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Australian rugby’s ‘code war’ is little more than a Punch and Judy show for public titillation

League and union have been at loggerheads of late but sport is a free market and players have long switched codes

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones staying out of code wars

The battle between the rugby codes is dominating back pages around the country but Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is doing what he can to stay out of the fight.

ABC News

Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i code-hopping furore the latest in line of high-profile defections between league and union

Rugby league appears to have got itself in a tizz with the upcoming defection of Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i to the Wallabies, but his is just the latest of a long line of moves between the codes, writes Simon Smale.

ABC News

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Australia rugby war as NRL chief slams counterparts 'cry babies' after star swaps codes

Civil war has broken out between the two rugby disciplines in Australia after Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii agreed a big-money code-swap, leading Hamish McLennan to brand his counterparts 'cry babies'

Daily Mirror

Rugby Australia labels NRL 'cry-babies' after confirmation of Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i's code switch

Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan laughs off the NRL's reaction to Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i's decision to switch codes, while defending the size of the contract offered to the Sydney Roosters star.

ABC News

Rugby Australia chairman says Giteau Law will remain intact as Eddie Jones prepares to take charge

As Eddie Jones prepares to arrive in Australia and begin his Wallabies revolution, Rugby Australia says the Giteau Rule will not be tweaked before the World Cup.

ABC News

Eddie Jones ‘held 14-month long talks in secret while still in charge of England’

Eddie Jones has agreed a deal to take over as Australia boss ahead of the World Cup, less than a month after he was axed by England

Daily Mirror

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Jones confident of masterminding Cup glory

Eddie Jones is positive he has the time and understanding to propel the Wallabies to a World Cup triumph after sensationally assuming the coaching duties.

AAP

Today's rugby news as Eddie Jones to face Wales in bombshell announcement and Shanklin makes bold Six Nations calls

These are your morning headlines on Monday, January 16.

Wales Online

Return of the prodigal son: can Eddie Jones unleash Wallabies’ missing X factor?

Eight months out from the World Cup, Rugby Australia has taken a risk on bringing the coach back. Will it pay off?

The Guardian - AU

Eddie Jones returns as Wallabies coach after Dave Rennie sacked ahead of Rugby World Cup

Dave Rennie has been sacked as coach of the Wallabies with Eddie Jones to make a sensational return to the job for this year’s Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - AU

RFU chief makes Eddie Jones World Cup admission after axing Aussie for Steve Borthwick

Sacked England coach Eddie Jones is free to immediately work with another nation ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and RFU chief Bill Sweeney would be stunned if he didn't feature in France

Daily Mirror

Australia 'weigh up shock move for Eddie Jones' before World Cup after England sacking

An unexpected homecoming could see the Wallabies 'weaponise' Eddie Jones and offer the sacked England coach a route back into the Australia set-up ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Daily Mirror

Talks on joint Aust/NZ team to face Lions

New Zealand and Australian rugby chiefs are having talks about fielding a joint Anzac team to face the British & Irish Lions in 2025, according to a report.

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Daily Mirror

Australia and NZ 'in talks' to form first ANZAC team for 36 years to face Lions in 2025

The Wallabies and All Blacks last came together to take on the Lions in 1989 but there is hope they will link up again for the tour Down Under in 2025

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Welsh region land top coach from English giants and Wales injury update for New Zealand clash

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as New Zealand boss branded 'deplorable' and Welshman named captain of English team

The latest rugby stories from Wales and beyond today

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones clashes with Australia fans after being labelled a ‘traitor’

Footage posted on social media shows Jones being baited in two separate incidents.

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The Guardian - UK

Australian rugby union upbeat despite lean times as ‘golden decade’ looms

Wallabies and Rugby Australia have cause for optimism as England Test series arrives after a chastening period

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Shaun Edwards reveals Phil Bennett videos inspired humiliation of England and Eddie Jones explains what happened

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

AAP

Don't abandon Super Rugby Pacific: Rennie

Rugby Australia is threatening to abandon Super Rugby Pacific after next year, but Wallabies coach Dave Rennie thinks it would be a bad move.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Super Rugby could collapse amid shock threat

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

The Guardian - UK

Starting pistol fires on rugby’s defining decade but can it make it pay?

Richer nations will have to share the spoils if the proposed Nations Championship is to finally get off the ground and change rugby union’s future

ABC News

Australia confirmed as host of the men's 2027 and women's 2029 Rugby World Cups

The 2027 men's and 2029 women's Rugby World Cup tournaments will both be held in Australia, World Rugby confirms.

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