Rugby Australia hits out at French clubs poaching young talent

Rugby Australia accuses France of 'poaching' younger players

The move follows Top 14 club La Rochelle signing 16-year-old Queensland forward Visesio Kite earlier this year, with reports of 17-year-old rising star Heinz Lemoto also being targeted by wealthy French teams.

Rugby Australia hits out at French clubs poaching young talent

Australia has complained to World Rugby about cashed-up French clubs "poaching" teenage talent, with chairman Daniel Herbert urging the global governing body to beef up its rules.

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Rugby Australia's $2.383 million Brumbies takeover faces ACT government challenges over delayed governance changes.

The Waratahs ace eligible to represent five nations

Aptly-named Waratahs hooker Julian Heaven has the unique distinction of being eligible to play rugby for five nations - but his heart is set on the Wallabies.

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The transfer of a young talent to France upsets the Australian Federation. A complaint was filed with World Rugby.