The Melbourne Rebels playing out the 2024 season after the financial collapse of the club.

Rugby Australia’s plan for star players was no secret to Rebels,court hears

The now-failed Rebels not only knew of RA’s Winning Rugby plan,but also supported it,a court has heard in opening addresses.

  • Sarah Danckert

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Former Rebels president Paul Docherty (left) and Rugby Australia chief Phil Waugh are expected to be called as witnesses in the case.

‘It’s not too late’:Judge implores agreement in rugby legal scrum

The second day of the lawsuit by the Melbourne Rebels against Rugby Australia began with the judge warning both sides that the trial would be costly and could harm reputations.

  • Sarah Danckert
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Woodies go west

And learn how to lubricate their lineout.

The Melbourne Rebels played their last match in May 2024.

‘It took this to get the truth’:Rugby Australia misled Rebels over their future,court hears

A court fight brought by the directors of now defunct Super Rugby club the Melbourne Rebels against the sport’s governing body has begun in the Federal Court.

  • Sarah Danckert
The 2003 Rugby World Cup yielded $40m in revenue for Australian rugby,but it didn’t last.

$2000 for a seat at the footy? Rugby World Cup tickets hit new heights

The priciest seats at the final of the 2027 World Cup at Accor Stadium are the most expensive ever sold. But there’s a reason,say organisers.

  • Iain Payten
SUVA,FIJI - MAY 16:Teddy Wilson of the Waratahs passing the ball during the round 14 Super Rugby match between Fijian Drua and NSW Waratahs at HFC Bank Stadium,on May 16,2026,in Suva,Fiji. (Photo by Pita Simpson/Getty Images)

Waratahs waited too long to start youngsters. They deserve another shot

The excellent performances of Teddy Wilson and Jack Bowen in NSW’s win in Fiji raised the obvious question:why did it take so long to start them?

  • Paul Cully
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Les Kiss will take over from Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach.

Why Les Kiss is the coach Wallabies need … even if Reds don’t reach Super Rugby semis

There will be a predictably gloomy reaction if the Reds,and Brumbies,are knocked out before the semi-finals. Here’s why it won’t matter to the Test team.

  • Paul Cully
Jack Bowen scores during the Waratahs’ last game in the 2024 season.

Better late than never:Bowen ready to take his shot with third start in four seasons

Easts playmaker Jack Bowen has been given a chance to start for the Waratahs in the high-pressured No.10 jersey.

  • Iain Payten
Eddie Jones remonstrating with a referee during the Japan under 23 game with Australian under 20s in Coffs Harbour.

How an RA complaint to Japan led to Eddie Jones being suspended for referee abuse

Broadcast footage of Eddie Jones remonstrating with a referee in regional NSW has surfaced after Rugby Australia’s complaint helped trigger a six-week ban and a fine exceeding $10,000.

  • Tom Decent andIain Payten
Why World Rugby are shrinking women’s rugby balls

Sacrilege to science:Why World Rugby is shrinking the rugby ball

World Rugby are introducing smaller balls for women’s rugby and not all players are pleased.

  • Frances Howe