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Lachie Swinton’s days of playing in his homeland appear to be numbered, after The Roar revealed last week the burly breakaway will leave for…
After dropping five of their first six games, the Waratahs found their winning habit in Round 8 against the Western Force. Since then, they…
It is now less than nine weeks until the Wallabies play South Africa in their first Test match of the season. Intrigue about who…
Chill the beers and stock up on the salted nuts. Super Rugby Pacific is here for another eight rounds – plus the playoffs -…
With Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific kicking off on Friday the 2023 season is about to reach its midway point. Much has stayed…
Many would argue that it’s much too early in the season for a must-win game. It’s only Week 3, settle down! But the Waratahs…
Understandably, with the Wallabies 35-man squad just announced for July’s England series, many are scratching their heads about those who missed out. THE OFFICIAL…
Good Aussie locks are always in high demand overseas. At least a half-dozen Wallabies second-rowers are currently doing their business for clubs based abroad.…
It’s been a tale of two careers for Tala Gray. Five years playing rugby in Australia and seven in France could barely have produced…
Southern Districts have been one of the surprise packets through six rounds of the Shute Shield. The Rebels have won four of their first…
Few, if any, Australian rugby personalities have been plying their trade overseas as long as Manny Edmonds. The former Waratah flyhalf left Aussie shores…
The Australia-Fiji pool game at last year’s Rugby World Cup had a rather interesting twist. Three of the Wallabies’ starters – Marika Koroibete, Samu…
Daniel Halangahu could scarcely be in a better place right now. The former Waratahs flyhalf is currently based in Auckland working for the Blues…
On paper Saturday night’s Super Rugby AU clash between the Western Force and the Brumbies appears to be a mismatch. The ACT side have…
Just like in everyday life, rugby players have their good days and their bad days. Seasons can be like that too – some are…
There were some tasty snippets in the Rebels vs Reds clash last Friday but a pair of moments – in terms of sheer excitement…
It’s a matter of counting hours rather than days now until Super Rugby returns to Australia. And what a way to bring it back…
The French Pro D2 competition is somewhat of a mystery for rugby fans in the southern hemisphere. Some diehards might stream games featuring Top…
How good was Chris Latham? The image of him back in his Super Rugby days was unmistakable: maroon shirt, a shock of blonde hair,…
March 1st, 1996. Friday night. First day of autumn in Sydney. Rugby history is about to be made. The New South Wales Waratahs are…
Hey Dicky, that’s an interesting tidbit, and perhaps a point of difference re Faessler’s engine. Pretty impressive.
Who is winning the battle for the Wallabies No.2 jersey?
Hello readers,
A quick correction re Folau Fainga’a. His last game was R5 not R3. He has been named as a starter for the Force this weekend, which was announced after this article was submitted.
Who is winning the battle for the Wallabies No.2 jersey?
Good chance of a SF in Canberra. A GF is longer odds but still achievable, esp if they can turn over the Chiefs.
Five things to look forward to in the second half of Super Rugby Pacific
Hey Scott, the eight-teams finals format just seems too generous doesn’t it? Although, this year there’s a decent chance that teams from NZ, Australia and the Pacific Islands (Drua) will qualify for the postseason. With six teams that definitely wouldn’t happen.
I totally agree re an NRC. The draft is a tough one. It makes sense in terms of equitability, but do the Kiwis have the appetite for it?
Five things to look forward to in the second half of Super Rugby Pacific
Fair question, Joe. They’ll pull less in Townsville than they would in Brisbane, but I suppose their thinking is that they shouldn’t neglect the state’s regional areas. The counter-argument would be that the Reds have already hosted there this year versus the Hurricanes…
Five things to look forward to in the second half of Super Rugby Pacific
Hey Short Arm, something to cheer about last night for Reds fans. Hopefully Suli has a big second half…
Reds in freefall, Brumbies have worse record but better team: 6 things that have changed through 6 rounds of SRP in 2023
Hey Dean, those Reds got that ball rolling last night. Who knows..?!?!
