Rugby 2017

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Chaos reigns off the field, but also in the Wallabies’ back three | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/16/chaos-reigns-off-field-also-wallabies-back-three/)

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Dare we dream? I don't care if they lose, as long as they are not disgraced.

Rona handed dream debut against All Blacks | Rugby.com.au (http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2017/08/17/02/53/wallabies-team-for-all-blacks)

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A call to arms.

Sorry, Australia. But you've made the Bledisloe Cup boring (http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/union/2017/08/17/bledisloe-cup-2017/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170818_TND)

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You can dress a pig up, & put lipstick on it, but it is still a pig. No surprises here. Whatever happens next, by the World cup Aus. needs a new coach, new captain.

Wallabies player ratings from the Bledisloe Cup loss to the All Blacks | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/wallabies-player-ratings-from-the-bledisloe-cup-loss-to-the-all-blacks/news-story/0578a1378f5e27de6b603458f8f52316?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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The ARU Board have a lot to answer for.

Michael Lynagh savages Wallabies after Bledisloe blowout loss | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/michael-lynagh-wallabies-lack-schoolboy-skills-offers-to-help-rejected-by-aru/news-story/663e6b134e7766c7d312576ef4b0b802)

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The All Blacks set the standard, again.

All Blacks player ratings from the Bledisloe Cup win over the Wallabies | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/all-blacks-player-ratings-from-the-bledisloe-cup-win-over-the-wallabies/news-story/d0b4620578716f68b32b54cea5a5c168?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/20/times-cheika-dictatorship/

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Comment: Australian rugby looks dysfunctional and delusional – is there any hope left? (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/comment-australian-rugby-looks-dysfunctional-and-delusional-%E2%80%93-is-there-any-hope-left/ar-AAqrtP9?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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WA government threatens to bankrupt ARU (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/wa-government-threatens-to-bankrupt-aru/ar-AAqrPEf?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/22/guide-dunedin-wallabies/

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Something special, like tackle? Play for 80 minutes.?

'Something special' coming from Wallabies (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/something-special-coming-from-wallabies/ar-AAqBc8a?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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Wallabies v All Blacks Bledisloe 2: Michael Cheika’s shake-up for Rugby Championship redemption | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/michael-cheika-rejigs-backline-for-wallaby-redemption-against-all-blacks-in-dunedin/news-story/c7a493eb593669433d66db3934cedfc9?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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Adam Coleman ruled out of Bledisloe Cup II (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/adam-coleman-ruled-out-of-bledisloe-cup-ii/ar-AAqFktv?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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The Wallabies must feel a bit like the Black Knight.

Monty Python And The Holy Grail- The Black Knight - YouTube (https://youtu.be/2eMkth8FWno)

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Four Wallabies who are damn lucky to be starting this week | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/25/four-wallabies-damn-lucky-starting-week/)

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Good idea, but would he want the job?

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/25/lynagh-next-aru-ceo/

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Wallabies vs All Blacks Bledisloe Cup second Test preview and prediction | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/26/wallabies-vs-all-blacks-bledisloe-cup-second-test-preview-and-prediction/)

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Close, but no cigar. Credit where credit is due, even NZ writers praised them.

Bledisloe Cup display 'one of the greatest tests' | Radio New Zealand News (http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/338102/bledisloe-cup-display-one-of-the-greatest-tests)

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Bledisloe Cup: Wallabies player ratings from heartbreaking 35-29 loss to All Blacks, highlights, video | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/wallabies-player-ratings-from-heartbreaking-3529-loss-to-all-blacks-in-dunedin/news-story/fa9d4ef39eb9c18bb84662d578f6ced9?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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Position vacant- goalkicker.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/27/watershed-moment-wallabies/

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/28/wallabies-deserve-alive-bledisloe-battle/

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/28/spiro-the-real-aussie-winner-on-saturday-was-sydney-club-rugby/

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Kerevi among 12 Wallabies in NRC action (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/kerevi-among-12-wallabies-in-nrc-action/ar-AAqVZ5K?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/29/know-your-laws-rare-10-point-try-in-rugby-championship/

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Ultimate guide to the NRC: Live stream NRC, how to watch NRC, teams, fixtures, odds, live stream | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/nrc/ultimate-guide-to-the-national-rugby-championship-teams-fixtures-odds-live-stream/news-story/bc7bc28b0c8717a1bdf2e7acc4b561c9?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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In Germany for Octoberfest? take in a 7's rugby comp. as well. Great move by German rugby.

