‘Australian rugby being left behind’
Former Wallabies coach Alan Jones says Australia is no longer a powerhouse in rugby union and needs to confront the diminishing interest in the game.
Sad state of union Down Under
The signs have been there for a number of years but the state of rugby union in Australia seems to be on an accelerated downhill path, writes GARY LEMKE.
Smith detained for 18 days
Former Wallabies star George Smith was held in police custody for 18 days before being released without charge after his arrest for alleged assault in Japan. Japanese media reported that Smith was apprehended by police on New Year’s Eve after he allegedly refused to pay a 10,000 yen (R1,112) taxi fare and attempted to flee, before punching the pursuing taxi… Read more →
Hunt sidelined after drugs charge
Karmichael Hunt has been stood down from all rugby activities after being charged with drugs possession. Hunt and another man were allegedly caught with cocaine during a random street search by police in the early hours of Saturday morning in Brisbane. The Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia said Hunt ‘agreed’ that it is in the best interest of all… Read more →
Wallaby faces drugs charge
Karmichael Hunt has been charged with cocaine possession after being allegedly caught by police in Brisbane. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Hunt and another man were walking along a street at about 00:40 on Saturday when they were approached by officers during what a police spokesman described as ‘a random street stop’. Police officers found a bag of white… Read more →
Kepu gets three-week ban
Wallabies prop Sekope Kepu has received a three-week ban for the shoulder charge that saw him red-carded at Murrayfield.
Highlights: Scotland vs Wallabies
Scotland scored eight tries in their record 53-24 win over the Wallabies at Murrayfield.
Scotland smash 14-man Wallabies
Scotland scored eight tries to beat the Wallabies 53-24 at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Highlights: England vs Wallabies
England scored four tries to clinch a 30-6 win at Twickenham.
Highlights: Wales vs Wallabies
The Wallabies scored four tries in their 29-21 win in Cardiff.
