Wallaby Origins: The clubs, schools that produced World Cup stars
They are the giants of Australian rugby ready to represent the Wallabies on the game’s grandest stage, but to the local clubs and schools that nurtured them, they are so much more.
They are the giants of Australian rugby ready to represent the Wallabies on the game’s grandest stage, but to the local clubs and schools that nurtured them, they are so much more.
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones’ liking for versatility is good news for uncapped pair Josh Kemeny and Dylan Pietsch.
For a star player who has been in the sporting spotlight for over a decade, Michael Hooper remains an enigma. As he opens up on his Sydney farewell with the Waratahs, he’s also eyeing a big change.
The Reds and the Waratahs will be desperate to improve their chances of playing in the Super Rugby Pacific finals when they meet in Townsville.
Australian teams are desperate for an improved showing against their New Zealand rivals in the Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Three quick tries were crucial as the Waratahs beat the Western Force in Perth.
Despite being at one stage reduced to 13 men, the Queensland Reds proved too strong for the NSW Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium.
Taniela Tupou’s success in having a foul play charge thrown out could spell bad news for the Waratahs.
Believing it was “shoulder on shoulder” contact, the Queensland Reds will fight the suspension of prop Taniela Tupou for alleged foul play.
NRL supercoach Wayne Bennett’s recruiting raid for the Dolphins has failed to land one future star.
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is set to leave the Reds at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season despite Queensland coach Brad Thorn wanting him to stay.
Still angry about losing a trial to the Waratahs, the Reds have a point to prove against the ‘old enemy’ on Friday night.
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