In defence of Quade Cooper
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAfter watching the second Bledisloe Cup Test last Saturday I could not help but feel a pang of sympathy for Quade Cooper. Undeniably a wasted talent, this year’s Rugby Championship is most likely...
Cheika: I will not drop Cooper, Foley
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies coach Michael Cheika says he will persist with Quade Cooper and Bernard Foley as the team’s playmaking axis despite Saturday’s crushing second Bledisloe Cup Test defeat to New Zealand....
Cheika forced into a mood for change ahead of Bledisloe 2
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWith injuries to Matt Giteau, Matt Toomua, and Rob Horne, Michael Cheika was forced to make changes, and that got him in the mood to keep going after last week’s 42-8 hammering by the All Blacks...
Quade’s not the Wallabies’ Messiah. He’s not even a naughty boy
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auQuade Cooper has been rather low key since returning to Australia. No controversial tweets. No Instagram rants. Nothing for the media to get crazy about. By all reports it’s just been training, and...
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...
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...
Quade will improve Wallabies: Hansen
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auQuade Cooper will only “enhance” the Wallabies’ chances after his shock selection at five-eighth for Saturday’s second Bledisloe Cup Test in Wellington, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen...
Cooper to start against NZ
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyAustralia head coach Michael Cheika has turned to fly-half Quade Cooper ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship match against New Zealand, live on Sky Sports.
Wallaby lifeline for Cooper
1 decade ago by Rugby 365TEAM ANNOUMCEMENT: Quade Cooper has been thrown a Test lifeline after being recalled Thursday to the Australian side.
