Richmond have opted to rest Dustin Martin for their trip to Adelaide, paving the way for the superstar to play his 300th game at the MCG. It was an easy decision for injury-hit Richmond, who face the Crows at Adelaide Oval on Thursday after a five-day break. Martin was ill on Tuesday and did not […]
Rebels’ get timely boost with Wallaby duo cleared for Super Rugby mission improbable
Melbourne’s hopes of pulling off a massive upset in their Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final against the high-flying Hurricanes have been boosted by the availability of star playmaker Carter Gordon and skipper Rob Leota. Playing in their first- and last – Super finals campaign after being told last week the club will be shuttered at the […]
Why letting Clarko off for boundary blow-up was right – it’s time to start treating coaches like humans
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson avoided suspension after a verbal tirade during his club’s Round 11 loss to Port Adelaide. He was investigated by the AFL after allegedly swearing following an umpire’s decision during that match, with the league confirming Clarkson had used colourful language but they could not verify who it was said to. […]
Schmidt’s picks: Big Tane questions Joe must answer, and most on ‘trend’ player he named
Former Wallaby No.10 Matt To’omua says Joe Schmidt needs to answer several key questions about Waratahs flyhalf Tane Edmed when he gets a close look at him in the Wallabies train on sessions. Edmed is one of around 16 players who were told to report for a Wallabies train-on squad this week. The players have […]
Brumbies stand by rookie prop Harry Vella to perform in home quarter-final
The Brumbies are confident fourth-choice prop Harry Vella will rise to the occasion as injuries threaten to de-rail the ACT outfit’s most promising Super Rugby Pacific campaign in years. Captain Allan Alaalatoa has seen his front-row partners fall around him like dominoes in recent weeks.Loosehead Blake Schoupp aggravated a shoulder injury two minutes into his […]