Reds in freefall, Brumbies have worse record but better team: 6 things that have changed through 6 rounds of SRP in 2023
Hey Ferret, the Tahs should have a much better second half. Ultimately, though, a first-round playoff defeat is their likely fate this year, which would be the same as 2022.
Reds in freefall, Brumbies have worse record but better team: 6 things that have changed through 6 rounds of SRP in 2023
Hey TJ, it’s tough on the Force losing their best player in Rodda. Simpson has looked, good, though, and Kilbirige has plenty of gas!
Reds in freefall, Brumbies have worse record but better team: 6 things that have changed through 6 rounds of SRP in 2023
Hi Mz, i think that the breakdown is the biggest factor. The bottom four Aussie teams always seem to be under pressure against the Kiwi sides… you must be happy that Qld finally got a W last night.
Reds in freefall, Brumbies have worse record but better team: 6 things that have changed through 6 rounds of SRP in 2023
Hey Jacko, a really tough draw for the Canes. A big litmus test for them coming up tonight versus the Choyfs…
Reds in freefall, Brumbies have worse record but better team: 6 things that have changed through 6 rounds of SRP in 2023
What a specimen WS is, Hika. I’ve got him in my starting WBs XV. Let’s see what Eddie thinks…
Five things to look forward to in the second half of Super Rugby Pacific
Hey Mz, thanks for the comment. I haven’t had my eyes on the Top 14 or CC for a few years now. I’m not surprised to hear that WS is killing it over there. Must be in the plans for the WBs in ’23. Could be a huge factor…
Five things to look forward to in the second half of Super Rugby Pacific
Uphill battle for the Saders if they have to travel twice in the playoffs. Good thing is, as you say, they’re getting healthier.
Five things to look forward to in the second half of Super Rugby Pacific
Apparently not…
Five things to look forward to in the second half of Super Rugby Pacific
Hey Doc, could be tough for the Crusaders if they don’t crack the top 2 – two away games in the finals. Think they could do it?
Five things to look forward to in the second half of Super Rugby Pacific
Hey Brett… Wright is having a great season. The numbers are backing that up, too. Thanks for the analysis.
How the evolution of Tom Wright could help solve problem child position for the Wallabies
Bravo Brums & Tahs… compelling stuff. Wish it didn’t have to end.
The rivalry is anything but dead: Brumbies win epic over Tahs in best Aussie derby of the year
Let’s hope they come good against the Chiefs. I don’t fancy them at all in Wellington but I hope that I’m wrong…
Why the Rebels game is a must-win for the Waratahs
Thanks for the thumbs up, Tommy! Yep, IP seems to be just easing his way into the season very nicely. His attack is fantastic, although his D does worry me a bit sometimes…
Why the Rebels game is a must-win for the Waratahs
Thanks for the comment, Jez. Again, nice problem to have with all of this depth. Walton, Harrison, Goddard and Tuipulotu all selected to play in the A game. Harris and Nadolo sit the week out, apparently.
Why the Rebels game is a must-win for the Waratahs
Won’t argue with you there, Ace. Canes, Chiefs and Brums all bloody hard to beat.
Why the Rebels game is a must-win for the Waratahs
Indeed, Seth. I was focusing on the road aspect in this article, but they Tahs will need to do the business at home. Chiefs will be a cracker, then they have a run of five straight bottom-half teams at Allianz.
Why the Rebels game is a must-win for the Waratahs
There will be questions if they do lose this eve, Wizz. Especially if they can’t get their lineout right late in the game and it costs them.
Why the Rebels game is a must-win for the Waratahs
Hi Don, I’m certain that BPA would not be forgotten. But, with no invitation to the initial training camp (via Zoom), he doesn’t seem to be in the selection frame at the moment.
Who is winning the battle for the Wallabies No.2 jersey?