Organisation: NRL

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No women's AFL champion this year but hopes suspended men's AFL will be completed

The Australian Football League’s attempt to forge on with the season despite the coronavirus outbreak lasted just one round before it was shut down on Sunday in the wake of a government crackdown on non-essential travel.

rugby

Australia's NRL considering using HawkEye to determine forward passes next season

Is there a danger competitive sport will need health warning?

rugby

Australian rugby’s biggest battles aren’t on the pitch

Tadhg Beirne must come into the reckoning for Ireland in Melbourne

business

Novartis reflects on key milestones

Munster ‘understand’ decision to postpone clash with Stade Francais

Munster chiefs last night backed the decision to postpone Sunday’s Champions Cup tie at Stade Francais but are fully aware of the fixture chaos that it will cause.

Wed, 18 Nov, 2015

Watch this aspiring rugby star literally run through a brick wall

Aspiring Australian rugby player David Andjelz is a bit nuts.

Wed, 06 May, 2015

Former Ireland rugby league player dies, aged 32

Former Ireland rugby league forward Ryan Tandy has died at the age of 32.

Mon, 28 Apr, 2014

’In our sport, we’re basically trying to rebuild an F1 car within five, six or seven days so it can perform at its peak’

Munster head of fitness Adam Trypas on why evolution, not revolution, is key to the province’s development

Sat, 26 Apr, 2014

Substance abuse happens but not at Leinster, says coach O’Connor

The use of sleeping pill and energy drinks ‘cocktails’ may be a problem among rugby players in the southern hemisphere, but Leinster head coach Matt O’Connor says it is not an issue in this part of the world.

Fri, 21 Mar, 2014

Aussies in league of own

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Sat, 09 Nov, 2013

Pharma giant’s profits double to €18 million

Pre-tax profits at the main Irish arm of pharma giant Novartis more than doubled to €18.25m last year.

Thu, 17 Oct, 2013

QUIRKY WORLD ... A daily look at some of the world’s stranger stories

Australian league player denies biting opponent’s penis

Thu, 19 Sep, 2013

‘Booze and biff’ part of sporting life Down Under

Off-field scandals continue to plague Australian mainstream sport

Sat, 29 Jun, 2013

Fahey: Damning Australia drug-taking report an international wake-up call

World Anti-Doping Agency president John Fahey believes today’s damning report into widespread drug-taking and match-fixing in Australian sport should act as a wake-up call to governing bodies around the world.

Thu, 07 Feb, 2013

Novartis profits down by 33%

Pre-tax profits at the main Cork-based arm of pharma giant Novartis last year declined by 33% to €7.9m.

Wed, 14 Nov, 2012

Schmidt sweats as Munster eye up Ruddock

LEINSTER coach Joe Schmidt is hoping Rhys Ruddock will decide to stay in Dublin as reports persist the young and versatile back-row plans a switch south to Munster.

Fri, 20 Jan, 2012

Novartis profits soar to €11.9m

PRE-TAX profits at an Irish subsidiary of pharmaceutical giant Novartis last year increased by 41% to €11.9m.

Tue, 17 May, 2011

Chabal banned for the rest of the season

Racing-Metro’s Sebastien Chabal has today been banned for 60 days for criticising Top 14 referees, ending his season.

Thu, 12 May, 2011

Sonny Bill inspired by former team-mate Wilkinson

New Zealand’s new “superman” Sonny Bill Williams revealed today how Jonny Wilkinson inspired his remarkable rise from rookie centre to All Blacks international.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2010

Novartis pre-tax profit down 55%

PRE-TAX profits at an Irish subsidiary of pharmaceutical giant, Novartis last year dropped by 55% to €8.4 million.

Tue, 13 Jul, 2010

Melbourne salary cap storm rocks Australian rugby league

AUSTRALIAN rugby league is coming to terms with the one of the biggest scandals to ever hit the sport.

Fri, 23 Apr, 2010

Hunt a target for Munster

THE negotiating powers of Munster coach Tony McGahan are being put to the test as the Aussie bids to lure his one-time high school rugby union protégé, Karmichael Hunt to Ireland.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2009

RLIF upbeat about 2008 rugby league showpiece

The 2008 World Cup in Australia will cost an estimated £9.7m but is set to become the most successful, it was claimed today.

Fri, 27 Jul, 2007

Nonu hints at shock code change

All Blacks centre Ma’a Nonu has dropped a bombshell on the rugby world by saying he would be willing to switch codes and play rugby league in Australia after next year’s World Cup.

Mon, 18 Dec, 2006

Williams NRL ban a record

irish international forward Danny Williams has been suspended for 18 matches - the most in NRL history.

Thu, 05 Aug, 2004

Johns turns down code change to Wallabies

Andrew Johns has turned down an offer to play rugby union with the NSW Waratahs and decided to stay in rugby league.

Fri, 25 Jun, 2004

Aussie sport in dock over rape allegations and violence

GANG rape allegations against six professional rugby league players have put the spotlight on Australian sport which has been accused of tolerating a culture of violent and loutish behaviour towards women.

Thu, 04 Mar, 2004

McCallum lands new Aussie role

Former leading Rugby Football League official Greg McCallum is back in the game after being appointed to a new-look judiciary in Australia.

Thu, 29 Jan, 2004

Gregan looks to French for inspiration

George Gregan today warned New Zealand that the French spirit of 99 is alive and kicking in the Australia camp on the eve of their World Cup semi-final.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2003

Rugby League: Moffett linked with move to Sport England

David Moffett, chief executive of Australia’s National Rugby League, is being linked with a move to London to take over a similar role with Sport England.

Sun, 04 Nov, 2001

Rugby: Australian duo test positive for drugs

Two Australian rugby league players have tested positive for drugs following routine doping tests conducted by National Rugby League administrators.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2001

HIV survives on bloodstained shirts after washing

Traces of HIV and hepatitis viruses can survive on bloodstained clothing for several days, even when washed, Australian rugby league bosses have been told.

Wed, 21 Feb, 2001