Kiwi-Nobbling: The only way forward for the Wallabies
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auIt often happens that during the Rugby Championship, or as it is known in my household, The Killing Season, I am moved to jot down a few words on the methods and techniques that I believe the Wallabies...
Sky Live: New Zealand v Australia
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyMichael Cheika says public criticism of his side "hurts" as he rings the changes for Australia's return match against New Zealand on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
Cheika: Simmons’ loss is Coleman’s gain
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auMichael Cheika has challenged one-cap Wallabies lock Adam Coleman to “make a name for himself” and grab the opportunity he says incumbent Rob Simmons has let slip. Coleman will start alongside...
Explanation and feedback on the new law trials in place in New Zealand
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe launch of New Zealand's domestic rugby season came with a new set of law trials, in both the Mitre 10 Cup (the NPC) and the Mitre 10 Heartland Championship. As we saw in round one of the Mitre 10...
Quade Cooper is back for the Wallabies to face the All Blacks
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWallabies coach Michael Cheika has made a number of changes to his team following their massive hiding at the hands of the All Blacks last week. The two sides will meet again in Wellington this Saturday...
All Blacks planning, desire to improve
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen's long-term planning will again come into focus on Saturday when they face Australia in the Rugby Championship, with his mantra of 'raising the bar' also likely to be tested.
Savea will justify selection says Hansen
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has backed wing Julian Savea to justify his selection against the Wallabies in Wellington on Saturday.
Cooper: It's not about me
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: Wallaby flyhalf Quade Cooper said Saturday's match against the All Blacks will not be his personal attempt at redemption on the international stage.
It’s not about me: Cooper
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auQuade Cooper says the pressure is on the Wallabies – not just him – to produce something “special” in Saturday’s daunting Bledisloe Cup clash in Wellington. In a shock decision...
Cooper recalled to face All Blacks
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comCooper has been recalled to the starting line-up for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand after a raft of injuries to the inside backs forced coach Michael Cheika to shake up his backline.
