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My wife and I are recently married. We just bought our first house. We arbitrarily divided up the household jobs. I’ve ended up with…
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This is my new plan to revive rugby union in Australia. Cost Rugby needs to reduce ticket costs. When I was growing up, junior…
I was reared on a diet of Jonah Lomu Rugby. It was the hit PlayStation game of the '90s. As you progress through the…
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Like resuscitating a patient in a hospital, it's important to remember that survival isn’t the only KPI. We must consider quality of life. Rugby…
I am an unapologetic fan of the Big Bash, which has been my pre-vaccine vaccine to this winter of discontentment. I love that it…
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Earlier this year, Australian rugby looked terminal. The knives were out. The media were piling on. The public laughed as the previous administration scored…
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As a developmental paediatric doctor, I am frequently faced with children on stimulant medication struggling with their sleep. There are limited safe sedative medication…
The autopsy of Australian rugby union has been done to death. If RA was a patient, this is the time I’d be having a…
What worries me is everyone talking like India has already lost. We haven’t learnt anything from when pant stole that test in Australia. India are quality and the worm will turn. If Aus bowled out for under 450, India will still believe esp given its a 6-day test
BazBall, meet TravBall - Hurricane Head tears India apart as bold selection gamble backfires
who is Nick DC?
Two issues the Brumbies need to address urgently – plus one they can’t control at all
Thx Brett, I think you’re right about both the contract and the stadium.
Donaldson or even Edmed should jump on the M4 and come to Brumbyland. Shame we lost Hansen, Jooste and pasitoa. Maybe Isaac Lucas will get homesick?
I just feel the small brum backline misses a speight or kata. They provided balance and gain line penetration.
Love the pod.
Two issues the Brumbies need to address urgently – plus one they can’t control at all
Great article Brett.
I’m a little worried about the little men in the Brums. I love Toole and Muirhead but they miss a lot of tackles. Also Lolesio concedes a lot of territory when making tackles (no dominant hits). There are no big bodies in the backline. It’s quite easy to pick your targets against the Brums backs.
Any danger if NL goes os, that Carter Gordon would wanna join the Brums next season? The opportunity to play behind a dominant pack outside the next Wallabies 9?
The stadium debate seems paradoxical. Some fans wont go without a new stadium yet the Govt justifies deferring the stadium due to lack of crowds! My personal opinion is Canberra needs a new stadium.
Two issues the Brumbies need to address urgently – plus one they can’t control at all
Hi Jim, I accept your comment on Lonergans size however these are the players super rugby championships can be won. His size is big enough domestically. Being overlooked for higher honours means he can focus on the Brums
SRP Round 13 Talking Points: Faessler the hooker bolter, playing to Marky's strengths and Philip's late charge
Great article Geoff. Bentnuc, I agree…the Wallabies could deploy CT in the same way the Reds used to deploy Rod Davies. Pure speed can create opportunities. In the same way that powerful ball carriers create headaches for defence, speed can too. It’s another thing for defence coaches to have to worry about. If you combine it with Kerevi’s power and Ikitau’s agility, there’s 3 headaches that need addressing
The Wrap: Super Rugby goes 'old school' as Reds and Crusaders back their defence to deliver them victory
Hi,
Don’t the force already have Simpson and fines or are they leaving next season? 2 excellent 9’s.
'World class': White's bombshell move to Super Rugby rival confirmed
The Roar needs you back NB! You’re badly missed.
I accept the point on signings to a degree. Sua’ali’i is top dollar and Moeroa was even worse value for money. However JL, JGP were already Maori All Blacks and BA was of considerable ability. They were kept out the All Blacks by extremely talented players. Australia Super rugby teams have previously recruited quality NZ players like Braid and Thompson with some success. The Brumbies currently have Sapsford, Tua and Jahrome Brown before they were established Super rugby players….I’d argue that’s more impressive than Ireland recruiting established super rugby players.
