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For Michael Hooper and the Australian Wallabies team, it is a case of ‘playing the best’. And in matching the best–the number one All Blacks team–they can look to improve. And when you improve, you can then have goals and objectives of becoming the best. “I think it would be great to be number one […] READ MORE
If he can bring his own energy and dynamism to the Wallabies leadership role, then [possibly] come Brisbane, he could be holding a cup that has been missing from the Wallabies trophy cabinet for over a decade. READ MORE
In a double-celebration, the Crusaders faced down the Sunwolves challenge at AMI Stadium, while congratulating the achievement of longtime player, Wyatt Crockett. He reached a personal milestone of 176 matches, which set a new all-time record in Super Rugby. Crusaders 50 – Tries: Manasa Mataele (3), Kieran Read, Ben Funnell, Pete Samu, George Bridge, Whetu Douglas; […] READ MORE
Suncorp Stadium is the home of the Queensland Reds, where so many of their greatest achievements have come true. So expect big crowds to support the squad in 2017, as they hope to return to winning ways, and recapture the heart of Queensland rugby fans. READ MORE
The definition of a Grand Slam in Rugby Union is commonly relative to the Six Nations (formerly, Five Nations) tournament. The annual competition between the home unions would grade a successful competition on an unbeaten year – the Grand Slam. For some, the classic image is one of an English, Irish, French, Scottish or Welsh […] READ MORE
Who would have thought that the runner-up at the 2015 Rugby World Cup would then go on lose five matches in a row. Since that defeat in October, coach Michael Cheika has had a terrible run of form and of selection continuity. With that evidence. Last Word On Rugby must ask “Where To Now For Wallabies […] READ MORE
Rugby writer focusing predominantly on Aviva Premiership and Top14. Big fan of Super Rugby and all things international.
Covered World Rugby U20 Championships in Georgia (2017) for LWOR, ESPN and Rugby World.
Planning for RWC in Japan 2019.