The outcome of the game was an All Blacks win. And each side will walk away with questions over 'what went wrong' as much as 'what did we do right'. READ MORE
What Went Wrong in Sydney, as the All Blacks Win 34-54
Tag: Michael Cheika
Michael Hooper Inherits Wallabies Leadership for Rugby Championship
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
Coach Speak: How the Manager Today Is Speaking Out
From Last Word on Rugby, Scott Hornell Over the development of professional rugby, the players voice seems to have softened. No longer as accessible, it appears that ‘Coach Speak’ is the popular channel for teams to communicate. Think Eddie Jones, Warren Gatland or Steve Hansen. Each is well spoken, and this shows how the manager […] READ MORE
Australia Bring their A-game – England Show their Strength
In a pulsating test match at Twickenham on Saturday, Australia are determined to reverse the results of the summer but England show their strength. READ MORE
Scrum Time – The War of Words between Eddie Jones and Michael Cheika
From Last Word on Rugby, Steve Kendall The build up to Saturday’s match between England and Australia has been dominated by the Aussie verbal battle between Eddie Jones and Michael Chieka. The two Aussies have been going at it since the moment the final whistle blew at Twickenham last Saturday when Jones was interviewed about […] READ MORE
Solid Performance from the All Blacks Breaks Rugby World Record
Last Word On Rugby, by Scott Hornell. In a tough encounter, where an Australian team took a step-up, fans saw a solid performance from the All Blacks–tested, but never ‘bested’ by the Aussies–as they claim the World Record of 18 straight victories. In front of a loyal home crowd of 47,744 at Eden Park in Auckland, […] READ MORE
A Part to Play in the All Blacks Legacy
As the All Blacks had made good preparations over the week, news broke today that sudden injury had hit the selected match-day squad. It subdued the quiet confidence building within the group. While not ideal, it might not be devastating because every one of the players involved knows that everyone of them have a part […] READ MORE
All Blacks squad named for Sydney Test
On Saturday August 20, The Rugby Championship begins. The annual competition between SANZAAR partners South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina generate plenty of interest worldwide. In readiness for that important initial clash next Saturday, an All Blacks squad travels across the Tasman to continue a battle with their closest rivals. This first match will see […] READ MORE
The All Blacks Ready for The Rugby Championship
In a busy news week for rugby in New Zealand, topics have ranged from Super Rugby semi finals to the All Blacks head coach re-signing. News items included the Men’s and Women’s Rugby Sevens teams leaving for Miami, to complete final preparations for their Olympic campaign. But in all this activity, primary concern always returns to the […] READ MORE
Jamie George Magic Seals Series Win
Jamie George provided the magic on the back of a hard fought defensive effort that secured them the Series victory on Australian soil. READ MORE