Germany is about to host its biggest rugby event ever | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/04/germany-host-biggest-rugby-event-ever-images/)

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Aussies playing overseas. I see the two South African sides got beat in their new English Comp..

Aussies Abroad: Christian Lealiifano’s perfect start at Ulster, Matt Toomua returns after injury | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/aussies-abroad-christian-lealiifanos-perfect-start-at-ulster-matt-toomua-returns-after-injury/news-story/41c9376b6d50778d8032a14f731bd38d?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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Super Rugby axe: Supreme Court ruling on Western Force versus the Australian Rugby Union | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/super-rugby/super-rugby-judgement-day-for-australian-rugby-as-western-force-court-ruling-looms/news-story/6d0b7677c517b77779c76882c9e40722?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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Western Force dealt another hammer blow after NSW Supreme Court judgement (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/western-force-dealt-another-hammer-blow-after-nsw-supreme-court-judgement/ar-AArimYS?ocid=spartandhp)

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Comment: Andrew Forrest should drop his court action and rebuild rugby in WA (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/comment-andrew-forrest-should-drop-his-court-action-and-rebuild-rugby-in-wa/ar-AArk6Aq?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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Australian rugby introduces blue card to combat concussion (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/australian-rugby-introduces-blue-card-to-combat-concussion/ar-AArhuVt?ocid=spartandhp)

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The Springboks, that champion 1937 side, and the dark arts of the scrum. Will the Wallabies hold them?

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/06/skrum-skrum-skrum-where-the-springboks-may-show-their-colours-at-perth/

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The forgotten Springbok Haka. What a great history the Springboks and All Blacks have.

FRIDAY STORY #2: Our Forgotten Springbok Haka - YouTube (https://youtu.be/-Gan5VwOKSU)

Grassroots rugby, bought to you by Land Rover.

The South African Haka! - RWC Daily - YouTube (https://youtu.be/DFQptX4U-iM)

The original South African haka.

The South Africa Pre-Battle Haka - YouTube (https://youtu.be/_RwA1OKzgcQ)

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Wallaby Haylett-Petty to miss rest of year (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/wallaby-haylett-petty-to-miss-rest-of-year/ar-AArqUlD?ocid=spartandhp)

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Uni 7s teams: Wallaroos stars return | Rugby.com.au (http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2017/09/07/01/28/uni-7s-team-announcement-rd-2)

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Uelese named for Wallabies debut | Rugby.com.au (http://www.rugby.com.au/News/2017/09/07/00/09/Wallabies-South-Africa-Perth-team-announcement)

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Wallabies v Springboks Rugby Championship Burning Questions | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/burning-questions-tackling-the-hot-topics-ahead-of-rugby-championship-round-three/news-story/9d4c5e6c8ee687a56f3ec9d89b28fe5d?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/09/wallabies-vs-springboks-kick-off-time-australia-vs-south-africa-rugby-championship-start-time-and-date/

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/11/wallabies-team-cant-finish/

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How the All Blacks started a trend sweeping the sporting world (http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/union/2017/09/11/all-blacks/)

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Michael Cheika makes two changes to Wallabies squad for Argentina clash | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/11/michael-cheika-makes-two-changes-to-wallabies-squad-for-argentina-clash/)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/12/one-step-forward-a-couple-backwards-for-the-wallabies/

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Marika Koroibete in line to make Wallabies debut, Stephen Moore snubbed (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/marika-koroibete-in-line-to-make-wallabies-debut-stephen-moore-snubbed/ar-AArTIl3?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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All Blacks v Springboks: South Africa have buried Durban ghosts | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/springboks-bury-durban-ghost-and-are-ready-to-tackle-all-blacks-again/news-story/a57a8ce315aa57eb8a87380c68a61e05?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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Wallabies team to play Argentina: Ex-NRL star Marika Koroibete to make Test debut | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/exnrl-star-marika-koroibete-in-line-to-make-wallabies-debut-as-michael-cheika-opts-for-youth/news-story/698f18b632a3c9c442ef365d4751a54b?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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England VS All Blacks, 2018.

