Perception might be the most important thing as Super Rugby Pacific starts with a bang
Well, as far as opening rounds go, I’ll take one like we’ve just had every year for the next decade, thanks. A couple of…
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Brett McKay is one of The Roar's good news stories and has been a rugby and cricket expert for the site since July 2009. Brett is an international and Super Rugby commentator for ABC Grandstand radio, is the voice of ACT club rugby, has commentated on Under-20s Championships, Women's Uni Sevens and National Rugby Championship coverage, and has written for magazines and websites in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK. He tweets from @BMcSport.
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Well, as far as opening rounds go, I’ll take one like we’ve just had every year for the next decade, thanks. A couple of…
Regardless of whether you’re ready for it, and especially regardless of whether we’re ready for it, Super Rugby Pacific is here again with games…
Ah yes, the start of the Super Rugby season, where three elements are always in play leading into Round 1. All teams are equal…
G’day Australian rugby, how was your summer break? Much happen? Yeah, same. Pretty quiet one for me as well. If only all of that…
From an Australian rugby standpoint, this shouldn’t be a particularly lengthy list, right? If only that were remotely true. Wish lists tend to be…
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie used seven different players in the numbers 2 and 16 jerseys last year, and in what might sound like significant…
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Oh, to be able to read Lachlan Lonergan’s mind in that instant he thought he had done everything needed to support Jed Holloway’s carry…
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If you’d have offered the Wallabies average fan a three-point loss to the world number one before kick-off, even with a missed penalty attempt…
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By now we’ve all seen our teams in action in *the norf*, and we’ve probably all watched a game or two not involving our…
This one-point loss was a different kind of heartbreak to the Melbourne Bledisloe loss. Whereas the 39-38 loss to New Zealand left Australians baying…
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I’m several days late to this JD, but really enjoyed the perspective. Thanks for putting it together..
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Do I get to send them an invoice?
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They’re not, the tournament rules make this a local LV not unlike the 20 minute red card, and more recently, the tweak around offside and kicking in general player, and indeed, golden point itself.
More’s the point, the tournament rules aren’t put in place without the approval and agreement of RA/NZR (as JV partners) and the twelve teams!
The Wrap: ‘World’s best provincial rugby competition’ delivers a superb Super Round
ATW, it’s in the tournament rules that no conversion is required in GP.
The Tournament Format on the Super Rugby site expressly says “The first team to score (by a penalty, drop-goal, try, or penalty try) will be the winner”
LINK: https://super.rugby/superrugby/about-super-rugby/tournament-format/
That is, once points (in this case, a try) are scored, that’s full time. No further time for anything else..
The Wrap: ‘World’s best provincial rugby competition’ delivers a superb Super Round
😂 so true..
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
former back-channel on Foxtel – used to show a lot of European sport, Bundesliga, La Liga, etc. But also Top 14 from France and the Champions Cup..
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
You’re welcome to point out any untruths and inaccuracies Botters.
You’re almost obligated to do so, in fact..
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
Keep your ears out and stay subscribed to the pod Khun, we’ve got a few ideas for the summer..
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
Thanks CS, appreciate it..
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
SO MUCH coffee and so many late nights!! 😢
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
Hopefully we can look back on this and laugh, Cass. One day, hopefully.
Thanks for all the interactions this year..
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
Has already confirmed his next role won’t involve RA or any Australian sides, sadly, Formo.
But he’d be a worthy candidate in time..
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
Still catching up, Butch, but thank you!
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
Thanks Cec, appreciate it..
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
Especially the way I play Billy.. 😁
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
Also a good comment, thanks Shorey..
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
Thanks Joe, really good comment..
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
Thanks RT.
Soon enough the Blues will be back to disappoint us all.. 😛
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
Thanks DGS..
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
Cheers KP
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
Thanks Crow..
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
Well said Chooko..
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
Thanks Mizzy, that’s all very much appreciated.
“While there is still a film of scum on the surface, that can be dealt with.” 😁
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
Cheers Richie..
The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act
It was a privilege to be able to call David Lord a colleague for a decade, and his support and encouragement for rookie writers on the site was something I’ll never forget.
David of course had enjoyed a full career before he started contributing to The Roar, but wow, what a contribution it was. ‘Prolific’ doesn’t even start to do him justice.
And it’s certainly true that he didn’t mind indulging in a but of hyperbole from time to time – I can still remember for him calling on the immediate Wallabies selection of a former Australian rower in his first season with the Melbourne Rebels, a crazy notion at the time, but that was the value he put in Caderyn Neville’s early performances – but he did that because he recognised the value of rugby discussion, which was huge in those early days of the site, where a good discussion could continue for days.
Lordy gave as good as he got in the comments, but as long as people were discussing rugby (or sport more broadly) he didn’t mind.
His encouragement for young and new writers was invaluable, and it was always a pleasure to get a random call or email from David after he’d seen something he liked. He was thrilled when he learned I was doing commentary for the ABC in Canberra, and so his encouragement became about radio craft, too.
In truth, this is a comment I’ve been expecting to write on The Roar for a few years, having learned a little while ago that his health was deteriorating. But it makes it no less sad now that the time has come.
Lordy was a genuine old school sportswriter, and it was so great to have Zac included in this tribute, and to hear from Tristan and Paddy again after so many years as well, all of them providing extra context that might otherwise have been lost.
He will be missed, no doubt, but it was truly an honour to have learned from him.
Vale Mr Lord. And thank you.
RIP, David Lord: Australian sports journalism icon was 'always thoughtful and thought-provoking'