Brumbies chief hangs on but board could be dissolved

The embattled chief executive of Canberra’s rugby union franchise ACT Brumbies, Michael Jones, will keep his job for now after the Super Rugby club’s board lost a legal challenge.

Ousted Brumbies CEO wins injunction

Brumbies chief executive Michael Jones has won a temporary injunction against the Super Rugby franchise who stood him down just days after he controversially criticised decisions taken under the previous administration of now-Crows CEO Andrew Fagan.

Ousted Brumbies CEO Michael Jones. Photo: sanzarrugby.com

Brumbies boss slams Fagan administration, gets sacked

ACT Brumbies chief executive Michael Jones has been stood down by the rugby union club’s board – just days after launching an extraordinary attack on decisions taken under the previous administration of now-Crows CEO Andrew Fagan.

Australia finish third as NZ runs away with Rugby Sevens

Australia have been denied a third consecutive men’s rugby Sevens World Series final appearance, losing 28-19 to eventual champions New Zealand in the semi-finals of the inaugural Canada Sevens.

Burgess gets out of cold Bath

England rugby union international Sam Burgess has left Premiership club Bath with immediate effect in order to return to rugby league side South Sydney Rabbitohs.