Date set for England-All Blacks showdown | Rugby.com.au (http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2017/09/13/england-all-blacks-confirmation)

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Twiggy's idea may be just crazy enough to work.

Forrest eager to bring Australian overseas talent home | Rugby.com.au (http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2017/09/13/forrest-ipc-launch)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/14/all-blacks-name-hames-squire-against-boks/

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What we learnt from Wallabies win over Argentina: Mick Byrne’s magic starting to come to fruition | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/wallabies/five-things-we-learnt-from-wallabies-4520-win-mick-byrnes-magic-at-the-wallabies-coming-to-fruition/news-story/9fd417766de707c02549757100cb8158)

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Aussies Abroad: Christian Lealiifano shows his worth guiding Ulster to important win in Pro14 | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/aussies-abroad-wallaby-christian-lealiifano-shows-his-worth-guiding-ulster-to-important-win-in-pro14/news-story/65fc8f35b15ac00996f3ba1b50a291eb?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/20/michael-cheika-will-live-die-waratah-holy-trinity/

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Super Rugby 2018 draw: season to kick off on February 17 in South Africa | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/super-rugby-2018-draw-season-to-kick-off-on-february-17-in-south-africa/news-story/5a9a4cb7e1dfd90c77f61c433ec1eee0?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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Queensland Reds 2018 Super Rugby draw revealed | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/revealed-queensland-reds-2018-super-rugby-draw/news-story/b8a00fb32f726034ce1c116cbb726aa7)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/23/breaking-old-new-zealand-poaching-myth/

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/24/wallabies-making-eddie-jones-nervous/

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England rugby coach Eddie Jones drops four Lions, calls up teenager for autumn Tests | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/eddie-jones-calls-up-harlequins-teenager-drops-four-lions-players-for-england-training-squad/news-story/ce26ce06eee2c46d1925804e8d336d43?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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Wallabies must bring the angry: Byrne | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/26/wallabies-must-bring-the-angry-byrne/)

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Aussies Abroad: Former Wallabies on fire in English Premiership, highlights, David Pocock scores | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/aussies-abroad-rob-horne-scores-brace-for-northampton-exeter-trio-making-mark-matt-toomua-back/news-story/5033b8a68b63a97204a4f179f07aff88?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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Wallabies team for Springboks Test: Three set for run-on debuts as Hanigan gets demoted (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/wallabies-team-for-springboks-test-three-set-for-run-on-debuts-as-hanigan-gets-demoted/ar-AAsyz3L?ocid=spartandhp)

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2019 Rugby World Cup power rankings: England ahead of All Blacks, Wallabies third | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/rugby-world-cup-power-rankings-eddie-jones-has-england-on-track-to-end-new-zealands-run/news-story/8afc4f1e5fe02357d77cca811bb3f2c2?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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I'm impressed with Wessels, and the Rebels next year will be a team to watch. His name has been in the mix for Wallaby coach after Cheika. Bit early , but he's one to watch.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/30/new-rebels-coach-tips-aussie-golden-age/

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Rebels boss confident of landing star Force duo Adam Coleman and Dane Haylett-Petty | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/rebels-boss-confident-of-landing-star-force-duo-adam-coleman-and-dane-haylettpetty/news-story/1a07de2c837c2c42bb11441f98b85092?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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Certainly not disgraced. They are on the way back, still a way to go, but the signs are good.

Wallabies suffer more heartbreak in draw with Springboks (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/wallabies-suffer-more-heartbreak-in-draw-with-springboks/ar-AAsECC8?li=AAabC8j&ocid=spartandhp)

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Video: Wallaby James O’Connor scores on debut, Digby Ioane hat-trick, Jesse Mogg magic | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/aussies-abroad-james-oconnor-scores-on-debut-digby-ioane-grabs-hattrick-jesse-mogg-magic/news-story/fdd77169a52c08d5c64ec0befac1f7f0?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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Cooper to lead Baa-Baas against Wallabies (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-league/cooper-to-lead-baa-baas-against-wallabies/ar-AAsS0n8?ocid=spartandhp)

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Brad Thorn and Mick Byrne, a winning combination [ hopefully].

