‘Unacceptable’: Players take swipe at Rugby Australia for penny-pinching

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 7, 2026

Wallabies stars could potentially boycott sponsors engagements next month amid a standoff between players and Rugby Australia over a new collective bargaining agreement.

Read full article

More News

‘I only just found out’: Fowler’s Matildas teammates in the dark over sudden withdrawal

Oct 7, 2026

‘I only just found out’: Fowler’s Matildas teammates in the dark over sudden withdrawal

The Matildas star won’t participate in the team’s upcoming friendlies against Germany and Haiti, citing mysterious “personal circumstances” - and it hasn’t gone down well with Football Australia.

‘Unacceptable’: Players take swipe at Rugby Australia for penny-pinching

Oct 7, 2026

‘Unacceptable’: Players take swipe at Rugby Australia for penny-pinching

Wallabies stars could potentially boycott sponsors engagements next month amid a standoff between players and Rugby Australia over a new collective bargaining agreement.

Piastri hasn’t won a race in 402 days. This F1 legend thinks he’s still world champion material

Oct 6, 2026

Piastri hasn’t won a race in 402 days. This F1 legend thinks he’s still world champion material

F1 legend and former world champion Damon Hill thinks Oscar Piastri can still be a future world champion, if he’s in the right environment.

Former Victory boy wonder back on national stage

Oct 6, 2026

Former Victory boy wonder back on national stage

Former Melbourne Victory boy wonder Sebastian Pasquali will play against his former club with South Melbourne in the Australia Cup final.

Gillingham’s Conor McManus scores as Ireland beat England

Oct 6, 2026

Gillingham’s Conor McManus scores as Ireland beat England

Gillingham defender Conor McManus scored for Republic of Ireland under-21s in a win over England.

Legends unite for retired players

Oct 6, 2026

Legends unite for retired players

Legends George Gregan, Richie McCaw and Dan Carter unite to raise money for retired rugby players.

Super sub saves Spain, Kane hits double in England win

Oct 6, 2026

Super sub saves Spain, Kane hits double in England win

Spain have rallied to beat Croatia courtesy of a double from super sub Mikel Merino, while Harry Kane also scored twice in his record-tying game for England.

Debut delight for Ladapo as Chatham Town dump Gillingham out of cup

Oct 6, 2026

Debut delight for Ladapo as Chatham Town dump Gillingham out of cup

A sellout crowd at Chatham Town saw Gillingham’s young side well beaten in the Kent Senior Cup second-round tie.

Why May withdrew from World Cup

Oct 6, 2026

Why May withdrew from World Cup

Tigers prop Terrell May explains why he made himself unavailable for Samoa at the World Cup.

'Point to prove': Wanderers vow new era after ALM flop

Oct 6, 2026

'Point to prove': Wanderers vow new era after ALM flop

Haunted by last year's wooden spoon, Western Sydney midfielder Dylan Scicluna has warned a determined Wanderers have a point to prove in the A-League Men.

Kane able to double up in record-tying game for England

Oct 6, 2026

Kane able to double up in record-tying game for England

England soccer fans are just wild about Harry - Kane, that is - after the striker scored twice in his record-tying 125th game for the national side.

AFL trade period day three LIVE coverage: Cats get Ridley from Bombers as Bowes heads to the Hangar, Marshall tussle continues

Oct 6, 2026

AFL trade period day three LIVE coverage: Cats get Ridley from Bombers as Bowes heads to the Hangar, Marshall tussle continues

We’re back for day three of this trade period, with Zak Butters and Rowan Marshall’s potential trades still to come. Follow along for all the action.

Recommended