Super Rugby Women's: Where have the Reds gone, and are the Force the real deal?
Super Rugby W Round 2 asked and answered a few questions, Round 3 will again ask a few more questions and clarify a few…
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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…
Both Super W semi-finals were cracking matches and well worth watching. The only downside is that not too many were aware the matches were…
It's been an exciting season for women's rugby.
Men will be kicking themselves for losing to GB in the QF, for their trouble they get to play Fiji in a 7th place play off, instead of Spain in a semi.
California Dreamin’: Next up LA Sevens, and it's turnaround time for Aussie teams
With the way Tahs management have operated over the last 10 years it’s not surprising that they continue to just damage the Tahs brand & overall operations. Am guessing they ie Tahs & RA management have someone already lined up.
'They haven't learned anything': Crusaders' Penney opens on Tahs - and why he 'feels really sorry' for Coleman
Actually enjoy heading to Melbourne to watch Tahs play the Rebels over the last few years but not heading to Super Round, Tahs are playing the Crusaders.
Super Round is a celebration of rugby - that's why it should have never been held in Melbourne
The Aussie women towards the end looked cooked. As for the men, no idea what went wrong except it’s a reminder how tough the SVNS Series, except for Argentina.
France, Canada stun Aussie women in Vancouver despite Levi heroics, Dupont shines on debut in Olympics statement
The Betoota Advocate did a great post on Instagramwith Phil Waugh letting the pigeon free.
The Wrap: Opening round of SRP a case of the more things change, the more they stay the same
Similarly with the member emails some of the links don’t work to the articles/ announcements. I ignored the probs with a couple of the emails, then couldn’t help myself & sent through some feedback telling them which links were not working.
The Wrap: Opening round of SRP a case of the more things change, the more they stay the same
At least it feels like footy weather, need to rug up. But yes its mighty chilly. It has felt extra cold as a Tahs supporter heading down & losing all the time. Cold & losing, at least it hasnt rained.
The Wrap: Opening round of SRP a case of the more things change, the more they stay the same
That is always irritating but also funny.
The Wrap: Opening round of SRP a case of the more things change, the more they stay the same
Unfortunately I think RA/Tahs are more than a little dysfunctional at the moment. Who knows who is doing what, who should be saying what. It’s going to be a tough year for Tahs and off the field. I just went to the Tahs website under the heading Your Waratahs Links, 4 of the 7 don’t work including the one to get tickets. Am guessing they just don’t have the staff & who has responsibility to do things.
The Wrap: Opening round of SRP a case of the more things change, the more they stay the same
Very much agree, this isn’t the time of year to play rugby. Unfortunately the game was on the main Ch9 channel, any casual sports fan who clicked on it would have seen a minimal crowd reiterating the narrative rugby is dying, no one goes.
The Wrap: Opening round of SRP a case of the more things change, the more they stay the same
Interesting listening to a sports show Big Sports Brekky this morning one of the biggest issues they raised was how poor the crowds were including the Reds v Tahs game. A real picture of how poor rugby is going. Noting one of the co-hosts is always trying to be rugby positive but it is really hard to. As he said the 6 Nations is still very popular. Matt Burke was also on the show, it’s so hard to talk up rugby at the moment. He got more exciting talking about his daughter playing a touch footy tournament up at Dubbo on the weekend.
The Wrap: Opening round of SRP a case of the more things change, the more they stay the same
Probably correct about the costs etc of the Olympics. I’m not a good one to ask I’m a big sports fan & Australia has a long Olympic history, so really enjoy the Olympics. On the flip side I appreciate those in the arts must question the $$ spent on sport.
Olympic dream or pipe dream? Hoops running out of time after latest sevens omission, but Dupont ready for debut
Most pleasing was it was a competitive game with a few tries being shown on the main Ch9 channel. That is a big plus. (Although tough the game was up against the Matildas on Ch10). As for the rugby have to say the Tahs didn’t seem to have much in attack, they all tried hard but didn’t seem to have any spark, none of the tries were from creative play. Also for the Tahs too many errors, they aren’t good enough to win when making those errors.
