Broken Shoulder's Roar Profile

I think it’s been disappointing the way some fans have treated Foster. Win and it’s full credit to the assistants. Lose and it’s all his fault. You can’t have it both ways. At the end of the day, he’s helped take the All Blacks to the World Cup final. That should be applauded, win or lose.

Good luck to both teams, I’ll be rooting for our brothers in black but just hope we’re treated to a terrific contest.

'Mowing lawns': Fozzie reveals next job and future plans, explains 'toughest' selection call of career for RWC final

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Oct

“Fortunately, Griffin has now been returned to Fox Sports”

And what a boon for us fans. Those captivating yet dulcet tones of his commentary are a blessing on the ear holes.

Can Flanno prescribe a miracle cure to revive the Dragons in 2024, or will it just be another year on life support?

Thanks, Geoff. Didn’t catch the Semi’s, and even though I had the alarms set, I opted for sleep instead. Was a different story for the Quarter Finals when I had to babysit my niece and nephew (2 & 1) who are up at 4am every morning. Maybe I’m in the minority, but I’ve found it incredibly hard to get into this World Cup. The disappointment of the Wallabies and the circus around Eddie left a very bad taste in my mouth, and some of the harsh start times over here mean I struggle to find any motivation to watch the other games.

Anyway, enough complaining, pouting and acting like a sad sack of manure, I won’t be missing this final. With zero skin in the game and nothing but appreciation for both sides, I think it’ll be a very enjoyable watch. Fingers crossed we get a classic, but these two rarely give anything but.

The Wrap: There's a reason Boks and All Blacks are at the big boys' table - the rest have to earn their way onto it

Good stuff mate. Tough to leave out guys like the Puletua brothers and Radradra, even my favourite Nigel Vagana.

Who makes the cut for greatest combined Pacific Island team of all time?

“What RA should instead do is come clean with their reviews”

This. We demand it.

The Wallabies' World Cup campaign was a disaster from start to finish - but sacking Eddie Jones isn't the answer

This is the first time in 22 years of supporting Australian rugby that I’ve officially resigned myself to giving up. Until something happens by the board that outlines a clear and beneficial plan to the betterment of the game in our country, I’m done. I’ll continue to support my club and help out where needed, but I have no love or faith in RA after what I’ve seen dished up this year. Show us a way forward. For once, show us a future we can get behind. I’ll never stop supporting the lads and ladies, but I cannot abide this current structure. I don’t know the way forward, but someone needs to do something. Change it. I’ve already lost my friends and family as supporters. This site is all I have left. We cannot lose the future.

Exclusive: 'Seismic shift' as Waratahs to hand over keys to RA in boost to reform push - others to follow

I think I’m finished mate. Until I see or hear of actual change that will improve our game, that’s not the signing of league players, I have nothing left in me. I wish your all blacks all the best. RA has done me.

Besieged Wallabies throw lucrative deal at Crichton in bid to lure Roosters star back to rugby - with a Super twist

Sep

Yes please, I’ll take that.

Fittler's abrupt resignation leaves Blues in state of disrepair with no coach keen to take on poisoned chalice

Stop them from getting to the NRL. Put $6.6 million towards 20 of the best young schoolboys. All we have now is an inflated market for money we don’t currently have.

Former centre in Union. Between him and Sua’ali’i, that should be $6.6 million well spent.

Terrific article, Nick. Thank you. Those loyal fans with unwavering support are found all over these pages. And the overwhelming consensus I’ve seen over the past 24 hours is; we’ve had enough. Keep going like this and you’ll even lose us.

'We feel lied to and taken for fools' - the decisions (and consequences) of 2023 could haunt Australian rugby FOREVER

“if you don’t like it, don’t watch”

That comment by him has left me furious. Beyond words.

'How did mighty Australian Rugby get to this': McLennan says he has 'no' regrets, outlines three areas to fix

It’s been a long time coming but I feel like we’ve finally reached a critical juncture for the future of our game now. We’re standing at a fork in the road, and the reality is we’ve more than likely already started treading one of those paths. Either we make serious changes immediately on how our game is run, administered and funded, or we simply continue our descent into mediocrity and obscurity. This is serious and grim and I’m beyond concerned about this game I love.

Kept reading this thinking it would eventually reveal itself as satirical. It did not.

The headline yesterday for your article, before it was changed, was “End this Eddie Soap Opera Now”.

Which one is it?

Eddie Jones should be celebrated not booed: Why the worst thing RA could do is sack the Wallabies coach

Very little substance to any of this. Just empty words again.

“Rugby in Australia needs a massive overhaul which we’ve been saying for three years now.”

Then how about you stop bloody saying it and start actually doing it.

I think that says it all really.

'Don’t know what you’re talking about': Jones denies wanting to quit Wallabies, throws a strop when asked about it

Thought it was interesting during that exchange with one reporter that he refused to commit to whether he would be coaching next year. He had every opportunity to put it to bed.

“I’m committed to coaching Australia”

“Next year?”

“Are you committed for next year?”

Then they moved the questioning on.

Sorry mate for whatever reason I didn’t get the notification for your comment. Yes I more meant it’s been incredibly sad (rotten) to see so many stars injured during this tournament so far.

Dire diagnosis as scans reveal damage to Dupont, plunging France's RWC campaign into doubt

Rip in boys, we’re all behind you. C’arn the Wallabies!!

Wallabies CONFIRMED: Gordon benched as Eddie banks on Ben Donaldson, star returns for do-or-die RWC clash

I genuinely don’t understand the anger and backlash? It’s a risky tactic that they’re entitled to use. If your flyhalf and fullback go down, you’re in deep trouble and then everyone will be saying “what a silly decision having a 7-1 bench was”.

COMPLETE RWC teams week 3: Eddie makes three changes, Wales skipper misses out, Farrell back for England

Fingers crossed it’s just a small crack and not a fracture. He could have a chance of making it back for a potential semi-final or final. These injuries in this tournament have been absolutely rotten.

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Exclusive: Wallabies set for fly-half switch in do-or-die World Cup Test against Wales

Go well lads. Make us proud.

You wouldn’t just be ashamed, you’d be fired.

Had a think about the injured/non-selected 23. Wouldn’t mind this taking the field…

1. ⁠Ala’alatoa
2. ⁠Paenga-Amosa
3. ⁠Tupou
4. ⁠Rodda
5. ⁠Skelton
6. ⁠Holloway
7. ⁠Hooper
8. ⁠Wilson
9. ⁠Lonergan
10. ⁠Cooper
11. ⁠Pietsch
12. ⁠Paisami
13. ⁠Ikitau
14. ⁠Wright
15. ⁠Hodge

16. ⁠Lonergan
17. ⁠Sio
18. ⁠Talakai
19. ⁠Arnold
20. ⁠Samu
21. ⁠Kerr-Barlow
22. ⁠Simone
23. ⁠O’Connor

COMMENT: Eddie must be axed if he can't beat Wales - or the game will be in deep trouble in Australia

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