Two halves make a whole, but the breakdown will make it work
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWhile debate may rage about the Wallabies starting halfback, it is interesting to note that on three occasions our replacement No.9 has gone a long way to winning us the game. In Brisbane, it was Nick...
Wallabies pick up big win in historic once off Test vs USA in Chicago
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Wallabies notched up a 47-10 victory over the USA Eagles in their World Cup warm-up match at Soldier Field in Chicago this past weekend. The home trailed by just four points at halftime, but the Wallabies...
Matt Giteau sorted out Nick Phipps, and so must Cheika
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe most telling moment in the Wallabies 47-10 win over the USA in Chicago yesterday was vice-captain Matt Giteau giving Nick Phipps a gobful at the six-minute mark. And it was about time. Why coach Michael...
USA v Wallabies: Rugby World Cup 2015 warmup – live!
1 decade ago by The GuardianLive updates from the match at Soldier Field in ChicagoEmail: paul.connolly.casual@theguardian.com | Tweet: @PFConnolly 12.09am BST Skippering the Wallabies today, as said, is James Slipper, deputising...
Australia will be wary of United States threat in World Cup warm-up
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Scrum-half Nick Phipps says US likely to cause upsets at World Cup• USA coach Mike Tolkin not intiminated by WallabiesThe scrum-half Nick Phipps says Australia will not underestimate the United States...
James Slipper to skipper Wallabies in Rugby World Cup warm-up against US
1 decade ago by The GuardianSlipper steps into breach with Stephen Moore and his vice-captains restedCoach Michael Cheika names Nick Phipps and Bernard Foley in the halves Prop James Slipper will become the Wallabies’ 83rd Test...
Wallabies announced RWC squad
1 decade agoMichael Cheika last night announced his 31 man squad which he would be bringing to the World Cup next month in England. There were no major surprise selections or omissions with favourites such as...
Friday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyMatfield to Bath?: Rumours today have suggested that Bath have struck a deal to sign Springbok legend Victor Matfield. According to RMC Sport in France, Matfield is poised to sign a one year deal...
Phipps wary of Smith threat
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wallaby scrumhalf Nick Phipps will go head-to-head with arguably the best scrumhalf in the world - Aaron Smith, and he is cautious of the challenge.
Preview: Argentina vs Australia
1 decade ago by Len KaplanFor Australia and Argentina, just as for New Zealand and South Africa, the 2015 Rugby Championship is all about testing selection options, trying to decide which game strategy options are most effective,...
