Opinion
The pros and cons of Rugby Australia walking away from New Zealand
Threats of a trans-Tasman schism are nothing new but there are points on both sides as Australia again considers going its own way.
- by Paul Cully
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Tight Five
The Wallabies now have depth. And that leaves Fraser McReight at a crossroads.
McReight is a favourite son of Queensland but after being left out of the Wallabies squad, is he still the heir apparent for Michael Hooper’s No.7 jersey?
- by Paul Cully
Opinion
The match-ups that will decide Brumbies-Blues Super Rugby semi-final
Only one of the Blues and Brumbies can progress to the Super Rugby final. Here are the key men for both teams.
- by Paul Cully
Opinion
Faulty engine saw Waratahs arrive at the end of the road
The Waratahs’ success this year was powered by a strong front-row trio. In their quarter-final loss, one of them was missing and another was half-fit.
- by Paul Cully
Opinion
My Wallabies squad for the England Test series
The next two weekends of Super Rugby might inform a few late decisions, but the likelihood is that most of the squad has already been picked.
- by Paul Cully
Opinion
Waratahs props must push through puzzling scrum calls
A few weeks after dominating the Hurricanes, NSW front-rowers Angus Bell and Archer Holz got on the wrong side of the referee. And it rattled them.
- by Paul Cully
Analysis
Why reborn winger is central to Waratahs’ Super Rugby hopes
The relationship between Waratahs coach Darren Coleman and his winger Mark Nawaqanitawase says a lot about the NSW side’s resurgence this Super Rugby season.
- by Paul Cully
Canberra or Christchurch: Finals picture shows value of Waratahs win
There are no easy pathways when you get to the quarter-final stages, but some are harder than others.
- by Paul Cully
Analysis
Why rugby’s best month in years is just around the corner
Dave Rennie may have his hands full with Eddie Jones and England in July but by the end of that month he will know more about the local game than any recent predecessor.
- by Paul Cully
Tight Five
The NRL doesn’t sell what you need to win a Rugby World Cup
Before Rugby Australia start chasing league targets for 2027, they should look at the 34-year-old who beat up NSW at Leichhardt Oval. And has won two World Cups.
- by Paul Cully
Opinion
Why South Africa’s absence from Super Rugby is a problem
Whether it’s All Blacks coach Ian Foster, or his Crusaders and Highlanders counterparts, the answer is the same. Do you miss the South Africans? Yes, I do.
- by Paul Cully