SRP RD 5 talking points: Brumbies white flag fizzer, Hooper vs Cane, hailing 'Harry Wreight'
There’s a strong chance that the competition table will split in two this round with the top six teams separating from the rest. That’s…
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There’s a strong chance that the competition table will split in two this round with the top six teams separating from the rest. That’s…
A World Cup year will always throw up more puzzles and the Super Rugby Pacific lift-off has been true to form. Here is a quickfire…
OK, let’s just accept it. Watching the Wallabies is going to be like the dog sitting on the channel changer all the way to…
The Wallabies desperately needed to unearth a new young flyhalf after the 2019 Rugby World Cup but, unfortunately, they’ve backed the wrong horse in…
The thing about one-point Test losses is that most often they represent a gulf not a mere millimetre of difference between sides. As gut-wrenching…
Preliminary discussions about an ANZAC XV being reinvented has multiple exciting dimensions for the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour. Certainly, one will be…
Nick Frost. There’s 206cm worth of reasons why you have to see the bright side to the Wallabies despite the torture they twist into…
Everything about the Wallabies' next 10 Tests will be dripping with World Cup ramifications as recalled halfback Tate McDermott should know. Wallabies coach Dave…
The Wallabies thought they were signing another Marika Koroibete or Lote Tuqiri. Instead, they don’t quite know what to do with the No.6 winger…
Wallabies’ fans are on an erratic rollercoaster and they want to change to something less taxing on the nerves like, say, downhill skiing with…
Marika Koroibete’s masterclass in Adelaide has thrust his name further up the list of all-time Wallaby wingers.You might roll your eyes at yet another…
Nothing puts the microscope on a country’s rugby systems quite like a dire Test loss and the recall of a veteran flyhalf from left…
Wallabies, we have a problem. There were so many off-key parts to their game in the San Juan crash landing that it may be…
Quade Cooper will again turn to soul mate Sonny Bill Williams to find a way back to the Wallabies after his devastating Achilles tendon…
While the wound is still stinging on a losing series the Wallabies had every chance of winning, it’s time for The Roar Report Card.…
I’m watching a series on Stan right now called A Million Little Things and that was the power to the Wallabies’ astonishing win over…
Bombs away. Dave Rennie knows the kicks are coming, so do his wingers and so do the fans who are snapping up tickets for…
The Brumbies must complete a Barrett-busting hat-trick if they are to produce a bold underdog triumph in the Super Rugby Pacific finals. One down,…
The Queensland Reds hit the Crusaders with two of the best tries of the season, threw 55 minutes of thumping intensity at them and…
Red and yellow cards have been thrown around like confetti all season yet a blatant flip and dump copped a meagre yellow in Christchurch…
Maturity his making and being in far better programs than the average Rebels squads of old
SRP semi-final talking points: Eddie's most vexing debate could be settled if cowbells are silenced by Brumbies
Australian rugby’s DNA is a link 7. Eddie did pick Sam Underhill at 7 for Eng. He was a beast tackler and jackalled. Hands average at best
One to ponder. Brad Wilkin was superb for Rebels too
SRP semi-final talking points: Eddie's most vexing debate could be settled if cowbells are silenced by Brumbies
Swinton’s hands hold him back. Nasty 6 is a job description for sure
Not sure Leota is more than bursts of good
SRP semi-final talking points: Eddie's most vexing debate could be settled if cowbells are silenced by Brumbies
Good call. He’s that bigger No.6 body everyone wants with lineout oomph.
Gotta perform on this big stage
SRP semi-final talking points: Eddie's most vexing debate could be settled if cowbells are silenced by Brumbies
Absolutely. Freshest performances in the mind always count. The Rebels seem like they finished playing a month ago.
