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AAP is Australia's national news agency, delivering a continuous stream of breaking news, information and photographs direct to subscribers. With an international network of journalists, photographers and producers, AAP Newswire covers all the significant stories which shape the daily news agenda – across national and international news, politics, sports and finance.

Surge in COVID-19 cases in Victoria forces changes on eve of Super Rugby AU kick-off
The Rebels' round two Super Rugby AU match against the Reds will not be played at AAMI Park after the Queensland government's crac…
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28 Jun 2020, 23:03
'We're here to win': Former All Black's warning as Western Force prepare for Super Rugby return
A former All Blacks star believes the Western Force's raft of youngsters will blossom in Australia's new domestic rugby competitio…
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28 Jun 2020, 21:35
Why one flanker called it quits weeks out from rugby's resumption: 'It just came to the point where I was more concerned about getting injured than playing rugby'
Western Force flanker Chris Alcock says his fear of getting injured convinced him it was the right time to retire despite being ju…
AAP
25 Jun 2020, 21:19
Melbourne Rebels play down boycott threat
Melbourne Rebels boss Baden Stephenson has doused any suggestion of a Super Rugby boycott from his players, guaranteeing they are …
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25 Jun 2020, 1:37
The significant change in Super Rugby crowds that we can expect this weekend
Super Rugby Aotearoa is expecting bigger crowds and better refereeing this weekend, with the chief executive of New Zealand Rugby …
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25 Jun 2020, 1:05
Changing mindsets in Australia: 'We haven't really had results with the Wallabies for a few years now and our Super teams have struggled'
Wallabies prop James Slipper has called on players to lead Australian rugby out of the doldrums with better performances and a "wi…
AAP
24 Jun 2020, 15:51
Virus complications force Rebels out of Melbourne
The Melbourne Rebels will relocate to Canberra from this coming Friday in a bid to ensure player safety as they step up preparatio…
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24 Jun 2020, 15:14
Force return saves Wallabies prop from 'early' retirement
Former Wallabies prop Greg Holmes admits he was considering retirement before being lured to the Western Force for a fairytale Aus…
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24 Jun 2020, 14:51
Australia prepared to offer New Zealand a pool for RWC 2027
Rugby Australia's push for closer ties with New Zealand has extended to potentially offering the Kiwis pool matches in its bid to …
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23 Jun 2020, 22:02
Western Force have some points to prove and scores to settle after Super Rugby ejection
Veteran Western Force rugby hooker Heath Tessmann has likened himself to a trusty FJ Cruiser as he gears up for the team's assault…
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23 Jun 2020, 15:33
'It's making people aware of things, aware of its past, and that's always for the better' - Robshaw supports Swing Low, Sweet Chariot review
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says supporters should not be banned from singing a song believed to have roots in American slavery.
AAP
22 Jun 2020, 9:20
Wallabies boss Dave Rennie open to picking players based in New Zealand and Japan
Incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie plans to stop Australia's player drain by tinkering with the Giteau Law to best harness the t…
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21 Jun 2020, 21:36
New Western Force recruit aiming for Wallabies selection for first time in four years
Prized Western Force recruit Kyle Godwin hopes his early move back to Australia can help reignite his Wallabies career.
AAP
19 Jun 2020, 15:39
'I think they deserve to be favourites of this competition'
The new Super Rugby AU competition is set to start on July 3 and Rebels assistant Shaun Berne has chosen his favourites to win the…
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19 Jun 2020, 4:10
The 2016 Rio Olympian set to challenge for a starting spot with the Melbourne Rebels
Lewis Holland says his end destination was always to play Super Rugby but he's making an early pit-stop at Melbourne Rebels before…
AAP
18 Jun 2020, 20:21
Cheika fires back after accusations that Australia were doomed to failure at World Cup 2019
Former Australia boss Michael Cheika has responded to accusations from ex-selector Michael O’Connor World Cup 2019 “was always…
AAP
17 Jun 2020, 5:03
The unfortunate circumstances that could prevent Nic White from representing the Wallabies this year
Wallabies halfback Nic White's patience will be tested as he awaits his Australian rugby return.
