Ex-Wallaby Welborn disgusted by ARU board
9 years ago by The RoarFormer Wallaby John Welborn has welcomed the Senate inquiry into the Australian Rugby Union, saying he is disgusted by the leadership of the rugby governing body. West Australian Liberal senator Linda...
ARU to face Senate inquiry after Force axing
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auA Senate committee will inquire into the future of rugby union in Australia, a day after the ARU’s victory in its fight to axe the Western Force from Super Rugby. West Australian Liberal senator...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNZ Sevens legend DJ Forbes retires Forbes’ illustrious career with the All Blacks Sevens started 11 years ago in 2006 and since then he has amassed a record 89 World Series tournament appearances...
Western Force may be headed to Asia as Hong Kong backs rebel competition
9 years ago by The GuardianAsia Rugby have been watching Andrew Forrest’s proposal with excitementDai Rees says seven-hour flight to Perth makes joint competition viableRugby bodies in Asia are interested in billionaire Western...
The future of Australian rugby is the NRC
9 years ago by The RoarThe NSW Supreme Court has pretty much added the final nail the coffin of the Western Force in Super Rugby. The decision has been made and even though the ARU have been shown to be shifty in their dealings...
This mess makes it clear: It’s time for major change in global rugby
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe lesson to learn from the Western Force’s drawn-out culling is that rugby must transition into the next stage of professionalism and become a united game globally. Andrew Forrest’s proposed...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTabai Matson set to leave Bath Rugby “I have enjoyed every minute at Bath Rugby...Ultimately, I have made the decision that as a family, we need to be at home in New Zealand, and I appreciate...
Force needed ‘Twiggy’ earlier according to ARU chairman
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auAustralian rugby union chairman Cameron Clyne has declined to express an opinion on billionaire Andrew Forrest’s touted plan for a rebel competition. But a “frustrated” Clyne questioned...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCourt backs ARU’s decision to cut Western Force from Super Rugby The NSW Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by RugbyWA to keep the Western Force in Super Rugby. The dismissed appeal...
Court backs ARU’s decision to cut Western Force from Super Rugby
9 years ago by Australian RugbyThe NSW Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by RugbyWA to keep the Western Force in Super Rugby. The dismissed appeal was against an arbitration ruling in favour of the Australian Rugby Union...
