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Here in Lockdown Land, I was getting ready to watch my beloved Brumbies play in their elegant, blue, white and gold strip. It was…
Friends, This weekend has been hard. Not only because my beloved Ponies lost in a thriller. It was hard because, during and after my…
With the new broadcast deal with Nine and Stan Sports, our great game of rugby union has the opportunity to select an entirely new…
As a rugby supporter, the first catch phrase I learnt was "rugby union is a hooligans' game played by gentlemen". The second was that…
It seems that barely a weekend goes by without one player committing a fundamental error of skill or judgement in a game, which negatively…
Craig Joubert from Durban, South Africa has been appointed to referee the 2013 Super XV Final between the ACT Brumbies and the Waikato Chiefs.…
Legend has it that the great Sir Donald Bradman was asked what one thing he would change about the modern game, he replied without…
The referees for the Super Rugby qualifying finals have been announced by SANZAR, with Jaco Peyper controlling the Crusaders-Reds game on Friday night and…
You’d think so… but rugby tradition dictates otherwise. https://www.rugbyworld.com/tournaments/rugby-six-nations/why-do-the-home-team-wear-away-shirt-in-the-six-nations-150091
The Wrap: Wallabies lay ghosts of Lyon to rest, TMO fools gold leads to absolute madness in All Blacks loss
The Mercenaries. Isaac Moses would be throwing his players at that team 😂
Exclusive: McLennan urges RA to put Super team in Sydney's west with 'NRL's worst nightmare' Suaalii as marquee
Ah, the Johnnie Howard strut. Those were the good old days, eh!
The Wrap: Organised and brave Wallabies secure win for the ages as All Blacks’ engine room shuts out limp Ireland
No, the protocol is that they believe a try has been scored. BOK awarded a try based on seeing a clear grounding (you can see BOK do this at 1:56:35 on the Stan coverage). The comms between BOK, AR and TMO is then to say the on-field referee team believes a try has been scored, then the TMO would have to find conclusive evidence to prove otherwise.
'Blown away': Wallabies stun England with 84th minute try to keep Grand Slam dream alive in finest win in a decade
What on earth are you on about? BOK awarded the try live. Then it went to the TMO who sweeps every try, who then asked BOK to check. Subsequently, there was no conclusive evidence to overturn the decision, thus the try stood. The protocol in this situation was followed perfectly. Yet, still, that isn’t good enough for you? Goodness me… your last line completely contradicts everything else you’ve said.
'Blown away': Wallabies stun England with 84th minute try to keep Grand Slam dream alive in finest win in a decade
Sucks to be England… they play the Boks next weekend! They’ll likely only have one win now, over Eddie Jones and Japan (though calling it now… watch for a shock result and the end of Borthwick).
'Blown away': Wallabies stun England with 84th minute try to keep Grand Slam dream alive in finest win in a decade
“The Shute Shield (and all rugby) needs free-to-air coverage”.
Once again, you’re missing the point. There is no-one willing to pay for this, and certainly none willing to pay well. As it stands, rugby has the most F2A it has ever had in its history, and you’re still not happy.
The Wrap: Rugby’s card conflict still misses the point as All Blacks squeeze home in Twickenham thriller
India causing controversy on an Aussie tour? Well, I never.
Only thing missing is the BCCI ICC ensuring there’s no punishment…
'Stupid decision': India A accused of ball-tampering but get off scot free as McSweeney steers Australia A to victory
Probably standing in the wrong carpark 😂
Exclusive: Australia's men don't have a coach weeks out from Dubai Sevens - the favourite just signed a Super deal
A feat he seems to have achieved with the Tahs, too! 😂
Exclusive: ‘Like spitting on the carpet’ - Moment that broke Wallaby’s tie with French club and led to eight-year chase
If you look even closer, you’ll note that one is likely a former director ????
