Rugby is 90 per cent mental, the other half is physical
“Baseball is 90% mental, the other half is physical” – Yogi Berra.
Michael Cheika's loyalty is now to a fault
My heart sank to lows seldom experienced when Israel Folau failed to pass the ball to his unmarked teammate, Bernard Foley, who surely would have scored in the corner, robbing the Pumas of a well-deserved victory.
Sonny Bill Williams to fight Bachelorette winner - no, seriously!
Sonny Bill Williams will fight Stu Landy, winner of 2017’s Bachelorette reality TV show featuring Sophie Monk, on December 1 in Sydney.
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The Wrap: Dyantyi and Lavanini ‘slide the doors’ for the All Blacks and Wallabies
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But that’s the point isn’t it?
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No excuses: The Pumas and Springboks deserved their wins over the Wallabies and All Blacks
The headline in the Sunday Telegraph gave the wrong impression of the outcome of the gripping Test between the Wallabies (19) and Los Pumas (23): “Folau’s shocker costs his country.”
Hey Michael Cheika, it's time for a brains trust meeting with Macqueen, Dwyer and Jones
Michael Cheika hit the coaching wall last Saturday night when the Wallabies lost to the Pumas for the first time on Australian soil in 35 years. As a result, the Wallabies slipped to seventh on the world rankings – Australia’s worst ever rating.
Wallabies player ratings vs Argentina Rugby Championship
The results are in! We asked you to rate the Wallabies side that took to the field against Argentina, and now we’ve added up the data from all of our responders to bring you our DIY player ratings.
Wallabies beat themselves on the Gold Coast
It was the 71st minute when the television camera caught coach Michael Cheika lifting his hands to cover his face as yet another golden chance for the Wallabies to score was butchered by dumb rugby.
VOTE: Wallabies DIY player ratings vs Argentina
The Wallabies are fresh off one of their most disappointing results in recent history, losing to Argentina on home soil on Saturday night.
How to watch All Blacks vs Springboks online and on TV: Broadcast information, start time, key information
The All Blacks will look to continue their unbeaten start to the 2018 Rugby Championship when they take on South Africa. This is The Roar’s guide on how to watch the game and the key information.
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Who are the next big names in New Zealand rugby?
The Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under-19 tournament features 400 of New Zealand’s leading age group players. The tourney concluded in Taupo on Saturday with Bay of Plenty becoming the fifth different winner of the premiership in as many years.
Six talking points from Wallabies vs Argentina
So… where to begin. It would be easy to fall into the trap of exaggeration and overreaction on a weekend like this.
What the Bok? Saffas stun All Blacks in incredible boilover
The Springboks have recorded an absolutely stunning victory over the All Blacks in Wellington, victorious by two points in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship.
With the Springboks side announced, there are some surprises
Rassie Erasmus has named a side with three changes and a positional switch to take on the All Blacks this weekend.
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Did Kieran Read snub Lienert-Brown after Springboks loss?
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Maybe it was a thanks for your efforts in Black for Dmac and BB, but don’t come Monday. ALB got a “see you next week” nod.
Streaker shows Mitre 10 Cup teams what a real run looks like
Before another guest helped save the day.
Fan loses his mind, tries to get involved in Top 14 scuffle
Not long after a fan’s run-in with Wallabies flanker Lukhan Tui, the Top 14 had a similar incident of its own.
Leicester fullback nearly knocked out by massive falcon
Telusa Veainu’s embarrassing and painful moment even leads to a try against Wasps.
Radradra forced from field in loss to Agen
Semi Radradra played just 31 minutes in Bordeaux’s loss to Agen in the French Top 14 competition.
Malakai Fekitoa's jaw-droppingly clever try assist
The All Blacks and Toulon centre produced an incredible moment of magic to help teammate Josua Tuisova score against Stade Francais in the Top 14.
Truly comical TMO call sees blatant knock-on lead to try
This is why you always should play to the whistle.
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Will grassroots and professional rugby ever embrace each other?
It is a given that national unions strive to improve and maintain the ranking of their Test sides, because they (rightly) assume that fans want World Cup success, and teams that play competitive, attractive rugby in the years in between.
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It is a given that national unions strive to improve and maintain the ranking of their Test sides, because they (rightly) assume that fans want World Cup success, and teams that play competitive, attractive rugby in the years in between.
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But that’s the point isn’t it?
NRC is the pointy end of the pathway. If you’re not a potential Super Rugby player, why shou … (more)