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France and Scotland go head to head at Murrayfield in the Six Nations. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the…
England and Ireland go head to head in a huge Six Nations clash at Twickenham. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog…
Wales welcome France to Millennium Stadium in the third round of the Six Nations. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 3:30am…
Does Stiles include himself in the dud coach category? Coached the reds in 2016, and was also an assistant coach the year before. Both jobs within the last decade…
'He'd been flogged to death': Rebels GM's scathing Tupou claim as Wallaby battles to reignite his fire
Nice game from the tahs. Kicking game much better, ball retention very good. Attacked the ruck fringes with some clever switch plays, and shortened the crusaders up a bit. Defence much better, especially in wider channels. Credit to DC and the coaches for making the right adjustments from last week.
Crusaders looked disjointed. A lot of errors. You don’t see them like this very often but they were still in the game. Class outfit.
'No one backed us': $8 outsiders Waratahs upset Crusaders AGAIN as Edmed steps up to deliver famous win
Bell and Holloway probably the tahs best. MN was probably their best back. The loss of foketi this week was felt on the field. If they could have defended the wider channels, tightened up the game and kicked better they have the forwards to put the screws on and lock the game down. But, the starting pack needs more time together.
Lynaghs kicking game early was very good and shifted the momentum. Reds maul looked efficient, scrum was a mixed bag. When our tight five gets working the back row looks good around the field. The work rate of our props is improving from previous years.
Canes are going to be an absolute handful, so our defence will need adjustments and our game plan will have to be on point. The tahs found space and had plenty of opportunities- they just didn’t capitalise- and the canes will.
'Tough call': Reds too good for Tahs in cracking Aussie derby, as controversial penalty try, yellow to Jorgo proves telling
Another act in the same old circus, or a whole new show? I must admit to being ambivalent at this point.
Exclusive: Wallabies to turn to Kiwi Schmidt as Eddie Jones' replacement
Those rebellious ones are living up to their name. “Someone’s ego is writing cheques that they literally can’t cash” – some pilot said recently.
Fears for Rebels' future as debt threatens their Super Rugby existence - but CEO says 'we will be fine'
The ex players have taken over the place. All they need now is campo into marketing, Ealesy into PR, maybe nick farr-jones as community engagement and Phil Kearns as our spokesperson to NZ.
Jokes aside, Dan will do his best, and to be fair to Phil Waugh you can tell he has been frustrated over the last few months. Now that he is free from the helicopter chairman hopefully he has some clear air to get things moving. The drama has left the building, and that might also open up more options for the high performance and coach positions. Trust can be restored.
New chair says Aussie rugby must end 'sugar hit' approach, 'fears' for game's future if reform doesn't occur quickly
Well at least the 6 states stabbed him in the front. Would not be surprised if some of McLennan’s more vocal supporters were knifing him in the back. Not that it wasn’t deserved. The captains coup is ongoing… RA is currently like the character from fight club beating themselves up in their own office.
'What a shame': McLennan GONE as Rugby Australia name World Cup-winner chairman to bookend wild year
He has to go.
'No longer have any trust or faith': Rugby Australia chairman told to resign by SIX states, EGM looms with 'gloves off'
Yeah, being publicly showered in compliments by EJ is the equivalent to being given the full support of the board.
'Long-time captain': Eddie's big Wallabies call, Skelton open to returning home and why 'best years' are ahead
Interesting take on recent events.
Eddie Jones should be celebrated not booed: Why the worst thing RA could do is sack the Wallabies coach
Things are not going well.
Exclusive: Wallabies set for fly-half switch in do-or-die World Cup Test against Wales
Hi tony. Any reason for my comments to be getting heavily moderated these days? I have tried to contact the site about it several times over the last month, but no response. Just wondering if this is a new thing to limit the interaction on articles?
RWC News: Eddie turns screw on ref, claims Wallabies' 'huge pack can dominate World Cup'
Great result for Fiji. Our pool is getting interesting.
'Not good enough': England in disarray as Fiji pull off historic win to emerge as World Cup's darkest horse
Really good to see Daugunu get more time at 13 after he broke his arm against the chiefs. I think that we found finally his position, just a shame he is leaving to play down with the rebels QLD B team.
'It's still a gold jersey': Swinton out to impress as key to Aus A success against Wallabies RWC pool rivals revealed
I thought NZ was in QLD?
'Cancel his citizenship!' PM weighs in, ABs 'gobsmacked', as Hansen explains why he's helping Wallabies
We have become pretty innovative at finding ways to lose and discover new ‘learnings’.
'Massive reform': Australian Super clubs a step closer to alignment after decade-long wait
How long does Borthwick get to use EJ as an excuse before he is held accountable for the results? Is the same measure being applied to EJ and Rennie?
Eddie was right about one thing in epic spray - the Wallabies must stop being reactive and accepting of mediocrity
Of course Eddie was right. He is never wrong mate. Tricks under the Akubra mate, why you asking about my Akubra mate. Uppercut yourself, mate.
Eddie was right about one thing in epic spray - the Wallabies must stop being reactive and accepting of mediocrity
In fairness to big Jim that lions player was trying to head butt the bottom of his boot…
'Disgusting circus': Andy Farrell slams treatment of Owen as World Rugby appeals against England star's reprieve
Different strokes for different folks.
'Give yourself upper cuts': Eddie furious at journos after 'worst press conference I've ever had'
Agree. The trial by media has evolved into a trial by social media. It’s also an acknowledgment of the important place data analytics has in most workplaces with a public front.
'Disgusting circus': Andy Farrell slams treatment of Owen as World Rugby appeals against England star's reprieve
‘An old fox needs learn no craft’
The Wrap: Is Eddie Jones playing the role of Keyser Soze or Frank Drebin?
And if the bigger pack is also cohesive?
A good big man beats a good little man
ANALYSIS: Wallabies' maul is falling short and their French coach must fix it fast
Needed to happen. Results have been stagnating for many years. Change was needed and this coaching group has no domestic allegiances nor cognitive bias towards any particular sub faction in Australian rugby.
Wallabies winners and losers: Eddie's ruthless RWC squad is full of double standards - but we had been warned
No. I’m just making sure stiles isn’t absolved from the crap over the last 10 years that reds supporters have had to deal with in general.
Regards to TT, I think we haven’t seen a prop like him in Australia before. He was so good at the reds, that taking him off the field would have lost us games. I think there was also an effort to find out what his ceiling was, in terms of endurance. That it resulted in his injury is poor management, for sure. I just hope it doesn’t have lasting effects. Have fun with bobby and his TT criticisms. I was answering to that crap for years when tupou was with the reds. I’m just a highlights reel fan apparently. 😂
'He'd been flogged to death': Rebels GM's scathing Tupou claim as Wallaby battles to reignite his fire