marinos has quit and is set to depart the role next month.
- Melissa Woods
February
CEO and Wallabies wannabe gets his kicks on the field
Start Beyond co-founder Angus Stevens spent his childhood dreaming of playing rugby for Australia. Now, his hero is footballer Lionel Messi.
- Life & Leisure
January
- Exclusive
- Business of sport
Rugby, unlike other sports, wants a guarantee it’s on free-to-air TV
Rugby Australia wants a promise that more Wallabies, Wallaroos, Super Rugby and Super W games are shown on broadcasters’ primary channels, in contrast with other sports.
- Sam Buckingham-Jones
August 2022
Wallabies beat Springboks, Argentina downs NZ
The current and former Australian coaches both celebrated victory over their southern hemisphere rivals.
- Reuters
This expert says the drop in US inflation is a ‘head fake’
Morgan Stanley warns against rejoicing too soon in last’s fall in US inflation; the victims of China’s property crash include billionaires; new weapons are helping Ukraine turn the tide against Russia. See how the day unfolded here.
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- Andrew Hobbs
Wallabies’ comeback overwhelms Pumas, All Blacks lose
The Australian pack took hold of a scrappy match in the second half by retaining the ball and turning the pressure on Argentina.
May 2022
Gregan says Rugby World Cup will ‘inspire’ a new generation
An expected windfall of up to $60 million from hosting the Rugby World Cup could help fix the game’s financial problems in Australia.
- Reuters
March 2022
AACo CEO’s elite school rugby club scores private tour donation
The beef giant, which had frozen dividends and trumpeted saving money, defends private-plane tour donation to CEO’s old high school club.
- Liam Walsh
November 2021
- Exclusive
- Cybersecurity
Accounting firm and Qld Rugby hit by hackers as landmark bill looms
As the government sought to pass new legislation to protect business assets from cyber attack, PKF Australia and the Queensland Rugby Union were battling hackers.
- Paul Smith and Jessica Sier
October 2021
How Campo brought the cup home for Australia
As the Wallabies begin their test campaign in Britain, here’s a look back at when, 30 years ago, the national team emerged triumphant, thanks to David Campese.
- James Curran
