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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 Paul, yeah he’s pretty philosophical about the Tahs stint. It didn’t work out but it led to better things.
Aussie abroad: Tala Gray
Hi mz, I envy him too. Good career and some great bases for it. He’s a warrior. He’s earned it.
Aussie abroad: Tala Gray
Hi CS, i was there for it. Awesome game. Both teams were there to play positive rugby. It was noticeable how few scrums there were. I didn’t miss them!
Todd Louden embedding a one-club mantra at Southern Districts
Hi mz, yeah he probably has a lower profile than he should have. Was apparently close to becoming Reds boss in 2009 when Mackenzie got the gig, and also had his name thrown around last year when the Tah’s head job became open. In addition to his SS, Bulls and Waratahs roles was DOR at Panasonic in Japan. Was also a contributor to the Roar once upon a time!
Todd Louden embedding a one-club mantra at Southern Districts
Nice one, Peter. Seeing Joe Roff’s name emboldened made me immediately think of Melbourne ’01; the same with Horan against RSA in ’99. Those performances clearly stood out for you too.
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Hi DA, yeah maybe he is. I can’t argue against the many clubs point. We’ll have to wait and see whether it’s a long tenure at SD or another in and out. Cheers.
Todd Louden embedding a one-club mantra at Southern Districts
Haha Linphma! Bragging rights for Southo’s in 2020. Although they may meet again in the semi’s…
Todd Louden embedding a one-club mantra at Southern Districts
Well said, BB. That was some win.
Todd Louden embedding a one-club mantra at Southern Districts
Very handy. Plenty of experience which is great for a young team.
Todd Louden embedding a one-club mantra at Southern Districts
Very good sign. That would have been a great battle.
Todd Louden embedding a one-club mantra at Southern Districts
Thanks Jez, your mates’ hearts are clearly in the right place! Louden might just help to Channel that passion and vision.
Todd Louden embedding a one-club mantra at Southern Districts
Cheers Stillmissit. I’m off to have a peek at Randwick vs. Eastwood. Enjoy the weekend’s rugby.
Todd Louden embedding a one-club mantra at Southern Districts
Definitely, CS. Rugby is very north/east-centric in Sydney. A goldmine of talent in those other quadrants probably playing other sports. Thanks for the comment.
Todd Louden embedding a one-club mantra at Southern Districts
Hi C, thanks for the comment. Manny spoke to me a bit about Huia. They were both based in France for a period before Huia moved back to Canberra a few years ago. Huia had four wallaby caps to Manny’s two.
Aussie abroad: Manny Edmonds
Thanks for the thought! They’re all sitting in my profile to read for free so probably not these stories but I would definitely like to author a book one day.
Aussie abroad: Manny Edmonds
Hi Elf, thanks for the comments. Yeah, the top two French comps are very well followed. Rugby does have a following in country Australia, of course, but it remains a dominant capital-city sport. Sydney and Brisbane spawn the bulk of the Aussie players. If rugby was the dominant sport in Bathurst and Armidale it could possibly work, but I doubt the sport would even rank in the top three in terms of participation and interest. Thanks again.
Aussie abroad: Manny Edmonds
Absolutely, Harry. Hopefully he’s still got some gas left in the tank when he comes back from France.
Aussie abroad: Tala Gray