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First of all I need to warn everyone, particularly our more sensitive neighbors from across the ditch. This article is a troll. It is…
Now that we've had three days of Wallaby bashing, it's time to start focusing on some positives as we prepare to do battle for…
The Brumbies spirited yet ultimately unsuccessful Super Rugby final on the weekend showed why all teams need to have a contingency plan. Unfortunately for…
Both winning teams from the weekend went in as underdogs yet both played their best games of the year to progress to the final.…
As Wallaby fans still attempt to close their mouths following the biggest shock defeat since about this time last year, it appears there is…
Warren Gatland's decision to drop Brian O'Driscoll is his stupidest decision to date so far this tour, and that's really saying something. Warren Gatland…
Just like the Aussies were sweating on the James Horwill judiciary decision from the IRB, Lions fans will be sweating on Warren Gatland’s selections…
There are some striking similarities between the debutants of 2001 and those in this Lions series, and the opportunity to make their mark on…
With the sides for the first Test announced yesterday and the intriguing selections of the backrows, it might be a good time to ponder…
With everybody busy today blowing smoke in the direction of the Lions backsides after they demolished the Waratahs minus Wallabies stars last night I…
I know that we all want to put the Quade Cooper thing to bed, but I feel I have to get my two cents…
Who cares about Cardiff 8 years ago? The best teams always get the rub of the green with the ref in every sport. the ABs didn’t get it that day but they’ve had it a 100 times before and since. Kiwis got a free ride from Craig Joubert in the final in 2011 so you can call it even. Spiro keeps banging on about it but most rugby fans around the world don’t have any sympathy for kiwis complaining about refs
SPIRO: Will referee Wayne Barnes remain "a perfect fit for the Wallabies"?
my guess is that higgers was hooked after coming out of the line to make (miss) a tackle that led to a try.
We cannot lift the Cup unless we pick the right pack
you could hardly say that pocock is big enough for 6 or 8 too. he is 10kg lighter than most. i love how the debate is one of the hottest topics in world rugby that has all the experts split but johnny boy jnr has just decided it for us all! Thanks mate
How do you solve a problem like Michael Hooper?
Forget it Harry once these guys get an idea in their head it’s there to stay. Simmons is rubbish, hooper not big enough, aac doesn’t pass, etc etc
Wallabies come from behind to beat the Boks
Tickets for bledisloe in Sydney started at $35. Can’t get cheaper than that
Wallabies come from behind to beat the Boks
Yes to everyone in this thread. It’s nice to know that people are seeing this article for what it is
SPIRO: Just let Quade Cooper leave Australia and the Wallabies!
It was tongue in cheek but I get what you’re saying. The thing is he does want to stay though, isn’t that what this is all about?
SPIRO: Just let Quade Cooper leave Australia and the Wallabies!
A letter of agreement? What is that, like an autograph?
SPIRO: Just let Quade Cooper leave Australia and the Wallabies!
Yeah exactly right MJB. I’m certainly glad I didn’t have media following me around in my early 20s I did some stupid things as well. I honestly can’t believe the quality of some articles at the moment. Super rugby finals and a World Cup later in the year and we get dished out ad hom rubbish like this!!
SPIRO: Just let Quade Cooper leave Australia and the Wallabies!
This is sooooooooo boring! yes spiro we know that you love players from the 30s who had one arm and a huge mortgage but the game has changed mate. isn’t the fact that he doesn’t want to go to Toulon an indication that he isn’t just chasing the $$$$? Anyway, Spiro you’ve had this particular breeze ruffling your skirt for a while now so go for it buddy, its your day!!!
SPIRO: Just let Quade Cooper leave Australia and the Wallabies!
conradical! It’s that time of year again! I would say that everyone in world rugby feared Cullen, Wilson, Williams and campese…. Conrad has made a career out of the opposition being scared of the blokes around him. It’s allowed him to be under marked his whole career! Pocock will be shaking in his boots at the thought of going toe to toe with the Hurricanes backline open side this week!! Sorry mania I can’t help it, I just don’t see it and never will
All Black Squad: Who was unlucky to miss the cut?
