Hooper cleared to play Bledisloe, frustrated at judicial process
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies flanker Michael Hooper is relieved and peeved after being cleared to tackle the All Blacks in next week’s Rugby Championship decider in Sydney. Australia’s hopes of breaking a 13-year...
Wallabies set up crunch clash with All Blacks following win in Mendoza
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Wallabies defeated Argentina 34-9 in Mendoza on Saturday evening, ensuring a blockbuster Rugby Championship showdown against New Zealand in Sydney on Saturday 8 August, following the All Blacks' victory...
Pain lies ahead for the Wallabies
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThere has been plenty of discussion on whether the non-participation of South Africa and Australia in the Super Rugby final will have any bearing on the up-coming Rugby Championship, Bledisloe Cup and...
Bledisloe Cup to kick off with Sydney Festival
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThis year’s Bledisloe Cup match in Sydney will be supported by a four-day festival of sport and entertainment leading up to the Wallabies and the All-Blacks first test at ANZ Stadium on August 8....
Why the All Blacks will lift the World Cup (and why the Wallabies won’t)
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWhen will you Aussies get it? You can’t beat us. You can’t conquer us. Yes, you’ll win a few games – a Bledisloe Cup, even a Rugby Championship – but you’ll never really...
Is Australian rugby that bad? You’re having a laugh
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auIs Australian rugby that bad? Over the past few weeks countless debates have been fought about the state of the game. Last November we were the joke of the rugby world with no money, no coach and no expectation....
Questions Michael Cheika has to answer
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auIt is truly an amazing time to be a Wallaby fan. Not because we’re a world powerhouse, or close to stealing a Bledisloe Cup series, or even playing well; rather it is the first time I can recall...
Hansen names five new All Blacks in squad
1 decade ago by Rugby Championship newsNew Zealand rugby head coach Steve Hansen has named five new All Blacks in a 41 strong squad ahead of their Test against Samoa, the Rugby Championship and extra Bledisloe Cup Test.
Wallabies’ overseas trio ready to roll for Rugby Championship
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auOverseas-based stars Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell and George Smith are all available from the outset when the Wallabies begin the countdown to the World Cup by targeting the Rugby Championship and Bledisloe...
France-based trio primed for Wallabies Rugby Championship call-ups
1 decade ago by The GuardianVeterans Giteau, Mitchell and Smith all interested and available ‘They’ve all played well,’ says Australia coach Michael CheikaOverseas-based stars Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell and George Smith are...
