The Melbourne Rebels are edging ever closer to their maiden finals series but have not yet made a statement to the competition about their…
The Melbourne Rebels are edging ever closer to their maiden finals series but have not yet made a statement to the competition about their…
After last weekend, coach Yapp and the players have a few things to address for the USA game on Friday. All Tests are important,…
Anyone who has read things I’ve written in rugby forums before knows that I am the guy who bangs on about junior rugby participation…
In 2007 he was inducted into the Australian Rugby Hall of Fame and in 2013 the IRB Hall of Fame, acknowledging his reputation as one of Australia’s greatest flyhalves.
On Monday 29th April, at the Rugby Australia 2024 AGM, the Voting Members of Rugby Australia endorsed the proposed two new Directors and two…
For the Wallaroos to again qualify for the top tier WXV 1 tournament later in the year they need to get at least one win over the next couple of weeks.
Everything about the Wallabies in 2024 is new: new coach, new assistants, new expectations, but the same 23 matchday jerseys to fill. Form throughout…
Singapore Sevens was a weird tournament for the Aussie teams but delivered as expected with both New Zealand teams winning.
Some of the players don’t seem to have much of an emotional impact to losing.
Australian Rugby is caught in a difficult situation regarding player retention, club finances and player development. Clubs like the Waratahs, Brumbies and of course,…
Australian Rugby is caught in a difficult situation regarding player retention, club finances and player development. Clubs like the Waratahs, Brumbies and of course,…
Australian Rugby is caught in a difficult situation regarding player retention, club finances and player development. Clubs like the Waratahs, Brumbies and of course,…
Column: So, elite test rugby might be going to Qatar. Interesting. I can’t say I’m too enthused. Nothing to do with sportswashing, but we’ll…
Column: So, elite test rugby might be going to Qatar. Interesting. I can’t say I’m too enthused. Nothing to do with sportswashing, but we’ll…
Column: So, elite test rugby might be going to Qatar. Interesting. I can’t say I’m too enthused. Nothing to do with sportswashing, but we’ll…
The Reds are the real deal. Les Kiss’ side have now played all five Kiwi sides, beating three and pushing both the Hurricanes and…
So much rugby, so little time. Not just the Super Rugby Pacific but the U20s Rugby Championship starts on Thursday. Amid that rugby overdose,…
Australia has always produced tremendously talented rugby players but as a country we’ve had a detrimental tendency to over-hype youngsters, creating unrealistic, unfair, and…
The final result was 4-1 for the Kiwi sides but some of the results could easily have been different with a bit more maturity from the Aussies.
By my count, the Brumbies have played three teams of consequence this season. The first two - the Chiefs and Blues - thrashed them…
After watching both NRL and Super Rugby over the weekend, it's clear there is significant talent coming through from both. But only one of…
The ACT Brumbies’ struggles against New Zealand opposition in 2024 has been a shock. The side is heavily laden with Wallabies and has strong…
He was born 1905, 1904 or 1908 according to various reports, in Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, and is remembered as one of the great Māori players.
Rugby Australia (RA) has just released its 2023 Annual Report, posting a $9 million loss and revealing an equity of negative $13 million. Back…
Rugby Australia (RA) has just released its 2023 Annual Report, posting a $9 million loss and revealing an equity of negative $13 million. Back…
Rugby Australia (RA) has just released its 2023 Annual Report, posting a $9 million loss and revealing an equity of negative $13 million. Back…
The Melbourne Rebels are edging ever closer to their maiden finals series but have not yet made a statement to the competition about their…
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Good read. I do like the chop tackle; it is very effective against ‘big bugger’ Pacific Island teams or individuals in …(more)