AAP
16 Jun 2020, 22:02
Ponga's All Blacks dream over after star signs multi-million dollar NRL deal
Kalyn Ponga has put to bed speculation that he was eyeing a code switch to rugby union in time for the 2023 World Cup with the All…
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16 Jun 2020, 4:58
Former Wallaby lends a hand as Brumbies prepare for Super Rugby AU
Christian Lealiifano is still making his mark at the Brumbies, using his downtime from playing in Japan to help out young playmake…
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15 Jun 2020, 23:05
Rugby Australia call upon big guns in bid to host 2027 World Cup
Rugby Australia's new chairman Hamish McLennan has unveiled a formidable advisory board to oversee the bid to host the 2027 Rugby…
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15 Jun 2020, 17:32
Rejected Lance not dejected at chance to reinvigorate the Force
An unexpected visa hurdle stopped his Scottish dreams in their tracks, but new Western Force signing Jono Lance says the setback w…
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15 Jun 2020, 14:09
Bailey's brief stint with NSW Waratahs officially over as Gilmore named new defence coach
Former NRL star Phil Bailey was originally stood down from the position as a result of the COVID-19 shutdown.
AAP
15 Jun 2020, 1:00
Shock transfer surprise: Wallabies wing farewells Reds for three-year stint in France
The Queensland Rugby Union has agreed to release Wallabies winger Henry Speight to French club Biarritz Olympique on a three-year …
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14 Jun 2020, 0:47
Dual coder backs Eddie Jones to make NRL switch after shock rumours
Former Cronulla star Mat Rogers played under Eddie Jones for the Wallabies and has no doubt the current England rugby coach would …
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13 Jun 2020, 1:34
'Very, very interested': Melbourne Storm eager for Reds recruit Suliasi Vunivalu to stay in NRL
The Melbourne Storm say will happily re-sign star NRL winger Suliasi Vunivalu should his switch to the Queensland Reds fall throu…
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11 Jun 2020, 22:52
Force bring in Wallaby reinforcements to help compete with full-strength Super Rugby sides
Western Force coach Tim Sampson is adamant his team will be competitive in Australia's new rugby competition, and he'll be helped …
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11 Jun 2020, 20:12
Rob Penney eyeing up new rules: 'We've gone obviously a bit further than New Zealand'
Waratahs coach Rob Penney is eager to get a sneak peek of law changes in New Zealand's Super Rugby competition before Australia's …
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11 Jun 2020, 14:37
'It's not like you hate them or something': Brad Thorn weighs up loss of the Reds' Quit 3
Reds boss Brad Thorn hopes things won’t get awkward if Izack Rodda, Harry Hockings or Isaac Lucas wind up at a rival Australian …
AAP
11 Jun 2020, 1:29
Locked in: Super Rugby Australia kick-off date confirmed as broadcast deal finalised
Rugby Australia has reached a deal with Fox Sports to broadcast the new-look Super Rugby Australia competition.
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09 Jun 2020, 21:52
SA killed off Sunwolves as revenge for World Cup vote
Former Sunwolves coach Tony Brown has taken another swipe at South African rugby for what he says was a vindictive move to shut do…
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08 Jun 2020, 1:10
No club games for Super Rugby players
Australia's Super Rugby contracted players will be ineligible for club rugby selection and training, at least in the short term.
