Judge denies Rugby Australia’s bid to delay $30m Rebels case

Judge denies Rugby Australia’s bid to delay $30m Rebels case

The defunct Super Rugby club has launched a damages claim against Rugby Australia demanding $30 million from the peak body.Rugby Australia now has a week to respond.

  • byCarla Jaeger andSarah Danckert

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Talks to extend rugby season,create new comp,and stave off NRL raids
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Talks to extend rugby season,create new comp,and stave off NRL raids

The man tasked with restoring Australian rugby also outlines why the demise of the Rebels will not be the game’s downfall.

  • byNick Wright
Sevens superstars tell Rugby Australia they want to play NRLW
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Sevens superstars tell Rugby Australia they want to play NRLW

A tug-of-war for the services of Maddison and Teagan Levi has broken out after RA chief executive Phil Waugh knocked back the sisters’ request to play rugby league.

  • byMichael Chammas
Wallabies leader locked in for surgery,as dropped rookie plots return
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Wallabies leader locked in for surgery,as dropped rookie plots return

As the Reds head to Japan,an injury-plagued star is heading to the operating theatre,while a young Wallaby plots his Test return.

  • byNick Wright
Suaalii’s monster deal set against RA’s fight to retain star talent

Suaalii’s monster deal set against RA’s fight to retain star talent

The news that Joseph Suaalii has the option of a $4 million clause to extend his rugby contract could jeopardise Rugby Australia’s hopes of retaining its brightest young talent.

  • byJonathan Drennan
Melbourne Rebels sue Rugby Australia for $30 million and seek return of club

Melbourne Rebels sue Rugby Australia for $30 million and seek return of club

The directors of defunct rugby union club Melbourne Rebels allege in a statement of claim that Rugby Australia broke several company laws.

  • bySarah Danckert andCarla Jaeger
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The secret $4 million clause in Joseph Suaalii’s Rugby Australia contract

The secret $4 million clause in Joseph Suaalii’s Rugby Australia contract

Rugby Australia announced a three-year deal. A secret player option could see Suaalii stay in rugby until the end of 2029 on a monster deal worth more than $8 million.

  • byMichael Chammas
Teen sensation commits to league after beating New Zealand in rugby

Teen sensation commits to league after beating New Zealand in rugby

One day after helping Australia Under-18s to their first win over New Zealand in five years,Heamasi Makasini has pledged his future to the NRL.

  • byJonathan Drennan
Rugby Australia splurged $5m on a marquee star. Now comes the hard part
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Rugby Australia splurged $5m on a marquee star. Now comes the hard part

Under a 10,000-watt spotlight,Joseph Suaalii is about to embark on his rugby career. There are many questions.

  • byIain Payten
‘Joe was very clear’:Inside the Wallabies chats that sparked rise of ‘Junkyard Dog’
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‘Joe was very clear’:Inside the Wallabies chats that sparked rise of ‘Junkyard Dog’

It took four games for a rookie flyer to land on the Wallabies’ radar,and now he has made a telling decision.

  • byNick Wright
What have we learnt in Schmidt’s first six months in charge of the Wallabies?
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What have we learnt in Schmidt’s first six months in charge of the Wallabies?

Joe Schmidt arrived in Australia in March to take on one of the most challenging roles in world rugby. Nine Tests later,how is his side tracking?

  • byJonathan Drennan