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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”.
Pablo Matera has been stripped of the Argentina rugby captaincy after “discriminatory” tweets resurfaced, while two other players have also been stood down.
For ardent Wallabies supporters, the lack of a true blue-chip number six has lasted long enough to feel like a curse.
It’s hard to know exactly how SANZAAR have managed it, but not only has the 2020 Tri Nations tournament had more life in it from the outset than ever imagined, but it would seem to be gaining excitement with every result.
We asked you to rate the Australian’s performances following their 15-all stalemate with the Pumas on Saturday night at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle. And the results are in. Check out which Wallabies were standouts in your eyes below.
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.
The Wallabies have recorded their second draw of the year after fighting out a tryless 15-all stalemate against Argentina in Newcastle.
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.
Beauden Barrett was recently described as an “afterthought”, the World Rugby player of the year in 2016 and 2017 having now now been surpassed by Richie Mo’unga at No. 10 and arguably his brother Jordie at No. 15.
Playing dual openside flankers in Australian rugby is a practice dating back to at least as early as when George Smith and Phil Waugh played together under Eddie Jones, coinciding with when Australia stopped winning Bledisloe and the Rugby World Cup.
Before Argentina’s first-ever victory over the All Blacks, a lot of people already knew that Argentine captain Pablo Matera was a baller.
Once rugby went professional, it was ‘dollars to doughnuts’ that the price of Test tickets would rise.
Wallabies Captain Michael Hooper was a lot more relaxed in his press conference after Australia’s impressive win over the All Blacks a fortnight ago.
Argentina’s shock Tri Nations win over the All Blacks shocked the world – and now, they’ve lifted the lid on all the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has forced them to face just to make it to Sydney for the match. From training for 100 days at a time in home quarantine, to going through swab […]
More rugby than ever before will be on free to air TV plus a subscription model for the diehard fans going to Channel 9’s Stan ending Foxtel’s long-standing involvement with the code.
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper admits he’s still getting over the horror record loss to the All Blacks.
A video of a teenager booting an astounding 80-metre penalty goal has gone viral, with efforts underway to track down the unknown young sensation. The boy, assumed to be South African, slotting one of the longest kicks ever seen – much to the disbelief of his teammates.
The Wallabies unveiled their latest Indigenous jersey which they’ll wear against the All Blacks on October 31. It comes as the team considers taking a knee for the Black Lives Matter movement.
As the last century ended, Nelson Mandela was resigning from public office. His 1999 farewell speech to Parliament closed with his dream that “all our children may play in the sun” and warning “the long walk continues”.
As the last century ended, Nelson Mandela was resigning from public office. His 1999 farewell speech to Parliament closed with his dream that “all our children may play in the sun” and warning “the long walk continues”.
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Cheers mickelondo and Im with you on putting BB at 10……Yep that would then open up the FB position for JB and the wi…(more)