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06 Jun 2020, 1:05
Vunivalu set to talk to manager over Reds move
Melbourne flyer Suliasi Vunivalu wants to stay with the Storm in the NRL if his code switch to financially-troubled rugby union ne…
AAP
06 Jun 2020, 0:44
'You can't really rush a scrum': Why Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa believes scrum clocks are a bad idea
Brumbies captain and Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa doesn't support a scrum clock innovation, but likes the idea of a sent off pla…
AAP
05 Jun 2020, 16:35
England outcast Ben Te'o is back in NRL for the first time since 2014
The Test level career of England midfielder Te’o was shattered by an alleged altercation in Italy with Mike Brown during a pre-W…
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04 Jun 2020, 3:38
Former World Cup-winning Wallaby calls for Japanese return to Super Rugby
The Sunwolves, who have been part of Super Rugby since 2016, will be cut from the tournament after this year, but a former Wallabi…
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02 Jun 2020, 16:37
How Rugby Australia plan on staging all Rugby Championship matches this year
Rugby Australia are in discussions with New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina about establishing a hub in Australia for the Rugb…
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01 Jun 2020, 21:35
Massive job cuts and wages slashed as Rugby Australia announce phase one of rebuild
Rugby Australia will shed one-third of its workforce as well as cut salaries as it looks to save $5.5 million in phase one of a br…
AAP
01 Jun 2020, 1:15
'First phase' of Rugby Australia restructure to be announced this week
Rugby Australia will this week announce the first phase of a wholesale restructure after lodging their 2019 financial report that …
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31 May 2020, 1:56
Experimental law changes considered for Australian Super Rugby competition
Rugby Australia are weighing up whether to implement any of World Rugby's 10 optional temporary law amendments designed to help re…
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29 May 2020, 22:25
Wallabies spots on the line for Western Force ahead of new Australian Super Rugby competition
Western Force coach Tim Sampson believes he has players capable of challenging for Wallabies spots, once they get the opportunity …
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28 May 2020, 20:30
Brumbies confident of keeping majority of squad intact despite dire financial outlook
The Brumbies are expecting to keep their bulk of their squad intact as Australian rugby's dire financial state bites at Super Rugb…
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28 May 2020, 14:51
Pete Samu surprised at selection omission: 'It's a good question ... I couldn't tell you to be honest'
Wallabies backrower Pete Samu doesn't know why he fell out of favour with coach Michael Cheika before last year's World Cup, admit…
AAP
27 May 2020, 22:22
'I've never had a problem with Izack': Reds coach Brad Thorn responds Rodda rift reports
Brad Thorn says he's never had an argument with Izack Rodda, denying reports of a rift that apparently drove the Wallabies lock aw…
AAP
26 May 2020, 22:34
Code-hopper Hunt: 'Trans-Tasman comp would be just like the Warriors in league'
Super Rugby is back in 2021 but Waratahs veteran Karmichael Hunt says his choice would be a trans-Tasman event without South Afric…
AAP
26 May 2020, 1:52
'We've lost some good mates but they'll still be our mates': Why Reds captain Liam Wright is optimistic despite contract termination saga
The manner of their exits is disappointing but Queensland Reds captain Liam Wright can see a silver lining in the departure of reb…
AAP
24 May 2020, 20:47
The speed guru taking Wallabies star Reece Hodge's game to the next level
Reece Hodge is looking to learn some secrets of the Flying Fijians after linking with their former strength and conditioning guru…
AAP
24 May 2020, 14:41
Michael Cheika makes sensational Rugby World Cup admission: 'I should have left because that shows they didn't trust me any more'
Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has said he should have quit the job in early 2019 after Rugby Australia (RA) brought in Sco…
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24 May 2020, 1:29
'Any players thinking that this is a ticket to a golden pot, I think will be sorely disappointed'
Rugby Australia interim CEO Rob Clarke has warned players can't expect a "golden pot" overseas and isn't concerned others will try…
AAP
23 May 2020, 1:12
Reds trio terminate contracts with Rugby Australia following stand-off
Queensland Reds trio Izack Rodda, Harry Hockings and Isaac Lucas have sensationally ended their stand-off with Rugby Australia by …
AAP
21 May 2020, 17:41
Sunwolves expected to miss out on Australian Super Rugby competition
The Sunwolves won't be a part of the rebooted Australian Super Rugby competition with time and logistics counting against them.
