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Rugby lover and Wallabies fan, but late to the game, becoming a real fan 5 or so years ago when in my mid thirties . From Perth, living in France.
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During the recent Australia vs England series Allan Alaalatoa, Jordan Petaia and Scott Sio all injured themselves executing tackles. All three went in low,…
A bit early, I realise, but we’ve all been thinking about it for a bit and I’m interested in getting the conversation going a…
Maybe I’m a sucker for punishment. I watched the last Wallabies game three times – once live with French commentary, once with the Aussie…
I'm a big podcast-listener, so whatever I'm into I'll usually find a few good podcasts to listen to on it. About a year ago…
As we're all twiddling our thumbs rugby-wise, I thought it might be interesting to twiddle them in a more structured and debatable way. Let's…
I grew up in Western Australia and never had anything to do with rugby when I was young aside from seeing the occasional highlight…
Like you I’m sure, for about the last two years, I’ve been hanging out for the World Cup. During that time I also completely…
Vailanu is alright. Moves faster than most hookers too
Aussie-born England capped rake Nic Dolly signs with Force ... and he'll soon be eligible for the Wallabies
I think Faessler has looked pretty good. I’ll be comfortable if he’s marched out at 2 for the Wallabies in July
Aussie-born England capped rake Nic Dolly signs with Force ... and he'll soon be eligible for the Wallabies
He kicks straight but apart from that he just hasn’t looked comfortable playing 10 even at Super level. His first season he did but since then, not so much. Gordon is tougher both ways.
Five things: Lesson Aussie rugby can learn from Kiwis - and why next month will determine whether SR gap has closed
I think Mcreight’s definitely was one you just can’t do. 3 weeks minimum deserved.
McDermott’s was too but I think the provocative fend to the throat and how soft his contact was should be taken into account for a short suspension.
Lesser indiscretions shouldn’t be completely ignored and forgotten when there’s a bigger one.
'Brain explosion': Wallaby stars sent off as Queensland left red-faced in Moana Pasifika shocker
Hard to see how a bloke who’s played 90 tests is arrogant in saying he wants to play more.
He’s 35, not 55 and he’s saying he wants to play, not that he’s a sure thing.
What Joe Schmidt told Kurtley Beale about his Wallabies future
And not only. I think he has improved tackling and over the ball while in France.
Huge coup sees Wallabies hooker coming home to Super Rugby on long-term deal, with World Cup in sights
Meanwhile that Reds’ prop a few weeks back got a longer suspension for getting his tackle just slightly wrong.
Rugby News: Beale 'laser focused' on Wallabies return, coach fury at ban for 'malicious' headbutt
Yeah he owes his teammates that.
Looking back though I can’t recall any point where I’d think Rennie or Jones had to pick him based on form. But when they did, yeah he did rise to the occasion.
I guess he needs to see every match as ‘the occasion’.
Super Rugby teams round 8: Tahs drop Marky Mark, Kellaway returns for Rebels, HMP replaces Lynagh
It’s not the first time his Super form has been mediocre for a while. I’d say generally he’s been a better test than Super player.
Super Rugby teams round 8: Tahs drop Marky Mark, Kellaway returns for Rebels, HMP replaces Lynagh
I’ve wondered for a while why he doesn’t play backrow. He’s never been a great scrummager
'Insane and total stupidity': Drua have two SENT OFF as Rebels score 33 unanswered points to win again
Haven’t seen this one yet but the TMO let a fair bit go for them in the 2nd half against the Waratahs too a few weeks back.
Lomani needs to pull his head in it seems. Ripped into Nice White out of nowhere too last week.
'Insane and total stupidity': Drua have two SENT OFF as Rebels score 33 unanswered points to win again
I forgot he won the player of the year.
Fair bit better achievements and better comments from him than the comment threads we roarers have put together here. 😂
'Incredible' Hoops backed to do better than Boks legend who 'failed abysmally' in sevens switch
Does Habana have a cupboard full?
