A big win for Australia amid Super Rugby crisis

If there was a week the Australian Rugby Union needed some good news – some non-fake news, even – it was this week. It came late but it came nevertheless, and it has the potential to make a big impact to rugby's bottom line in Australia.

Not so Super: Blow up 18 team model and start over, says consultant

Super Rugby should never have gone ahead and needs to be blown up and rebuilt - on Australia's terms - according to the veteran sports media consultant who designed the Super Netball concept and twice warned the Australian Rugby Union it was jeopardising its very existence by going down the 18-team path with South Africa and New Zealand.

Folau given four more games to prove worth at No.13

Israel Folau is on a countdown to prove worth at No.13, while Waratahs prepare to welcome back big names for derby clash with Brumbies.

Carroll gets nod as new Olympics boss

Long-time senior rugby administrator Matt Carroll will take over the reins of the Australian Olympic Committee, replacing Fiona de Jong.

Australian Super Rugby team in the firing line as SANZAAR delay announcement

​Super Rugby will change next year and an Australian team could be in the firing line after it emerged New Zealand argued strongly for a reduction to a 15-team competition.

Tahs' inside man softens Skelton blow in Durban

The Waratahs are desperate to end their South African tour on a winning note but will be without big lock Will Skelton for the Durban clash.

Beale opts to return to Super Rugby and the Waratahs

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Kurtley Beale proves Australia's best defence against the euro and pound is its core values. The promise of a starting jersey doesn't hurt, either.

Force coach urges caution amid Super Rugby uncertainty

Force coach Dave Wessels implores the ARU to defend the code's national footprint as a collective sinking feeling settles across the sport.

Super Rugby mess costing the Australian game dearly

The cost of doing nothing at this week's SANZAAR meeting on Super Rugby? Try the next generation of Wallabies, and the future of your local rugby club.