Great read mate especially the rolf harris analogy! my big points from the weekend…
1. stormers lacked leadership. Vermeulen was always going to be a big loss but when I found out that burger was out too i put money on the brumbies because i couldn’t see any other result. not enough leadership in the pack and brumbies game is well suited for the stormers.
2. Chiefs had no rhythm in attack. I think injuries have killed all combinations for the chiefs and i feel sorry for them because they played their hearts out in attack but just looked lost and directionless at times.
3. Highlanders have me very worried! Highlanders look like they could play blindfolded at the moment their combinations are so good. I want to see the waratahs pick and drive because that was the only part of the chiefs game that really worried them. I would also like to see pressure on the lineout but am worried about aimless kicks to ben smith and co. Also Spiros point about the wet track is a good one. i havent seen night time conditions like that for a while. the highlanders won’t get away with the basketball passes and 40m long quick throws this weekend. The forward battle will be where this game is won and its going to be one hell of a battle
4. Refs were both good i thought
5. Have you ever seen so much niggle in a NZ derby?! Normally the NZ derbies are the most open because they just play footy and don’t get involved in the nonsense but this one had bucketloads of niggle!! and bucketloads of good rugby too….
The Wrap: A tale of three finals
After seeing the game under the roof in Otago I don’t think I’ve ever seen a dryer track in NZ. The commentators described it as a billiards table. The players were basketball passing by holding on to the end of the ball. It will definitely be a lot different this weekend
SPIRO: A Waratahs vs Brumbies Super Rugby final is a possibility
I would say that giteau would only ever be halfback cover on the bench if one of the other halfbacks were injured so close to a game that a new halfback didn’t have time to fly over
SPIRO: A Waratahs vs Brumbies Super Rugby final is a possibility
Well why do you watch mate if it’s crap? Spare yourself and others the pain of your negativity. The game has changed if you don’t like it move on to something else!
When did rugby lose its mojo?
Because rugby is a global game and the rest of the world don’t care that a handful of rugby fans in Australia want changes to the game to satisfy some weird thirst to make rugby more like league
When did rugby lose its mojo?
it wasn’t a personal attack mate. That’s why I highlighted which parts of the article I was responding to. I was attacking the writing. If you are going to go on a rugby website and attack the game then I would suggest putting more thought into it, especially considering the author has 20 years media experience. I wouldn’t waste my time with trying to win over fans that attack people for the clothes and shoes they wear, there is a better calibre of fan out there for rugby than that.
When did rugby lose its mojo?
A dirge to you maybe sheek, not to me… your optimism about rugby never fails to impress mate!
When did rugby lose its mojo?
Best chance the highlanders have had in years and all you want to do is have a whinge and look for excuses…
Waratahs’ rails run about to pay off
Ha!! I’ll pay two of those mate, 7 and 13!!
Thirteen reasons why the Hurricanes must win the Super Rugby title
Bakkies, I get the feeling Ralph struggles to blend in with any crowd
When did rugby lose its mojo?
I thought RM Williams was a country thing? Is it a neutral bay thing now? I’m so confused…
When did rugby lose its mojo?
“Rugby union has always been bogged down by the number of rules and infringements, even the most hardened supporter would agree it can be a frustrating game to take in”
I don’t agree to that.
“And to call a spade a spade, rugby has become a very boring sport to watch.”
Thats not really appropriate use of the phrase.
When did rugby lose its mojo?
cooper needs the kind of ball that foley had last week. im a fan of both players but neither have really shined although foley it has to be said fluffed the best chance to impress last week. in response to the authors question. cooper, foley, giteau, toomua and beale; he can take them all and will take them all!!
Cheika’s continued Cooper love unwarranted