'Incredible' Hoops backed to do better than Boks legend who 'failed abysmally' in sevens switch
Waratahs lost by 3 to the Drua, 2 to the Highlanders, 2 to the Blues (though that score really flattered them).
Marginal differences in gameplay and they have two more wins.
Having said that, I think the parts are greater than the sum there. Whether that’s Coleman’s fault, I have no idea.
Rugby Australia kicks off review into Waratahs as pressure mounts on Coleman ahead of Brumbies clash
Not saying he’s put together more good games but he’s been good and has some strengths that it wouldn’t be shocking to see Joe prefer.
Super Rugby teams round 7: Bell returns but Tahs hooker gone for season, Jack back for Brums, Rebels' Leota blow
I’ve been disappointed by Petaia. I thought for a few years that if he could just stay healthy he’d be en elite back but he’s been inconsistent. I’d like to hear he was going to sign for a few years in top 14, Prem or especially URC. I’m sure he’d come back a better Wallaby
'Best place for me': Wallaby-in-waiting Jorgensen commits to Aussie rugby in boost ahead of Lions series
I do realise that, but on the TMO it seemed like he just decided to let it go in this match. Incidents that’d usually get pulled up (compared to in other matches) didn’t. I was watching it on replay so i could take a second look at how late or high stuff was.
The Wrap: Wallaby's brain fade that cost the Tahs, con job worthy of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
The Drua v Waratahs game was great. Such a great crowd and some great swings in momentum and good toughness and persistence by the Waratahs to stay in it – Gamble and Hannigan especially.
I was wondering seriously at several points if there even was a TMO or an HIA assessor about. A lot of late and high hits and late hard high ruck-entries and some incidental head thumps. Not one of them can I remember being reviewed or tested.
The Wrap: Wallaby's brain fade that cost the Tahs, con job worthy of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Two wins I this six nations that France shouldn’t have had, against Scotland for sure. And against Italy the kick should have been retaken.
'Grow up': France coach still crying salty tears over RWC exit, makes 'disgusting' claim about Kiwi ref
It’s a tricky thing the ‘deserves’ bit though, Ferret. I wonder whether all club and national coaches have told him to fill out his game or just lore of the same – strong carrying and offloads. If that’s the all the feedback he’s getting then he does deserve another shot at test rugby
'Talent can be fickle': Schmidt avoids rushing to conclusions as JOC calls for 'Reds-heavy' Wallabies
His form is great as usual, but I just still can’t recall him impacting a contest. These days basically every player needs to be able to do that at test level, most of all the backrow, obviously. I’d love a few consecutive weeks for his stats to be far fewer carries, but 4-5 effective cleanouts, 1-3 pilfers… then he’d look like a test player
'Talent can be fickle': Schmidt avoids rushing to conclusions as JOC calls for 'Reds-heavy' Wallabies
There is some punch from some of the forwards but yeah in phase play they need something. The Blues just weren’t troubled by their forwards attack-wise.
The Wrap: Reds light up Melbourne, while it's lights out for TV over Lienert-Brown concussion
Toole does indeed have serious toe. He changes direction and pace very well too. Can anyone name anyone more impressive pace-wise? Even Arendse might not match him
Blues-Tahs was a little frustratingly stop-start but I also thought it was a very disappointing preformance by the Tahs. The Blues probably should have won by another 12 with decent kicking and 20 with a few disallowed tries that could easily have got through.
Individually Reilly and Perese looked really dangerous but they had no real punch from the forwards. Vialanu is the only notable out but the Blues really dominated the middle of the field.
The Wrap: Reds light up Melbourne, while it's lights out for TV over Lienert-Brown concussion
Definitely true in my experience of posh english people. I don’t think there is such a thing as a posh Aussie anyway. Just some of us who think we are.
Tupou won't shy away from hurting ex-teammates in first clash against old team, Reds prop cops surprising four-match ban
Starting for La Rochelle – probably a better team than the Wallabies at their best – but couldn’t get a game for the Waratahs last year. Will be interesting to hear what happened there.
Aussie-born England capped rake Nic Dolly signs with Force ... and he'll soon be eligible for the Wallabies