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Why the trans-Tasman bubble must include rugby

If COVID-19 has created hardship across the face of the globe, it has also helped distil some essential truths more clearly. One of those truths is that the brother nations of New Zealand and Australia work best when they work together.

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wasting your time jacko. the suede is set in his un-neutral way . still banging on about pillaging current all blacks to…(more)

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Nicholas Bishop

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Nicholas Bishop

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Why the trans-Tasman bubble must include rugby

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Nicholas Bishop

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Nicholas Bishop

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Why the trans-Tasman bubble must include rugby

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All Blacks lock in Scott Barrett until next World Cup

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Carlin

Roar Rookie

All Blacks lock in Scott Barrett until next World Cup

New Zealand Rugby has completed a key player deal, re-signing rising All Blacks lock Scott Barrett through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

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Carlin

Roar Rookie

A New Zealand XV that hasn't won a Super Rugby title

Following on from recent articles by Brett McKay and JD Kiwi about creating teams based on players and team units from victorious Super Rugby teams of the past, I have decided to go the other way and create an XV based on players who have never won a title.

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Daniel Gilhooly

New Zealand rugby nearing a return

Professional rugby and netball are close to returning to action in New Zealand after the government unveiled its rules for sport when the country next eases its coronavirus restrictions.

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Daniel Gilhooly

Sam Cane eyeing off Wallabies Tests after being named new All Blacks skipper

The new-look All Blacks leadership duo of coach Ian Foster and captain Sam Cane fully expect a Bledisloe Cup series against the Wallabies will be their first, and possibly only, international rugby of 2020.

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Daniel Gilhooly

Hansen still waiting on apology for Lions refereeing call

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Adam Julian

Roar Guru

The greatest All Blacks XV to not win the World Cup

Rugby

Apr

The greatest All Blacks XV to not win the World Cup

Daniel Gilhooly

New Zealand Rugby launches major Super Rugby review

Rugby

Apr

Brett McKay

Expert

Right then Australian rugby, let’s get on with things, shall we?

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Apr

Right then Australian rugby, let’s get on with things, shall we?

Daniel Gilhooly

Hansen still waiting on apology for Lions refereeing call

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is dismayed World Rugby has never apologised for the refereeing decision that snatched victory over the British and Irish Lions from his grasp.

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Adam Julian

Roar Guru

The greatest All Blacks XV to not win the World Cup

Remarkably, the 1999 All Blacks were New Zealand’s only World Cup team not to contain a current or future world champion in their roster.

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Apr

Daniel Gilhooly

New Zealand Rugby launches major Super Rugby review

New Zealand Rugby has launched a review of its entire Super Rugby model, fuelling further speculation the competition structure of the last 25 years could undergo a significant overhaul.

Rugby

Apr

Brett McKay

Expert

Right then Australian rugby, let’s get on with things, shall we?

Ultimately now, what’s done is done. Rugby Australia is in a messy state of flux once again, and once again the blood is on the hands of Australian rugby.

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Apr

Daniel Gilhooly

'Test of the Century' showed Wallabies greatness, says Mortlock

To fully appreciate the greatness of the Wallabies era of 20 years ago, Stirling Mortlock says look no further than their defeat in rugby’s ‘Test of the Century’.

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Micko said Roar Rookie

That seems logical. Polynesian kids seem to be bigger where as white kids have to not only hit puberty, but reach around…(more)

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'Test of the Century' showed Wallabies greatness, says Mortlock

Daniel Gilhooly

'Test of the Century' showed Wallabies greatness, says Mortlock

To fully appreciate the greatness of the Wallabies era of 20 years ago, Stirling Mortlock says look no further than their defeat in rugby’s ‘Test of the Century’.

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Daniel Gilhooly

'Test of the Century' showed Wallabies greatness, says Mortlock

To fully appreciate the greatness of the Wallabies era of 20 years ago, Stirling Mortlock says look no further than their defeat in rugby’s ‘Test of the Century’.

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Nicholas Bishop

Expert

Nicholas Bishop

Expert

Will Australia leave New Zealand out in the cold?

Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world… The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.

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Just Nuisance said Roar Rookie

Apr

Hi Nicholas, late as usual.. But would like to add my bit.. I strongly suspect that South Africa would be mighty relieve…(more)

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Apr

Will Australia leave New Zealand out in the cold?

