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Tony has been writing about sport since making a debut at the Queensland Times, Ipswich, in 1989 with a column entitled 'That's What I reckon Sport!' He has since worked as a reporter and editor with organisations including Fox Sports, Fairfax, AAP, The AP and ACP magazines, covering four Olympics, three FIFA World Cups and WC's in cricket and rugby. Favourite team: Arsenal. Favourite question: 'Did you even watch the game?'
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The Waratahs' hopes of a top four finish have received a massive boost with the Auckland Blues picking a complete second string XV for…
Eight starts into the Waratahs career of No.10 Tane Edmed it seems a little premature to be asking him about playing for the Wallabies.…
With just one weekend left before finals in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, the top eight is almost set but the jostling for positions…
The Waratahs moved back ahead of the Reds into sixth place on the Super Rugby table with an impressive 32-20 defeat of the Highlanders…
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett kicked a drop goal after the siren to give New Zealand's top team this season a 21-19 win over…
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie's presence seems to spark Wallabies Test hopefuls as the Reds hosted Moana Pasifika in Brisbane.
Three years ago, Ned Hanigan was experiencing drought on and off the park. He had fallen out of favour with Wallabies coach Michael Cheika…
Waratahs assistant coach Jason Gilmore says emerging No.10 Tane Edmed wants to stay at the club, but admits he remains ripe for poaching by…
When Nic Dolly, a keen rugby playing teen with Eastwood, left Sydney airport five years ago with his family for a Christmas trip to…
The Hurricanes say Waratahs CEO Paul Doorn apologised on behalf of the Australian Super Rugby club after Hurricanes player Du'Plessis Kirifi made an allegation…
Waratahs centre Izzy Perese could be back in time for a Super Rugby quarterfinal as the best case scenario after suffering a knee injury…
Former Australian cricket star Andrew Symonds, one of the game's greatest ever larrikins and entertainers, has died in a car accident near Townsville, Queensland…
The Waratahs suffered a gutting late defeat that has given their top four hopes a huge dent, falling behind the Hurricanes for the first…
Queensland Reds attacked with promise, scoring four tries, but were beaten All Black and Blue at Eden Park, ultimately outclassed 53-26 by the Super…
Taniela Tupou has made it clear he wants to take a break from the Reds to play in Japan and Rugby Australia appear set…
As widely expected Australia was granted the hosting rights for the 2027 men's and 2029 women's World Cups after a World Rugby vote Thursday,…
Waratahs coach Darren Coleman has told Wallabies selectors they need to give Jed Holloway a Test debut this year after the lock's stellar return…
ACT Brumbies coach Dan McKellar says Dave Rennie could keep the Wallabies coaching job through to the end of the 2027 World Cup, playing…
Waratahs star Michael Hooper admits he's changed the way he's looking at rival Australian clubs as they produce encouraging results in Super Rugby Pacific's…
Wallaroos fullback Lori Cramer missed a penalty from almost in front as the fifth ranked Aussies fell to 12th-ranked Japan 12-10 in their Test…
Cheers, he seems a really focussed and determined young guy with the confidence in his skills that a player needs to be successful. Also, I really reckon there’s a big personality ready to emerge over the next few years. I got the sense from Charlie’s comments on him, or at least how he said them, that Tane might be a bit of a character.
'It's human nature': Tah Tane on his Wallabies ambitions and quest to be 'world class'
Thanks Macca, I do appreciate the feedback. Stirling has left The Roar and is working elsewhere and that’s why Tim is writing more. Ryan hasn’t written here for three years and Josh for more than two. But we will take a look and review. I do know some experts are happier to respond than others – some struggle with the level of discourse at times. cheers Tony
Dusty to Sydney, Tex to Port - How a mid-season trade period could spice up the AFL and 12 moves we'd love to see
It’s not the case that there are fewer expert articles, Macca. Each week day has one featured as it always had, plus Tim is writing a lot more analysis and features around the (actual) weekend games . And there is just one writer missing from last year’s expert roster.
Dusty to Sydney, Tex to Port - How a mid-season trade period could spice up the AFL and 12 moves we'd love to see
Thsnk you.
Exclusive: Ned Hanigan on how Japan changed him, Wallabies ambition, dealing with doubters and his 'surreal' Tahs return
Thanks for reading. The clubs are mostly helpful in my experience as is the media dept of Rugby Australia, but yes a lot has to do with the players being open to a chat. There is an understandable fear with many that they might get stitched up.
