Michael Hooper wins second John Eales Medal
1 decade ago by Australian RugbyWaratahs Captain and Wallabies vice-captain, Michael Hooper has won the 2016 John Eales Medal after first claiming the title back in 2013. The number seven beat out David Pocock by 107 votes...
Another European-based star dropped in latest Wallabies squad
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auDrew Mitchell is the biggest casualty in Michael Cheika’s squad for the Wallabies’ upcoming matches. Mitchell has been released from the 30-man squad for the final two Rugby Championship matches...
13-week ban for biting as Drew Mitchell compares Ashton to Suarez
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auChris Ashton has been compared to Luis Suarez by Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell in the latest soccer analogy used to characterise the England star who has received a 13-week ban for biting. Ashton has...
Australia legend calls Chris Ashton 'the Luis Suarez of rugby' following biting incident
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentChris Ashton has been compared to Luis Suarez by Australia's Drew Mitchell in the latest football analogy used to characterise the England wing who has received a 13-week ban for biting.
Weekly Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyTana Umaga appointed as Maori All Blacks assistant coach Maori All Blacks Head Coach Colin Cooper has announced the coaching and management team for the Maori All Blacks' 2016 northern tour at...
Timani in line for a Wallabies debut
1 decade ago by Australian RugbyMichael Cheika has finalised his bench for tomorrow's test against Argentina, with Lopeti Timani and Tom Robinson in line for their Wallabies debut. Timani’s inclusion means...
Thursday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyZebo ruled out for 5 weeks Munster has confirmed that Simon Zebo sustained a fractured rib in Munster's opening round victory last weekend. The international winger and full-back is expected to...
Drew Mitchell: Wallabies need to lift in defence
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auDane Haylett-Petty has been made to look bad by a Wallabies defensive system that needs to lift across the board, according to veteran Drew Mitchell. Makeshift winger Haylett-Petty had a strong debut Test...
Wallabies squad for SA & Argentina Tests
1 decade ago by Australian RugbyWallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has named a 33-man squad for the upcoming Tests against South Africa and Argentina in Brisbane and Perth respectively. Having already had seven debutants in...
Henry Speight included in Wallabies' squad for upcoming Tests
1 decade ago by The GuardianWinger returns from sevens duty for South Africa and Argentina matchesFrance-based players Drew Mitchell and Will Genia remain with squadAfter travelling to the Rio Olympics with the Australian rugby sevens...
