Rugby Tactics: Using the Grubber Kick to beat defences
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThis week our Rugby Tactics feature looks at the resurgence of the Grubber kick in the modern game. Itâs a tactic that seems to have fallen by the wayside in recent times as teams look to keep the...
Cooper proud to be a part of Toulon's growing 'prestige'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHe divides opinion wherever he goes but Quade Cooper has been chosen by Mourad Boudjellal as the man to pull the strings for Toulon for at least the next two years.
How Australia can win the Rugby Championship, Bledisloe and Olympic gold
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe ARU and Toulon have come to a common sense agreement that Wallaby Quade Cooper can play three international sevens tournaments and qualify for the Rio Olympics. Even though Cooper will be a marquee...
Cooper uninspiring in heavy Toulon defeat
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAfter impressing in his Top 14 debut against Montpelier a fortnight ago, Quade Cooper had a forgettable night at the RICOH Arena as Toulon were thumped 32-6 by Wasps in Pool 5 of the Champions Cup. Bad...
Wallabies need to adapt to play sevens, Clark
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAustralia’s sevens game-breaker Cameron Clark has welcomed Wallabies trying to fast-track their way to Rio, but warned they were racing against the clock. Clark, who returns from a hamstring injury...
Quade Cooper no-look kick ahead sets up try on Toulon debut
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpQuade Cooper had a quiet World Cup but took center stage again yesterday as he made his debut for powerhouse European outfit, Toulon. Cooper impressed with his usual tricks, which included setting up...
Cooper enjoying new lease on life
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Quade Cooper was little used at the World Cup with Australia coach Michael Cheika opting for the steadier game of Bernard Foley as the Wallabies finished runners-up to rivals New Zealand.
Cooper the toast of Toulon in smashing win
1 decade ago by Rugby 365TOP 14 WRAP: Australian flyhalf Quade Cooper enjoyed the ideal introduction to the Top 14 as he steered Toulon to a 52-8 thrashing of Montpellier on Saturday.
