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Ben Pobjie

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Ben Pobjie is a writer and comedian whose promising rugby career was tragically cut short the day he stopped playing rugby and had a pizza instead. The most he has ever cried was the day Balmain lost the 1989 grand final. Today he enjoys the frolics of Wallabies, Swans, baggy greens, and Storm.

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He didn’t say they had a good relationship with Eddie, but with the JRFU.

'Good relationship': RA boss plays down Jones' betrayal, welcomes Tests against Brave Blossoms

Well that came out of the blue!

Eddie Jones set to be appointed Japan coach six weeks after walking out on Wallabies

To open everything. Batting, bowling, ikea flatpacks.

Marsh's Test career will end in the swamp if Australia pitch him into opener's role: 'It's a possibility'

Neser to open.

Marsh's Test career will end in the swamp if Australia pitch him into opener's role: 'It's a possibility'

He’s played with Suli Vunivalu, he knows all about rushing in to let your man score unmarked.

Welcome to the NRL, Mark - here's everything you need to know about The Greatest Game of All

One does rather yearn for the days when there was prestige in winning a tour match.

Banging down the door? Renshaw makes selectors sit up and take notice in Warner race with classy century

Good to see the Roosters finally catch a break

Good news for Roosters' salary cap with rugby raid - but a potential body blow as well

He can’t be fullback, that’s Latrell’s spot

The A-League could learn a little from rugby league – but not in the way you think

Looking at the Rebels’ history, I doubt that coming second is anything they need worry about.

'Not here to come second': Why Tupou's arrival at the Rebels shapes as most important moment in club's history

Not really. People speaking on background and specifying they’re not to be quoted or identified is an accepted part of journalism.

'Open minded': Waugh backs foreign Wallabies coach - but with one non-negotiable

Basically.

'Open minded': Waugh backs foreign Wallabies coach - but with one non-negotiable

Oh I’m absolutely serious. I’m particularly frustrated by forwards who stand still, catch the ball and then slowly lumber into the oncoming defence to end up two metres behind the gain line. But yes, the backs do it too. It’s like the only way they can think of to make ground is shovel it out and hope someone can break a tackle with a solo run. Bodies in motion, it’s so important, in pretty much every code of football.

'Open minded': Waugh backs foreign Wallabies coach - but with one non-negotiable

“ ball caught by someone stationary”
This has been driving me nuts for years.

'Open minded': Waugh backs foreign Wallabies coach - but with one non-negotiable

Not since they made Wests merge.

If Kiwis and Poms are allowed to play, Origin might be about to stumble into eligibility rules that work

Love this piece.

The secret to Australia's World Cup success: Rating the best-ever partnerships by position

I think at the age of fifteen every player should be asked whether they like blue jumpers or maroon jumpers better. Then they play for whatever team’s colour they prefer.

If Kiwis and Poms are allowed to play, Origin might be about to stumble into eligibility rules that work

If you hate wokeness I’ve got some really bad news about those women you like to watch.

‘Quite disgusting, childish, condescending’: Johnson blasts Bailey over mental health comment as Warner feud gets nastier

I reckon if the Wallabies field the same XV they did in 1984, they’re half a chance of winning a test on that tour.

Rugby News: RWC final TMO quits over 'torrent of abuse', Wallabies Grand Slam tour touted, Fiji lock facing jail

Warner hasn’t sought a special send off either.

‘Quite disgusting, childish, condescending’: Johnson blasts Bailey over mental health comment as Warner feud gets nastier

Disagree. Best possible comment he could’ve made, having been asked to comment.

‘Quite disgusting, childish, condescending’: Johnson blasts Bailey over mental health comment as Warner feud gets nastier

This just makes Bailey’s comment look even more apt.

‘Quite disgusting, childish, condescending’: Johnson blasts Bailey over mental health comment as Warner feud gets nastier

Not that much more, though.

Moving the goalposts: Should the Rugby codes look to the USA for a new type of upright?

“Remarkably bitter” and “standard clickbait fare” aren’t mutually exclusive.

'Bunnings would sell out of sandpaper': Bailey reacts after Johnson delivers brutal sledge over 'arrogant' Warner's farewell

Oh I think the percentage of Queenslanders who care deeply about Origin is definitely higher than the percentage of NSWers. But that’s fans, not players. Queensland wins by playing better, not by wanting it more. Sometimes NSW wins, and that’s not because Queensland temporarily wanted it less either.

Madge is an outstanding choice for the Blues – but only if he embraces the difference of rep footy

I look forward to seeing his wild rumpus

Australia Test squad: Why Morris should be rushed in for injured star, Warner gets his wish, Marsh nudges out Green

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