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Word has it, this week there will be an announcement about which Sevens women will be having a crack at Super Rugby Women. Brittany…
Kick off, Friday evening, the Aussie men at 8pm (AEDT) and the Aussie women 10:22pm. Put a reminder in your calendar. The format has…
Post-Olympics is a weird old time in rugby sevens. Many teams are going through retirements, revamps and resets. As a consequence, there are a…
Looking for an appetiser or five prior to the 2:10am (AEDT) Wallabies match against Ireland? Well, here you go. Almost a degustation of entrees.…
In the wake of the Wallabies' loss to Scotland, Aussie rugby fans might be in need of some cheering up by the Sevens fraternity.…
In Rugby World Cup news, Friday is D-day. That is, RWC draw day. For those who do not have a life, you can watch…
‘If we help the women’s game grow, that means rugby is growing. More people are playing rugby, more people are exposed to rugby. We…
It is the third and final round of the WXV tournaments. Who will take out the respective trophies? Additionally, and perhaps just as exciting…
The Wallaroos' backline is exciting - some of the passing accuracy and speed were a pleasure to watch.
There are some very intriguing WXV match-ups if you need a dose of international rugby this weekend. If you're unaware, there are three WXV…
What a difference a week makes! The Rugby Championship has finished for another year and the Wallabies are on a break until their Northern…
Arabella McKenzie and Layne Morgan are set to reunite in the halves as the Wallaroos prepare to kick-off their WXV 2 campaign with a…
Australia often looked good but mistakes, discipline and missed opportunities cruelled them.
As the Black Widow Natasha Romanoff said: “pain only makes you stronger.” We, as Australian rugby fans, must be very strong. As mentioned last…
Fun fact: 2 September 2024 marked 30 years since the Wallaroos played their very first Test. (Naturally it was against the Kiwis, and yes,…
As John Wayne said in Stagecoach, ”A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do”. Post Olympics, as part of the grieving process, (for…
For the Australian women a medal is a minimum, with Gold being the dream and goal.
Arguably there are only four teams Japan, Samoa, Kenya and Uruguay who are not in the picture to potentially jag a medal at the games.
Like a Wallabies win, a Wallaroos win is great for the vibe of the Australian rugby community. As well as for the players and coaches.
The SVNS Series for 2023-24 is done and dusted. All the focus is now on the big prize for 2024, the Olympics. At the…
All I want is to win more games than last year & see a few exciting tries.
'Head down, bum up': McKellar distances himself from Wallabies, lays down the law at Tahs
Shalom Sauaso
CONFIRMED: Test trio switch to Reds as teenage sensation locked in despite NRLW deal
At a guess I think Shalom Sauaso will head to the NRLW, she is already part of the Broncos and the reality is she couldnt play NRLW til she is 18, later this year. She may give rugby a go this season and try and make the World Cup, then move to NRLW. Which is understandable. Interesting to hear Yapp was encouraging Wright to possibly move to another State to get more minutes. Hope Dascombe has an injury free season it’s one area we are a bit light on is in the centre. Plus good to see prop Browne back from a Wallaroos perspective as we are down a prop with Tahs Hoy out.
CONFIRMED: Test trio switch to Reds as teenage sensation locked in despite NRLW deal
Good for the Reds. Will be interesting allocating minutes with Wright, also noting the Reds other half Dougherty spent time in the Wallaroos training camp.
Exclusive: Wallaroos star's surprising Super Rugby switch revealed
It is going to be interesting as Foxtel will no longer be part o Newscorp. Will DT be as anti-rugby as it has in the past? Probably not.
Rugby Australia on track to confirm broadcast extension with Nine, NZRU set to cop multimillion-dollar downgrade
Tend to agree SMH coverage is a bit light on but the reality for DT & SMH their primary football code is NRL so that’s their main focus. It is going to be fascinating to see what happens with DT & The Australian now foxtel is no longer part of the Newscorp organisation.
Rugby Australia on track to confirm broadcast extension with Nine, NZRU set to cop multimillion-dollar downgrade
To be fair there arent many news organisations these days, basically newscorp and 9Entertainment. It’s unlikely the SMH is going to report much on the broadcast deal as they are part of 9Entertainment. So that leaves newscorp. Also have to say in the last 6+ months newscorp has reported a lot of rugby stories. Sure some in a negative light but that’s the media business to get clicks too. Bottom line as irritating as it might be rugby just needs coverage from anyone.
BTW Newscorp do an excellent job of reporting grassroots rugby better than anyone else.
Rugby Australia on track to confirm broadcast extension with Nine, NZRU set to cop multimillion-dollar downgrade
I think the requirements is that national teams playing in Australia has to be shown on FTA.
Rugby Australia on track to confirm broadcast extension with Nine, NZRU set to cop multimillion-dollar downgrade
No doubt it will. RA don’t have the cash & only 4 teams, minimal opportunities. Read this morning Ikitau has and big offer from Japan while Mcreight has offers from Japan and Europe. There are a lot of players off contract this year. It’s professional sport, have to look after yourself. I’m sure RA would like to sign them but can’t, not enough $$. The same occurring with the women but heading to NRLW. Only a small number can make the 7s squad and there are only 4 Super teams playing 5-6 games, NRLW much better opportunity.
