Australian Rugby Union
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The grey areas in Jake White’s coaching career
The World Cup-winning coach has an impeccable CV, with an illustrious coaching career that has taken him all over the globe. But he has a reputation problem
British Lions to tour Australia in 2013
The Australian Rugby Union has announced that the British and Irish Lions will play the Wallabies in three Tests on their tour of Australia in 2013.
New Super rugby franchise wants player rules relaxed
The Melbourne Rebels want their player signing deadline to be brought forward to protect their interests ahead of their inaugural 2011 season.
Last hurrah for the Super 14
Administrators are looking to this year’s Super 14 to provide a much-needed turnaround in television audience share and fan disillusionment
Flanker Smith quits the Wallabies for overseas move
Celebrated Australian flanker George Smith announced his immediate retirement from international rugby on Friday to pursue a move abroad.
Cooper cleared for rugby return
Quade Cooper will play for the Reds in Friday’s Super 14 trial against the Western Force in his first appearance since being arrested for burglary.
Wallaby Cooper nabbed for burglary
Australian rugby international Quade Cooper has been charged with burglary, police said on Sunday.
Changes loom for Super 14
Super 14 will be on the cusp of change when its fourth year begins on Friday, inflaming tension over audience share with summer sports.