Rugby Australia to Repeal Giteau Law; Kill Super Rugby
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Cover Art his week it has been announced that the polarizing Giteau Law is to be reviewed. It's unclear at this stage if it will be loosened or scrapped entirely. Rugby Australia CEO suggesting one option is dropping
Should You Bet On The Reds When Nic Berry Is In Charge?
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Cover Art ormally I don't pay much attention to what's happening on Twitter. After the Reds hung on to beat the Chiefs for the first Australian win of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman I saw this tweet: If I knew Nic
Taniela Tupou Is Not The Prop You’ve Been Told He Is
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Cover Art lease don't misunderstand, Taniela Tupou is one hell of a footballer. He is every bit as athletic as his original schoolboy highlights package had shown. He possesses elite size and strength, good rugby skills, and except
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