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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…
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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…
Hi Geoff, was also reflecting on the Reds’ ‘double-bye’ and how it’s far from ideal. What about sending them to play in the Hospital Cup? Not nearly the level to replicate SR but it’s a run-around. Plus some youngsters would be able to see Mcreight, Tupou et al up close and maybe even meet them.
The Wrap: The Reds ride the bumps all the way to Super Rugby grand final
Excellent, as always, Geoff. The Highlanders upset win was the highlight of the weekend for me. Couldn’t believe it was happening! I think a star may have been born in Connor Garden-Bachop.
The Wrap: Super Rugby AU and Aotearoa anxiously hovering on the bubble
I like them too, but I reckon Latu would also be a huge asset. Will be interesting to see what calls they make.
Aussie abroad: Hugh Pyle
What do you think about Rory Arnold? I suspect he could be one of the two overseas selections.
Aussie abroad: Hugh Pyle
Haha… Yes, a few vented their feelings over TMc. It might have been a few years in the making.
Aussie abroad: Hugh Pyle
Hey SMI, yep we haven’t produced any Sam Whitelocks or Retallicks have we? But who else has? Maybe only AW Jones and Maro Itoje are in their company. But NZ can really develop a player. They’ve got us there.
Aussie abroad: Hugh Pyle
Well punned, Paul. Yeah i feel it’s huge for the older guys who have wives and families… The travel for the normal Super Rugby competition must be a big disruption for them.
Aussie abroad: Hugh Pyle
Hey Boom, yeah HP was just ripening when he left. Oz would not have seen his best. Some good names there on your list.
Aussie abroad: Hugh Pyle
Cheers Jez. New chapter for him. Will see how he goes in Bayonne. Michael Ruru, Alofa X 2 and Izaia Perese also on the roster there.
Aussie abroad: Hugh Pyle
Thanks Mz, yes Pyle’s comments are not flattering, but you’re right that TMc does have a trophy on his cv. He must do somethings right.
Aussie abroad: Hugh Pyle
Hey Greysy, thanks for the comments. You’re entitled to stick it to McGahan so fair play to you. It’s fair to say that he didn’t preside over a very successful era at Melbourne. Pretty much par for the course there.
Aussie abroad: Hugh Pyle
Hey Mitch, thanks for that. Fair comment by you. I think it’s good when the players speak their mind. Better than the platitudes we’re so often served up. Others may rate TMc, but Pyle doesn’t and expressed that openly. Fair game.
Aussie abroad: Hugh Pyle
Nice list. I saw a nearly hairless ‘incredible Schalk’ a couple of years ago at Allianz Park playing for Saracens. Still pretty good in his mid-30s. It’s hard to go past Habana as their very best. Os ‘the Ox’ Du Randt has to be up there.
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Hi JN, yep there’s some pretty contented foreigners playing rugby in France these days.
Aussie abroad: Tala Gray
Thanks Mitch. Yeah, it would be great for Aussie rugby if they not only come back, but return as better players. There are plenty of reasons for them to stay abroad, though.
Aussie abroad: Tala Gray
I suspect you’re right, Geoff but i wish that wasn’t the case. I feel that the positives would far outweigh any potential negatives. For the health of the sport, our franchise teams should be going the extra yards imho.
The Wrap: The Reds ride the bumps all the way to Super Rugby grand final