Exclusive: Rebels take Rugby Australia to Federal Court, seek $30m in damages - 'their conduct needs to be exposed'
Ohhhhh boy… *grabs popcorn*
Exclusive: Rebels take Rugby Australia to Federal Court, seek $30m in damages - 'their conduct needs to be exposed'
Are you seriously surprised? Bobby V has all but carried the pack this international season. But, like a classic Wallaby “supporter”, he has one average game and you’re all over him.
Wallabies Bledisloe ratings: Back-row stands up, Koroibete under pump to keep spot as bench delivers
Bucketloads of potential for sure. Keeping hold of talent is an Australian rugby problem, particularly with one less team (i.e., 35 less places). They’ll all have some problems in the future, which the Brums aren’t immune to. Similar to you, agree Brums are light in the centres and will likely struggle. This will impact Noah significantly as well.
COMPLETE Super Rugby Pacific 2025 squads: Reds add Crusaders back, Suli, Petaia and young gun leave as all 11 lineups confirmed
He’d be an interesting fit at 12 as well tbh… dunno if it’d work, but I’d love to see it happen!
COMPLETE Super Rugby Pacific 2025 squads: Reds add Crusaders back, Suli, Petaia and young gun leave as all 11 lineups confirmed
Yep. Liam has a bit of work to do with his throwing, but he’s a proverbial outhouse of a human.
COMPLETE Super Rugby Pacific 2025 squads: Reds add Crusaders back, Suli, Petaia and young gun leave as all 11 lineups confirmed
Will you be attending Box Hill for the Dewar Finals, GP? The Footscray Dogs doing a number on Quins was outstanding; I just hope they haven’t played their final now. Teams are usually below their best the week after if/when they beat Quins.
The Wrap: Uncontested scrums a timely reminder that rugby needs to treasure what makes it distinctive
Of course he’s rushed. He has had zero front foot ball. Between a forward pack playing more like a retreating pack, and a halfback who seems determined to kick the grip off the back, how on earth is he supposed to do anything?!
Schmidt must back Noah - and Wallabies are blowing their best chance to win the Bledisloe Cup
Yep, I wouldn’t be surprised to see her with a more prominent test (i.e., two top tier one sides) come the November tests. Indeed, given she’s been exposed to Australia and South Africa already, there’s a chance she might be in control of one of their games. It seems there’s a bit of preparation like this (i.e., the referees we had for the July tests we now have for TRC).
The Wrap: The Rugby Championship arrives just in time to quell Olympics outrage
The average fan is not. But us enlightened ones will be sorted. The RFU referees do seem to do this TMO convo quite well.
*Side note* – Shall you be at Footscray or Quins this coming weekend? I don’t know where I am yet, but either ground will be a doozie!
The Wrap: The Rugby Championship arrives just in time to quell Olympics outrage
At least their approach to commentary is the same as rugby’s…! And not in a good way! Just waiting for Sonny ‘Bru’ to pop up at the synchronized swimming and provide us with a line like, ‘gee, youse hold ya breath for, like, ages, eh’
The Wrap: The Rugby Championship arrives just in time to quell Olympics outrage
“I’m outraged.” – I’m sure the Chinese have some meds for that… 😛
The Wrap: The Rugby Championship arrives just in time to quell Olympics outrage
For those who may be interested, referee appointments for TRC:
Aus v SA (Bris): Luke Pearce (RFU)
Aus v SA (Perth): Paul Williams (NZR)
Aus v Arg 1: James Doleman (NZR)
Aus v Arg 2: Pierre Brousset (FFR)
Aus v NZ (Syd): Karl Dickson (RFU)
Aus v NZ (Wel): Nika Amashukeli (GRU)
The Wrap: The Rugby Championship arrives just in time to quell Olympics outrage
The bloke who has been injured for the best past of the last three years? Yeah… no.
Exclusive: Wallabies gun to miss start of TRC against Springboks as 11th debutant expected
Yep. The failure to run around to the posts will cost us a game one day. It’s a lesson that shouldn’t have to be taught, which means Australian teams will need to learn it thrice to get it to stick.
The Wrap: Wallabies lay ghosts of Lyon to rest, TMO fools gold leads to absolute madness in All Blacks loss