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Rugby union
Brisbane troll fined for ‘vile’ online ref abuse during Rugby World Cup
A Brisbane man has been fined $1000 and given a 12-month good behaviour bond for abusing a Rugby World Cup match official and his family.
- by Iain Payten
Insight & Analysis
Blues-print for success: Rugby Australia must look to Auckland to rescue Waratahs
NSW’s malaise would appear to be terminal. But the example of the Blues – for so long New Zealand rugby’s great underachievers – shows a turnaround is possible.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Brumbies playmakers thrive, while things could still get worse for Waratahs
The Brumbies and Reds put on a quality display on Saturday, but it’s still a step below Test rugby and that complicates matters for the Wallabies’ coach.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Rugby will be a winter sport forever - or will it?
A few years ago I would have been hostile to even contemplate a switch to summer to align with the northern hemisphere. Now I am merely neutral, not to mention curious.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
More News
Waratahs woes continue with 40-16 loss against Brumbies
Join us for all the live action at GIO Stadium as two old Australian rivals go head-to-head at 7.30pm in Canberra.
- by Jonathan Drennan
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Australian rugby
Rennie was on the right track: New Wallabies scrum coach takes shot at Jones
Two-time World Cup winner Mike Cron is regarded as the world’s foremost expert on scrummaging – and he’s just joined Australian rugby.
- by Iain Payten
Extras
‘It was bizarre’: The inside story of Eddie Jones’ chaotic second coming
- by Iain Payten and Tom Decent
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Eddie Jones
Here’s why Eddie Jones’ claims about Japan job are misleading
- by Tom Decent and Iain Payten