Wallabies coach’s selfless act for struggling code
It’s hasn’t taken long for Kiwi-born Wallabies coach Dave Rennie to endear himself to Australian rugby fans as the code braces for the reality of marching on without a broadcast deal.
It’s hasn’t taken long for Kiwi-born Wallabies coach Dave Rennie to endear himself to Australian rugby fans as the code braces for the reality of marching on without a broadcast deal.
Australian rugby fans should stop and count themselves lucky Kurtley Beale stuck with the game when he could easily have gone to a rival code. But the fullback’s greatest play came off the field according to one legend.
Waratahs players are set to feature in this year’s new-look Shute Shield competition and be available for two State of Origin-style representative games.
He may not have worn the Wallabies gold jersey, but one of Australian rugby’s most important figures has made an emotional farewell to the game.
Jed Holloway was sent off for punching, and Jack Dempsey sin-binned for a dangerous tackle as NSW lost their heads and the match against the Sharks.
The battle for Wallabies halfback spots is heating up with Nic White ready to return in time for the World Cup, but the Waratahs’ Nick Phipps says he can’t afford to look past the Sharks.
The battle to keep one of the most highly rated coaches in Australian rugby is coming to a head, with the Waratahs hoping he will become a long-term coach for them despite huge interest from Japan.
A Test halfback in the way back, a Queensland coach heads south, two up in Tah land, and new bench trial to be unveiled in under-20s championship — check inside for all the latest rugby news and rumours.
The under-pressure Waratahs are ready to recall a key player branded a hothead because of his on-field eruptions — but is the feisty star a changed man?
Rugby Australia has confirmed the date for Israel Folau’s Code of Conduct hearing – but there’s no guarantee the matter will be resolved at the landmark trial.
Israel Folau’s stubbornness over his controversial social media posts could end up derailing the superstar’s chances of saving his career and ever playing again.
The sense of unity that Israel Folau unintentionally gave to the Waratahs was used to full effect against the Rebels but they must find inspiration from a different well.
Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson revealed that his side was left mentally and emotionally exhausted following the Israel Folau controversy and their remarkable comeback victory over Melbourne on Saturday night.
The gloomy predictions that Israel Folau’s departure would end any chance the Waratahs and the Wallabies hopes of winning any silverware this season have already been put to bed.
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