Schoupp, Hooper, Reimer … all are great examples of the Brumbies’ excellent development system. They will kick on for 2025
SRP semi-final talking points: Eddie's most vexing debate could be settled if cowbells are silenced by Brumbies
You’re spot on. Luck or rather a good/bad blast of the whistle is more prominent in rugby than any footy code
SRP semi-final talking points: Eddie's most vexing debate could be settled if cowbells are silenced by Brumbies
That Pietsch missed try was very costly. A 14-10 lead potentially and value for a pressuring start. Instead a tumble
SRP QF talking points: The 'crushing fail' Australia must avoid, Tahs duo who can seal World Cup tickets
Fair view. Mark N could be a fine fullback but needs time in the spot
SRP QF talking points: The 'crushing fail' Australia must avoid, Tahs duo who can seal World Cup tickets
The Reds are wearing black armbands today for the late Wayne Smith which is a wonderful tribute
SRP QF talking points: The 'crushing fail' Australia must avoid, Tahs duo who can seal World Cup tickets
Just beating Kiwi sides with slightly ragged play is a problem any Aussie side would love as a problem ????
SRP QF talking points: The 'crushing fail' Australia must avoid, Tahs duo who can seal World Cup tickets
Rebels the best performed side in losses all year. Don’t yet know how to win. Brums have a gear to go to
SRP QF talking points: The 'crushing fail' Australia must avoid, Tahs duo who can seal World Cup tickets
Well said. You can see Growdo smiling now he has a worthy friend and adversary to spar with
'Sharp witted, brave, insightful': Rugby pays tribute after veteran writer Wayne Smith dies
Lovely memory. That was Smithy
'Sharp witted, brave, insightful': Rugby pays tribute after veteran writer Wayne Smith dies
Didn’t say it wasn’t a smart call. They travelled last week as well.
Perfectly shrewd move
SRP Round 15 talking points: Winner takes all in Suva, Aussie sides look to avoid disaster, will Vunivalu repay faith?
I want to read another backrow think piece
SRP Round 15 talking points: Winner takes all in Suva, Aussie sides look to avoid disaster, will Vunivalu repay faith?
Haha
Great source of pride for u. Enjoy.
I’m proud of James Tucker because we have the same name and we are not even related
SRP Round 15 talking points: Winner takes all in Suva, Aussie sides look to avoid disaster, will Vunivalu repay faith?
Rebels only gave themselves to blame that they are in sudden death mode in Canberra. Playing great footy is different to knowing how to win.
SRP Round 15 talking points: Winner takes all in Suva, Aussie sides look to avoid disaster, will Vunivalu repay faith?
Colvin,
We search for reasons why SRP is a little down market at times and miss the obvious point that Waratahs and Brums sent weakened teams to NZ earlier in season and Kiwis have done same for selected games in Aust. Poor form eroding own product
SRP Round 15 talking points: Winner takes all in Suva, Aussie sides look to avoid disaster, will Vunivalu repay faith?
Wright, Kellaway, Petaia, Nawaqanitawase + Koroibete are better Test wingers at present
SRP Round 15 talking points: Winner takes all in Suva, Aussie sides look to avoid disaster, will Vunivalu repay faith?
Enjoy class in any coloured jersey
SRP talking points: Eddie everywhere offers something Rennie never could, how Rodda can channel Eales
Lucky if he’s player 33
SRP talking points: Eddie everywhere offers something Rennie never could, how Rodda can channel Eales
Petaia best No.13 backup
Unselfish and good passer and busts line and tackles big
SRP talking points: Eddie everywhere offers something Rennie never could, how Rodda can channel Eales
When Perese’s keg drive returned after knee problems, his whole game lifted. Rodda and Philip will take time too
SRP talking points: Eddie everywhere offers something Rennie never could, how Rodda can channel Eales
Long game with Tupou…the QFINAL of World Cup is 5 weeks after the start of tournament so that time is vital
SRP talking points: Eddie everywhere offers something Rennie never could, how Rodda can channel Eales
Excellent team and pocket summaries Harry. You have watched every minute of every game by this summation and been unaffected by amber or red fluids. Great work. To sparkle after 5 weeks of the tournament is the mark of a true rugby marathon man.
Doris, Botia, Keenan, McFarland etc…keep picking your own team with your own eyes not the popularity contest winners.
World Cup team of the pool stage: Irish domination, minnows surprise, one Wallaby makes the cut