Streamlined comp a Super idea
CHANGING Super Rugby into a simplified three conference model, which could keep five Australian teams and see more local derbies, has been described as a “round peg-round hole” solution.
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NZ derby outrates local Aussie games
THE thin spread of talent across five Australian Super Rugby teams is not an excuse for poor performance, says Michael Cheika as ratings reveal ugly figures for the local teams.
Foley blow gives Australian rugby a huge headache
WALLABIES and Waratahs five-eighth Bernard Foley will return to Sydney on Monday to see a specialist after recurring concussion problems that threaten to derail his season.
Izzy Tahs shock new goalkicker?
THE NSW Waratahs are considering deploying Israel Folau as a shock goalkicking weapon in Sunday morning’s (12.05am AEDT) Super Rugby acid test against South Africa’s rampant Lions.
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Wallabies warning: Hands off Izzy
WALLABIES coach Ewen McKenzie has responded to threats of a cashed-up NRL poaching back his biggest star by saying: Izzy is going nowhere.
Folau is rugby’s $4 million man
ISRAEL Folau has delivered a multi-million dollar publicity windfall for the ARU, the Waratahs and their sponsors since joining rugby.
Rams miss out on Folau, Beale
Dave Dennis says he is open to playing for the Greater Sydney Rams in the NRC but the club has given hope of landing Israel Folau and Kurtley Beale
Will global game be enough for Izzy?
FORMER Wallaby Phil Waugh says Australian rugby will have to rely on the game’s global appeal as they look to retain big names like Israel Folau.
500 days to go: our RWC to-do list
THE Rugby World Cup is exactly 500 days away — and the Wallabies must use that time to develop a tight-head prop and second-rower.
Tahs dominate team of the week
THE Waratahs won one of the Super Rugby games of the season, but how many of their players made our team of the week? Check it out.
Waratahs’ new weapon gets up to speed
AFTER having his first run with the Waratahs, Taqele Naiyaravaro declared that he is not merely making up the training numbers.
Waratahs’ new weapon gets up to speed
AFTER having his first run with the Waratahs, Taqele Naiyaravaro declared that he is not merely making up the training numbers.
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