Argentina stun Wales to reach semis: See how World Cup quarter-final unfolded
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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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He was fabulous
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Jorgo struggled to catch a ball all day
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Bloody South African Harry Jones and his obvious Waratah bias (insert face palm emoji)
Deja vu for Tane as Drua deliver another heart-breaker to under fire Coleman
😂 There are a lot when you get down to it, and consider others like Kellaway who he took but didn’t trsut
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“All fairly predictable”. That’s the highest praise you’ve ever bestowed on one of my pieces. Thank you for the incredible lift in self esteem 😊
Wallabies Power Rankings: How every Test contender is shaping up one month into Super Rugby
No but I can define “woke” instead, if that’s ok?
Wallabies Power Rankings: How every Test contender is shaping up one month into Super Rugby
Thanks all (so far). Have added Ryan Smith and a note. Insisting there is no bias towards or against the Waratahs. I’m a fan of the game, not any one team!
Wallabies Power Rankings: How every Test contender is shaping up one month into Super Rugby
Thanks Peter. Keen to hear how you think the rankings should be changed to reflect the style you believe Schmidt will bring to the Wallabies.
Wallabies Power Rankings: How every Test contender is shaping up one month into Super Rugby
KPM, what is with this fan article complaint over and over and over again (three times in this comment thread alone)? Just scroll down, they’re all there. There’s no reason to miss them. Thanks for reading!
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Sorry no, there’s an issue with the Youtube channel, hopefully restored soon
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It’s right there, after the second sentence…
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Can confirm the Boxing Day Test is locked in for December 26
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Thanks for raising the issue Jacko
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He tells me he meant to write Crusaders…
Super Rugby tipping week three: Will Tahs suffer a hangover from emotional Crusaders win (and DC's 15 schooners)?
How is this guy leading our tipping ladder 😛
Super Rugby tipping week three: Will Tahs suffer a hangover from emotional Crusaders win (and DC's 15 schooners)?
The Roar does have one section for league and one for union. It’s not exactly our fault that the games intersect quite often.
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Weird conspiracy theories are amusing on Friday afternoons
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Thanks Ben, that quote has been fixed now
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We’re expecting an update from the Waratahs later today
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They all opted not to continue
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Ha. Jokes
Super Rugby tipping panel week 1: Brumbies to sweep Rebels, cliffhanger brewing between Tahs and Reds
Apologies, the list we received had him incorrectly listed. Have fixed it now
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