The Wrap: In a race to rewrite rugby history, the bull--t rises to the top
Geoff, you do realise the irony of lamenting Australia’s “negativity and cynicism” with the tone of your article. You’re contributing to that landscape
The Wrap: In a race to rewrite rugby history, the bull--t rises to the top
I think you’ve made an important point Ferret. Aus teams are slow to adapt to refs. However I think most would agree the degree to which those lineouts weren’t straight looks more like a missed ref error than subjective bad judgement. In a match decided by less than a try that is a costly miss for the Brums and (rightly or wrongly) why fans are so frustrated.
Brumbies rue missed chances as dubious refereeing calls help Hurricanes win thriller
Christy I thought your article was fair. Whilst I’m pleased the refs this year have let the game flow more, both Aus and NZ refs have been sub par. Okeefe and doleman are my biggest worries.
Christy, I was surprised you didn’t mention kirifi breaking early to tackle Scott in goal. That early break happened right in front of Doleman.
Brumbies rue missed chances as dubious refereeing calls help Hurricanes win thriller
Interesting thought piece. I probably agree with you but for diff reasons. I think he’s a great personality for Aus rugby but rather than tactical nous, his strength was people
Management (motivation) and recruitment. For nsw, he recruited potgeiter and taquele. For the wallabies he changed the giteau law which enabled him to put the old band back together.
Reds need someone to cut through the bulls--t: Cheika is the right choice at right time
Thx greysy. I’d always been a big fan of Rory but his last wallaby outing was underwhelming.
Wallabies squad confirmed: Eddie Jones shocks with big name omissions from first training camp
Is Isaac Lucas still playing? Shouldn’t he be considered for 10? I know he left in controversial circumstances but I don’t think EJ would care about that.
Also how come no one is surprised by Richie Arnold over Rory Arnold? I don’t think he’s ever been selected over his brother
Wallabies squad confirmed: Eddie Jones shocks with big name omissions from first training camp
Great article Geoff. Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. NRL players are sugar hits. Coaches develop players into their best and inspire players to stay in the game
Tiny town at the heart of an Australian rugby coaching revolution
Blackadder is a fantastic player. Oz would love to have him at 6. When will retallick retire?! He’s tortured Oz for far too long!
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
The Australian cricket team are losing to India cos their bowlers can also bat. This ability to perform duties outside your main role is invaluable. Similarly I felt NZ always had an edge in that their locks could also be great ball carriers, win lineouts and pilfer whereas Oz locks were often quite one dimensional- either good at lineout OR scrum OR ball carrying. I feel Frost is a genuine “slashy” who can do lots of things well.
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
Mirt, love the passion. Id actually prefer rugby to have its own subscription like the NBA
Players, laws and officials are killing rugby: people now care less than ever before
just having a laff
Players, laws and officials are killing rugby: people now care less than ever before
Those 3 Ritchie wins were asterisk years in my book. Smith and Pocock were way better 7’s
Players, laws and officials are killing rugby: people now care less than ever before
I love Wayne barnes. If he wanted to, I’m sure he could find many more penalties in a game but he sees the bigger picture. Overly technical penalties don’t serve the game well
Players, laws and officials are killing rugby: people now care less than ever before
thx GB, I agree. With respect to officiating, less is more. Thye’ve done a great job when you don’t even notice them. Maybe if we powered their comms with limited battery life, they’d be forced to use it sparingly and get to the point faster?
Players, laws and officials are killing rugby: people now care less than ever before
Thx for the great comment Luke. Very considered.
I couldnt believe Melbourne hosted super round. I think it’s in NZ next year? Will def get a better crowd. I know costs have been tight but the promotional work for Super round was pretty average.
The 6 Nations has been phenomenal. Even as a neutral, its definitely an amazing experience to be at. Maybe we can add Japan to our Rugby Championship and try and emulate it?
I’m hopeful some of the law changes in Super rugby can get some global traction.
Players, laws and officials are killing rugby: people now care less than ever before
Great article Geoff. I agree about the Hurricanes no-try. Reimer has a case to start next week. It was bold off Schoupp to fire up the crowd before the last scrums but he backed it up well.
The Wrap: Super Rugby’s semi-final cream rises to the top