Author: Nathan Williamson
Nathan Williamson
Loved rugby since the day I could remember, got the nickname Footy to show that, I watch Matt Dunning's dropkick every night before going to bed
Monday’s Rugby News looks at the results from Super Rugby AU, Cheika’s emphatic statement on returning to the Waratahs and a look at the potential future make-up of the Wallabies Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 118 – How Good are the Tahs' Board? [one_half last=”no”] Brumbies survive scare The Brumbies have survived a major scare, holding on for a 24-22 win over the Waratahs at the SCG. When Tom Banks crossed in the opening five minutes of the game, many Tahs fans would’ve feared that another blow-out was on the horizon. However, the return of Jake Gordon…
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at the latest Waratahs coach candidates, how keeping it simple delivered a Wallabies call-up for a Brumby, an injury update on Suliasi Vunivalu and the main motivation for Jordan Uelese Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 117 – Strike Up the Band [one_half last=”no”] Manenti the Man Auditions have continued to come for ‘The W Factor’ – the search for the Waratahs next head coach (TV show rights trademarked) as Sevens head coach John Manenti puts his hand up for the role. Manenti led Eastwood to three Shute Shield titles in five years as…
Monday’s Rugby News recaps a wild 48 hours for Australian rugby, covering the results from Super Rugby AU, the new Wallabies squad and the sacking of Rob Penney. Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 117 – Strike Up the Band [one_half last=”no”] Rennie’s reality check Dave Rennie has selected his first Wallabies squad (sort of) of 2021 as he announced a 40-man training group for a camp on the Gold Coast next week. Sevens convert Tim Anstee, Dave Porecki and former Junior Wallabies hooker Lachlan Lonergan were the big winners as Rennie continues to blood new players. They…
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at Paisami’s huge praise, the Waratahs and Aussie 7’s fresh injuries and the Force’s mentality heading into their Brumbies clash Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 117 – Strike Up the Band [one_half last=”no”] SBW insipring Hunter Reds centre Hunter Paisami is just like all of us. Only except he can hit very, very hard. So when a new follower came up on Instagram from everyone’s favourite boxer/rugby player Sonny Bill Williams, it instantly turned him into a giggling school kid. “I was having dinner and I’d followed him when I was at school…
Monday’s Rugby News looks at the results from Super Rugby, Six Nations and the Waratahs reinforcements looking to avoid an unwanted record Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 117 – Strike Up the Band [one_half last=”no”] Rebel march The Melbourne Rebels have marked their homecoming with a bang, dominating the Waratahs 33-14 at AAMI Park. They controlled the first half, with Lachie Anderson finishing off a slick line-out move to give them the early lead. Toomua would then turn into a one-man wrecking ball, slotting a series of penalties before producing one of the best individual tries of…
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at Rodda’s return, O’Connor and Dane Haylett-Petty’s return and a new era for women’s rugby Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 117 – Strike Up the Band [one_half last=”no”] He’s back Former Queensland Reds lock Izack Rodda has confirmed his return to Australian rugby, signing with the Western Force. Rodda, along with Isaac Lucas and Harry Hockings were released from their contracts with the Reds following a pay dispute last May. The 24-year-old refused to accept a reduced salary amid the coronavirus pandemic, signing with Top 14 side Lyon on a short-time deal. Expressing…
Monday’s Rugby News recaps two thrilling Super Rugby AU contests, a wild Six Nations and details on the next Wallabies camp Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 117 – Strike Up the Band [one_half last=”no”] GOTY Nom #1 The Brumbies and Reds have probably played out the best game of 2021 so far as the Queenslanders gained revenge for their narrow grand final loss in a 40-38 classic. The Brumbies looked to continue their dominance at GIO Stadium, racing out to a 17-0 lead in the first 15 minutes. The ATM (anytime try money-maker) Folau Fainga’a and Pete…
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at suspensions for a pair of forwards, Izack Rodda’s return, the motivation guiding the Reds and the return of Matt Giteau Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 117 – Strike Up the Band [one_half last=”no”] Allan, Andrew get three Brumbies prop Allan Alaalatoa and Force hooker Andrew Ready will both miss three weeks after they were red-carded during last week wins. Alaalatoa was sent off just before halftime in the Brumbies’ nail-biting win over the Rebels on Saturday night, collecting with the head of Pone Fa’amausili. He will miss their GF rematch against the…
Monday’s Rugby News looks at the Super Rugby AU results, the new women’s Sevens comp format and a French legend’s dire warning ahead of the mid-year series Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 117 – Strike Up the Band [one_half last=”no”] Long-ergan Reserve halfback Ryan Lonergan has kicked a 55-metre penalty to secure a stunning 27-24 win over the Rebels. Once again, the Rebels chose death by penalty goal, with the boot of Matt Toomua contributing all 24 points for the visitors. It looked like it had also secured the nomadic side the win, who controlled the game…
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at Koroibete’s potential exit, England’s impending trip to Australia, the Force’s new signing and the main reason for the Waratahs demise Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 116 – Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels [one_half last=”no”] Million dollar Marika Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete looks set to leave the Rebels at the end of the year, with a deal overseas looming. Koroibete’s departure from Australian rugby has been speculated for a while, with the players even going as far as naming their group chat Justice4Marika on account of his ‘poor’ pay packet. The Top…
