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Is the bajada the way forward for the modern scrum?

The Tri Nations 2020 was a reawakening for Argentina. Under the sensible nurturing of ex-Wallaby forwards coach Mario Ledesma, they rediscovered much of their pride and true rugby identity.

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Is the bajada the way forward for the modern scrum?

Nicholas Bishop

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Nicholas Bishop

Expert

Is the bajada the way forward for the modern scrum?

The Tri Nations 2020 was a reawakening for Argentina. Under the sensible nurturing of ex-Wallaby forwards coach Mario Ledesma, they rediscovered much of their pride and true rugby identity.

Rugby

213

Nicholas Bishop

Expert

Nicholas Bishop

Expert

Is the bajada the way forward for the modern scrum?

The Tri Nations 2020 was a reawakening for Argentina. Under the sensible nurturing of ex-Wallaby forwards coach Mario Ledesma, they rediscovered much of their pride and true rugby identity.

Rugby

213

Nicholas Bishop

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Will the Lions actually tour South Africa in 2021?

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Will the Lions actually tour South Africa in 2021?

Nicholas Bishop

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Why the ruck must go hands-free in 2021

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Nicholas Bishop

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Can Super Rugby AU bring the wild geese home?

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Nicholas Bishop

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Why Matt Philip is upwardly mobile in the second row

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Why Matt Philip is upwardly mobile in the second row

Nicholas Bishop

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Will the Lions actually tour South Africa in 2021?

COVID-19 makes no exceptions and gives nobody a free pass to immunity. Hard as it has tried to state a special case, elite sport has been a victim of the pandemic.

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Nicholas Bishop

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Why the ruck must go hands-free in 2021

The single biggest bete noire in the game of rugby as played today is the breakdown.

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Nicholas Bishop

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Can Super Rugby AU bring the wild geese home?

After a seemingly endless period of political one-upmanship and jockeying for position, Australia and New Zealand have finally arrived at a sensible compromise for Super Rugby 2021.

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Nicholas Bishop

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Why Matt Philip is upwardly mobile in the second row

One of the unexpected success stories of the Australian season has been Melbourne second-rower Matt Philip.

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Geoff Parkes

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The Wrap: All of 2020’s rugby memorables and unmentionables

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The Wrap: All of 2020’s rugby memorables and unmentionables

Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

Breaking down the year that was for Dave Rennie's Wallabies

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Breaking down the year that was for Dave Rennie's Wallabies

Nicholas Bishop

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Why defence is trending ahead of attack in modern rugby

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Why defence is trending ahead of attack in modern rugby

Geoff Parkes

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The Wrap: Wallabies fans, stop me if you’ve heard this one before

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The Wrap: Wallabies fans, stop me if you’ve heard this one before

Geoff Parkes

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The Wrap: All of 2020’s rugby memorables and unmentionables

When it comes to rugby in 2020, that we got a season at all is cause for celebration.

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Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

Breaking down the year that was for Dave Rennie's Wallabies

2020 will go down as one of the strangest in Wallabies history, and not just because of COVID-19.

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Nicholas Bishop

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Why defence is trending ahead of attack in modern rugby

It’s a cold fact which is hard for the more idealistic, attack-minded coaches to swallow. Pragmatism is in the ascendant in top-level rugby, and that means more kicking, and more defence. These days, you can make a very decent living without the ball.

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Geoff Parkes

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The Wrap: Wallabies fans, stop me if you’ve heard this one before

With the Xmas party season starting to swing into gear, imagine a Wallabies fan on Saturday night, instead of being in front of the television, being stuck at a function with work colleagues.

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Mary Konstantopoulos

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Mary Konstantopoulos

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Cherry on top: Emilee recommits to sevens ahead of the Tokyo Olympics

Australia’s hopes for back-to-back Olympic gold medals in rugby sevens received a boost last month, when it was announced that Australian women’s sevens superstar Emilee Cherry had made the decision to extend her deal with Rugby Australia.

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Mary Konstantopoulos said Expert

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Mary Konstantopoulos

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Mary Konstantopoulos

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Cherry on top: Emilee recommits to sevens ahead of the Tokyo Olympics

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Mary Konstantopoulos

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Mary Konstantopoulos

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Cherry on top: Emilee recommits to sevens ahead of the Tokyo Olympics

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David Wessels

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David Wessels

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Three easy changes to improve rugby right now

I thought if the virus doesn’t get me, then the Unquenchables (Box Hill Rugby Club’s Masters) Annual Dinner definitely will. This year was my second appearance, and I think they invited me back to try and finish the job. I was grateful for the invite.

