Grasping it with both hands is how the Flying Fijians must proceed in this Rugby World Cup. To grab every chance for their nation, to take the so-called ‘opportunity lost’ by a fumbling Eddie Jones’ Wallabies side, and go as far in this event as plausibly possible. Affectionately known as the ‘Flying Fijians’ the Fiji […] READ MORE
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2003 RWC Anniversary: Matt Giteau
Hard to fathom that this year’s Rugby World Cup brings up the 20-year anniversary since the 2003 RWC tournament in Australia. A contest where Wallabies playmaker Matt Giteau would be involved in one of the more epic finales in all RWC folklore. The 40-year-old was then in his early career with the Australian national team, […] READ MORE
Opening RWC matches prove it’s “anyone’s tournament to win”
The 2023 Rugby World Cup opening round of matches proved that “it’s anyone’s tournament to win”. Teams showcased their prowess and outdid themselves in the heat of France, as compared to their pre-world cup friendly matches. Below is a wrap of each game’s outcome, as sides tested their own preparations against how those of their […] READ MORE
RWC 2023 Pool C: anyone’s game to lose
RWC 2023 Pool C matches might be a case that ‘it’s anyone’s game to lose’. The pool promises to be exhilarating, as most of the teams have had mixed results in their recent test matches, making for somewhat of an unknown factor. The Rugby World Cup (RWC) is a different environment though. Fiji who have […] READ MORE
Eddie Jones’ RWC squad includes a number of inexperienced Wallabies
Eddie Jones’ RWC squad includes a large number of young, inexperienced Wallabies who have been charged by the Director of Rugby to compete in France. The squad, which has 25 players with zero Rugby World Cup experience, heads to France in the wake of four straight losses, and will be hoping to prove teams wrong […] READ MORE
Richie Mo’unga kick saves All Blacks – deepens Eddie Jones’ Wallabies dilemma
With scoreboard pressure on his team, a last-minute Richie Mo’unga kick has saved the All Blacks from defeat in Dunedin, all the while deepening Eddie Jones’ Wallabies dilemma in 2023. Unable to hold an – at times – 14-point lead, the Australians may take some positives from their 23-20 defeat. Yet in the crucial run […] READ MORE
Canada plays the Wallaroos to end 2023 Pacific Four Series
Both teams, with a 1-1 record, will look to end the Pacific Four Series in second place after New Zealand defeated Canada in an exciting game with over 10,000 fans in the game. Now Rugby Canada plays the Wallaroos in Australia Rugby to determine who likely finishes second in the Pacific Four Series tournament. Canada […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Round 6: What to Expect
We are closing in on the halfway point of the Super Rugby Pacific season with Super Rugby Round 6 and a season that promised so much has failed to live up to expectations. It’s been a case of deja vu as the New Zealand sides continue to dominate the competition, with the Chiefs sitting undefeated […] READ MORE
2023 Super Rugby overview: Pacific competition commences second season
With days only until the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific competition commences its second season, the anticipation is building. Squads have been assembled, with the starting teams named for the opening clash between the Crusaders v Chiefs in Christchurch. Quickly followed by the New South Wales (NSW) Waratahs v ACT Brumbies. A good opening trial for […] READ MORE
“Goodbye Dave” Rugby Australia hires Eddie Jones ahead of RWC2023
As Rugby Australia hires Eddie Jones to assume the head coach role ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, they’ve said “goodbye Dave” to departing coach, Dave Rennie. Rennie has been replaced, within sight of the impending tournament in France. Yet his replacement himself has just been replaced. So is it “out with the new, […] READ MORE