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Four rugby games on the same day at the same venue involving four nations and two formats. A packed itinerary for Sydney’s Accor Stadium (Homebush) on Saturday, October 17, has been unveiled by Rugby Australia. Australia will take on Scotland, […]
A flypast by two passenger jets at a rugby match in Cape Town has prompted a social media outcry that forced the airline to defend its actions. Two Embraer aircraft from South African airline Airlinks flew at very low level
Poor snowfall in 2026 is forcing Winter Olympians to train overseas as the ski season ends early for some alpine resorts, says a winter alliance. Jackson Harvey is a freestyle mogul skier, 2026 Olympian and a member of the Protect
Former NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika is back in his old job for 2027 after stints overseas and in rugby league. The 59-year-old remains NSW’s only Super Rugby title winning coach (2014) and replaces Dan McKellar. He returns to the
Wallaby and Queensland rugby have added Townsville to the list of their regular Test fixtures in a new deal. The Queensland Government has signed a three-Test deal to play in Townsville up to 2030 as well as a six-season deal
Perth’s new NRL team the Bears have unveiled their inaugural home jersey in a nod to the North Sydney 1908 rugby league foundation club. And jerseys went on sale online on Friday (August 7) and at the Melbourne Storm-Manly Sea
A Kiwi rugby trial lies in store for more than 12 Australian rugby union players who have ‘crossed’ the Tasman in search of more game time. Perth-based Western Force are sending 10 players to NZ in the hopes the group
Two Pacific rugby sides may join Australian teams in their pre-season tournament leading up to the Super Rugby Pacific competition. Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh made the announcement after the federal government said it will give $90 million to boost
Leichhardt Oval in inner Sydney is set for a $40 million facelift that should secure its future as a suburban sports ground. Funding for the project is coming from the federal government ($20m), NSW government ($10m) and Inner West Council
The Tasmania Devils have named former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley as inaugural head coach for their 2028 AFL debut. The appointment was confirmed today (July 20) by the club, the Australian Football League (AFL) and Tasmanian government. Devils chairman
