Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo admits he is frustrated Matt Burton will miss round 13 to serve as NSW’s 18th player for the State of Origin series opener. Burton has been tasked with the replacement role for the third time in four Origin games and will be with the squad throughout their preparations. But he will […]
‘That’s very tricky’: Larkham’s downbeat verdict on Wallaby star
The ACT Brumbies’ best Super Rugby season in more than a decade has been dealt a blow with Wallabies prop James Slipper unlikely to feature in their upcoming quarter-final. Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham hoped Slipper would be back from a calf injury for a potential semi-final in two-and-a-half weeks, but there is only an “outside […]
‘Deadly silent, absolute devastation’: How Rebels players reacted to brutal news
Melbourne Rebels players are vowing to “hold their heads high and have a crack” in their final Super Rugby Pacific matches after being told the club will be be cut by Rugby Australia (RA). The Rebels received the brutal blow as they were preparing to travel to Fiji for the last regular round of the […]
‘Lack of detail and transparency’: RA bosses reveal why they thought cutting Rebels was their only option
Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh has outlined the reasons why the governing body rejected a rescue plan for the Melbourne Rebels after the Super Rugby team was axed for 2025 on Thursday. Waugh and RA chairman Daniel Herbert addressed a media conference where Waugh revealed RA had been working on three scenarios with regards to […]
Exclusive: RA set to pull trigger on Rebels with players called in for meeting with Phil Waugh
Rugby Australia is expected to announce this morning the Melbourne Rebels will be axed from the Super Rugby Pacific competition. The Roar understands Rebels players have been called to a 10am meeting at AAMI Park where they will be addressed by RA chief executive Phil Waugh. The players are due to fly out to Fiji […]