'Grateful' Beale signs fresh deal with Force as Wallabies veteran makes late bid to take on Lions
Very true. He will get a lot of game time, so great experience.
'Grateful' Beale signs fresh deal with Force as Wallabies veteran makes late bid to take on Lions
Just saw Tom Hooper probably heading to Ospreys
'Grateful' Beale signs fresh deal with Force as Wallabies veteran makes late bid to take on Lions
Was thinking more 2019. Foley was leaving at season’s end but was still playing huge minutes with Mason on the bench. Think Beale played centre/fullback. If I recall when they did give him a game they rested their experienced players part of the Wallabies resting policy. Set him up to fail. Then when Foley, Beale etc left the successful Jr Wallabies guns came in.
Forgotten Aussie young gun who would be 'easily the best 10 in the world'
Irritating but can’t do much about it. Also a bit annoying he went on the Spring tour etc when another player could have got that experience. But that’s life.
'Wish him well': RA confident in depth despite losing World Cup Wallaby to France
Still irritates me how Mason was treated by Tahs and Gibson. But it’s professional sport, as he says he was probably too loyal, he sure didn’t get that from Tahs.
Forgotten Aussie young gun who would be 'easily the best 10 in the world'
Hope you are right. Although a bit tighter its a top 6, not top 8. But fingers crossed
Ten fearless predictions for 2025: Schmidt departs, Aussies go deep in Super Rugby, Wallaroos' landmark year
Predictions aside, it sure is going to be a busy year of rugby. Have reset expectations, hope for a win or 2 for the Wallabies and the Oz SRP teams are competitive. As a Tahs supporter 2025 can’t be worse than 2024 so that’s a positive.
Ten fearless predictions for 2025: Schmidt departs, Aussies go deep in Super Rugby, Wallaroos' landmark year
Well done fellas, you have all done a sensational job in 2024.
Greatest moments, best games, top stars and biggest villains of 2024 - plus five fearless predictions for 2025
Apart form Jonah I wouldn’t classify the others as big stars on a global scale.
Rugby has generally had a team first strategy when it comes to marketing/PR as opposed to focusing on the individual players. This is a strategy similar to the MLB while the NBA & NFL supported the players becoming the focus & recognised. It has been argued this is one of the reasons MLB has fallen so far behind NFL/NBA. Traditionally RA has had the same strategy, team first. But it seems to have changed this year with Joseph Sua’ali’i & recently with the promotion of Maddi Levi. From a marketing perspective youngsters align with players.
Ilona Maher is changing rugby forever - here’s why you should pay attention to her
The issue with Maher compared to Anna K, is she has brought new eyeballs to rugby. Those new eyeballs may not become fully fledged fans but I reckon more people have now heard about rugby because of her. Also rugby hasn’t yet moved to focusing on the individual player like soccer, NFL, NBA etc
Ilona Maher is changing rugby forever - here’s why you should pay attention to her
One of the challenges is that the 2 biggest footy sports in Australia AFL & NRL are heavily shown on FTA. I think rugby needs some form of FTA exposure just so people know it exists. If it is only behind a streamer that you have to pay for you will never grow the sport. People will just still to AFL & NRL.
Billionaire-backed sports streamer buys Foxtel for $3.4 billion as RA enters broadcast deal end game
The ‘all shapes and sizes’ really should be one of the game’s major selling pointing. In AFL & NRL players can generally swap between pretty much every position.
Ilona Maher is changing rugby forever - here’s why you should pay attention to her
Good article Nick. She has really raised rugby’s profile, has generated more new eyeballs on rugby than any other rugby player that I can recall except maybe Jonah. A lot of rugby fans are still in the, its only women’s rugby & it’s 7s rugby so it does not really count. But as you say those fans’ kids probably know who she is.
Ilona Maher is changing rugby forever - here’s why you should pay attention to her
It sure has been a big year.
The 20 biggest stories in Australian rugby this year - but is a bigger one still about to drop?
Would love to be a fly on the wall with RA’s broadcast negotiations especially if DAZN joins in with a significant $$ offer. RA is broke & needs every single cent it can get its hands on but if the rights go to DAZN then there goes any FTA viewing. Way back when ARU went for the Foxtel $$, lost a lot of viewership. Do you sacrifice long term potential growth opportunities for the immediate financial needs RA has.
Billionaire-backed sports streamer buys Foxtel for $3.4 billion as RA enters broadcast deal end game
Did note Josh Turner did not appear to be in the 7s squad for this season when it was first announced but saw him in the Aussie7s socials so guessed with Nathan Lawson going to the NRL he has been re-contracted. He brings a lot of experience especially with Henry Oaterson out this tournament.
Australia's fastest player set for long-awaited debut in Perth Sevens, ex-captain returns for women