Kearns is CEO of home builder AV Jennings,which like the Wallabies,is well past its glory days.
Phil Kearns was a big critic of Rugby Australia,until a new chairman saw an opportunity to harness the power and influence of the Wallabies great.
States and venues are already jockeying for games in the 2027 Rugby World Cup and the NSW government is being urged to make a major investment to secure the final.
Provocative comments from a Rugby Australia official have fuelled speculation Dave Rennie’s successor is already set in stone.
Tolu Latu is Australia’s most dynamic and well-rounded hooker in a problem position for the Wallabies. But is he worth the risk?
Rugby Australia is pulling out all stops to secure hundreds of millions in federal government support for its 2027 World Cup bid.
Australia’s World Cup bid bosses are about to launch a major charm offensive in England but there are some key promises they need to lock in at home first.
It’s a big week for Rugby Australia as they formally launch their bid for the 2027 World Cup in Sydney.
Lauded by fans as “the game they play in heaven”,rugby union has gone to hell in a handbasket,beset for two decades by infighting,financial crises,declining audiences and fierce competition from the AFL and NRL. Can a new CEO and free-to-air TV deal get it kicking again?
Despite being early front runners to win the 2027 World Cup hosting rights,there are changes afoot that will require guile and charm of Australia's bid team.
Phil Kearns led a revolt against Rugby Australia in April but on Wednesday he was awarded a plum role in Australia's bid to host the 2027 World Cup.