Category: Rugby

Phil Gould Says Griffin Campaign A Lie

Aussie rugby league veteran and broadcaster Phil Gould has denied all accusations and rumours of his having had something do to with the hindering of Anthony Griffin’s chances of landing ....

Raelene Castle Opens Up About Death Threats

Former Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle recently opened up about several death threats received following her “handling” of the homophobic statements made by Israel Folau right before his controversial sacking ....

Trent Barrett Named New Canterbury Coach

Former Manly head coach and current Panthers-trainer Trent Barrett has been named the new head coach of Canterbury following news of Dean Pay’s departure from the Bulldogs. Barrett, who will ....

NZ Tells Aus To Back Down Re Trans-Tasman

Australia should back way down regarding the number of homegrown teams the country has proposed to take part in any potential future trans-Tasman rugby union series. There simply isn’t any ....

Rugby Australia Enters PTP Deal

Rugby Australia and PTP have announced a new partnership. The governing body and Australian owned and operated fitness accessory and education brand are teaming up. They are joining forces to ....

Rugby Australia Announces Huge Job Cuts

Rugby Australia will be shedding one-third of its employees and cutting salaries of those who make the cut. This is part of the governing body’s attempts to save AU$5.5 million ....

The Western Force Is Back in the Game

The Perth-based Australian professional Rugby Union team The Western Force will return to the Super Rugby arena in July. Andrew Forrest, the club’s owner, officially accepted the invitation from Rugby ....

Three Reds Terminate Rugby Australia Contracts

International locks Izack Rodda and Harry Hockings and fullback Isaac Lucas from the Queensland Reds recently got stood down. This was after they refused to take pay cuts due to ....

Reds Players Refuse Pay Cut, Review Their Options

Tension between Wallabies’ Izack Rodda and Queensland Reds Rugby Union coach Brad Thorne has resulted in one of the highest-paid players in Australian Rugby reviewing his options elsewhere. This news ....

Rugby Director Resigns in Ongoing Turmoil

Director Peter Wiggs, a top Rugby Australia Official who it was predicted would become the unsettled organisation’s next chairman, has resigned. Reports indicate that he had a major quarrel with ....