'Trust us' McKenzie tells ARU

Waratahs coach Ewen McKenzie is ready for a scrap with the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) over the national body's apparent insistence on meddling in the domestic affairs of the Super 14 franchises.

Aussies 'called to arms' by ARU

The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) on Monday officially launched the 2007 rugby season, urging all Australians to 'Get Onside' for a year of "wall-to-wall" rugby.

Wallabies still can't scrum

The Wallabies' scrum woes are set to continue as the 2007 World Cup looms large, but Australian forwards coach Michael Foley feels there has been some progress in their line-outs.

ARU and unions smoking the 'peace' pipe?

The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and the country's four Super 14 franchises - the Brumbies, Reds, Waratahs and Western Force - on Monday moved a step closer to resolving their differences over the restricted training activity (RTA).

Wallabies 'released' in pre-season row

The bitter public spat between the Australian Rugby Union (ARU), the Rugby Union Players Association (RUPA) and the four Super 14 franchises over the use of frontline Wallabies in the pre-season matches and throughout the tournament has took another intriguing twist on Friday.