Brad Thorn Queensland Reds coach: Nick Stiles sacked from Super Rugby job | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/dual-code-legend-brad-thorn-set-to-replace-nick-stiles-as-reds-coach/news-story/954c2944e4003027fb9665dd3189a46b?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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Right on, Nick. Totally agree.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/06/watch-nick-farr-jones-reveals-wallabies-missing-ingredient/

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If you didn't hear the whole interview, here it is,. Every Australian supporter should hear it. Nick Farr Jones, Champion.

Nick Farr-Jones talks to The Roar: “We need someone to be a messiah” | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/23/the-roar-talks-to-nick-farr-jones-what-makes-a-great-captain-and-what-the-next-aru-ceo-has-to-do/)

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Some good stories here.

ARU (http://view.e.rugby.com.au/?qs=ebfbeb99ee45e2486b7792484c23c7fd4479dd36504428 deaf577250f14fbbf024bb844ea134eb6032916706125440e8 b8ab066a07503bde053a662e48f38b018cdac7207e78c65e)

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Dare to dream......

Brad Thorn’s appointment at Queensland Reds gives fans hopes of Super Rugby turnaround | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/brad-thorns-appointment-at-queensland-reds-gives-fans-hope-of-super-rugby-turnaround/news-story/11e2b3168108977f9353e61f3f8a5377?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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Nick Stiles, a class act.

Brad Thorn Queensland Reds coach: Nick Stiles sacked from Super Rugby job | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/dual-code-legend-brad-thorn-set-to-replace-nick-stiles-as-reds-coach/news-story/954c2944e4003027fb9665dd3189a46b?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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Wallabies: Australia v New Zealand squad confirmed by Michael Cheika | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/wallabies-debutants-marika-koroibete-jack-dempsey-and-izack-rodda-retain-spots-for-pumas-clash/news-story/1e4cd098c357c1f5e1718479f8e4cd7a?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm) [ that should read PUMAS]

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Watch them on FOX, 12.50 .

Australian Schoolboys captain Will Harrison following Micheal Cheika’s path as he prepares for Kiwi test | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/australian-schoolboys-captain-will-harrison-following-micheal-cheikas-path-as-he-prepares-for-kiwi-test/news-story/fc3c67741683aa1fde723f409361ff24)

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A sure sign the All Blacks are feeling the pressure.

Sonny Bill Williams blamed for setting 'dreadful' All Blacks example (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/sonny-bill-williams-blamed-for-setting-dreadful-all-blacks-example/ar-AAt1ZBP?ocid=spartandhp)

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Wallabies scrum coach Mario Ledesma quits Australian rugby to take up Jaguares job (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/wallabies-scrum-coach-mario-ledesma-quits-australian-rugby-to-take-up-jaguares-job/ar-AAt45Vw?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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Qld Country win again. The new Qld coach done well.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/07/queensland-country-vs-nsw-country-eagles-nrc-live-scores/

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All Blacks v Springboks highlights: New Zealand beat South Africa 25-24 in Rugby Championship Test, blog, highlights, video, report | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/the-rugby-championship/follow-all-the-action-as-the-all-blacks-take-on-the-springboks-at-newlands/news-story/1e7a83afd2c057cc11319948169059f5?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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Video: Former NRL star Semi Radradra makes explosive start for Toulon in French Top 14 | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/aussies-abroad-former-kangaroo-stars-on-toulon-debut-nic-white-continues-stellar-start-at-exeter/news-story/60e05ca51ae37d317f0de5a4e9968bf0?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/11/can-mick-byrne-brad-thorn-kick-start-wallabies/

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Twiggy called the ARU's bluff. Then gave him a lecture on running a Company with financial problems. Obviously never heard of his efforts with Fortescue.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/12/forrest-called-arus-bluff-save-force/

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The 'fake war' begins between Jones and Cheika | Rugby.com.au (http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2017/10/12/barbarians-wallabies-squad)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/13/armchair-review-rugby-championship-wallabies/

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Hunt and Korczyk back in Wallabies mix (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/hunt-and-korczyk-back-in-wallabies-mix/ar-AAtpyhp?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/14/argentinian-rugby-search-change-path/

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Australia v New Zealand Bledisloe teams: Wallabies to punt on playmaker | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/wallabies-to-punt-on-switching-young-reds-centre-duncan-paiaaua-to-playmaker-role/news-story/6503a964e5f2c319d484f4dc77a60c92?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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Australia Schoolboys lock Nick Frost snubs Waratahs to sign with Crusaders | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/australia-schoolboys-lock-nick-frost-snubs-waratahs-to-sign-with-crusaders/news-story/5871f34d05b33e3bbb7429314d13b219?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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Ignore the fight, watch the rugby played afterwards. Great stuff.

