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A much deserved victory for the Wallabies occurred Saturday, and a first over Ireland in Michael Cheika’s reign. A thrilling test match which had it all; brutal physicality, sensational aerial play from Israel Folau, tenacious defence and of course, a breakdown masterclass from the returning David Pocock. Joe Schmidt thrust some of Irish Rugby’s brightest […] READ MORE
With the knockout stages looming large on the horizon, we take a look at the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals MVP players from each of the eight teams. Names who could prove pivotal to their nations reaching the semifinals. Australia: David Pocock Pocock, in his final World Cup, needs to give the performance of his life […] READ MORE
In the Army, rest and recuperation was a wartime policy to assist service men and women who had faced injury or at worst, suffered from the mortality of their fellow officers and personnel. It was to take them away from the environment–and in a sporting parlance, today, the Rugby Sabbatical is the closest policy. It […] READ MORE
It is goodbye to Australia, Ireland, France, and Japan at the Rugby World Cup. A fond farewell but, not on the terms that the teams imagined when they planned for knockout football. Each of those four sides had hopes of continuing at the 2019 Rugby World Cup (RWC). They had hopes of performing well in […] READ MORE
A hugely exciting weekend of Rugby World Cup quarterfinal action starts with England v Australia on Saturday morning. The team’s selection, and the Australia line up are critical to the hopes of the national side. Charlie Inglefield previews the two confirmed line-ups to see who might have the slight advantage. Australia line up 15. Kurtley […] READ MORE
The ‘unpredictable’ Michael Cheika is again, the head coach who has been charged to shape the Qantas wallabies RWC goals, ahead of the 2019 tournament. At the Qantas sponsored event held in and beside a huge Boeing jetliner, the team’s announcement was well-staged to showcase the potential of the Wallabies. A team he has directed […] READ MORE
Not always the most attractive and envigorating rugby side to watch, however, the ACT Brumbies are effective and often reach their high standards. So, as the lone standing Aussie Conference team, the side from Canberra is due full credit. Due some valid acknowledgment of their higher class than most, as the most successful team out […] READ MORE
One of the most recognized and feared backrowers of World Rugby has ended his Super Rugby career, with David Pocock aiming to secure a World Cup place. After a long term battle with an injury that eroded his opportunities with the ACT Brumbies, the centurion has chosen to focus on being fully fit for an […] READ MORE
Australian rugby has some major problems at the moment. The revelation that the board seemed to be seriously considering changing their coach less than a year before the World Cup begins only served to highlight the issues. Though Rugby Australia have cancelled their call with Jake White, the fact that they even scheduled one speaks […] READ MORE
Since the first Rugby World Cup in 1987, Wales have played Australia 28 times and won twice. The last time was 10 years ago, in Autumn 2008. Since then, it’s been 13 consecutive defeats. Such a one-sided relationship can’t really be described as a rivalry. For Welsh fans, the Australian team is their nemesis. No […] READ MORE
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