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The first Test Match under new Wallabies coach Les Kiss edges closer by the day, and the whole build-up to Saturday night in Osaka has been about ticking off little milestones and all the ‘firsts’ along the way.
He named his first squad an...
The Les Kiss era is into its second week, and the squad is already in Japan. But what have we been able to garner about his vision for the team?
What have we learned about Les Kiss after his first week as an international rugby coach?
Rugby Australia’s house of cards does women’s rugby no favours
It’s one of the first life lessons every inquisitive kid learns. Whether it be sandcastles, Jenga blocks or Lego… if you’re building something and you want it to stand up witho...
In the latest edition of Ask the Ref, experienced NSW Referee is here to answer all your questions with clear, simple explanations. In true ‘referee speak’, if you like.
An early wish list item of 8/9 Rugby, this is an opportunity to enga...
There will be some serious relief around the halls of New Zealand Rugby now as it takes some serious cojones to step in and relieve an All Blacks coach of his duties mid contract. Especially with no guarantee of immediate improvement in the...
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