Players sent off in ugly rugby brawl (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/players-sent-off-in-ugly-rugby-brawl/ar-AAtywsh?ocid=spartandhp)

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James O'Connor's first game at no10 for Sale. Food for thought for Cheika ?

JAMES O'CONNOR vs Toulouse (13/10/2017) HD By CROSE - YouTube (https://youtu.be/kF_YdivtnfQ)

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The good old days.

James O'Connor Perfect Game - YouTube (https://youtu.be/1gS8hdLhpa4)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/18/support-bledisloe-3-cant-tell-aussie-kiwi/

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/19/key-games-decide-nrc-semis/

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The Wallabies forwards stepped up to the plate. It all happened from there. Still, it was close, Foley should be practising his goal kicking, Beale still shakey under pressure. Just the confidence booster needed before the European tour. We need to find a No.10 before the World cup.[ see post 339]

At last! Wallabies beat All Blacks 23-18 in famous win at Suncorp Stadium (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/at-last-wallabies-beat-all-blacks-23-18-in-famous-win-at-suncorp-stadium/ar-AAtNlHX?li=AAavLaF&ocid=spartandhp)

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I would love to see James O'Connor in Wallaby colours again. Sale are playing him at no. 10. [ see post 338]

'We are not going to start blowing our trumpets' - Cheika (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/we-are-not-going-to-start-blowing-our-trumpets-cheika/ar-AAtO6kj?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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Highlights, from the All Blacks web site.

HIGHLIGHTS: All Blacks v Australia third Test - YouTube (https://youtu.be/htfqDeeOoPs)

Press conferences.

Full post match press conference: New Zealand - YouTube (https://youtu.be/UhyabheV9AA)

Full post match press conference: Wallabies - YouTube (https://youtu.be/l6gKnzi3uuw)

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Israel Folau to take a break from rugby, won't play another Test for Wallabies in 2017 (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/israel-folau-to-take-a-break-from-rugby-wont-play-another-test-for-wallabies-in-2017/ar-AAtPied?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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ACT Brumbies fullback Tom Banks launches Wallabies bid to replace Israel Folau (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/act-brumbies-fullback-tom-banks-launches-wallabies-bid-to-replace-israel-folau/ar-AAu0UZK?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/26/finale-round-worthy-best-nrc-date/

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Cheika turns to Wallabies youth (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/cheika-turns-to-wallabies-youth/ar-AAu3Q3V?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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Folau turned down $500k for love (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/folau-turned-down-dollar500k-for-love/ar-AAu3Tgp?ocid=spartandhp)

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Hunt has 'inside running' for Wallabies fullback spot | Rugby.com.au (http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2017/10/26/wallabies-barbarians-sydney-team-announcement)

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What was the point of this match?

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/28/wallaby-dempsey-ruled-northern-tour/

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A Wallabies win simply wasn't worth the trouble (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/a-wallabies-win-simply-wasnt-worth-the-trouble/ar-AAuaZzz?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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Four uncapped players for Boks in Europe | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/30/four-uncapped-players-boks-europe/)

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Brett Mackay said it all, BEFORE the barbarians game.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/30/wrap-australian-rugby-shoots-foot/


What is the point of the Barbarians game, honestly? | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/17/point-barbarians-game-honestly/)

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https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/locks-matt-philip-and-blake-enever-are-the-bolters-in-the-wallabies-spring-tour-squad/news-story/3bfc82a545d5a67e66b7b936c1fa3746?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm

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https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/all-blacks-to-take-bledisloe-test-against-wallabies-to-japan-in-2018-ahead-of-world-cup/news-story/1a3a193b4b6fa27af5e8b02124a98f6c?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm

