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Long term 'glass half full' rugby fan - Wallabies, Wallaroos, Tahs, Marlins + 7s
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After missing out on the title the last two years the Tahs players seem laser focused to win this year.
For both the serious and casual rugby sevens fan all eyes will be on Michael Hooper making his debut. How will he go?
Super Rugby W Round 2 asked and answered a few questions, Round 3 will again ask a few more questions and clarify a few…
This week there are, for different reasons, three interesting games as Super Rugby Women is back for week two.. Brumbies vs Rebels Friday is…
Maybe the only person more excited with the start of the Super Rugby Women’s tournament than the players and coaches will be new Wallaroos…
The fifth round of World Rugby’s SVNS Series is on in Los Angeles over the weekend and there are some seriously hard games for…
The next round of the SVNS series will be played in Vancouver this weekend and there's some worrying news from the men's side with…
First up, it was a terrific decision to move the World Rugby’s SVNS Series to Perth. From afar, the east coast, it looked like…
The World Rugby Sevens season got underway in Dubai last weekend. Let's have a look at how things went for the Australian women's and…
The WXV Tier 1 tournament finished on a high for the Wallaroos with a gutsy win 25-19 over Wales. The weekend also saw Canada…
Put aside your Rugby World Cup and Eddie hangover. Just push through for the final couple of international 15s games on Friday and Saturday.…
The Wallaroos put on their best display in years when they defeated France on the weekend. It is the first time they have beaten…
Last week, the old saying 'a change is as good as a holiday’ did not deliver a great holiday for the Wallaroos against the…
With the Wallabies pretty much out of the World Cup, why not a belated run down on the Wallaroos versus Black Ferns game. The…
Maybe it is time for a little redirection after the Wallabies performance. No doubt all week will be about Eddie, Hamish, the Wallabies and…
It was not a great weekend for the Australian national rugby teams, Junior Wallabies excepted. While the Wallabies were in the game for most…
After the misery of the Wallabies result, Sunday’s mood was very much improved by the Wallaroos' win in the Pacific Four Series. While a…
First things first let us start on a positive, 7,055 attended the game. A record for a stand-alone women’s rugby match in Australia. The…
After the rollercoaster ride of stress and anxiety in London, the last tournament of the season, we had to bash out some final rugby…
What a weekend by the Australia Super Rugby teams. While the majority of the focus has been on the Super Rugby, there was also…
They said Terita’s ankle injured that had kept her out recently had flared up. Was actually surprised she returned for the HK tournament. Need her.
'Hung in there': Aussie men and women set up Hong Kong Sevens semi-finals against New Zealand
She also likes to refer to Australia in yellow not gold.
'Hung in there': Aussie men and women set up Hong Kong Sevens semi-finals against New Zealand
The Force are in a great position to get players when they lose players to injury, they have brought in Beale, Sam Carter. Guess the plus having money, the Tahs lose a heap of props and put out a 19yr old who hasn’t played a grade game.
Beale's back! Wallabies star joins Western Force after injury opens the door for veteran's return
Yep Terita brings size which they miss without Alysia LF
'I was bloody nervous': Hooper stars on Aussie sevens debut, women on track in HK despite red card
The Oz women 7s team are always fun to watch, some seriously good skills across the park. The pass from Sariah Paki to Maddi Levi in the Irish game was sublime & Paki is a bench playing forward rather than a play maker. As for men they will be mighty annoyed not being able to close out the French game. An error here or there makes the difference. In saying that the French team is very good.
'I was bloody nervous': Hooper stars on Aussie sevens debut, women on track in HK despite red card
While appreciating you can have a different opinion, I think I will go with international coaches opinions.
'Incredible' Hoops backed to do better than Boks legend who 'failed abysmally' in sevens switch
Keen to see him have a crack, it will be a challenge for him. But how good to get your first run in HK. I will be flicking on Stan at 830pm to see him get on at some stage, unfortunately against the Fijians who will be fired up, they haven’t had a good season so far.
'Incredible' Hoops backed to do better than Boks legend who 'failed abysmally' in sevens switch
That’s the bit I don’t follow when people criticise Hooper, 3 Wallabies coaches who have reasonable credentials selected him.
'Incredible' Hoops backed to do better than Boks legend who 'failed abysmally' in sevens switch
Biggest take out, great to hear there is a review of the back office. The administration has been very poor for a long time.