Monday’s Rugby News looks at the Super Rugby AU results, the World Cup schedule and a parting shot from former RA interim CEO Rob Clarke to one of rugby’s biggest critics Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 116 – Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels [one_half last=”no”] Ready made The Reds have survived a major scare, overcoming the Rebels 23-21 at Suncorp Stadium. The attitude of bend not break was taken too literally by the Reds, who found themselves on the wrong side of the referee, allowing the Rebels to kick 7 penalty goals throughout the contest. In…
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at a Super Rugby AU draw change, the new Waratahs halfback, a boost for players at the World Cup and Stan’s modern solution to an old problem. Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 115 – Dawn Of A New Era [one_half last=”no”] Draw changes Rugby Australia has confirmed a change to the Super Rugby AU draw, with the Rebels and Brumbies swapping home fixtures. This is as a result of the restrictions put in place by the WA Government on travellers from Melbourne, with the Force set to play the Rebels in round four.…
Monday’s Rugby News recaps the start of Super Rugby AU, the retirement of Dan Carter and Michael Cheika’s big call Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 115 – Dawn Of A New Era [one_half last=”no”] Red Dead Redemption The Reds have kicked the Super Rugby AU season off with a bang, dominating the Waratahs 41-7 at Suncorp Stadium. Memories of their 33 point drubbing from last year seemed fresh on the mind of James O’Connor and the Reds, who played like they’d spent the past six months trapped in a room by Brad Thorn with nothing to watch…
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at Suli’s slip-up, the battle between the generations of fly-halfs, a Wallabies legend’s shock proposition for Jordy Petaia and the surprise additions to Stan’s commentary team. Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 114 – Sick Nations [one_half last=”no”] Suli’s slip up Reds prized recruit Suilasi Vunivalu will miss the opening game of the season after the QRU issued him with a one-game suspension. As well as this, he was handed a $10,000 fine for an incident involving a security guard at a Brisbane venue on January 30, allegedly striking a security guard in the…
We’re back! Monday’s Rugby News looks at the new Reds captain, the Force’s homecoming, a Waratahs bolter pushing for gold and a Six Nations recap Green And Gold Rugby · The Dropped Kick-Off 20 – Trimming The Fat (Q&A III) [one_half last=”no”] Six Nations wrap England has bounced back from their shock Scotland loss, dominating Italy 41-18 at an empty Twickenham. Four second-half tries would secure the victory for Eddie Jones’ men, with winger Anthony Watson scoring a double. Despite the pair of tries, it would be his wing partner that would steal the show, with Jonny May leaping over…
Welcome to the last rugby news of 2020. Monday’s Rugby News looks at Australia’s draw with Argentina, John Eales being cemented as a legend of Australian sport and Maurice Longbottom re-commits to 7s ahead of the Tokyo Games Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 113 – Toma Los Tres Puntos [one_half last=”no”] Groundhog Day The Wallabies have been held to another draw against Argentina with the scores locked at 16-all at full-time. It marks the third time in 2020 that they have been held to a draw after failing to kick a last-minute penalty goal, with fullback Reece…
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at the Pumas social media fallout, the return of James O’Connor and the women’s World Cup expands in 2025. Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 113 – Toma Los Tres Puntos [one_half last=”no”] Un-social media Argentina’s preparation for Saturday’s clash with the Wallabies has been thrown into chaos as Pablo Matera has been sacked as captain after ‘discriminatory and xenophobic’ tweets emerged earlier today. Matera, along with two other senior players Guido Petti and Santiago Socino, has been stood down after tweets from 2011-2013 were made aware to Argentine Rugby Union. “The Argentine Rugby…
Monday’s Rugby News looks at the Wallabies major task of securing the Tri-Nations, the future of the Force all but confirmed and all the action from New Zealand’s big win over Argentina and the Autumn Nations Cup Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 113 – Toma Los Tres Puntos [one_half last=”no”] Scoring 101 The Wallabies will be looking to finish on a high as they continue to finalise their preparations for Saturday’s game against Argentina. Any hopes of a Tri-Nations title have been blown out of the water following the All Blacks dominant victory, with Australia needing to…
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at the Wallabies changing up their processes, Will Genia’s big idea to revamp rucks, potential Wallaby changes and the son of a Wallabies legend signs with the Reds Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 112 – A New Hope [one_half last=”no”] Avoiding insanity A wise man once said insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. After their second disappointing draw in five games, the Wallabies are looking to revamp their preparations and processes as they look to avoid a similar result on December 5. Following their 15-all…
Monday’s Rugby News looks at the Wallabies draw with Argentina, the Wallaroos Rugby World Cup draw, how the ‘golden arches’ sealed Taniela Tupou and Nic White’s brutal assessment of Saturday’s draw Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 112 – A New Hope [one_half last=”no”] Another one The Wallabies have been held to their second draw of 2020, forced to share to points with Argentina as both sides were locked at 15-all at the end of 80 minutes at Mcdonalds Jones Stadium in Newcastle. It was a game for the rugby purists as neither side would cross the tr-line,…