New Wallaby coach announced

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REDS & Brumbies captain's back for the big game Saturday night game.

Skippers back for Reds versus Brumbies showdown (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/04/08/skippers-back-for-reds-versus-brumbies-showdown/)

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The Ultimate team to beat the 'Boks in South Africa.

Dethroning the kings: An ultimate XV to beat the Boks in South Africa (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/04/08/dethroning-the-kings-an-ultimate-xv-to-beat-the-boks-in-south-africa/)

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Super Rugby round 8 teams.

Super Rugby AU Round 8 teams: Liam comes Wright onto the Queensland bench to face Brumbies (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/04/07/super-rugby-au-round-8-teams-liam-comes-wright-onto-the-queensland-bench-to-face-brumbies/)

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The Wright stuff, QLD REDS captain.;

The Wright stuff – young Reds captain is tapping into the spirit of generations (inqld.com.au) (https://inqld.com.au/insights/2021/04/09/the-wright-stuff-how-queensland-reds-captain-is-capturing-the-spirit-of-generations/)

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Key second rower returns to Australia.

Wallabies get major boost as key second-rower returns to Australia (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/04/08/wallabies-get-major-boost-as-key-second-rower-returns-to-australia/)

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Are the Springboks ready for the Lions ?

Are the Springboks ready for the British and Irish Lions? (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/04/12/are-the-springboks-ready-for-the-british-and-irish-lions/)

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The REDS progress to the final.

The Wrap: The Reds ride the bumps all the way to Super Rugby grand final (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/04/12/the-wrap-the-reds-ride-the-bumps-all-the-way-to-super-rugby-grand-final/)

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Why Jordan Petaia can be a better rugby player than Israel Folou. By Nicholas Bishop, ROAR.

Why Jordan Petaia can be a better rugby player than Israel Folau (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/04/14/why-jordan-petaia-can-be-a-better-rugby-player-than-israel-folau/)

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Brumbies want a win before the finals.

Brumbies want win ahead of Super finals (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/04/15/brumbies-want-win-ahead-of-super-finals/)

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Two Pacific Island teams given the green light for 2022 super rugby.


Two Pacific Island teams given green light to join Super Rugby in 2022 (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/04/14/breaking-two-pacific-island-teams-given-green-light-to-join-super-rugby-in-2022/)

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T J Perenara, would he make it in the NRL, or not ?


TJ Perenara: Why he will make it in the NRL - and why he won't (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/04/19/tj-perenara-why-he-will-make-it-in-the-nrl-and-why-he-wont/)

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The FORCE stun the REDS , and are into the final Vs BRUMBIES. Winner of that plays the REDS in the grand final;

Force stun Reds, into Super Rugby finals (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/force-stun-reds-into-super-rugby-finals/ar-BB1fYkcR?ocid=msedgntp)

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6 talking points from super rugby AU and Aotearoa

Six talking points from Super Rugby AU and Aotearoa (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/04/26/six-talking-points-from-super-rugby-au-and-aotearoa-5/)

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Teams for the qualifying final, Brumbies & Force.

Super Rugby AU qualifying final teams: Brumbies bring back big guns as Force make selection surprise at the back (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/04/28/super-rugby-au-qualifying-final-teams-brumbies-bring-back-big-guns-as-force-make-selection-surprise-at-the-back/)

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NZ Rugby votes to seel stake to US equity firm. All Blacks Captain not in favour. Some interesting points made in the comments section below the article.

New Zealand Rugby votes in favour of selling stake to US equity firm (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/04/29/new-zealand-votes-in-favour-of-selling-stake-to-us-equity-firm/)

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O'Connor Captain for the final against the Brumbies. Good move.


James O'Connor to lead Reds into Super Rugby final (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/05/06/james-oconnor-to-lead-reds-into-super-rugby-final/)

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Talking points from the AU/NZ finals. GO QLD!!!