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https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/watch-semi-radradra-plays-key-role-in-toulons-big-win-over-brive-in-french-top-14/news-story/a9653e7d36be82f05afa0a8e3d6b0a19?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm

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NRC: A funny old game goes into finals | Rugby.com.au (http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2017/10/29/nrc-round-nine-wrap)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/31/rebels-head-japan-pursuit-fresh-start/

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/31/rejoice-spring-tour-bolters-lament-flyhalf-fullback-headscratchers/

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/02/gibson-waratahs-ready-take-risks-2018/

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Surprise shift for Hodge in Japan | Rugby.com.au (http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2017/11/02/wallabies-japan-team-announcement)

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Wallabies to open World Cup campaign against Fiji | Rugby.com.au (http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2017/11/02/rugby-world-cup-schedule-announcement)

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SBS to show Spring Tour Tests | Rugby.com.au (http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2017/11/01/wallabies-spring-tour-broadcast)

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NRC Teams: Big names back for semi-finals | Rugby.com.au (http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2017/11/02/nrc-semi-finals-teams?j=4935570&e=robertlake42943@gmail.com&l=267_HTML&u=29436137&mid=6242741&jb=123)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/03/four-reasons-get-excited-wallabies-vs-japan/

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/03/buckle-england-wallabies-clash-fortnight/

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/03/all-blacks-vs-barbarians-start-time-date-venue-squads-broadcast-information/

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/01/michael-cheikas-education-coach-full-display-brisbane/

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Japan vs Wallabies preview and prediction | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/04/japan-vs-wallabies-preview-prediction/)

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Wallabies beat Japan 63-30 in historic rugby Test in Yokohama as Tevita Kuridrani bags hat-trick (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/wallabies-beat-japan-63-30-in-historic-rugby-test-in-yokohama-as-tevita-kuridrani-bags-hat-trick/ar-AAuqpiE?li=AAgfLCP&ocid=spartandhp)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/05/five-talking-points-japan-vs-wallabies/

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Foley, Genia set to return for Wallabies against Wales (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/foley-genia-set-to-return-for-wallabies-against-wales/ar-AAuslms?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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Kurtley Beale, Karmichael Hunt picked together for first time in Wallabies team to face Wales (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/kurtley-beale-karmichael-hunt-picked-together-for-first-time-in-wallabies-team-to-face-wales/ar-BBELfvY?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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Wallabies skills coach hails Hodge (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/wallabies-skills-coach-hails-hodge/ar-BBEKOu0?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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Brilliant final befitting the best NRC season to date | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/14/brilliant-final-befitting-best-nrc-season-date/)

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Australia v England rugby: Eddie Jones angry at media and in trouble with his mum | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/australia-v-england-rugby-eddie-jones-angry-at-media-and-in-trouble-with-his-mum/news-story/ff1ede9431ebe585d710f344aff3ad82?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/15/limit-total-rugby/

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https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/taniela-tupou-interview-tongan-thor-set-to-make-wallabies-debut/news-story/6d7179226c0d867ad42541ef1ec68b18?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm

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Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa outraged at snub, France hosting win, Joel Stransky comments | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/rugby-world-cup-2023-south-africa-outraged-at-snub-as-france-claims-hosting-rights/news-story/9be2980330b1d567f461613c23c4eae3)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/16/putting-test-test-match/

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/16/next-batch-nrc-super-rugby-stars/

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/16/senate-hearing-wants-asic-look-rebels-deal/

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Cheika opts against Hunt for England start (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/cheika-opts-against-hunt-for-england-start/ar-BBF2oKk?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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Owen Farrell recalled at inside-centre for England’s clash with Australia (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/owen-farrell-recalled-at-inside-centre-for-england%E2%80%99s-clash-with-australia/ar-BBF2fIR?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/16/three-wallabies-hop-rebels-2018/

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https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/steve-larkham-says-pressure-on-eddie-jones-england-to-win-2019-world-cup/news-story/0651cb0efdd59de42d7eca3133a48208?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm

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Wallabies ready for England onslaught (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/wallabies-ready-for-england-onslaught/ar-BBF4lss?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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RugbyWA goes into voluntary administration after losing Western Force legal fight (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/rugbywa-goes-into-voluntary-administration-after-losing-western-force-legal-fight/ar-BBF3GUV?li=AAabC8j&ocid=spartandhp)

