Rugby Australia

Players threaten to boycott Super Rugby Aus

Australian players are threatening to go on a strike that could derail the Super Rugby AU competition just days before it’s due to kick off.

Wallabies utility back Kurtley Beale has been granted an early exit from his Waratahs contract ahead of next month’s Super Rugby AU competition.

Former Wallabies captain John Eales has been named on a strong advisory board to oversee Rugby Australia’s bid to host the 2027 World Cup.

Rugby Australia has confirmed its adapted five-team version of Vodacom Super Rugby will get under way on 3 July.

The Sunwolves’ time in Vodacom Super Rugby is over, after the franchise’s bid to compete in the proposed Australian domestic competition failed.

Incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has asked Australian rugby factions to stop airing their differences through the media.

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says he should have resigned from his role nine months before their 2019 World Cup campaign.

The Sunwolves’ participation in a domestic Australian Vodacom Super Rugby tournament is in doubt due to ongoing travel restrictions in the country.

World Rugby has agreed to allocate a A$14.2m relief package to Rugby Australia as part of its Covid-19 rugby relief strategy.

The Sunwolves have confirmed that they are in discussions to participate in Rugby Australia’s proposed domestic Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.