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RUPA Response to ARU Decision
By Ross Xenos, 15.08.17Following today’s arbitration decision in favour of the ARU, and the subseque...Following today’s arbitration decision in favour of the ARU, and the subsequent announcement from ARU to discontinue the Western Force, RUPA CEO Ross Xenos has released the following statement: -
It's Time To Embrace Plan B
By Ross Xenos, 14.07.17This weekend sees the Melbourne Rebels and Western Force play in front of the...This weekend sees the Melbourne Rebels and Western Force play in front of their home fans for the last time in 2017. For the last few months RUPA has been just one of the voices consistently imploring the ARU to ensure that this isn’t the last time they play, full stop. -
Super sixteen in twenty eighteen
By Ross Xenos, 11.07.17RUPA CEO Ross Xenos explains how Super 16 would look in 2018.RUPA CEO Ross Xenos explains how Super 16 would look in 2018. -
Australian Rugby is Stronger as Five
By Pete Fairbairn, 09.03.17Australian Rugby is Stronger as FiveAustralian Rugby is Stronger as Five -
RUPA takes place among AAA Concussion Working Group
By Pete Fairbairn, 30.08.16The Rugby Union Players' Association (RUPA) will continue to take a proactive...The Rugby Union Players' Association (RUPA) will continue to take a proactive and collaborative approach to concussion prevention and management in Australia sport, as part of its involvement with the Australian Athletes' Alliance (AAA). -
RUPA responds to ARU early release announcement
By Pete Fairbairn, 13.08.16RUPA is firmly committed to working in collaboration with the ARU to implemen...RUPA is firmly committed to working in collaboration with the ARU to implement strategies and structures which promote Australia’s best Rugby players playing Super Rugby in Australia and for Australia. -
RUPA welcomes Brumbies statement
By Pete Fairbairn, 01.05.16The Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) welcomes the statement released b...The Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) welcomes the statement released by the Brumbies last night, which it hopes marks the end of protracted off-field instability at the club. -
Today’s Players Extend Support of the Next Generation
By Pete Fairbairn, 06.04.16The Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) are pleased to announce that they...The Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) are pleased to announce that they have extended their tenure as Major Partner of the Australian Schools Rugby Union (ASRU) for two years. -
Players welcome record broadcast deal for Australian Rugby
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CEO's message - November 2015
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Optimism aplenty as Wallabies season kicks off
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CEO's report - May 2015
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RUPA CEO's address - April 2015
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CEO's message - March 2015
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CEO's message - February 2015
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CEO's message - December
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CEO's report :: November 2014
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From the CEO
By Ross Xenos, 16.10.14