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Everyone can relax. This will be the last rugby sevens article for a while. But it is long. What did we get from Dubai,…
We now move from Malaga, the birth place of Pablo Picasso, to the city of Seville, which legend has it was built by Hercules…
Many of us would really prefer to be in the south of Spain enjoying tapas, the sounds of flamenco and some rugby. Instead, it…
The rugby season finished on near a perfect note, with the Aussie sevens women taking out back-to-back Dubai tournaments and the men runner-up to…
Congratulations must go to Rugby Australia for sending both teams to Dubai. It would have been easy to put it in the too-hard basket…
The Australian men’s sevens program has gone through and continues to go through more upheaval than the women’s program ahead of the Dubai sevens,…
The UK spring tour is done, dusted and enjoyed, with naturally much discussion coming from it. Now the Super Rugby Pacific squads have been…
November must be a utopian month for rugby. Last weekend there were 12 men’s Test matches and six women’s Test matches. And it is…
While social media is rarely indicative of the broader community’s view, it was good to see the response from newbies watching rugby sevens for…
The loss to the French inevitably reignites the never ending rugby debate as to why Australia is not doing better. Rugby in Australia in…
Sure, the Wallabies team has been announced. Sure, the weekend included umpteen Tests involving Romania, USA, England, Tonga, Ireland, Canada, the British and Irish…
Like the Super Rugby teams, both the men’s and women’s Australian sevens teams are not as big, physical or as fast across the park…
Time for a review of my previous Tahs’ musings and hopes for the season. Despite my regular Dalai Lama mantras and Anthony Robbins’ reading,…
Strangely, despite everything (including COVID) I think I am looking forward to the Tahs’ season. I could reflect on all the negative issues associated…
The season is done and dusted. Time for some lightweight pondering. Who will be the stars in next year’s Channel Nine and Stan promos?…
Sure, this week is all Bledisloe-focused and rightly so. Test rugby, new coach, new players – despite years of pain and anguish there is…
Well if Rugby Australia isn’t going to say something I will. It is time to bang the drum again about our perennial rugby stars…
Should be a good & interesting watch.
'Must win': Canada’s victory exposed two key Wallaroos issues - but also a roadmap to address them
Tend to agree, I think the USA will be up for the game.
The big Wallaroos issue Canada exposed - and how they're going to fix it in a high-stakes battle against the USA
Yes think the BF pack will be up for it
The big Wallaroos issue Canada exposed - and how they're going to fix it in a high-stakes battle against the USA
Not counting the chickens before they hatch but hoping for a win. Am looking forward to checking out the BF v Canada forwards match up. If the BFs negate the forwards not sure the Canadian backs offer a lot compared to the BFs backline.
The big Wallaroos issue Canada exposed - and how they're going to fix it in a high-stakes battle against the USA
I understand it’s hard running a rugby business, maybe it’s me but the Tahs seem to be finding it harder than the other clubs. Do they have the right people managing the Tahs?
Tahs in turmoil: Hanigan and Harrison jump sinking ship, skipper forced to stay, CEO complains of 'tricky' task
The old adage forwards win games, backs decide by how much.
The big Wallaroos issue Canada exposed - and how they're going to fix it in a high-stakes battle against the USA
Should be a good game. The social media has picked up I understand the Wallaroos have a new Comms person.
The big Wallaroos issue Canada exposed - and how they're going to fix it in a high-stakes battle against the USA
A fav son at Manly Marlins
Five things: Where DC got it wrong with Tahs, perception and reality for Wallabies hopeful as Test bolter shines
Forgot about Max Douglas, hope he comes back.
Five things: Where DC got it wrong with Tahs, perception and reality for Wallabies hopeful as Test bolter shines
Always wonder are they getting what they want to recruit or just can’t get the ones they want.
Five things: Where DC got it wrong with Tahs, perception and reality for Wallabies hopeful as Test bolter shines
While appreciating the intent, a survey of only 77 respondents is not a significant sample.
Where to now for Rugby Australia? Survey that reveals fans' staggering levels of pessimism
Front row recruitment has been an issue for the Tahs for years & years. Well actually the recruitment of the tight 5 has been an issue. No idea why. Paul Doorn has tried his best but can’t help but think he has been out of his depth. Would be interested to know what his KPIs have been, can’t think what he has delivered.