AAP
21 May 2020, 15:29
Waratahs quash any talks of an early player exodus
Former Wallabies halfback and NSW Waratahs backs coach Chris Whitaker says there's' no talk at the Tahs about another potential ex…
AAP
20 May 2020, 15:57
'There has been no real talk about people wanting to leave or a mass exodus'
Kurtley Beale is joining some Test veterans who headed overseas after 2019's World Cup, but Chris Whitaker insists his exit won’…
AAP
19 May 2020, 1:23
'You play well, you put your hand up': Wallabies selectors eye up Western Force stars ahead of Australian Super Rugby competition
Western Force players could go from Australian rugby outcasts to Wallabies heroes within a year as a new domestic rugby competitio…
AAP
17 May 2020, 21:41
Wallabies lock among Reds trio stood down after refusing to take pay cuts
Three Queensland Reds players, including a Wallabies star, have been stood down without pay after refusing Rugby Australia's compe…
AAP
17 May 2020, 16:50
Rebels hope their slow and steady return pays dividends down the line
One of the last sides to return to Super Rugby training, Melbourne Rebels hope to leap ahead of their rivals by resuming contact w…
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16 May 2020, 20:49
New Rugby Australia chairman outlines Super Rugby plans and ambitions for 'quicker' rugby
Rugby Australia's incoming chairman wants the game played at a faster pace and has targeted the ailing Super Rugby competition as …
AAP
15 May 2020, 21:27
Australia lead the charge as cash-strapped unions want clarity on World Rugby relief fund
World Rugby last month announced details of a Covid-19 relief strategy aimed at mitigating the economic impact of the pandemic on …
AAP
14 May 2020, 1:52
World Cup/Olympics double-up causing headaches in Australia
Equipping players to feature in both the Tokyo Olympics and World Cup next year will be discussed as part of a Rugby Australia wom…
AAP
13 May 2020, 19:01
Group of 10 Wallabies captains have written another letter to Rugby Australia
It was in April when the group of Wallabies captains first expressed concern about how the game was being run and they have now se…
AAP
13 May 2020, 1:34
'League is the sport for me': NRL star abandons cross-code aspirations following failed rugby stint
Jordan Rapana has all but abandoned another shot at rugby union, saying he'd love to finish his sporting career in the NRL.
AAP
12 May 2020, 22:38
Former Wallabies captain calls for scrapping of Giteau Law in wake of Kurtley Beale's offshore move
A former Wallabies captain believes the only way to counter the riches of overseas clubs is to scrap the Giteau Law.
AAP
12 May 2020, 15:10
Western Force reveal they are yet to receive an invite for new Australian domestic competition
The Western Force say they have yet to receive a formal invitation to compete in Rugby Australia's mooted domestic competition sch…
AAP
11 May 2020, 21:25
Sunwolves to relocate to Australia as part of new Aussie Super Rugby plan
RA has released a return-to-play strategy with the aim of starting a five or six team 12-week competition, with Western Force and …
AAP
11 May 2020, 3:36
Wallabies prop Sio calls for 'scrum clock'
The continual re-setting of scrums and constant intervention from referees remains one of the biggest bugbears for supporters.
AAP
11 May 2020, 1:06
Interim CEO makes quick impact: 'There wasn't a lot of clarity and no-one could make decisions so there was a bit of frustration building away.'
Interim CEO Rob Clarke is making big inroads at Rugby Australia after less than a week in the job, earning praise from Super Rugby…
AAP
09 May 2020, 23:27
'This is is the first year when I've finally got my body right. It's a shame''
Wallabies hooker Jordan Uelese admits he's a little "jealous" of his NRL counterparts with no rugby to be played until at least Ju…
AAP
09 May 2020, 1:55
'The leaks from the Rugby Australia board... I've never in my entire life experienced it'
Part of rugby's glory days, would-be Rugby Australia chief executive Matt Carroll says he's "sad" for the ailing state of the game…
AAP
09 May 2020, 0:46
Western Force handed second chance in Australian rugby reboot
Super Rugby trans-Tasman finals appear unlikely as Rugby Australia looks to lock in a July 3 domestic reboot, which is set to incl…
AAP
08 May 2020, 17:51
Rugby Australia unrest continues as board member quits just over one month after arrival
Rugby Australia's succession plan has suffered another jolt with the messy resignation of board member Peter Wiggs after an email …
AAP
05 May 2020, 23:18
Financially-embattled Rugby Australia take next step towards returning to action
Rugby Australia have made an approach to federal government as they eye a return to action date in July.
AAP
04 May 2020, 17:16
Southern hemisphere rugby will go broke unless Beaumont introduces fundamental change - New Zealand rugby chief
New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina all voted against Bill Beaumont in his battle with Agustin Pichot for the chair…
AAP
04 May 2020, 1:08
The impact of Bill Beaumont's election on Australia's bid for Rugby World Cup 2027
Insiders are confident that Bill Beaumont's re-election as chairman of World Rugby will not hinder Australia's chances of hosting …
AAP
02 May 2020, 21:03
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