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Tony is honoured to be next man in as The Roar editor, having made his debut at the Queensland Times, Ipswich, in 1989 with a column entitled 'That's What I reckon Sport!' Has since worked as a reporter and editor with organisations including Fox Sports, Fairfax, News Corp, 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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It’s time for Dave Rennie’s promising Wallabies squad to step out their “backyards” with another significant step towards showing they can be a force at the 2023 World Cup beginning on Saturday night against Japan.
Quade Cooper’s club vs country standoff rumbles on, but Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has given the clearest message yet that he wants his revitalised No.10 on the European leg of the spring tour.
Hunter Paisami will replace Samu Kerevi at No.12 against Japan as he returns for the first time since facing the All Blacks in August. Paisami was first choice earlier in the campaign before leaving camp to attend the birth of his child. With Kerevi, who suffered an ankle injury against Argentina, in storming form alongside […]
Welcome to the second edition of Rugby World, a weekly column dedicated to some of the most intriguing stories from the XV man game.
Quade Cooper says he’s the man stuck in the middle of ongoing negotiations between Rugby Australia and his Japanese club and still has no idea if he will be joining the Wallabies on the European leg of the spring tour.
England coach Eddie Jones named a 34-man squad for northern winter internationals on Tuesday and one ommission in particular would have been greeted with great interest by the Wallabies.
Brad Haddin, who’s just returned from a coaching role in the IPL, says Australia could come to regret leaving Nathan Lyon out of the T20 World Cup squad that launches its campaign against South Africa on Saturday.
Test cricket captain Tim Paine says he was “shattered” when he heard young gun Will Pucovski had suffered another head hit and concussion which has left him in doubt for the Ashes campaign.
Last week, when Dave Rennie named the 34 players who departed Australia on Wednesday to join three overseas based Wallabies on the spring tour, he had some fatherly words about some of his flock.
Welcome to Rugby World, a new weekly column looking at issues and stories from home and abroad. Sonny shining Sonny Bill Williams is everywhere right now. A permanent fixture of Stan Sport’s post-match punditry, he didn’t awlays sparkle, but did deliver the best interview moment of The Rugby Championship with that heart-felt exchange with Quade […]
Australia have now gone eight games in 12 years without a victory over Japan, and their gutting 2-1 World Cup qualifying loss in Saitama will hurt as much as any of their failures.
England have set themselves up for another “will he or won’t he” saga over Ben Stokes despite his name being left off the 17-man squad for the Ashes tour named on Sunday evening.
Dave Rennie said he was still uncertain if the Wallabies’ would have their three Japanese-based stars, including starting No.10 Quade Cooper, available for the opening match of the spring tour, as he named a 37-man squad for the four Tests on Friday.
Dave Rennie’s transformation of the Wallabies from a youth group to a hardcore line up of seasoned pros under further relaxation of the Giteau Law continued Friday when he named Will Skelton among three overseas-based players for the spring tour.
Goals from Awer Mabil, Martin Boyle and Mitch Duke gave the Socceroos a record 11th straight win as they joined Saudi Arabia atop their World Cup qualifying group on Friday.
Tim May played 24 Tests and 47 ODIs for Australia, was named by Shane Warne as his best bowling partner, and retired prematurely to take on the cause of his fellow pros as the first president of the Australian Cricketers Association. But who knew he’s such a funny bugger?
Benji Marshall has announced his retirement from the NRL after 19 years and 346 games across four clubs, going out with his closest mentor Wayne Bennett by his side. Marshall, 36, was briefly emotional as he began his media conference before turning on his trademark humour to thank fans, friends and family. “I started off […]
Family. It was there in the joy of of Penrith’s man of the match Nathan Cleary and his coach dad Ivan.
Andrew Kellaway scored a hat-trick, produced a try-saver and continued his brilliant first campaign in the gold jersey. In fact he only made one small misstep in Australia’s defeat of Argentina and it made no difference at all.
Dally M winner Tom Trbojevic, named this week as the NRL’s fullback of the year, has given Souths youngster Blake Taaffe a massive vote of confidence as the Rabbitohs’ rookie prepares to break an NRL record in the Grand Final.
‘He’s probably as sharp as I’ve seen him in the last 18 months which is exciting for us.’
Everything Dave Rennie said on Quade's club vs country intrigue, big JOC call, Jordie's puzzling issue
That’s a wrap from DR and me, I’ll digest, transribe and get the full run down up asap
WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED: Kerevi injury paves way for Paisami return, Brumbies hooker set for debut
I asked DR about it on the press call. It’s weird, his statement makes it clear he wants QC on tour. He also said he would consider a partial tour from him. I’ll have a full story up asap.
WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED: Kerevi injury paves way for Paisami return, Brumbies hooker set for debut
Her suffered bad cramp last time and they’re not sure it won’t happen again
WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED: Kerevi injury paves way for Paisami return, Brumbies hooker set for debut
DR on Quade: Situation not resolved with the European tour. Interesting this one. DR says he wants him to tour, the regs say he’s available and yet still no resolution.
WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED: Kerevi injury paves way for Paisami return, Brumbies hooker set for debut
DR on Izaia Perese. He’s explosive and quick. We’re trying to get him match fit and try to sharpen him up. There’s a bit to get used to from a structure point of view. We thought this week was a little bit close.
WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED: Kerevi injury paves way for Paisami return, Brumbies hooker set for debut
DR on Kerevi: He was close. If it was next week he would have been right. On Paisami: He’s explosive and not a lot changes. He’s sloted in nicely. We think it will be seamless.
WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED: Kerevi injury paves way for Paisami return, Brumbies hooker set for debut
DR on Rob Leota return at 6: He’s a big man, 118kg, he’ll carry well for us. Good athlete, good skill set. We were happy with him, changed the mix to give Sean McMahon a run and Pete Samu a start. We like Pete on the bench.
WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED: Kerevi injury paves way for Paisami return, Brumbies hooker set for debut
DR on only 4 changes: We think this is a good combination for Japan. The plan is to pick the best side available each week. James O’Connor looking as sharp as he’s seen in a while.
WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED: Kerevi injury paves way for Paisami return, Brumbies hooker set for debut
DR on Jordie P fitness: “Pyhsically he’s really good. When you start you have a bigger load through the week. We’re looking into why he cramped so badly (last game). It gives us more flexibiity with him on bench.
WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED: Kerevi injury paves way for Paisami return, Brumbies hooker set for debut
DR on what he wants from his hookers, having used so many: Folau has shown the way recently, sometimes it’s a point of diff. We like Lchie Lonergan, he gets an off season to put on size and strength. Connal has a real presence. It’s wide open. It’s a great opportunity for a couple of hookers.
WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED: Kerevi injury paves way for Paisami return, Brumbies hooker set for debut
DR on Tom Wright v Jordie Petaia. We anticipate it will be a quick game, we’re not convinced JP would go 80. For the best balance we want him off the bench
WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED: Kerevi injury paves way for Paisami return, Brumbies hooker set for debut
DR: On Connal McInerny: ‘Really good set piece. Thought it important here. Good post tackle presence, been with us a bit, came in got knocked out, had an ankle injury that he’s rehabbed. It’s really exciting for him and his family.’
WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED: Kerevi injury paves way for Paisami return, Brumbies hooker set for debut
We have contact, but a short delay before we’re joined by DR
WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED: Kerevi injury paves way for Paisami return, Brumbies hooker set for debut
Wallabies having issues getting their Zoom started, we’ll see how this unfolds
WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED: Kerevi injury paves way for Paisami return, Brumbies hooker set for debut
Dave Rennie media conference will start approx 3.30pm AEST and you can see updates here, with a separate story on that to follow later.
WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED: Kerevi injury paves way for Paisami return, Brumbies hooker set for debut
If only he had that excuse. I’m pretty sure the first piece he wrote for me was around 2005
'An activity for sadists': Three hurdles Cummins must clear to become our first bowling captain in 65 years
Hi guys, for those who get confused by this… the story is now updated so comments from here are about a new story
The Wallabies press conference starts soon and I’ll add some updates here
WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED: Kerevi injury paves way for Paisami return, Brumbies hooker set for debut
S*** Brett. Haven’t I taught you anything? ALWAYS blame the editor.
'An activity for sadists': Three hurdles Cummins must clear to become our first bowling captain in 65 years
thanks, added the crucial missing year now…
'An activity for sadists': Three hurdles Cummins must clear to become our first bowling captain in 65 years
You’re half right (but not about the AI) 😂
Rugby World: Eddie find who 'could be like Kolbe,' Quade's hilarious coach stitch up, Carter's 'most influential'
Y’all passed!
Eddie Jones makes surprising call on Louis Lynagh with Wallabies waiting to pounce
😱 thanks, rushed it!
Eddie Jones makes surprising call on Louis Lynagh with Wallabies waiting to pounce
Kersi, how could I ever forget that? Great to hear from you old friend! I’m on tony@theroar.com.au if you’d like to get in touch.
Big selection call Aussies might regret, positive Warner verdict and legends' surprise final tip
Hey guys
thanks for pointing out the error around Ben Gunter, and therefore the error in the headline. Yes htis was produced via AAP and we took their headline, without fact checking it.
I have called AAP to let them know of the error now as well.
Australian raised trio called up for Japan Test debut