‘Really impressed’: Next generation of Wallabies ready to rock
Positions are still open for the rising stars of rugby to force their way into the NSW Waratahs Gen Blue U16 squad – but time is running out.
Positions are still open for the rising stars of rugby to force their way into the NSW Waratahs Gen Blue U16 squad – but time is running out.
Their plane was late and games were delayed but the Gen Blue were all business in their matches against the Queensland Reds Academy on a wet and wild weekend. Stars and standouts.
Savelio Tamale hasn’t played a lot of rep footy until recently but that’s about to change for this rising star heading north this weekend for an important junior rugby clash.
A diamond in the rough, a son of a football star and a pair of “big engines” are among the teens to watch in the new Gen Blues squad taking on the Reds this weekend.
Rugby’s version of State of Origin will be played next year and several of the game’s biggest stars will be forced to make shock allegiance switches. SEE THE POSSIBLE LINE-UPS
The Reds are in favour of rugby emulating league’s State of Origin series with its own State of Union.
Wallabies forward Jack Dempsey resorted to a schoolboy punishment to break up a brawl during Saturday’s Super Rugby clash.
All Blacks great and Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn has pleaded for authorities to make a trans-Tasman rugby competition happen next year.
Positional battles take centre stage as Wallabies coach Dave Rennie sorts through an intriguing weekend of Super Rugby AU action ahead of the upcoming international season.
Down to their last Wallabies selection chance, the Waratahs need to take the lead from a player who should be one of the first names in Dave Rennie’s team plans, says Tim Horan.
The last person to leave Australian rugby needs to turn out the lights following the latest Wallaby veteran to pack up his bags and head overseas. SEE THE GROWING LIST HERE
Young giant Trevor Hosea will become the fourth Victorian player to get a run-on for the Rebels this season bringing with him the “Burn Boys” mentality to fight for the underdog.
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