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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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Dan McKellar's priorities at the Wallabies are absolutely clear: producing the best maul in the world and "genuine physicality and brutality" in everything they…
Dave Rennie will name his first Test team to play England on Thursday at 1.30pm AEST with injury certain to shape the final mix…
Eddie Jones has moved to beef up his team's ball carrying threat the first Test against Australia by starting heavyweights Billy Vunipola and Joe…
Wallabies veteran James Slipper has been sharing his training load between tight and loosehead positions and declared Taniela Tupou touch and go for the…
Want more proof that Quade Cooper is a changed man? The Wallabies No.10 has revealed his close relationship with the man he's likely to…
Origin referee Ashley Klein's meeting with Brad Fittler after Origin I came under the spotlight in game two when a sin-binning against the Maroons…
Harry Johnson-Holmes' hopes of playing in the winter Tests have been dashed with the Waratahs prop suffering a serious Achilles injury at camp during…
Modest as ever, and funny too, Wallabies legend Mark Ella made it clear the honour of being named on the new Ella-Mobbs Cup to…
England coach Eddie Jones and Wallabies' Dave Rennie have named their squads for the three-Test series in July with Jones opting for 36 tourists…
Time is relentless. Contrary to sports mythology it never stands still. You can't ever wind it back but you can remember and learn, and…
Wallabies great Phil Kearns has given the team's coach Dave Rennie a huge vote of confidence for raising the team's skill level in his…
Wallabies' World Cup hopeful Suliasi Vunivalu says he went "into my shell and struggled" when he suffered a second significant hamstring injury, but has…
England coach Eddie Jones has named a 36-man squad to face Australia in three Tests next month including the left field selection of Aussie-raised…
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie wants Australia's Super Rugby clubs to continue competing against Kiwi sides for the sake of the national team's standards, and…
England coach Eddie Jones will face the British media on Monday night when he names the squad to tour Australia, and he's sure to…
The last time England toured down under, in 2016, Tate McDermott was working as food and beverage attendant at a resort on the Sunshine…
Wallabies halfback Tate McDermott says he's as intrigued as everyone to see how Dave Rennie handles the No.10 log jam against England. The Wallabies…
Former All Black Andrew Mehrtens has suggested Rugby Australia's bold statement that they're ready to walk out on New Zealand and Super Rugby could…
James O'Connor says he's fully fit and would be ready to step in at No.15 if he misses out as Wallabies flyhalf to Quade…
Graham Arnold's brave call to hook captain Mat Ryan and send Andrew Redmayne into the furnace of a penalty shootout paid ultimate dividends when…
Both highly unlikely
It's time for the Wallabies to front up against ancient foes, and this is how they should do it
This has been updated with another NZ coach testing positive and Joe Schmidt being brought into the camp to help coaching.
Rugby News: Razor 'open' to Wallabies job, Kiwis' Covid crisis gives RTS debut hope, Gregan hails Eddie's 'courage'
Thanks Bob, caught out by a research site I should know not to rely on. Fixed now.
'There's no way Mark Ella deserved it': Legend's classy reaction to becoming new symbol of Wallabies vs. England rivalry
I also have to make sure the other 99 percent of Roarers don’t feel patronised by you two mental giants.
ANALYSIS: Key match ups and strategy, plus who will win and why, for July's three massive rugby Test series
Had to look it up and even then it was a close run thing…
ANALYSIS: Key match ups and strategy, plus who will win and why, for July's three massive rugby Test series
I’m sure your praise is the only payment he requires.
ANALYSIS: Key match ups and strategy, plus who will win and why, for July's three massive rugby Test series
woohoo! Love a pun, and a Friday afternoon pun is best of all.
'There's no way Mark Ella deserved it': Legend's classy reaction to becoming new symbol of Wallabies vs. England rivalry
Utter nonsense. But you’re entitled to it.
England tour squad confirmed: Jones names eight new caps including Aussie-raised bolter as injuries hit hard
Really? Changed it but, seriously….
England tour squad confirmed: Jones names eight new caps including Aussie-raised bolter as injuries hit hard
Whatever we think of Fox Christy is a good reporter and he’s done very well with this one.
Rugby News: RA threatens to quit Super Rugby, Skelton 'hurt' by England tour snub, Ella feted as Cook Cup name axed
McLennan is quoted directly. It’s not an anonymous source.
Rugby News: RA threatens to quit Super Rugby, Skelton 'hurt' by England tour snub, Ella feted as Cook Cup name axed
Please note, this story has been updated on June 12 following Dave Rennie’s naming of the 35-man squad
Wallabies vs England squads confirmed: Australia's key selection calls and both teams' predicted first Test lineups
No unfortunately. Fox Sports doesn’t seem to take them live and Stan don’t either. I’ll have a complete run down on it up soon
WALLABIES SQUAD: Rennie names six new faces for England battle but leaves out big names in shock twist
I’ll be doing a separate Rennie press conference story soon, but the highlights.
Rodda out for up to 3 months.
Tupou racing time to make the first test with HJH as back up.
Kurtley Beale won’t be considered for Eng series.
Better for McReight to play in A team as he wouldn’t be required for the 23 unless Hooper is injured as Samu can cover.
Vunivalu picked because they want to keep developing him.
Len Ikitau WILL be right for the first Test.
Story up in approx 30 mins
WALLABIES SQUAD: Rennie names six new faces for England battle but leaves out big names in shock twist
It is supposed to be on Wednesday
WALLABIES SQUAD: Rennie names six new faces for England battle but leaves out big names in shock twist
Hi Faithful, Dave Rennie is just about to have a press conference and I’ll update his reasoning asap
WALLABIES SQUAD: Rennie names six new faces for England battle but leaves out big names in shock twist
See that wasn’t so hard was it? 😊
NRL NEWS: Wallabies coach's sly 'Lebanon' dig at league, Yeo cleared over concussion, Dolphins nab Titan
Love this. Would definitely read it
Rugby News: Newsome off to France alongside Simone, Wells quits Rebels, backrower's Pilecki Medal win
Hi DA, Jim Tucker is our Friday guy. He doesn’t like getting out of bed for the 6am starts though 😂 Should have something along a little later.
Rugby News: Newsome off to France alongside Simone, Wells quits Rebels, backrower's Pilecki Medal win
GOLD 😂
NRL NEWS: Wallabies coach's sly 'Lebanon' dig at league, Yeo cleared over concussion, Dolphins nab Titan
You spelled Michael Hooper wrong Jimbo
Rennie reveals OS trio for England, Taniela latest, how 'versatile' Tah changes backrow options, and A-team plan
He went into no further detail around selections.
Rennie reveals OS trio for England, Taniela latest, how 'versatile' Tah changes backrow options, and A-team plan
I agree. That adds to the drama and the chat for sure
'They were bloody good last time': Blues braced for new Brumbies battle, make three changes
So this story is now updated with Dan McKellar quotes and three of the four semifinal teams. The Blues, are the last to lock in. How there isn’t a set time to put in a team as there is in AFL and NRL I’ll never understand.
'They were bloody good last time': Blues braced for new Brumbies battle, make three changes
Sorry Geoff, your team has already been leaked to the media
'How much will Valetini be the focus?': The Roar experts' predicted Wallabies 23 for the first Test against England