Tight Five
Wallabies
Axing Dave Rennie for Eddie Jones was a pointless exercise
If there’s one lesson from Australia’s poor results, it’s that a change of coach was not going to reverse the Wallabies’ fortunes.
- by Paul Cully
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Rugby World Cup
A 35-year-old and a Wallaby rookie walk into a French bar. It’s no joke
It is an indictment on Australian rugby that Quade Cooper, who started at No.10 in the 2011 Rugby World Cup finds himself in the box seat again 12 years later.
- by Paul Cully
Tight Five
Wallabies
Fijian weapons could spring a World Cup shock for Wallabies
In a comfortable win over Tonga, Fiji showed off a couple of stars who could challenge Australia at this year’s Rugby World Cup.
- by Paul Cully
Opinion
Wallabies
Wallabies have to improve out of sight to avoid a black night at MCG
Eddie Jones still conjures up nightmares in New Zealand, due to famous wins against them in 2003 and 2019. His presence will have the Kiwis on edge, creating a perfect storm in Melbourne.
- by Paul Cully
Opinion
Wallabies
The Wallabies haven’t fired a shot - and nor have the players below them
When Samu Kerevi scored an excellent try for the Wallabies with about 10 minutes to go against Argentina on Saturday, the natural reaction was, ‘Where has this been?’.
- by Paul Cully
Jones should leave World Cup door open for Foley
The Super Rugby-winning playmaker’s nod as captain for Australia A’s clash with Tonga highlights the esteem in which he is still held by Wallabies coach Eddie Jones.
- by Paul Cully
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Wallabies
Wallabies out-skilled and outmuscled in Springboks wake-up call
Eddie Jones will need to make changes after the Wallabies’ drubbing in Pretoria with his team seemingly starting from scratch in a World Cup year.
- by Paul Cully
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Rugby Championship
Wallabies must be wary of the Springboks’ speed men
South Africa may not have named their strongest side for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia, but it’s certainly one of their fastest.
- by Paul Cully
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Wallabies
Nations Championship will finally fix world rugby’s Test schedule
Rugby union supporters will finally get the logical fixture list they deserve with the introduction of the Nations Championship from 2026.
- by Paul Cully
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International rugby
Wallabies have strong Rugby Championship record in World Cup years, and Jones needs that to continue
Australia coach Eddie Jones needs to get off to a winning start. There are no free hits, because that would undermine the entire rationale for getting him on board.
- by Paul Cully
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Wallabies
In-form Wilson deserved a shot in Eddie’s Wallabies squad
Size and power appear to be the key factors in Eddie Jones’ new Wallabies squad, but Reds No.8 Harry Wilson is unlucky to have missed out.
- by Paul Cully