As for the coaching issue, that seems to be already predetermined. If the 3 favs to take over are Grey, Gilmore or Cheika, that is a real concern in itself. The way the journos are reporting it seems RA has been providing positive commentary on Gilmore to them. Have not really heard any journos questioning whether Gilmore has the credentials to lead the biggest rugby state & never having been a head coach.
Rugby Australia kicks off review into Waratahs as pressure mounts on Coleman ahead of Brumbies clash
Smart decision by the Force to rest some forwards by putting them on the bench after that slog of a match in the Fijian pouring rain. Reckon the Force will be up for this Tahs match.
Super Rugby Women’s Week Four teams: Top of the table clash in WA, Brumbies aim to lock up finals, Rebels and Reds play for season
Lucky b*&tard
Countdown to Hong Kong SVNS: Hoops in, Lefau-Fakosilea still out, Terita back...and hopefully no more red cards
Should be a good weekend. Fun times.
Countdown to Hong Kong SVNS: Hoops in, Lefau-Fakosilea still out, Terita back...and hopefully no more red cards
Yes, really can’t understand the Reds drop off. Am guessing it has something to do with the forwards, maybe losing Cheetham & Codey are notable, not sure which other forwards are not there. Maybe losing the Kiwi half back too has made a difference. Very much agree Smith last year was the impressive 12 of the tournament, this year not so much.
Super Rugby Women's: Where have the Reds gone, and are the Force the real deal?
Can see why Cheik is being put up, there aren’t any other quality options. Without any insight I would possibly go for Friend too.
Five things we learnt: Why Cheika could be the man to resurrect Tahs, Thor is the new Quade, value of sevens
Rugby 7s is seen by a lot of rugby fans like cricket fans used to view T20 cricket, not real cricket/rugby.
Foley also came from rugby 7s with Phipps. Lachie Anderson for the Rebels and Tim Anstee for the Force have been regulars for a couple of seasons & were mainstays of the rugby 7s program under Andy Friend.
Five things we learnt: Why Cheika could be the man to resurrect Tahs, Thor is the new Quade, value of sevens
Agree, at the end of the day the buck stops with the head coach, although Whits has been the attack coach for the last couple of years & really have not seen much. The Rebels looked better when they had the ball than the Tahs. It is all pretty irrelevant pondering am guessing DC will be punted at season’s end. Just hope they select a quality coach & not an inhouse appointment, except that maybe a cheaper option.
The Wrap: Good news and bad news for Rugby Australia as Brumbies and Rebels win local derbies
Yep the loss of those 3 was significant. Both Gamble & Hannigan put in huge shifts in Fiji.
The Wrap: Good news and bad news for Rugby Australia as Brumbies and Rebels win local derbies
The Tahs v Rebels was a real struggle of a game to watch. The Tahs don’t seem to have much structure in attack. It was so painful, fortunately we did go early & watched the women, which from a Tahs perspective a fun watch. I know it won’t happen but I wonder if the Tahs review will just decide to change up the assistants, teams do that from time to time.
The Wrap: Good news and bad news for Rugby Australia as Brumbies and Rebels win local derbies
Yes heard Michaela Leonard chatting on the The Rugby Wrap pod a couple of weeks ago, she is a terrific interview.
Super Rugby Women's: Where have the Reds gone, and are the Force the real deal?
Keen to see Hoops get a run, as I’m sure he is too. Still think it will be a challenge for him to make the final Olympics squad but good on him for giving it a crack.
'Not the fastest, not the fittest': Wallaby legend's brutal self-own after Hong Kong Sevens call up
Same – just don’t play well against the Tahs
'Hang on': Forgotten Wallaby tipped for big year as Wright reveals 'biggest work-on'
Yep – no idea if he is a Joe style of player but will still enjoy watching him play in Super Rugby as long as it isn’t against the Tahs
'Hang on': Forgotten Wallaby tipped for big year as Wright reveals 'biggest work-on'
Have been a Wright fan since he came over from the Sea Eagles. He is a natural footballer. Yep a few brain explosions but I enjoy watching him play. Sure there are times I say why, why, why. But it is the creativity which is why I watch rugby.
'Hang on': Forgotten Wallaby tipped for big year as Wright reveals 'biggest work-on'
Must admit I also worry about his durability.
Wonder kid offered 3-yr, $1.6m deal to stay in Aussie rugby - and why it could see Wallabies stars leave Ballymore
Yep Terita & AL-F needed otherwise battling for minor medals in Paris
'Hung in there': Aussie men and women set up Hong Kong Sevens semi-finals against New Zealand