Sanzaar douses talks of trans-Tasman breakaway
Sanzaar has denied rumours that a trans-Tasman tournament between New Zealand and Australian teams could replace Vodacom Super Rugby in the future.
Sanzaar has denied rumours that a trans-Tasman tournament between New Zealand and Australian teams could replace Vodacom Super Rugby in the future.
Ousted Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle was reportedly subjected to a death threat and bullying during the Israel Folau saga last year.
Rugby Australia chairperson Paul McLean has slammed the ‘dark forces’ that made life difficult for outgoing CEO Raelene Castle.
Rugby Australia and the Australian Rugby Players’ Association (Rupa) have agreed an average 60% salary cut for the next six months.
Rugby Australia’s emergency pay deal was held up due to players’ demands to chase short-term overseas contracts next year.
Argentina is reportedly set to step aside from the race to host the 2027 World Cup after Rugby Australia supported Agustin Pichot’s nomination for World Rugby chairman.
Agustin Pichot says World Rugby doesn’t have the funds to bail out cash-strapped Sanzaar nations that have hit financial difficulty amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle has rejected the suggestion that incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie could desert Australia over the leadership uncertainty plaguing the game.
Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle’s salary will be reduced by a further 15% to match the 65% pay cut she is asking Australia’s professional players to shoulder.
World Cup-winning Wallaby Rod Kafer has called for a major overhaul of Rugby Australia management, following the organisation’s unprecedented revenue loss in 2019.