RUGBY AUSTRALIA

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Rugby Australia returns to financial stability after Lions tour delivers record surplus

Rugby Australia has confirmed it is debt-free after the British and Irish Lions tour helped drive a record 70.6 million dollar operating surplus for 2025, marking a major financial turnaround for the union.

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Rugby Australia: Wallabies to adopt Springbok model on overseas player selection

Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt will be free to select overseas-based players moving forward, Rugby Australia director of high performance Peter Horne has confirmed.

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Australian boss Phil Waugh demands explanation from World Rugby

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh is demanding answers from World Rugby following a controversial late call that led to the British and Irish Lions winning the series.

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Wallabies sign Joe Schmidt to 2026, Les Kiss to take over to 2028

Rugby Australia revealed Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss as the successor to Joe Schmidt in mid-2026.

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Darcy Swain recommits to Australian rugby

Rugby Australia and the Western Force are pleased to confirm Darcy Swain has signed a new contract through to the end of 2026.

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Rugby Australia unveils robust plan to fix woeful Wallabies

Rugby Australia has released the 23 recommendations from the external review conducted into the Wallabies' 2023 season, including the Rugby World Cup.

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