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Why Dave Rennie's guitar could be Australian rugby's new yardtstick
Get ready, Australia, Dave Rennie and his guitar are headed Down Under. The new Wallabies coach has a job on his hands, not least of which will be winning over some Australian rugby supporters waiting for him to fail.
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New era of Australian rugby begins with Dave Rennie
The Wallabies are in a rebuilding phase according to Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle, Dave Rennie's appointment as Wallabies head coach is just the beginning of the new era.
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Rennie was the "outstanding candidate" for Wallabies job
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RA chairman Cameron Clyne to resign in 2020
Rugby Australia chairman Cameron Clyne has announced he will not stand for re-election at the end of his current term in March 2020.
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Koroibete awarded John Eales Medal
Wallabies wing Marika Koroibete has signed off an impressive 2019 season by claiming the John Eales Medal at the Rugby Australia awards in Sydney.
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Gregan sees Rennie as a fit for Wallabies
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Emotional Koroibete speaks after winning the John Eales Medal
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2020 New Zealand Super Rugby squads
The 2020 Super Rugby season begins on Jan. 31 and New Zealand's five franchises will each take on a new feel after the post-World Cup exodus. Check out the full squad lists here.
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Barrett, Brown choose sides as All Blacks coaching race hots up
The panel to decide the next All Blacks coach has been named as the key contenders continue to make moves in a bid to succeed Steve Hansen.
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Hope, tears and fears -- Can South Africa's victorious homecoming make a lasting difference this time?
South Africa rose as one to acclaim their Rugby World Cup winners on Tuesday, but previous successes in 1995 and 2007 eventually evaporated into racial tension again.
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Rugby World Cup 2019 -- ESPN's Team of the Tournament
Another Rugby World Cup triumph, another iconic moment for South Africa
A granite defence, a blistering attack and the first black South African to captain the Springboks proved too powerful a force for England in Yokohama.
Springboks: 'Representing entire Rainbow Nation inspired us'
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus underlined the importance of the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday by reminding his players before kick-off that they were not just playing for themselves but for the entire Rainbow Nation.
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By The Numbers: The Stats behind the RWC in Japan
With the tournament now over, Huw Richards takes a look at the stats behind the fantastic 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
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Charting a preseason: Inside the Waratahs 2019 preparations
The Waratahs' 2018 season came to a crushing halt in Johannesburg. So how are they using that as fuel this year amid off-field commitments, the delayed return of their Wallabies and an eager generation-next? Sam Bruce investigates.
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