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And I thought the Wallabies had problems. Could be a blessing in disguise, our super rugby ranks could use a few good Saffas.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/18/pretend-next-springbok-coach/

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/20/wrap-england-gets-rub-cheika-gets-wrong/

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https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/melbourne-storm-defensive-coach-jason-ryles-helped-england-take-down-wallabies-at-twickenham/news-story/00038eb49d91637989bb8e0aad0473b0?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/21/three-areas-cost-wallabies-twickenham-refereeing-not-one/

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No excuses, boys.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/scotland-v-wallabies-michael-cheikas-men-forced-to-train-on-substandard-pitch-in-lead-to-murrayfield-clash/news-story/d789db63662900b8cc676769d47109d9

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Just who is selecting the Wallaby side? A loss to Scotland must ask some tough questions.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/22/wallabies-busted-benches-not-refs-twickenham/

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The Rebels will be a tough side next year. Conspiracy theory? that's the reason the Force is no longer with us, Luke.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/23/wallabies-lock-adam-coleman-finds-new-club-home/

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Something rotten in Melbourne? surely not.

Waratahs boss slams waiving of salary cap (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/waratahs-boss-slams-waiving-of-salary-cap/ar-BBFw5FD?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/24/tongan-thor-debut-cheika-names-wallabies-team-versus-scotland/

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https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/how-melbourne-rebels-built-international-roster-and-stayed-under-the-cap/news-story/babf4c80b6179575393961eac0b2b0a3?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm

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A change of culture is needed. And a change of players/ coach. A mate of mine, who played for Qld Uni back in the day, was 2nd string hooker for Qld, started Cairns RUFC, and unfortunately got a bug in his back whilst up in the Torres strait and now has no legs, resides in Eventide, and is in contact with his old Qld mates and Wallaby mates, tells me this. The rot started when the ARU took the wallabies out of the Australian institute of sport, and sacked Dick Marks as coaching director. When Marks was director, all coaches around Australia were on the same page, as far as teaching skills and tactics. He told me the whisper around the rugby traps is, Marks is coming back. [ you heard it here first] Unfortunately, he says it will take 10 years to sort this mess out. And it is a mess.

No excuses left for Wallabies after Scotland smashing | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/26/no-excuses-left-wallabies-scotland-smashing/)

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A sad state of affairs when our best rugby brains are coaching the opposition.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/27/cheik-mated-wallabies-end-2017-meek-surrender/

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Meanwhile, across the ditch....

The best of the next All Black generation | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/29/best-next-black-generation/)

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/30/2017-review-top-rugby-nations/

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/30/george-smiths-future-doubt-back-injury/

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Comment: Wallabies in danger of falling behind as southern hemisphere influence widens (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/comment-wallabies-in-danger-of-falling-behind-as-southern-hemisphere-influence-widens/ar-BBFYy8Z?ocid=spartandhp)

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Richard Marks, a fascinating read, a bit long, but worth the read, if only to get a glimpse of the politics killing Rugby in Australia. Love the part where it's said Marks is the only player who could turn a tackle into an all in brawl. The description of Wallaby tours to NZ, S.Africa & Europe are eye openers, for sure.

Historical Wallabies Player Profile (http://www.rugbyaustralia.com.au/wallabies/TheTeam/HistoricalWallabiesPlayerProfile.aspx?pid=842)

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As mentioned before, my mate says Marks is coming back. Let's hope so.

playing for Queensland up to 1969, however, and even made a comeback in 1972.His was a proud record. He had played fifty-one matches for his country, including seventeen Tests. He was highly respected by his peers, so much so that when Rothmans set up its Director of Coaching position for rugby he obtained the position in 1974. It seems quaint now, but in those days the secretary of the ARU tended to be a superannuated retiree receiving an honorarium.

