There's been plenty of news coming out of the rugby world this week - with several rule changes announced for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season, all intended to help speed the game up and keep the ball in play for longer.

The Rugby World Cup draw was also released yesterday and fans were stunned to learn a clash between the All Blacks and the Wallabies will not be opening the tournament.

D'Arcy was joined by Phil Waugh, the CEO of Rugby Australia, to discuss. 

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There's been plenty of news coming out of the rugby world this week - with several rule changes announced for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season, all intended to help speed the game up and keep the ball in play for longer.
The Rugby World Cup draw was also released yesterday and fans were stunned to learn a clash between the All Blacks and the Wallabies will not be opening the tournament.
D'Arcy was joined by Phil Waugh, the CEO of Rugby Australia, to discuss.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

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Phil Waugh: Rugby Australia CEO on the release of the Rugby World Cup 2027 schedule

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