Five things: Where DC got it wrong with Tahs, perception and reality for Wallabies hopeful as Test bolter shines
Don’t know. Tyler King seemed to be in a tackle. Kaka if I recall was no contact, she was stepping. Ashby was in a tackle. As for Lily Dick can’t remember her getting injured & going off.
The Wrap: Spare a thought for injured players as Super Rugby’s two rutting rhinos deliver an epic final preview
I’m sure there will be a review into the ACLs, 3 this year. Can’t recall the last ACL, maybe pre Tokyo Olympics.
The Wrap: Spare a thought for injured players as Super Rugby’s two rutting rhinos deliver an epic final preview
Always support the Blues plus a good lot of former rugby women in the team, off the top of head it has Kemp, Whitfield, Tonegato, Clydesdale, Penitani.
The Wrap: Spare a thought for injured players as Super Rugby’s two rutting rhinos deliver an epic final preview
Great weekend overview, lots of rugby, this has been a terrific Super Rugby comp, even as a down & out Tahs supporter have been more engaged this year with the other matches also. Lastly injuries in sport are so brutal, felt for HJH & Wilson. So many just sad stories & even more will come up with the Olympics on the horizon. I recall a photo of Ashby being shattered after losing in the Tokyo Olympics quarter final being consoled by Caslick, she has been working 4 years towards Olympic redemption, now gone. Tough bid sport.
The Wrap: Spare a thought for injured players as Super Rugby’s two rutting rhinos deliver an epic final preview
Yep, that’s now 3 ACLs this year with Demi Hayes. There hasn’t been an ACL injury in the squad for a long while.
The Singapore Sevens threw up some weird and surprising results - that was except for the dominance of the Kiwis, of course
Agree we didn’t seem to attack & disrupt the breakdown. The scrum is a concern not sure if it is a quick fix. But it was a reasonable first up hit out as they better understand Jo Yapp’s structures & approach.
Wallaroos defeated by Canada as pressure turns on Yapp's side ahead of crunch USA clash
An 8 day lead in is not much time. The scrum was very, very average. The Canadians got over the advantage line way too easily. Wallaroos handling was a problem, too many dropped balls, go to a scrum and got pumped. But the backs looked dangerous, a few missed opportunities. But as we say a thousand times, good backs doesn’t offset poor forwards. Think it would have been handy to have had a game before this one.
Wallaroos defeated by Canada as pressure turns on Yapp's side ahead of crunch USA clash
Not sure if it is form, probably more being unable to show her wares as the Reds didn’t have a good season. Her name wasn’t listed as a player unavailable to be selected due to injury.
No ice hockey, maple syrup or poutine: Just a solid Canadian rugby test for the Wallaroos to begin the Pacific Four Series
The Wallaroos are an important opportunity & potential asset for RA. Apart from obviously the $$ investment in due course, it is to actually get the Wallaroos & players exposure to the non rugby public. The Wallaroos have some great ambassadors. That is the big challenge, Football Australia jumped on promoting the Matildas early on. Unfortunately RA has a lot of work to do to get cut through especially in the Sydney sports landscape. Could be wrong but on Sydney radio only one Wallaroo interview this week. They got great coverage on Sunrise this week possibly the best FTA coverage I can recall.
OPINION: It’s time Australia’s rugby public throws its weight behind the Wallaroos - because it will transform our game if we do
The Wallaroos team is probably about as good as it can get. The injured hooker Talakai & prop Cheetham would be handy. I probably would have rolled the dice & started with the youngster Halse at fullback but Cramer has been very good. I imagine the BFs will have a pretty comfortable win over the USA.
No ice hockey, maple syrup or poutine: Just a solid Canadian rugby test for the Wallaroos to begin the Pacific Four Series
It’s a pity the Wallaroos with a new coach couldn’t have had a game before this one. Canada should be too good but you never know.
No ice hockey, maple syrup or poutine: Just a solid Canadian rugby test for the Wallaroos to begin the Pacific Four Series
Reckon the men could be in with a shot at a medal at the Olympics but need Longbottom, Paterson and Lancaster. Interesting to see how they balance multiple play makers in Longbottom, Gonzalez, Dowling & Sargent. As for the women the loss of Ashby is a big loss but even with her if we don’t have Terita and ALF we are playing for minor medals.
The Singapore Sevens threw up some weird and surprising results - that was except for the dominance of the Kiwis, of course
A bit to review for the Wallaroos
Wallaroos suffer shock loss to USA in massive blow to World Cup plans as set-piece put on roller-skates