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This year’s SRP performance from the Australian sides has set a nice platform for Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies team to have a decent crack at the Bledisloe.
Can I just start by saying, how good is rugby! And how good is Super Rugby Pacific this year: close matches, brilliant attack, desperate…
Rugby wingers are a diverse bunch. In no other sport can you find a position with such diverse body types and talents. What’s your…
Flyhalf is the most important position in rugby, with no other position has as much impact on the outcome of a game. They are…
Yep, things are pretty bad for the Wallabies at the moment. As a fella who started watching the Wallabies 30 years ago and have…
Here is a sobering stat, currently Dave Rennie’s Wallabies record stands at nine wins from 23 matches, a win percentage of just 39 percent.…
Ireland's 29-20 win over the All Blacks on the weekend was a joy to watch. Both teams played terrific rugby and it was a…
It was a disappointing result against the Wallabies bogey team the Scots on the weekend. However, there are a lot of positives to take…
Wow! That was my favourite Wallabies performance in years, maybe a decade. Maybe ever. It wasn’t perfect, but it was just smart rugby –…
In the Seinfeld episode ‘The Opposite’, George Costanza has no job, no girlfriend and is forced into living at home with his parents. Pondering…
The 2013 Brumbies were coached by IRB Hall of Famer Jake White. His achievement list includes coaching the South African under 21s to a…
Albert Einstein once said: “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results”. Well, Australian rugby just might be…
Well after what was a fun Super Rugby AU, everything went crashing to earth very quick against the Kiwis. What gets me is that…
The score of 27-7 in the Wallabies' loss to the All Blacks on the weekend does not represent the competitiveness of what was another…
Some players are lighting fast, some are as strong as an ox and some lucky ones are both. Others have no god-given talents but…
It is easy to get caught up in recent experiences at the expense of the past. If you ask any average Joe on the…
It was a great idea for The Roar to give us the opportunity to select our Wallabies team for the next time they play.…
There is a lot of negativity about the Wallabies future. But we can’t forget they are just a sporting team, nothing more and nothing…
Samu Kerevi made the headlines this week for this whole mess about playing for Fiji in the next World Cup. However, what caught my…
To win rugby games, some swear by playing error-free footy. Others by having a strong set piece. I have heard Rod Kafer talk of…
Watched him in the shute shield one match and he had the ball on a string. Must have set up 4 or 5 tries with beautiful short kicks and then I think he landed 10/10 off the tee. Defo a lost talent
Forgotten Aussie young gun who would be 'easily the best 10 in the world'
Fair enough. But I’d personally favour 2 years of super rugby form over a couple of thrown together matches in england and training runs. To be fair kolbe was just rated 2nd best player in the world behind dupont, so not many are close to him!
Schmidt names one uncapped player in 40-man squad to kick off Lions campaign - as RA waits on contract call
Ah ya got to feel for Toole. Has been easily the best attacking winger in oz for the past 2 years and not even in the squad now. His defense isn’t great but his attack more than makes up for it. He was in the top 10 players in SR for both tries and line breaks in 2024. The only other ozzie player who can boast that is Tom Wright. We have enough versatility in the backline that you could hold him on the bench as a wild card to use if you are chasing the game late. Dont put him on if its tight. Something creative that Rassie or the like would do.
Schmidt names one uncapped player in 40-man squad to kick off Lions campaign - as RA waits on contract call
Ah Kiss will do well. Be sad to see him go as a Reds fan. Bring in Friend to replace him maybe. It wasn’t just the results last year with Kiss that were promising, the Reds were such a good team to watch. The fans really started to get behind them. More of the same this year. Am disappointed to see Crighton going to the Tahs. The improvement in his game last year was immense
If Schmidt walks as Wallabies coach expect the All Blacks to target their lost man
Great read Harry 🏉
“Our brains are on constant duty to tell us what might, probably, happen a fraction of a second ahead of live action, but we think we live in that tense; that the future is our present.” Brilliant point.
I was at the Ireland game. What struck me was the intensity of the ozzie warm up. They almost played a full half of practice 80% speed rugby beforehand. I thought by the looks we are going to come out of the blocks fast but hope we dont die off by the end. Alas
Five out of seven ain’t bad but Joe still needs to fix two deadly Wallabies sins before tangling with the Lions
Looking back over 100+ years of history isn’t great at predicting recent results in sport. just look at Ireland v New Zealands recent record
Schmidt's Wallabies can beat the Lions - and why Suaalii is game's next global superstar
Dont know about that. His quick hands and offloading has been one of the best aspects of his game. The wings will see more ball. I’m a bit worried about his over aggressive D. Looks like there is a red on the way, but hopefully they can sort that
Schmidt's Wallabies can beat the Lions - and why Suaalii is game's next global superstar
I am a big Toole fan because his finishing far out weighs his defensive issues.that oz A game he was playing on the right wing when he is a left winger in a team that was essentially their first game together. So it’s a bit hard to judge on one game. Watched every Brums match he has played and can only recall 1 missed tackle from him that lead to a try. That was v the highlanders in 2023. He then scored 2 tries that match including an 80 metre effort.
Just saying I agree he isn’t a great defender but the pluses far outweigh the minus and overall quite easily the best winger in oz. Campos wasnt a good defender but he was selected on the wing in the greatest rugby team of all time.
