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SportAustralian Associated PressAussie men bounce back after Sevens shock
Australia's men have begun their world series campaign at the inaugural Spain Sevens with a shock draw before bouncing back to form in their second pool game.Germany were invited to make up the numbers at the event in Malaga and went beyond their brief by drawing with Australia 12-12 in day one action.
SportAustralian Associated PressFerguson's arrest tarnishes Japanese club
Blake Ferguson's arrest and subsequent sacking has sent his Japanese rugby club into damage control.The former NRL star was arrested on suspicion of possessing illegal drugs, with local media reporting the police were called to a Tokyo restaurant after 31-year-old was involved in an altercation with another patron.
SportAustralian Associated PressBlake Ferguson sacked after Japan arrest
Blake Ferguson has had his Japanese rugby contract torn up without playing a game after the former NRL star was arrested on suspicion of possessing illegal drugs.According to local media, police were called to a restaurant in the Roppongi area of Tokyo on Thursday after 31-year-old Ferguson was involved in an altercation with another patron.
SportAustralian Associated PressEx-NRL star Ferguson arrested in Japan
Former Australian rugby league international Blake Ferguson has been arrested by Japanese police after allegedly being caught in possession of illegal drugs.According to local media, police were called to a restaurant in the Roppongi area of Tokyo on Thursday after 31-year-old Ferguson was involved in an altercation with another patron.
SportAustralian Associated PressJapan chasing Rugby Championship berth
The Japan Rugby Football Union is in talks with both the Six Nations and the Rugby Championship to ensure regular international games, but would prefer to be part of the southern hemisphere competition.Japan reached the quarter-finals of the 2019 World Cup on home soil but did not play in 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, returning to action after 18 months against the British & Irish Lions in June 2021.
SportAustralian Associated PressReds have Super points to prove in 2022
Bullied by the Crusaders and overlooked by Wallabies selectors, there are many motivations for Queensland Reds players next season.The Super Rugby AU champions were crowing in May, but quickly crashed back to earth when towelled up by their New Zealand equivalent a fortnight later.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'The game is dying': Wallabies loss exposes ugly truth for rugby
Adam Lucius says the refereeing in the Wallabies' loss to Wales shows the game is dying. Read his latest column here.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'What a disgrace': Australia rages over 'horrendous' Wallabies drama
Dave Rennie has lashed out at referees following the Wallabies' heartbreaking loss to Wales. Read all the details here.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'He never stops': Glaring Michael Hooper reality confronts Wallabies
Wallabies fans are about to get the answer to a question they've dared not ask. More here.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaRugby great's 10-month-old son killed in backyard drowning tragedy
Jannie du Plessis was celebrating his 39th birthday when the tragedy occurred. Read more here.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'Seen it all': Fans in disbelief over bizarre Israel Folau rumour
Israel Folau is reportedly considering a shock career change. Read all the details here.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'He's on another planet': Ex-Wallabies clash over 'poor' Aussies
The Aussie icons butted heads over their assessment of the Wallabies' loss to England. More here.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'Not good enough': Wallabies coach laments 'frustrating' England defeat
The Wallabies coach offered a frank assessment after an eighth successive defeat against fierce rivals, England. Details here.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaSticky-taped Wallabies looking to silence Eddie Jones and England
England coach Eddie Jones has been taking digs at a reeling Wallabies side all week. Find out more here.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'Out of context': Eddie Jones responds after Emma Raducanu 'sexism' storm
Eddie Jones has reached out to tennis superstar Emma Raducanu after his comments sparked wild backlash. Find out more here.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaEmma Raducanu hits back at 'disgusting' Eddie Jones comments
The former Wallabies coach has found himself in hot water over a comment on US Open winner Emma Raducanu. Find out more here.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'Harsh': The 'nonsensical decision' that ended Wallabies' win streak
The contentious incident proved crucial as the Wallabies' winning run was dramatically ended. Check it out.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaWallabies keen to maintain win-streak despite distractions
The Wallabies are heading into their clash with Scotland on a five-game winning streak - but will it be enough to overcome some clumsy off-field errors? Read more here.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'It hurts': Aussie rugby fans shattered over Quade Cooper news
The rugby public is equally as gutted by the situation as Wallabies star, Quade Cooper. Details here.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'So much pain': Widow's devastating update after Kiwi rugby tragedy
Sean Wainui's widow says she is struggling to cope with the tragic death of the Kiwi rugby star. More here.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'Not good enough': Brutal truth about Wallabies' historic victory
The Wallabies' win over Japan was a 'step backward' after their showing in the Rugby Championship. Read Adam Lucius' column here.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'Blood everywhere': Wallabies great opens up on horror home invasion
Toutai Kefu has opened up about the horror home invasion that left he and his wife in hospital. Read all the details here.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'Bigger than ourselves': Wallabies coach identifies key to revival
The Wallabies' revival under coach Dave Rennie faces a big litmus test in the coming weeks. Details here.
CelebrityYahoo Sport AustraliaFriends' 'spine-tingling' act after Kiwi rugby star's tragic death
Friends of Sean Wainui paid their respects to the fallen rugby star with a moving tribute to his family. More here.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'I'm broken': Wife's devastating act after death of All Blacks star
Sean Wainui's wife has paid tribute to her late husband after his death at 25. Read all the details here.
