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David Pocock during his days at the Western Force.

Australian rugby

Forrest's $5m WA donation should settle debate on Force's future, says Pocock

Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest has an ambitious five-year plan to boost grassroots rugby in the west and already has some big names on board to help.

by Tom Decent

Rebels

Rebels move home match to NSW, discuss fixture flip with Waratahs

by Tom Decent

Michael Cheika is set to sign with French club Beziers.

Australian rugby

Another fixer-upper on the cards for Cheika?

by Georgina Robinson

Jack Maddocks stands to benefit from veteran Kurtley Beale's departure

Australian rugby

Maddocks to seize chance in Super Rugby opener

by Georgina Robinson

Ray Cashmere tackled from Western Suburbs during Randwick (green) vs Western Suburbs (black) Hybrid Rugby at Pirtek Stadium in 2015.

NRL 2020

'False public circus': Legal threat to proposed Roos-All Blacks clash

by Roy Masters

Insight & Analysis

Why Super Rugby 2021 will be trans-Tasman

Georgina Robinson

With South Africa and Argentina still in the thick of the COVID-19 crisis, a trans-Tasman solution appears the only option for New Zealand and Australia.

It's time to stop rugby's rules ruling the game

Peter FitzSimons

With a TV deal in place for 2020 the point remains: there will never be a better time for rugby to tweak its rules to make it a better game.

The future of rugby: Summer Tests, October tours and a Top League alliance

Georgina Robinson

'Global calendar' talk has tantalised for years but never materialised. A crucial meeting on Monday night could change that.

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NRL 2020

All Blacks coaches open to Roos clash but rules all-important

Steve Hansen and Ian Foster both have an open mind about the All Blacks doing battle with the Kangaroos - but, as Bob Dwyer knows, coming up with fair rules is no easy task.

by Christian Nicolussi and Sam Phillips

Australian rugby

Pay dispute to overshadow Super Rugby opening week

Rugby Union Players Association boss Justin Harrison is hopeful of a resolution soon but talks with Rugby Australia ended without an agreement on Friday.