Seven talking points from the Super Rugby AU and Aotearoa finals (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/05/10/seven-talking-points-from-the-super-rugby-au-and-aotearoa-finals/)


Now comes the hard part for the Aussie teams.

The Wrap: Suncorp buzzes as Super Rugby final delivers three winners (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/05/10/the-wrap-suncorp-buzzes-as-super-rugby-final-delivers-three-winners/)

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Coach's corner, issue 12. Nicholas Bishop.

Coach's Corner Issue 12: Can Taniela Tupou keep it straight for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman? (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/05/14/coachs-corner-issue-12-can-taniela-tupou-keep-it-straight-for-super-rugby-trans-tasman/)

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The Rugby World has left Australia behind. New laws have sped the game up, and now Aus. has to play catch up.

The rest of the rugby world has left Australia behind (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/05/23/the-rest-of-the-rugby-world-has-left-australia-behind/)

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No one expected the Aus. teams to compete with the NZ teams. But we come from a more stable background with the Aus. competition, and should have the teams to learn and improve from here. This is not a sprint, but a Marathon. Only by taking the hard yards will Aus. rugby prosper. Here's hoping the ARU put in the effort for the hard yards.

Is there a way, way back for Australian rugby? (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/05/26/is-there-a-way-way-back-for-australian-rugby/)

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What to take out of the Trans-Tasman Sevens Series.;

What can we take out from the Trans-Tasman sevens series? (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/05/26/what-can-we-take-out-from-the-trans-tasman-sevens-series/)

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The REDS get a win against the Chiefs. A lot to like , but still room for improvement.

The Wrap: Reds take their learnings to break Australia’s Super Rugby duck (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/05/31/the-wrap-reds-take-their-learnings-to-break-australias-super-rugby-duck/)

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The REDS, if kicking is the game plan, the chase has to be first class. Not there yet.

Why there are more Townsville twists and turns to come for the Reds in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/06/02/why-there-are-more-townsville-twists-and-turns-to-come-for-the-reds-in-super-rugby-trans-tasman/)

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The silver lining in the cross Tasman comp., the cream rises to the top. Harder competition shows who can handle it.From Nicholas Bishop.

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Nicholas Bishop (https://www.theroar.com.au/author/nicholas-bishop/)
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Nick Bishop has worked as a rugby analyst and advisor to Graham Henry (1999-2003), Mike Ruddock (2004-2005) and most recently Stuart Lancaster (2011-2015). He also worked on the 2001 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia and produced his first rugby book with Graham Henry at the end of the tour. Three more rugby books have followed, all of which have either been nominated for or won national sports book awards. Nick's latest is a biography of Phil Larder, the first top Rugby League coach to successfully transfer over to Union, entitled The Iron Curtain. He is currently writing articles for The Roar and The Rugby Site, and working as a strategy consultant to Stuart Lancaster and the Leinster coaching staff for their European matches.





Back to back row: When the going gets tough, the tough get going (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/06/09/back-to-back-row-when-the-going-gets-tough-the-tough-get-going/)

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The NRC is essential for the development of Australian rugby, and finally some one in the ARU has woken up. To be fair, its all about cost.

The coaches want it, and now it seems RA’s appetite for the NRC might be growing (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/06/15/the-coaches-want-it-and-now-it-seems-ras-appetite-for-the-nrc-might-be-growing/)

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South African rugby clubs form United Rugby Championship. Sixteen clubs from the Northern & Southern hemisphere will compete next year,


Pro14, South African rugby clubs form United Rugby Championship (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/06/16/pro14-south-african-rugby-clubs-form-united-rugby-championship/)

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Do the Wallabies have what it takes in the second row, Nicholas Bishop.

Coach's Corner Issue 17: Do the Wallabies have what it takes in the second row? (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/06/18/coachs-corner-issue-17-do-the-wallabies-have-what-it-takes-in-the-second-row/)

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Nic White to miss the Rugby games against France after an injury at training.

