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‘Nothing’s a short-term fix’: Schmidt seeks to bring ‘fragmented’ Wallabies together, says Beale is ‘finding feet’

Joe Schmidt is well aware of the threat Kurtley Beale poses but the new Wallabies coach has tempered hopes of an immediate recall to the national team, saying the veteran back must first “find his feet”. After missing the entire 2023 season because of an… Read More »‘Nothing’s a short-term fix’: Schmidt seeks to bring ‘fragmented’ Wallabies together, says Beale is ‘finding feet’

OPINION: It’s time Australia’s rugby public throw all its weight behind the Wallaroos – because it will transform our game if we do

It was one of the most incredible moments in Australian sporting history, a moment that gripped the minds of millions of Australians and millions around the world.  Let’s back up a bit. In Newcastle last February, 9,093 fans sat down to watch the Matildas beat… Read More »OPINION: It’s time Australia’s rugby public throw all its weight behind the Wallaroos – because it will transform our game if we do

Centre nervous system: Specialists better suited to crucial spot with Turbo out – but could Tedesco make Blues switch?

Attacking prowess is no longer the defining feature of a top-class centre and especially in Origin, powerful hit-ups and defensive clout are now the must-have requirements for the role.  The ability to hit a hole or create one out of nothing is still an essential… Read More »Centre nervous system: Specialists better suited to crucial spot with Turbo out – but could Tedesco make Blues switch?