At the end of the Cold War, Francis Fukuyama prophesied that history had come to an end. As the most effective form of government, western liberal democracy was on an inevitable march to becoming the final form of rule. Men’s Test rugby too has been an ideological war, this one between penalty goal accumulating accountants […]
Australian rugby has had a rocky ride in the last few months (years perhaps, decades even) but let’s not dwell on that. Instead, let’s look ahead to when (not if) calm returns to our embattled sport and the most pressing priorities for the revitalised leadership. Most of us are probably hoping that new Rugby Australia […]
Australian coach Kevin Muscat has resigned as manager of J1 League powerhouse Yokohama F. Marinos, seeking his next challenge. Yokohama confirmed J1 League winner Muscat’s departure after two-and-a-half years on Thursday, with his final game at the helm Wednesday night’s Asian Champions League Match against Shandong Taishan. It is unclear where Muscat, who had previously […]
Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft have missed a golden chance to convert decent knocks into big scores to press their cases for Test selection as Australia prepare for star opener David Warner’s imminent retirement. The duo each batted with poise for the Prime Minister’s XI in their tour game against Pakistan on a batting friendly […]
Eddie Jones hasn’t wasted any time settling back in Japan, with the former Wallabies coach interviewing for the vacant Brave Blossoms role on Thursday. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Jones was one of two coaches to interview with the Japan Rugby Football Union. The 63-year-old, who officially finished up with Rugby Australia late last […]
