If there’s one thing Australian rugby is good at – and at time of writing, one thing might be all we can hope for – it’s generating Next Big Things. No sooner has an up-and-comer put in an eye-catching performance than he is immediately talked up as a potential Wallaby and in all likelihood the […]
Scrap the Giteau Law: Rugby Australia should look to Rassie’s ‘Boks RWC recipe if it wants to re-join the big boys’ table
Rugby in Australia is often not well represented by Rugby Australia. To be Australian in Australia is often to raise one state over country. Vast distance drives cultural distinction. As Chook the Sydneysider told me lately, even drugs are not nationally Australian: Victoria enjoys heroin, Western Australia has the meth, wild Tasmania prefers ecstasy whilst […]
Joey Manu leaves a huge hole in the Roosters backline – and it comes at the worst possible time for Trent Robinson
You wouldn’t have to look back too far to remember a time when the Roosters had too many good backs to fit into the one side. Their 1-5 was exceptional, with James Tedeseco, the current Kangaroos captain; Joey Manu, a former Golden Boot; Dom Young, the current NRL top tryscorer; Daniel Tupou, the club’s all-time […]
Super Rugby W has been the most competitive to date but can anyone stop the in-form Tahs in the semifinals?
The Super Rugby Women’s regular season rounds finished up on the weekend. In cliché terms, without a doubt this season has been the most competitive of all the seasons since its inception in 2018. After last weekend, as we head into Friday’s semi-finals, probably the two biggest stories are about the two teams that did […]
When the Eagles finally took off, the Cats stalked its pray and the Bulldogs lost their bite: A rapid recap of AFL Round 5
Round 5 of the AFL provided plenty of action, from big scorelines to upset wins and pressure starting to build on some clubs and coaches already. Below I have given my thoughts on the games and which players I feel should get the Brownlow Medal votes. Melbourne Demons v Brisbane Lions at MCG, Melbourne Brisbane […]