Rugby Australia

Campo: Wallabies only about the money

David Campese has launched a scathing attack on the current state of Australian rugby, accusing the Wallabies and its governing body of lacking respect for their culture.

Rugby Australia to tackle Rebels in court

Rugby Australia has said it was preparing a counter-claim against axed Super Rugby outfit the Rebels, alleging misleading and deceptive conduct in an increasingly bitter legal dispute.

Rebels launch R355m battle, seek Super Rugby return

The directors of the now-defunct Melbourne Rebels rugby club have launched a legal battle against Rugby Australia, seeking A$30 million (R355m) in damages over the club’s closure.

Aussies head north in prep for Lions hunt

An Australian 15-man squad is set to tour Britain in November, aiming to build the Wallabies’ depth ahead of next year’s British & Irish Lions series.

Campo carves into ‘average’ Joe

David Campese has slammed Rugby Australia’s decision to appoint Joe Schmidt as Wallabies head coach, calling him the “second-best Kiwi coach”.

Cheika urges Aussies to quit Super Rugby

Michael Cheika has called for Rugby Australia to abandon Super Rugby and focus on the domestic game, saying a lack of strategy is killing rugby in the country.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: Corey Toole of the Brumbies (L) celebrates scoring a try with Ollie Sapsford of the Brumbies and Ryan Lonergan of the Brumbies (R) during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between Melbourne Rebels and ACT Brumbies at AAMI Park, on February 23, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Rugby Australia take control of Brumbies

Rugby Australia assumed ownership of the Brumbies on Tuesday, as the governing body’s push for greater control of the domestic game gained momentum.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: (L-R) Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper speak during a Rugby Australia media opportunity launching the Wallabies 2023 Rugby World Cup jersey, at Coogee Oval on June 22, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Australia legend calls it quits

Former Wallaby skipper Michael Hooper has announced his retirement from international rugby for Australia with immediate effect.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 24: Rebels players look dejected during the round 14 Super Rugby Pacific match between ACT Brumbies and Melbourne Rebels at GIO Stadium, on May 24, 2024, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Indebted Rebels booted from Super Rugby

Rugby Australia has rejected a consortium’s bid to take over the debt-laden Rebels and shut down the side after 14 seasons in Super Rugby.

Michael Hooper during training with Wallabies

Hooper hooked in for sevens debut

Michael Hooper is set to make his sevens debut for Australia at the Hong Kong tournament, as the Wallabies Test veteran bids for a place at the Paris Olympics.