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Scrap the Giteau Law: Rugby Australia should look to Rassie’s ‘Boks RWC recipe if it wants to re-join the big boys’ table

Rugby in Australia is often not well represented by Rugby Australia. To be Australian in Australia is often to raise one state over country. Vast distance drives cultural distinction. As Chook the Sydneysider told me lately, even drugs are not nationally Australian: Victoria enjoys heroin,… Read More »Scrap the Giteau Law: Rugby Australia should look to Rassie’s ‘Boks RWC recipe if it wants to re-join the big boys’ table

Joey Manu leaves a huge hole in the Roosters backline – and it comes at the worst possible time for Trent Robinson

You wouldn’t have to look back too far to remember a time when the Roosters had too many good backs to fit into the one side. Their 1-5 was exceptional, with James Tedeseco, the current Kangaroos captain; Joey Manu, a former Golden Boot; Dom Young,… Read More »Joey Manu leaves a huge hole in the Roosters backline – and it comes at the worst possible time for Trent Robinson

Super Rugby W has been the most competitive to date but can anyone stop the in-form Tahs in the semifinals?

The Super Rugby Women’s regular season rounds finished up on the weekend. In cliché terms, without a doubt this season has been the most competitive of all the seasons since its inception in 2018. After last weekend, as we head into Friday’s semi-finals, probably the… Read More »Super Rugby W has been the most competitive to date but can anyone stop the in-form Tahs in the semifinals?