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Rugby Australia has confirmed Rob Clarke as the new interim chief executive after director Peter Wiggs resigned from his post earlier in the day.

Former Australia international Berrick Barnes has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby with immediate effect on medical grounds.

Rugby Australia chairman Paul McLean reckons Raelene Castle's resignation from chief executive role was a result of bullying by "faceless people".

Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle has announced her resignation from the role with immediate effect.

The wage dispute negotiations between Rugby Australia (RA) and the players’ association (RUPA) has finally reached a conclusion with the Australian players agreeing to a 'significant reduction in pay'.

World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot said the governing body will not guarantee a bailout package if any of the Southern Hemisphere team falls out financially following the pandemic coronavirus.

Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle stated that Dave Rennie is 'absolutely committed' to take up the Wallabies job despite the coronavirus pandemic.

The wage dispute negotiations between Rugby Australia and the players’ association failed to reach a breakthrough during their meeting on Saturday.

Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle has agreed to take an additional 15 per cent salary cut to help the board overcome the financial instability caused following the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle will face the challenge to retain her place in the board according to media reports.

Farmer Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika has urged Rugby Australia to make effective communication with Rugby Union Players Association following the potential pay cut announced.

Rugby Australia Chief Executive Raelene Castle announced on Monday that the board would not be able to guarantee retention of four teams in the Super Rugby competition in the long-term.

Former Australia head coach Michael Cheika regretted on not finishing the Wallabies role on a high during his five-year stint.

Last weekend in Hamilton, we saw New Zealand’s men and women win their home legs of the World Series, helping to consolidate both teams at the top of their respective competitions.

Scotland assistant coach Matt Taylor will be heading back to Australia with immediate effect after he was appointed the new defence coach of the Wallabies.

Wallabies utility back Reece Hodge has signed a three-year contract extension with Rugby Australia and Super Rugby club Melbourne Rebels.

Australia have confirmed Scott Wisemantel will join the backroom staff as attack coach of the Wallabies.

Wallabies star Folau Fainga'a has committed his immediate future to Rugby Australia and Super Rugby side Brumbies after signing a new deal at least until 2022.

Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle said the board will be reviewing the national selection policy for Australia players plying their trade overseas after a poor World Cup campaign.

Rugby Australia has confirmed the appointment of Dave Rennie as the new head coach of Wallabies.