Quade Cooper and ‘Lost Generation’ Wallabies bid hometown farewells | Rajiv Maharaj
1 decade ago by The GuardianWith an exodus of great servants to Australian rugby finishing up, it’s hard not to reflect on what could have beenQueensland Reds supporters will be crying buckets this weekend for what many believe...
Genia and Cooper must be selected for the World Cup
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auHaving watched Quade Cooper’s return to the playing field in Round 16 after an extended absence through injury, I have little doubt that Australian coach Michael Cheika was grinning from ear to ear....
Moment of the weekend: Quade Cooper’s sensational return from injury
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogFly-half Quade Cooper has missed most of the season through injury, but in his first game back he put on a true masterclass including two tries and an assist
Reds plan farewell for Horwill and Genia
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auA fond farewell has been planned for Queensland’s James Horwill and Will Genia at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. But the jury is still out on whether playmaker Quade Cooper may also be playing...
Super Rugby: 5 Things We Learnt From Round 16
1 decade ago by Len Kaplan1 The Crusaders with Richie McCaw playing a full 80 minutes as openside flank and captain, and Dan Carter playing a full 80 as flyhalf, are a different kettle of fish altogether...
A mixed weekend for Michael Cheika
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auMichael Cheika enjoyed three pluses over the weekend, offset by three minuses. Wearing his Wallaby coaching hat, Cheika saw Will Genia and Quade Cooper top his plus list, with the old firm turning in a...
Cooper, Genia combo shows its class
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auQuade Cooper and Will Genia reminded what might have been for the Queensland and what they could do again for the Wallabies as they dragged the Reds clear of wooden spoon territory. In only his second...
Aussie Super Rugby duel to go to the wire
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe duel between the NSW Waratahs and Brumbies for Super Rugby’s crucial Australian conference honours is set to go to the wire after a dramatic weekend featuring contrasting fortunes for Wallabies...
Cooper sparks Reds to big win over Force
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auQuade Cooper returned to almost single-handedly guide the Queensland Reds to a 32-10 Super Rugby win over the Western Force in Perth, pressing some World Cup claims in the process The star five-eighth...
Inspired Cooper makes World Cup statement in big win for Reds over Force
1 decade ago by The GuardianWestern Force 10-32 Queensland RedsCooper masterclass sparks victoryQuade Cooper returned to almost singlehandedly guide the Queensland Reds to a 32-10 Super Rugby win over the Western Force in Perth,...
