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Has Quade Cooper Done His Chips?
Margaret Thatcher once famously said when talking about U-turns in politics: ‘You turn if you want to. The Lady’s not for turning.’ Will this be the new Robbie Deans mantra when it comes to
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A Moment of Madness
Earmarked for big things from early in his career, Hugh ‘Madness’ McMeniman debuted for the Wallabies in 2005, his first season of Super 12 rugby. Four seasons (including an injury-ravaged 2006) and 21 Test
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Complacent Kiwis write off ‘Woeful Wallabies’
Latest News: All Black team named — Israel Dagg, Cory Jane, Conrad Smith, Ma’a Nonu, Hosea Gear, Daniel Carter, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (c), Liam Messam, Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Charlie Faumuina, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock reserves: Andrew Hore, Owen Franks, Luke Romano, Victor Vito, Piri Weepu, Aaron
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Player Ratings: Wallabies v. Pumas I
In my view, this Argentinean side would beat most if not all of the Six Nations teams. They’re no mugs, as they’ve shown throughout The Rugby Championship. That’s why I think the Wallabies’ effort
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Now is the Winter of Our Discontent
‘Off with his head!’ cries the Duke of Gloucester in William Shakespeare’s Richard III, accusing Lord Hastings of ‘devilish plots’ and ‘damned witchcraft’. The feeling amongst the Australian rugby public appears to be hardening against Robbie Deans.
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Wallabies v. All Blacks: Team Announcement
Latest News: All Blacks team named: Israel Dagg, Cory Jane, Ma’a Nonu, Sonny Bill Williams, Hosea Gear, Dan Carter, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (captain), Liam Messam, Sam Whitelock, Luke Romano, Owen Franks,
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Once Were Warriors
There were no real surprises in the naming of the Wallabies squad for this year’s Bledisloe Cup Tests and the inaugural Rugby Championship. You could perhaps quibble about the odd fringe selection but I
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The Deans Boson: ‘Bledisloe Particle’ Yet To Be Discovered
About 20 minutes into the third All Blacks v. Ireland Test match an injury stoppage was punctuated by some muzak streaming over the sound system, as it does. This catchy little number was in fact
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Wallabies v. Wales 3: Team Announcement
The Qantas Wallabies team to play Wales in the third Wales Tour Test for the James Bevan Trophy at Allianz Stadium in Sydney (kick-off: 3pm AEST) has been named. The changes to the squad include
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