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‘Why would I want to?’: Cheika’s take on Schmidt, his plans for 2027 World Cup, and the job he has no interest in

Michael Cheika says he believes Rugby Australia locked down Joe Schmidt soon after the Eddie Jones fiasco unfolded, and he never spoke to them about a return to the Wallabies. Cheika, speaking on the Bye Round Podcast, said he “maybe” would have been interested in… Read More »‘Why would I want to?’: Cheika’s take on Schmidt, his plans for 2027 World Cup, and the job he has no interest in

NRL Round 1 judiciary: Vegas roll of the dice comes up snake eyes for Roosters, Wighton gets repreive

Few things go together better than gambling and Las Vegas – but the Roosters have copped a bad beat early with Jared Waerea-Hargraves‘ appeal to the NRL to reduce his suspension rejected. The Kiwi enforcer was banned for a massive seven games following his two… Read More »NRL Round 1 judiciary: Vegas roll of the dice comes up snake eyes for Roosters, Wighton gets repreive

CONFIRMED: Rebels fall into voluntary administration as Rugby Australia seeks ‘sustainable and successful future’

Rugby Australia says they will make “responsible decisions for a sustainable and successful future”, as the governing body stepped in to help operate the Melbourne Rebels alongside administrator PwC. After weeks of reports surrounding the future of the Rebels, the Super Rugby franchise, who first… Read More »CONFIRMED: Rebels fall into voluntary administration as Rugby Australia seeks ‘sustainable and successful future’

‘Why are you barracking against your team?’ Old keepers up in arms over Gilly cheering Windies and Cummins too nice

Former Test captain Tim Paine was not impressed with the footage of Adam Gilchrist embracing Brian Lara after the West Indies secured their boilover win at the Gabba.  While another old keeper, Ian Healy, gave Pat Cummins a bake for being too nice with his… Read More »‘Why are you barracking against your team?’ Old keepers up in arms over Gilly cheering Windies and Cummins too nice