I loved the chat Brett and Harry had with the Moana boys recently – that was quality!
Ned was fabulous when I talked to him for athletesvoice.com.au at a tough time and I have a lot of respect for him.
I think it’s hard for most of us to know the pressure of being 22 and copping it over footy games but I reckon whatever happens he’s now in great head space.
Exclusive: Ned Hanigan on how Japan changed him, Wallabies ambition, dealing with doubters and his 'surreal' Tahs return
Um thanks, but not even my girlfriend thinks I’m an awesome studd. 😂
'We can't be naïve': Tahs give Tane contract update as 'forgotten man' looks to jog memories
Thanks Bobby, It’s not always straightforward to arrange something like this – a half-hour one on one interview – with most opportunities nowadays limited to press conferences where you get to ask maybe one or two questions. But this is much more satisfying from a writing point of view, especially when you get someone as great to chat to as Ned. And I’ll keep shooing for more. cheers
Exclusive: Ned Hanigan on how Japan changed him, Wallabies ambition, dealing with doubters and his 'surreal' Tahs return
Thanks and agree – first class human
Exclusive: Ned Hanigan on how Japan changed him, Wallabies ambition, dealing with doubters and his 'surreal' Tahs return
Thanks Harry, and it’s almost as long as one of yours!
Exclusive: Ned Hanigan on how Japan changed him, Wallabies ambition, dealing with doubters and his 'surreal' Tahs return
Thanks, he’s a belter of a bloke.
Exclusive: Ned Hanigan on how Japan changed him, Wallabies ambition, dealing with doubters and his 'surreal' Tahs return
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'There's a line': Tahs apologise after Hurricanes player says crowd racially abused him and insulted his mum
He had wife Laura and a daughter about 10 and son about 6.
RIP ROY: Andrew Symonds, larger than life larrikin of Australian cricket, dies aged 46
That’s what you took away from this, it was a gotcha question? Criticise the question all you like, and IMO it’s a valid one, but that answer is despicable. A 67-year-old who has handled hundreds of thousands of questions in his time needs to do much better with it.
'We've all made mistakes': Greg Norman actually said THAT when asked about murder of Saudi dissident
Hey TRD, welcome aboard. We like new readers just as much as our old readers. (More in some cases 😂 )
Super Rugby tipping panel Week 13: Prepare the dartboards
Thanks, good spot and will get it fixed
Rugby News: Hoops' surprise mindset shift after Aussies' Super surge, Izzy 'pushing' for No.13 jersey, AB clarifies NRL stance
Hey Bourkos not at this stage but we can investigate.
'It might be a wild claim': Springboks prop reveals unexpected truth about Super Rugby vs. URC scrums
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Super Rugby is a 'disaster', Warriors a 'disgrace' and Phoenix 'hopeless': is Kiwi sport really living a 'big fat lie'?
Thanks Dean.
Just how it came across to me when he talked about the player being thrown to the wolves and not being given preparation in the role.
'Thrown to the wolves': Tate questions 10 tactic as Reds stunned by Highlanders
Yes, that’s what I said.
'Thrown to the wolves': Tate questions 10 tactic as Reds stunned by Highlanders
Just on Harry Wilson, have received a text from the Reds media manager saying “he has a concussion but was up and about”. So it sounds like good news overall, if not for next week and the ongoing Reds injury issues.
'Thrown to the wolves': Tate questions 10 tactic as Reds stunned by Highlanders
seemed to me that he was questioning why they have a guy playing at 10 who wasn’t given minutes in the role before taking it on fulltime. Might be construed as a dig at the coach for not preparing for the JOC injury contingency, but of course that’s speculation – ‘thrown to the wolves’ might mean something else.
'Thrown to the wolves': Tate questions 10 tactic as Reds stunned by Highlanders
This will bring the crowds back!
Rugby News: Wallaby having 'deep think' about Scotland switch but dad 'doesn't bloody want it', ABs big rotation flaw
oops, thanks for spotting, fixed
Rugby News: 'Don't think it's good enough' - surprise over Rebel's latest ban, Crusaders' 'hurtful' review, Tahs injury blow
Hey Riggers, I’ve enjoyed watching him play, and was great to be in a small interview situation with a couple of other reporters to get a sense of his personality and mind set, but I would leave that kind of judgement on his Wallaby readiness to others. Luckily we had Will Genia on the podcast which will go out tomorrow morning and he had some really strong opinions on that. Well worth a look tomorrow.
'It's human nature': Tah Tane on his Wallabies ambitions and quest to be 'world class'