The 94-Test Wallaby bucking exodus trend
As Australian rugby prepares to lose well over 400 international caps to cashed-up European clubs, one veteran Wallaby has resisted a pay cheque to repay his state and country.
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The move that could seal JOC’s World Cup spot
Australian rugby bad boy James O’Connor’s World Cup dream is closer to becoming a reality after the 44-Test Wallaby officially linked with the Queensland Reds.
NSW great’s Origin-style eligibility questioned
He’s played over 100 games for his state and captained the Waratahs to the 2014 Super Rugby title but one of NSW’s favourite sons could have easily been wearing maroon.
Brumbies bomb and World Cup hopes all but disappear
Australia was supposed to be on the verge of a glorious new era after our 2015 World Cup final appearance but the Brumbies Super Rugby semifinal loss is more proof of how far behind the best we are.
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Rebels recruit former All Blacks manager
THE Melbourne Rebels have lured vastly experienced former All Blacks manager Tony Thorpe across the Tasman to fill the club’s new team director role.
Backrow door opens for former Bronco
THE exit of three-season import Hendrik Tui has opened up a major chance for Caleb Timu to wrestle a full-time role in the Queensland Reds back row next season.
Thorn’s mantra: ‘Lift big, eat big, get big’
THE new-look James Slipper has packed on an extra 10kg by living Brad Thorn’s mantra ahead of his expected Saturday return from a torn achilles.
A nation unites to spark rugby renaissance
AUSTRALIAN Super Rugby teams could share live player data with each other mid-season as part of a new unified push to return Aussie rugby to the top of the world.
ARU accused: ‘Bloody minded’, secretive process
WESTERN Australia’s Sports Minister Mick Murray has criticised the Australian Rugby Union for “bloody mindedness” and a secretive process to axe Western Force from Super Rugby.
Rebels plan to tap into Storm success
INCOMING Melbourne Rebels coach Dave Wessels plans on tapping into the expertise and success of NRL champions Melbourne Storm ahead of the Super Rugby season.
Rebels hitlist: The Force players in Melbourne’s sights
WITH former Western Force coach Dave Wessels on board, the Melbourne Rebels are hoping the combined knowledge and talent of two success starved Super Rugby clubs means a change in fortune next year.
All’s fair in love and Ballymore
IF you’re looking for fair in the revolving door that is rugby coaching, it doesn’t matter how deep you dig, you won’t find it, writes Andrew Slack.
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