What Marks achieved during his twenty-two-year tenure at the job has been described with any number of accolades, but in making a judgment of his success you need to go no further than the statistics. In the seven-year period prior to the National Coaching Scheme, Australia had a 14 per cent success rate over twenty-nine Test matches. By 1992 Australia had won a Grand Slam, a Bledisloe Cup series and a World Cup. Over 110 Test matches since the introduction of the Scheme , it had lifted its strike to 61 per cent overall and to 72 per cent in the last twenty-nine encounters of that period.This ended when Rothmans declined to discontinue the sponsorship. As the National Director of Coaching, Marks was a professional unable to coach a team under IRB amateur regulations and now he had the chance to move into that lucrative field. Instead he fell for the wooing of the new national powerbrokers and agreed to continue running the coaching scheme on the ARU payroll. In less than a year he was retrenched with a name so blackened that his days in rugby employment were over.The background is complex and the complete story has never been told.

In 1995 Bob Dwyer had a poor World Cup coaching Australia , and knew that he had to change, or enhance, his image. In particular he wanted to butter up northern interests, aware of the need for their votes. Marks’ advice was to hire one of the world’s best coaches, Alex Evans, as assistant coach. Evans had been coaching Wales, and acquiesced, at a then record salary for a technical officer. The deal was brokered , but the CEO of the ARU had a heart attack and subsequently retired. John O’Neill was hired in his stead and was annoyed that he had not been told of the new appointment and Evans’ pending arrival.Peter Crittle, who was President of the NSWRU at the time, did not support Bob Dwyer. He lost the national coaching position , and Greg Smith was chosen. Greg Smith would not accept Evans on his staff, as he did not know him personally. So what to do with Evans? O’Neill released the Brisbane-based Dick Marks and put Evans into his position. The first time Marks met John O’Neill was at his exit interview. He was fired. As there was a big difference between a hands-on coach and a coach educator , Evans did not last very long.Australian rugby could ill afford to lose two such internationally regarded technical people but the foundation laid by the coaching scheme ensured that outstanding Wallaby performances carried through to the 1999 World Cup win.

Marks had been asked to write new coaching manuals when he was hired by the ARU, and agreed to the task, but had asked the ARU if he could go to the 1995 World Cup. A large entourage from the ARU was going and, as technical experts of all sixteen nations would be there, he could do his research around them and with the benefit of watching some of the games and training. He was told by the ARU that he could go, providing it was in his own time and at his own expense. So he declared that he could not go ahead with the manuals. When O’Neill came on board this was used as a part excuse in the solving of the Evans problem. Marks was branded a malcontent and non-performer. The irony is that the IRB had been endeavouring to hire its first technical officer, and Marks was in the final two out of 300 applicants.Marks had done a superb job as Australia’s first Director of Coaching, and remains understandably incensed over what occurred.

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https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/wales-beat-springboks-2422-to-pile-more-pressure-on-allister-coetzee/news-story/ec7e84392ea287888588a6a767e6671d?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm

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Why Quade had to go.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/queensland-greats-greg-martin-and-tim-horan-on-quade-coopers-reds-axing/news-story/a1f3ba4458aa194a9fed99425019f92c

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https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/new-zealand-still-no-1-ireland-and-scotland-on-the-rise-in-world-rugby/news-story/7cd765b50fcfef756c483c4572a7ebd7

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/12/04/wales-happy-fly-six-nations-radar/

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/12/04/wrap-rugbys-critical-problem-no-closer-solution/

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http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/12/18/wrap-2017s-highlights-lowlights/

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Billy Slater, all round good fellow.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/media-watch-the-lovely-text-from-billy-slater-that-put-sia-soliola-at-ease/news-story/4de65fb68e18eed2a01c88656e27105e

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How to silence 51,700 Irish fans,

How to silence 51,700 Irish fans.. - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTKBWCYL7aQ)

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The year in review for the Aussie sides.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/12/19/australian-rugby-2017-super-rugby-growing-pains-dont-end-well/


Australian rugby in 2017: The stumbling Super Rugby powerhouses | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/12/12/australian-rugby-2017-stumbling-super-rugby-powerhouses/)

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https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/world-cupwinner-matthew-burke-says-wallabies-must-pay-all-teams-respect-and-adapt-tactics-to-win/news-story/8a514f0f13e952594a7dcb42a5252400

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Karmichael Hunt caught in possession of cocaine in the Valley. Time to move him on.

Hunt charged with drug possession (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/hunt-charged-with-drug-possession/ar-BBHuMFU?ocid=spartandhp)