'Tough call': Reds too good for Tahs in cracking Aussie derby, as controversial penalty try, yellow to Jorgo proves telling
Sadly I think the Rebels’ performance & the crowd numbers are all pretty irrelevant at this stage. It appears the main issue is RA cannot fund 5 teams. If RA had the funds they would keep funding the Rebels to keep a presence in Melbourne like the AFL has done in Sydney/Gold Coast.
'Own worst enemy': Rebels' month from hell continues as Brumbies smash Aussie rivals, Lolesio's timely reminder
That maybe true but without doubt the Olympics is the pinnacle for the players as it is for the vast majority of athletes who are at the Olympics. No matter what they do, get a medal at the Olympics & that is what you are forever known for & leads your bio. (An exception is probably the tennis & golf players)
Olympic dream or pipe dream? Hoops running out of time after latest sevens omission, but Dupont ready for debut
Even before the trials I had a feeling of trepidation. In reality I haven’t felt positive preseason with the Tahs in a long, long time. With the trial losses it was the size of the losses that concerned. I worry a bit about our defence but maybe Gilmore has something he is working on. Really hope Edmed steps up, this is his opportunity. On a positive, 1 of my sons now works in Surry Hills & he suggested we head to the Highlanders game, sure it is because he can walk there after work on a Friday but will take that as a sign, positive sign for the Tahs season.
Moment of truth looms for Coleman’s Waratahs - and more is on the line for NSW should their season come to naught
A bit of concern losing your govt relations person who has been around for awhile, these days sports & govt are integrally linked. Interesting the redundancies included finance, not sure if that is a good or bad thing, considering RA’s current financial situation maybe it is a performance issue. As for partnerships/ sponsors there doesn’t seem to have been any quality/big sponsorships done in the last few years, so maybe some new people needed.
Exclusive: Rugby Australia makes sweeping redundancies as governing body braces for 'economic headwinds'
Keen to see how DuPont goes. The Aussie women may struggle Alysia LF out injured I rate her possibly the most important player in the squad. Hope the NZ men have a few of their injured players back.
Olympic dream or pipe dream? Hoops running out of time after latest sevens omission, but Dupont ready for debut
Will note their names down
Former Wallaroos skipper joins Rebels after Roosters stint, key stars back from UK
You are probably correct 7s seems very much suited to young backs. But would like to see him have a run just out of interest. I haven’t gone through the team in detail, not sure how many vacancies are actually available to make the final cut for the Olympics.
Olympic dream or pipe dream? Hoops running out of time after latest sevens omission, but Dupont ready for debut
Long time Grace Hamilton fan, pleased she is still going to play some rugby even if it’s not for the Tahs. She can always play NRLW after the Super W season if she is offered a contract.
Former Wallaroos skipper joins Rebels after Roosters stint, key stars back from UK
Sure there are problems with rugby in Australia, but you can’t be critical of their efforts to get quality coaches for the Wallabies & Wallaroos.
The Wallaroos' new coach is a trailblazer in Australian sport - but she doesn't want to be known as that
Hope they have a quality Commercial GM to bring in some serious sponsorship $$. Although based on the last few years don’t think RA have the staff with the business acumen to get the $$.
CONFIRMED: Rebels CEO made redundant and coaches have contract cuts as hopes of Super Rugby survival fade
Nice to have some good news
'This is the opportunity': Rugby Australia announces historic funding investment in women's game
Obviously as a Tahs fan we have to revel in the win over the Crusaders for a few days but must back it up against the Highlanders. Thought the Tahs centres performed very well. With the ongoing chat about who is the best 10 at the moment or who should be 10 for the Wallabies, the question I have which of the 10s suits how Schmidt is likely to coach.
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