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A boring product trapped by pedantic rules: Why it’s time rugby joined the entertainment game
The game is going backwards economically because, aside from episodic scintillating moments like the first half of France-South Africa in the recent World Cup, it’s become lousy entertainment. Here’s how to fix it.
- by John Wylie
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His Waratahs sacking left a sour taste. Now former coach is eyeing revenge
Axed by NSW in 2021, Rob Penney is now in charge of the Crusaders. First-round results suggested the Waratahs should be wary ahead of Saturday’s Super Rugby clash.
- by Paul Cully
Foketi cleared as Waratahs stay optimistic for clash with defending champs
After a spirited display in defeat against the Reds, the Waratahs face a quick rebuild ahead of a daunting upcoming fixture list.
- by Jonathan Drennan
As it happened: Waratahs downed by Reds Super Rugby opener
They faced each other in a one-sided trial two weeks ago, but it’s a much-changed NSW side heading back to Queensland for tonight’s clash at Suncorp Stadium.
- by Jonathan Drennan
‘You felt like you had to earn your stripes, as a leaguie’: How an Origin star mastered a new code
Thirty-eight years after scoring for the Maroons at Lang Park, Les Kiss is now head coach of Queensland’s rugby team. And his first game is against NSW at the same venue.
- by Iain Payten
‘Look at the way the AFL has invested’: Rebels fans call on Rugby Australia to do more
Disappointed Melbourne Rebels fans are bracing for the loss of their club and want the sport’s governing body to do more to save the team after a sad start to their 2024 season on Friday night.
- by Roy Ward
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And then there were four? Welcome to a Super Rugby season like no other
With the Crusaders losing talent, and in all likelihood a swansong campaign for the Rebels looming, at least one Australian side might just see a premiership window opening.
- by Paul Cully
‘It’s confronting to the team’: Waratahs determined to honour injured Wallaby in Brisbane
NSW and Wallabies midfielder Lalakai Foketi will be out of the game for an extended period after a training injury ahead of the Waratahs’ Super Rugby opener.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Super Rugby guide: The stars, recruits and rookies to lead Australia’s revival mission
This season could be what defines the long-term success of rugby on our shores, and we’ve broken down the players key to salvaging Australian Super Rugby.
- by Nick Wright
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How the Melbourne Rebels staved off Rugby Australia’s liquidation push
Melbourne Rebels directors overcame opposition from Rugby Australia to win more time from a court as they attempt to save the debt-ridden Super Rugby club
- by Carla Jaeger
Injury kept him to just 20 minutes of play. Why has Lynagh got the job?
Reds coach Les Kiss has hedged his bets on a rookie five-eighth with just 20 minutes of rugby under his belt this year, while a preseason standout has missed the cut.
- by Nick Wright