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Time moves fast in the world of professional rugby. Do you remember when Mike Harris booted the game-winning penalty goal for the Wallabies against Wales?
Luke Morahan is another one of Australia’s sons who has departed our island to join the rugby (green and) gold rush overseas.
Zack Holmes – former ACT Brumbies and Western Force fly-half – bought his one-way ticket from Australia to France nearly four years ago.
In recent years there has been an increasing trend of Australian rugby players upping sticks and jet-setting to foreign lands to continue their careers.
Alex Dombrandt was virtually unheard of four months ago. On October 12, 2018, the Harlequins back-rower had zero professional appearances to his name. Fast forward to mid-February and he has rapidly established himself as a rising star in English rugby.
North America’s Major League Rugby (MLR) season kicks off on January 26. It will be MLR’s second campaign after a successful roll out in 2018.
The Brumbies and Reds games definitely absorbed me last weekend. They now need to back these performances up…
The Wrap: Sparkling Brumbies lay down challenge to Australian rugby fans
It does seem like a long time ago that Foley had his best moments–the Twickenham try, the Murrayfield kick, the Super Rugby title-winner…four, four and five years ago to be exact. Time to move on.
Two 7’s clearly wasn’t working last year. Australia need some more beef in their pack to give them go forward.
Hooper was excellent off the bench earlier in his career. He could be again.
The Wallabies need to drop some of their Waratahs stalwarts
Dombrandt’s body is still being chiselled, but he knows how to use what he’s got. Indeed, so many good, young loose forwards in England.
Alex Dombrandt has been a ‘standout’ in his rookie season says Harlequins boss Gustard
Sorry Neil. The secret’s out!
Alex Dombrandt has been a ‘standout’ in his rookie season says Harlequins boss Gustard
Check Facebook, as apparently there are broadcasts via the site, and ESPN (If you have access).
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Thanks for your comments, Carlos.
Eight of the nine teams have squads wlth predominantly USA players (max. 10 foreigners). The exception is the Toronto Arrows who are mostly Canadian.
The MLR Commissioner was adamant when interviewed last year that they were committed to a “domestic league”. The outsiders are a boost, but the local boys will need to deliver the goods if the competition is to be successful.
FYI I’m an independent writer with an interest in rugby all over the world.
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I agree that tha standard of play would be lower than Australia.
The league, though, is establishing a solid base and could grow into a strong one in the years to come.
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Thanks for the Comments!
Yes, they’re getting stronger and stronger at 15’s, but they’re in the toughest pool at this year’s RWC.
They won the London 7’s in 2015 and Las Vegas in 2018. They’ve been pretty solid in the shortened version for the past five years.
They are an intriguing nation to follow all round!
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The Aussie pack needs an enforcer like Skelton; somebody who is physical in tackles and at the breakdown. He would also strengthen up the scrum. Indeed, he would not improve the lineout situation, which would remain a problem.
Will Skelton well worth a World Cup punt
Yep, plenty of competitions to play in even with one less Super Rugby team in Australia.
Aussie abroad: Paddy Ryan