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Ian Foster has won the two-horse race to succeed Steve Hansen as All Blacks coach, beating out Crusaders boss Scott Robertson to the role.
Ian Foster has won the two-horse race to succeed Steve Hansen as All Blacks coach, beating out Crusaders boss Scott Robertson to the role.
It is time for the annual pilgrimage to begin – time for the three wise men to follow their gleaming star all the way to Bethlehem.
Last week’s column outlining just how big an off-season the leading Australian No.10 candidates around the country face drew a really interesting discussion, and naturally, it got me thinking ahead to next year, and to a few players who for varying reasons find themselves under the pump.
If the flood of media reports and commentary that followed the mediated settlement of the Israel Folau versus Rugby Australia matter are to be believed, the outcome was a conclusive victory for Folau over his ex-employer, and a dagger blow for CEO Raelene Castle.
Raelene Castle is on borrowed time. After the botched handling of the Israel Folau situation, the Rugby Australia CEO’s position is surely untenable.
This is it. Rugby Australia’s and Israel Folau’s joint press release announcing they’d reached a confidential settlement called it.
Rugby Australia and Israel Folau have settled their legal dispute following a second day of court-ordered mediation proceedings.
“Offence sells tickets. Defence wins championships.”
It’s been a recurring theme at the back end of this season.
If you think Latrell Mitchell’s manager is having a tough time finding his client a new contract, then imagine how hard it would be to spruik for Israel Folau’s next job.
If you think Latrell Mitchell’s manager is having a tough time finding his client a new contract, then imagine how hard it would be to spruik for Israel Folau’s next job.
If you think Latrell Mitchell’s manager is having a tough time finding his client a new contract, then imagine how hard it would be to spruik for Israel Folau’s next job.
It’s been one heck of year. And with Super Rugby starting on the indecently early date of 31 January next year – smack bang in the middle of what used to be cricket season – it’s time to pull up stumps for a few weeks and refresh.
It’s been one heck of year. And with Super Rugby starting on the indecently early date of 31 January next year – smack bang in the middle of what used to be cricket season – it’s time to pull up stumps for a few weeks and refresh.
It’s been one heck of year. And with Super Rugby starting on the indecently early date of 31 January next year – smack bang in the middle of what used to be cricket season – it’s time to pull up stumps for a few weeks and refresh.
Captain, Israel? Of the Wallabies?
Raelene Castle no doubt thought she had helped to position Rugby Australia nicely for a solid shot at a decent broadcast deal.
We are not good enough – at least, not by ourselves. This was the implicit acknowledgement behind the recent appointment of New Zealander Dave Rennie as the new Wallabies head coach.
On the surface, news of competitive tension around a broadcast rights negotiation is great news for rugby in Australia.
Anyone with a passing interest in Australian rugby is entitled to feel mightily confused right now.
This is serious. Rugby in Australia is facing a civil war that threatens to replicate the Great Split the code endured when 14 of the 1909 Wallabies signed up to play three matches of the rugby league in Sydney.
Yes, you heard me right: let’s stop playing the All Blacks.
It’s all about rebuilding and renewal at Rugby Australia at the minute, but there’s an item that’s due for review that must be retained.
Melbourne will host a Bledisloe Cup match for the first time in ten years when the Wallabies face the All Blacks at Marvel Stadium in 2020.
Melbourne will host a Bledisloe Cup match for the first time in ten years when the Wallabies face the All Blacks at Marvel Stadium in 2020.
Melbourne will host a Bledisloe Cup match for the first time in ten years when the Wallabies face the All Blacks at Marvel Stadium in 2020.
Ian Foster has won the two-horse race to succeed Steve Hansen as All Blacks coach, beating out Crusaders boss Scott Robertson to the role.
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Robertson ending up as an international assistant outside of NZ (or even inside NZ) would be a surprise considering he s…(more)