Nicholas Bishop

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Nicholas Bishop

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Will Australia leave New Zealand out in the cold?

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Apr

Nicholas Bishop

Expert

Nicholas Bishop

Expert

Will Australia leave New Zealand out in the cold?

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510

Apr

AAP

Lions and All Blacks could face off in Twickenham decider

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Apr

Lions and All Blacks could face off in Twickenham decider

Spiro Zavos

Expert

How to watch a game of rugby

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Mar

Harry Jones

Roar Guru

Oh rugby, how I miss thee

Rugby

Mar

AAP

$4.5 million and an All Blacks get-out clause: Knights' unbelievable offer to Ponga

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Feb

$4.5 million and an All Blacks get-out clause: Knights' unbelievable offer to Ponga

AAP

Lions and All Blacks could face off in Twickenham decider

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland wants his team to play a warm-up match against the All Blacks before their tour of South Africa next year.

Rugby

Apr

Spiro Zavos

Expert

How to watch a game of rugby

In 2003 a friend of mine, Mary Varnham, told me she was starting a publishing company. Her first titles were going to be long essays around a ‘How To …’ theme.

Rugby

Mar

Harry Jones

Roar Guru

Oh rugby, how I miss thee

I miss all the stupid parts. I miss the scrum commands. I miss Owen Farrell’s gunslinger grimace.

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Mar

AAP

$4.5 million and an All Blacks get-out clause: Knights' unbelievable offer to Ponga

Newcastle’s Kalyn Ponga has reportedly been offered a four-year $4.5 million NRL contract extension that includes an option to play at the Rugby World Cup.

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Feb

Daniel Gilhooly

Ben Lam headed to France as Radradra replacement

Rugby

Feb

Ben Lam headed to France as Radradra replacement

Daniel Gilhooly

Kiwi Super Rugby coaches hit out at New Zealand load management

Rugby

Feb

Dane Eldridge

Expert

Australia propose to decide Bledisloe Cup by super over

Cricket

Feb

Australia propose to decide Bledisloe Cup by super over

Justin Chadwick

Perth to host All Blacks and Springboks in 2020 Rugby Championship

Rugby

Jan

Daniel Gilhooly

Ben Lam headed to France as Radradra replacement

Hurricanes match-winner Ben Lam will depart at the end of the Super Rugby season to take up a contract with French club Bordeaux.

Rugby

Feb

Daniel Gilhooly

Kiwi Super Rugby coaches hit out at New Zealand load management

The debate over restricting playing time for All Blacks in Super Rugby has gone to another level after it was criticised by leading coaches Warren Gatland and Tony Brown.

Rugby

Feb

Dane Eldridge

Expert

Australia propose to decide Bledisloe Cup by super over

Australian officials will reportedly table an offer to their New Zealand counterparts to tweak the format of the Bledisloe Cup, with the proposal to now decide the famous rugby trophy by a two-over tiebreaker.

Cricket

Feb

Justin Chadwick

Perth to host All Blacks and Springboks in 2020 Rugby Championship

Perth rugby fans will get another dose of Trans-Tasman rivalry after it was announced that the All Blacks will play the Wallabies at Optus Stadium next year, with the Springboks also to play in Western Australia. The Wallabies caused a major boilover in the first ever Bledisloe Cup Test played in Perth when they notched […]

Rugby

Jan

Will Knight

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Will Knight

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Bleak Bledisloe hopes a harsh reality for Wallabies fans

The reset season following the World Cup in Japan was supposed to be the one that brought Australian rugby competitively closer to our Kiwi rivals.

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Redbeard said Roar Rookie

Feb

Oh come on Onside, Hooper and Beale have been ordained for play in the Wobblies regardless.

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Feb

Bleak Bledisloe hopes a harsh reality for Wallabies fans

Will Knight

Expert

Will Knight

Expert

Bleak Bledisloe hopes a harsh reality for Wallabies fans

The reset season following the World Cup in Japan was supposed to be the one that brought Australian rugby competitively closer to our Kiwi rivals.

Rugby

166

Feb

Will Knight

Expert

Will Knight

Expert

Bleak Bledisloe hopes a harsh reality for Wallabies fans

The reset season following the World Cup in Japan was supposed to be the one that brought Australian rugby competitively closer to our Kiwi rivals.

Rugby

166

Feb

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