Brumbies Are Super Rugby Champions*
The Brumbies are Super Rugby Au Champions, but are they Super Rugby Champions? And should their championship come with an asterisk? The asterisk, for some teams, is a badge of honour, showing that a team triumphed in the face of adversity.
State of the Union Week 13 – Melbourne Rebels First Finals Appearance
It's finals time, and the Melbourne Rebels make the first Finals appearance in their club's 9-year history. I'm happy for them, and, I'm even happier that they knocked the Waratahs out in the process. There's plenty to discuss this week
State of The Union Week 12 – Melbourne’s Fight For Survival
Can you believe it? With all we've been through this year we have arrived at the final round of Super Rugby Au. I didn't think we'd get there. And, unfortunately for me, I'm going to run out of stuff to
Rugby Australia’s New “Broadcast Package”
Last week, as promised Rugby Australia announced it's broadcast plans for 2021 and beyond. I love that they've given the New Zealanders a timeline to be in or out. But it's important now to stick to that September 4th deadline.
State Of The Union Week 9 – Anyone Else Sick Of The Crusaders?
It's a late column this week and I do apologies. If it's any consolation I had an 87 on the golf course today. Actually that might have made you all even angrier. Anyway, last week I picked a mid-season Wallabies squad,
Weekly Wallabies Squad
So, I got some feedback on my selections over the weekend some good some bad. But, that's what it's all about, I write because I want people to discuss the game. Without feedback, it's impossible for me to improve. And
State of The Union Week 7 – Rugby Has Laws Not Rules
Week 7 of the Super Rugby Column and unfortunately Phil Kearns makes another appearance. I'm sorry, but he just keeps giving me ammo. I have to report it, it's my duty as a Brumbies supporter. It's become clear that in Super
State Of The Union Week 6 – Pride Comes Before The Fall
Can you believe it? It's week 6 of the column and I haven't been fired! Don't celebrate just yet though. Unfortunately, I have been asked to stop making jokes about Phil Kearns. So this week there'll be no jokes about
State of the Union Week 5 – Rebels and Reds Finish Poorly
Here we are, week 5 of Super Rugby Aotearoa, Round 2 of Super Rugby AU. Plenty happened this week including fantastically the absence of Phil Kearns during Saturday nights fixture between the Force and the Waratahs. That game almost gave
State Of The Union Week 4 – Super Rugby AU & Phil Kearns Return
Super Rugby AU finally kicked off over the weekend. I was legitimately so excited to watch the Brumbies play it was difficult for me to get to sleep on Friday night. And, my suspicions have been confirmed. The Brumbies are