Slashed and burned: What's next for Australian rugby?
There are five million reasons why the problems won't disappear with the dissolution of one Super Rugby team.
Georgina Robinson is a Sports Reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald
There are five million reasons why the problems won't disappear with the dissolution of one Super Rugby team.
Embattled Wallabies captain Stephen Moore will rediscover his form in time for the June Test series, according to Michael Cheika.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says the ARU will make sure all but a handful of players from the yet-to-be-named axed team will be found a new home in Super Rugby.
The day started with Bill Pulver and Cameron Clyne promising to plough into grassroots rugby untold savings from keeping afloat one less Super Rugby money-drain. It ended with the ARU facing a legal writ and accusations it had stacked the decks against the Western Force.
West Australian rugby has dramatically stepped up its fight to save the Western Force, launching legal action.
The Australian Rugby Union finally showed its hand and now they must explain why a Super Rugby retreat is in the best interests of the sport.
The board of the Australian Rugby Union will meet as early as Sunday to prepare for a vote on a 15-team model for Super Rugby.
Bob Dwyer has called for Bill Pulver's resignation but it was his suggestion no one cares anymore that is Australian rugby's real threat.
Waratahs rookie Mack Mason says there is no time to hide and sulk after another horror round of Super Rugby for Australian teams.
Analyst Rod Kafer believes Australian rugby is suffering an acute crisis of confidence and Australian players now believe they can't beat New Zealand teams.
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