Wallabies CONFIRMED: Schmidt makes six changes for season finale against Ireland, Suaalii cleared as Edmed debuts
Nothing against Jorgo, sure will develop into a great player. just dont see how any of his SR performances have allowed him to be selected for 6 tests at this point, particularly when he normally plays full back. My major gripe is that Toole has been excellent for 2 years and has zero caps. Also, I cant see how Jorgo is any better a defender than Toole.
Schmidt’s selections so far have been puzzling. Particularly last week. All our victories have come off the back of pieces of individual brilliance and not team play as well. Hate to be negative but he would be lucky to get a C+ of grades for this year of coaching.
Wallabies CONFIRMED: Schmidt makes six changes for season finale against Ireland, Suaalii cleared as Edmed debuts
Not a bad call. Ya wont out leap Suaalii and Wilson is best in the woder channels working the offload
Ex-Wallaby says 'every aspect of Skelton's play is incredible', but his presence causes one major issue - five things we learned
Schmidt should bring on Tate and Tane with 30 mins to go. Give them a good crack. Tate has been excellent off the pine but needs more mins out there. We look very dangerous with him at the back end of games. Reckon edmed can run it to the line and cause a bit of havoc.
Nothing went right last week. Got more Hope’s for Saturday
Schmidt turns to 19th Wallabies debutant in 2024 for season finale against Ireland, Suaalii's shock recovery
Good news. Suaalii needs to take it easy though. He looked like he was hunting for a yellow or a red v the scots. Was flying into the hits like a bat out of hell. Would much rather he put his energy into his gravity defying kick takes, brilliant offloads and quick soft hands. He can leave the big hits on the shelf.
Wallabies get Suaalii boost as star cleared of fracture
True Skelton didnt play bad. He is at least playing for a top team in a competitive league. Got no issues with picking skelton, but still dont see it as a massive upgrade. Got issues with picking lads that have been playing in Japan for years. True Kerevi played well for a couple of games v Sa a few years ago. But since then hasnt performed nor has MK. The rugby in japan is nowhere near the standard of other leagues and 3 or 4 years there as a player might send a player backwards
Razor calls for foreign-based All Blacks to counter Boks' dominance - 'we don't want to be a cycle behind'
Strange call. big RM fan but he was highly criticised by fans and the media his whole career in the 10 jersey until he had a good 2023 and has gone OS and now he is a pin up for overseas selection. Exactly what we do in oz. None of the 3 OS players selected by Schmidt have added anymore to the team than there domestic counterparts. In the case of Kerevi and MK they have detracted majorly
Razor calls for foreign-based All Blacks to counter Boks' dominance - 'we don't want to be a cycle behind'
Thought BB took it to the line more and played well, a try and a couple of try assists
'Frustrating day': 'Sloppy' All Blacks edge past Italy as Cane, Perenara wave goodbye
It’s just one game though. When you have 2 superb seasons of SR under your belt you deserve a shot
Exclusive: You're a Wallaby, Harry: Most debutants since WWI as Schmidt turns to Potter, Tizzano set for recall
Good points. I would say his point of difference is his awareness of what to do in space combined with blistering acceleration. As the chip is always an options player hang off him as they do with will jordan. There is no other more dangerous player in Sr than Toole in space. His ability to convert linebreaks to tries is unrivaled. Noted he is not a great defender or under the high ball but his pluses far exceed the minuses in my books
'World class already': Scotland coach's huge call on 'incredible' Suaalii, as Schmidt adds four fresh faces to tour squad
Great idea. Would love to see Longbottom in 15s. He is a hell of a 7s player.
9. Goddard
10. Longbottom
11. Reilly
12. Henry
13. Pietsch
14. Muirhead
15. Beale
Decent old backline
Lions warm-up Test for Wallabies to cause awkward clash with Super sides, First Nations and Pacific side revealed
Toole has been easily the best oz winger the past 2 seasons. His non selecting is one of the most bizarre calls I have seen
'World class already': Scotland coach's huge call on 'incredible' Suaalii, as Schmidt adds four fresh faces to tour squad
True. He is brilliant all around. great defender, gets over the ball, excellent under the high ball, he banged some excellent clearance kicks too
'Painful days': Boks hand England fifth straight defeat as pressure builds on Borthwick, Kolbe scores stunner
Kolbe should get the World player of the year award this year. He has been insanely good. I think that’s at least 3 man of the match awards I’ve seen him get
'Painful days': Boks hand England fifth straight defeat as pressure builds on Borthwick, Kolbe scores stunner
That’s a good team
Lynagh starts, Lonergan leads as Australia XV named to face England A
Great point. We want less box kicking not more. Caterpillar rucks are not cracked down on enough from what I can see too
'Don't turn rugby into Aussie rules': Borthwick worried about aerial duels as England ring in changes for Boks battle
Kerevi ain’t the best defender either unfortunately
Exclusive: Wallabies selection twist as Schmidt set to bench Suaalii, surprise tip for Wilson replacement
Langi would have known that when he signed. Probably got a mad deal too good to refuse. Cale is a worthy replacement. Say Cale is early on the path to being a Wallabies great, so the more time in the squad the better
Exclusive: Wallaby dropped by Schmidt for first camp of 2025 after signing with overseas club