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Chully Bun said Guest

Dec

Nice work . Hey Dave can you give us an insight into why the Clown did not select QC in the massive RWC squad when he wa…(more)

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Three easy changes to improve rugby right now

David Wessels

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David Wessels

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Three easy changes to improve rugby right now

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David Wessels

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David Wessels

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Three easy changes to improve rugby right now

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Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

James O'Connor back at 10 for Wallabies' final Test of the year

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James O'Connor back at 10 for Wallabies' final Test of the year

Nicholas Bishop

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How the All Blacks found their wings in Newcastle

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How the All Blacks found their wings in Newcastle

Geoff Parkes

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The Wrap: Rugby learnings 101 - All Blacks show how it’s done in Newcastle

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The Wrap: Rugby learnings 101 - All Blacks show how it’s done in Newcastle

Nicholas Bishop

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6-6-6: Where is the big beast of the Wallaby back row?

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6-6-6: Where is the big beast of the Wallaby back row?

Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

James O'Connor back at 10 for Wallabies' final Test of the year

James O’Connor has returned to the Wallabies’ flyhalf jersey for the side’s final Test of the year against Argentina this Saturday.

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Nicholas Bishop

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How the All Blacks found their wings in Newcastle

It started with a statement of intent, before the opening whistle ever sounded. All Blacks captain Sam Cane advanced solemnly towards the halfway line and laid a black jersey upon the ground in front of him. On the back of the shirt, the legend read “10. Maradona”.

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Geoff Parkes

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The Wrap: Rugby learnings 101 - All Blacks show how it’s done in Newcastle

With apologies to my old English teacher Mrs. Bradbury, Argentina on Saturday night, versed the All Blacks, got nilled and will take some learnings from the game.

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Nov

Nicholas Bishop

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6-6-6: Where is the big beast of the Wallaby back row?

For ardent Wallabies supporters, the lack of a true blue-chip number six has lasted long enough to feel like a curse.

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Nov

Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

Wallabies record second draw of the year as Argentina clash ends all square

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Wallabies record second draw of the year as Argentina clash ends all square

Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

Where Australia vs Argentina will be won and lost

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Where Australia vs Argentina will be won and lost

Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

Tupou promoted as Dave Rennie makes five changes to Wallabies team for Argentina clash

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331

Nov

Tupou promoted as Dave Rennie makes five changes to Wallabies team for Argentina clash

Nicholas Bishop

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Are the All Blacks staring into the abyss?

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591

Nov

Are the All Blacks staring into the abyss?

Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

Wallabies record second draw of the year as Argentina clash ends all square

The Wallabies have recorded their second draw of the year after fighting out a tryless 15-all stalemate against Argentina in Newcastle.

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377

Nov

Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

Where Australia vs Argentina will be won and lost

Argentina’s stunning win over the All Blacks might have made the 2020 Tri Nations title more attainable for the Wallabies, but it’s also made this Saturday’s clash with Los Pumas far more dangerous than what was expected a few weeks ago.

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Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

Tupou promoted as Dave Rennie makes five changes to Wallabies team for Argentina clash

Taniela Tupou has earnt a recall to Australia’s starting XV for the side’s crucial Tri Nations clash with Los Pumas this Saturday.

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331

Nov

Nicholas Bishop

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Are the All Blacks staring into the abyss?

It all began so promisingly for New Zealand in the post-Steve Hansen era.

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591

Nov

Geoff Parkes

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Geoff Parkes

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The Wrap: Why Test rugby and Newcastle just don’t go together

Readers who were around in the 1970s will remember The Newcastle Song by Bob Hudson, a number one hit single in 1975 in Australia and New Zealand.

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Guess said Roar Rookie

Nov

Woosh
Why don’t you? Too busy caring about hooper’s eyes?

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The Wrap: Why Test rugby and Newcastle just don’t go together

Geoff Parkes

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Geoff Parkes

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The Wrap: Why Test rugby and Newcastle just don’t go together

Readers who were around in the 1970s will remember The Newcastle Song by Bob Hudson, a number one hit single in 1975 in Australia and New Zealand.

Rugby

430

Nov

Geoff Parkes

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Geoff Parkes

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The Wrap: Why Test rugby and Newcastle just don’t go together

Readers who were around in the 1970s will remember The Newcastle Song by Bob Hudson, a number one hit single in 1975 in Australia and New Zealand.

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430

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