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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…
July 2 vs Samoa in Suva
July 9 vs Fiji in Lautoka
July 16 vs Tonga in Lautoka
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
In SRP, yes. Hanigan had just come off a full season in Japan so was pretty seasoned when he turned out for the Tahs.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
I hope its not diaengenuous as I said in the opening paragraph ‘many’ not ‘I’ were/was scratching their head.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
I’m a fan of Kautai. But I don’t think that he’s eligible at the moment.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Hi Frankly, both Godwin and Ralston are heading overseas but are still eligible to make the A team. Maybe they will…
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Hey Brett. I was pretty happy with the 35-man squad too. The ones that miss out are always a talking point, though, so I put it out there as a lede to encourage some discussion. Fancy any bolters for the A team?
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Loads of talent in the back row. Maybe the 2027 World Cup will be enough of a carrot for many to stay.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
No. Just the three games in the Pacific Nations Cup.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Thanks, Waxy. Gamble would probably make our top 35 if he was eligible. I suspect that the door will still be closed to Aus A. Lots of others have Uru starting too.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Hi Jez, my instinct is that those players won’t be eligible, but we’ll find out tomorrow.
Released players is the real wildcard for the Aus A team. Perese coming in at 13 next to Foketi would be huge.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Yep, Australia is thin on lock stocks. Blyth has had a few mentions in the comments.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
I would have had Flook in there, but I think that he’s still on the mend after a shoulder injury.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Hi Ferret, he wasn’t in my 23 as the others had more game time on him. But maybe this is his chance to get some quality minutes. Very good player.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Thanks Tez. I thought about Brown but I doubt he’s eligible at the moment.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Hi Peter, thanks for your thoughts. I thought long and hard about Hodge and Campbell at fullback. What you say about Hodge makes sense, but I figured that he may finally get a shot in his favoured position. Maybe i prefer him a little bit more as a player too. Banks unlikely to get picked for the WBs next year. Will be a great battle between RH, JC, Petaia. Wright and maybe others..?
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Hey Bobby, just speculation from me re To’omua. You’d imagine that if he misses out here, he’s officially done as a Wallaby.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Gleeson looks like a top prospect, indeed. There’s a lot of good backrowers coming through, so it’ll be interesting to see who makes it and who misses out.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Strachan is an interesting one, John. He had a good season over in the west.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Hey Dean, the Irish second team are the Wolfhounds. Any suggestions for the Aussies? England and Scotland also go with ‘A’
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
A mix, I’d say. There’s positions like prop where you’d definitely need some veterans. Whether they choose To’omua or guys like Pasitoa and Gordon will be telling in terms of their thinking re next-best versus up-and-comers.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
I’ll be sending a simple ‘message to my girl’ that I’m not to be disturbed the next two days from 5pm…
Which Split Enz song sums up the Super Rugby semi-final?
Well put, Charlie. There’s far too much tolerance of abuse for officials in rugby and other sports. It’s unacceptable what you and other officials cop from people. More cracking down needed.
Referee abuse is eating away at the grassroots of rugby
Hey Jez, yep can confirm TE and MN played the second half at Eastwood on Saturday.
The Wrap: The Reds ride the bumps all the way to Super Rugby grand final
Interesting thought, Piru, but I think that they’d like to have the flexibility of being able to select players coming back from injury, or using veterans in positions where they’re otherwise thin.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?