Rugby Australia to tackle Rebels in court
Rugby Australia has said it was preparing a counter-claim against axed Super Rugby outfit the Rebels, alleging misleading and deceptive conduct in an increasingly bitter legal dispute.
Rugby Australia has said it was preparing a counter-claim against axed Super Rugby outfit the Rebels, alleging misleading and deceptive conduct in an increasingly bitter legal dispute.
The directors of the now-defunct Melbourne Rebels rugby club have launched a legal battle against Rugby Australia, seeking A$30 million (R355m) in damages over the club’s closure.
Former Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor signed for Super Rugby powerhouse, the Crusaders, with the Kiwi outfit calling him “world-class”.
In what could be a game-changing move for Super Rugby Pacific, former Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor is in discussions with the Crusaders about continuing his career in New Zealand.
Super Rugby Pacific has overhauled the format for the 2025 season, introducing an extended 16-round campaign and a new six-team playoffs system.
Kiwi journalist Gregor Paul argues that South Africa’s Super Rugby exit has weakened the All Blacks, making them less competitive against powerful teams like the Springboks.
Michael Cheika has called for Rugby Australia to abandon Super Rugby and focus on the domestic game, saying a lack of strategy is killing rugby in the country.
Crusaders said that Rob Penney will remain head coach next season, despite overseeing the Christchurch club’s worst Super Rugby campaign in more than 20 years.
Veteran New Zealand scrumhalf TJ Perenara is expected to part ways with the Hurricanes at the end of 2024, according to reports in New Zealand.
World Player of the Year Ardie Savea on Sunday announced he will play for Moana Pasifika next season in a major coup for the Super Rugby side.