Was Bob Dwyer right about Michael Hooper?
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au“I reckon at the moment he is number five open-side flanker in Australia. He’s gone from being an absolutely outstanding player to what I think is a total non-event.” This was ex-World...
Playing both Pocock and Hooper is more naive than clever
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe debate goes on as to whether two No.7s should take the field for the Wallabies, but whether we are prepared to admit it or not, the Michael Hooper-David Pocock combination creaeted holes. In some quarters...
Flanker Liam Gill slots 41 meter drop goal with plenty to spare
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Bulls were comfortable 41-22 winners over the Queensland Reds in Pretoria on Saturday, but the visitors came up with one of the moments of the match just short of halftime. The Reds had advantage...
Wallabies captain backs Hooper
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies captain Stephen Moore has jumped to the defence of Michael Hooper after his predecessor copped a stunning broadside from World Cup-winning coach Bob Dwyer. Dwyer says no way would he have Hooper...
Moore backs Hooper after Dwyer blast
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAustralia captain Stephen Moore has leapt to the defence of teammate Michael Hooper after he was lambasted by World Cup-winning coach Bob Dwyer for a drop in form.
How will England’s backrow combat ‘McPooper’?
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWith the weeks counting down to England departing for Australia, stopping the attacking trident David Pocock, Michael Hooper and Sean McMahon may need some lateral thinking from Eddie JonesDouble-trouble:...
Does the Waratahs’ wealth of experience translate to talent?
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auMichael Hooper needs to answer that question when he leads the Waratahs against the Highlanders tonight at Allianz Stadium – the clash of the 2014 and 2015 Super Rugby champions. So far the Waratahs...
Super Rugby Round 2 Preview: Part 1:
1 decade ago by UltimateRugbyAfter a cracking opening round of Super Rugby which dished up its fair amount of tries and upsets, we look ahead to Round 2. With the new format home wins are very important but staying ahead of the pack...
It’s Hooper vs Pocock in Australia’s Super Rugby flanker ranker
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auNSW Waratahs captain Michael Hooper and Brumbies superstar David Pocock will go head-to-head in Friday’s Super Rugby showdown in Canberra, in one of the most eagerly anticipated matchups between...
Give Pocock a year off and develop Hooper, McMahon and Butler
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe short answer to the question about David Pocock and his sabbatical intentions is this: let him go and study at Oxford or Cambridge for a year and develop Michael Hooper, Sean McMahon and Jarrad Butler...
