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Rugby Australia chairman Daniel Herbert has fired a broadside at cashed-up French rugby clubs whom he says have extended their tentacles deep into the junior ranks in Australia in a bid to poach some of the country's promising young talent.
Rugby Australia [RA] intends to be "debt free" by the end of 2025, banking its hopes of a recovery from a $36.8 million deficit from 2024 on the windfall that will come with this year's British & Irish Lions series.
Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh has indicated he is open to the next Wallabies coach holding a Super Rugby Pacific job, potentially paving the way for Les Kiss to lead both the Queensland Reds and the national team.
Rugby Australia has hailed its new $240 million broadcast deal with Nine Entertainment Co. as a "really exciting and successful" outcome.
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has declared Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is exceeding expectations in rugby, while also handing the selection hopes of departing Wallabies playmaker Noah Lolesio a boost ahead of the British & Irish Lions series.
Tate McDermott may have, admirably, accepted the blame for a foolhardy decision to spurn a key penalty goal against the Chiefs. But the buck stops with the coach, and that is a timely reminder for Rugby Australia as it considers Les Kiss.
Here's the full list of international rugby fixtures, including the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, the Rugby Championship and the Autumn Nations Series.
Wallabies fly-half Noah Lolesio is set to take up an offer in Japanese rugby, potentially putting his hopes of facing the British & Irish Lions at risk.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has given little away -- he's barely spoken at all this year -- but luckily we've been keeping a close eye on the performances of Australia's players. So who's making a case to face the Lions?
Former Wallabies star Jordan Petaia has joined NFL team the Los Angeles Chargers as part of the International Player Pathway training program.
Max Jorgensen will undergo surgery on his injury ankle with the exciting young NSW Waratahs speedster unlikely to feature again this Super Rugby Pacific season.
Rugby Australia chief Phil Waugh has ruled out a potential return for Israel Folau in the Australia-New Zealand combined XV team.
All Blacks stars Aaron Smith and Richie Mo'unga playing alongside Samu Kerevi and Tim Ryan? What about a farewell for Michael Hooper?
Israel Folau has expressed interest in returning to Australia and playing in the combined Australia-New Zealand XV to face the British & Irish Lions.
The former All Blacks coach has signed on as part of the Australia-New Zealand Invitational staff -- and he already has some big names on his wish list.
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson will be open to an approach from Newcastle Knights captain Kalyn Ponga should the National Rugby League (NRL) talent want to switch to rugby union.
Wallabies flanker Carlo Tizzano has revealed a little known "beef" he has with a star English backrower he hopes to face at the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour.
Former Australia rugby union captain Rocky Elsom was sentenced to two years in jail after a French court on Friday found him guilty of misusing corporate assets while president of French club Narbonne.
Three separate pieces of contract news presented an interesting case study for Rugby Australia on Tuesday: Should it be open to letting players head offshore at a younger age?
Michael Hooper has thrown his support behind an increase of player sabbaticals, after Len Ikitau's own overseas stint was confirmed and several other frontline Test players consider following suit.
Queensland Reds centre Hunter Paisami has been suspended for three Super Rugby Pacific matches for a dangerous tackle.
Former Wallabies play-maker James O'Connor admits he didn't fully understand the fly-half role until he hit his 30s.
The Australians will cap a demanding year with Tests against England, Italy, Ireland and France, coming after a three-Test tour by the British and Irish Lions plus a further eight internationals - bringing the tally to 15.
The veteran coach was spotted in a meeting with RA boss Phil Waugh on Tuesday. But it still may be too soon for his return.
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R | Team | GP | PD | P |
1 | South Africa | 6 | +94 | 24 |
2 | New Zealand | 6 | +37 | 16 |
3 | Argentina | 6 | -25 | 14 |
4 | Australia | 6 | -106 | 5 |