White to miss France series after injuring knee at training (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/06/24/white-to-miss-france-series-after-injuring-knee-at-training/)

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Tate McDermott, last man standing at no 9 for the Wallabies? From Nicholas Bishop, THE ROAR;

Last man standing: Can Tate McDermott seize his day against the French? (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/06/30/last-man-standing-can-tate-mcdermott-seize-his-day-against-the-french/)

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Wallabies vs France. Special edition, Bret Mckay, the ROAR. There's a test match on? Really?

Rugby two-up: Australia vs France special edition (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/07/06/the-thursday-rugby-two-up-on-tuesday-midweek-madness/)

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Well a Wallaby win, which felt more like a loss. Thank goodness the French didn't have Ntamack and Dupont. Or the rest of the 1st 15. Improvement needed.

'Absolutely mystifying': Selection mistakes that almost cost Australia (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/07/08/the-wallabies-are-lost-at-the-selection-table/)

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The crazy final moments of the test match. A lot of improvement needed for the Wallabies. It would be different story against the full strength French side.

WATCH: The crazy final few minutes of a famous Wallabies victory (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/rugby-union/video/watch-the-crazy-final-few-minutes-of-a-famous-wallabies-victory-1136954/)

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The French side for the 2nd Test.

Five changes for France ahead of second Test (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/07/12/five-changes-for-france-ahead-of-second-test/)

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REDS sign Wright & Scott-Young;

Reds buoyed after re-signing key duo (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/07/20/reds-buoyed-after-re-signing-key-duo/)

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2nd Test, Springboks defeat Lions 27- 9, the series is 1-1.

The Springboks handle the British and Irish Lions 27-9 to level the series (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/08/01/the-springboks-handle-the-british-and-irish-lions-27-9-to-level-the-series/)

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Sid Going, one of the most unique players to play for the All Blacks, made an " honorary white" in order to play against the Springboks during Apartheid.

Why Sid Going was one of the most unique players to play for the All Blacks (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/08/01/why-sid-going-was-one-of-the-most-unique-players-to-play-for-the-all-blacks/)

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All Blacks Team for the Bledisloe named.

Bledisloe teams named: Mo'unga given No.10 jersey, McKenzie stays at 15 for All Blacks (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/08/05/bledisloe-teams-named-mounga-given-no-10-jersey-mckenzie-stays-at-15-for-all-blacks/)

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Rennie makes a statement to the Wallaby squad. Finally, some one trying to make them accountable for their actions.

UPDATED: Rennie on Wallabies' reaction as trio, including Marika Koroibete, stood down for drinking (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/08/04/breaking-three-wallabies-including-star-winger-marika-koribete-stood-down-over-drinking-session/)

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The Wallaby team for the Bledisloe;

TEAM RUGBY (https://view.e.rugby.com.au/?qs=ca63b48ab366fb4fec641f610c85aff04616f6cd5a7d8f eb36fd50d3ce2a25935f9586f40af6b518791ddfbcc4064fb3 a778086f19aae6f4319363b13052f366632f63df5c21ebcb45 1df03b4b046064)

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The All Blacks a " one man show " and the Wallabies not that far away from beating them.

NZ View: All Blacks' 'one man show,' Wallabies 'not a million miles away' (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/08/08/nz-view-how-kiwi-media-reacted-to-all-blacks-one-man-show-in-bledisloe-defeat-of-wallabies/)

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Nicholas Bishop on the new Wallabies.

Are the Wallabies emerging from the middle of the pack? (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/08/11/are-the-wallabies-emerging-from-the-middle-of-the-pack/)

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Wallaby touring side announced.

Overseas trio called up as Wallabies name squad for Spring Tour | Latest Rugby News | RUGBY.com.au (https://www.rugby.com.au/news/wallabies-name-squad-for-spring-tour-will-skelton-rory-arnold-2021107)

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Son of Wallaby hero called up for the Japan side, with a view to the World Cup.

Son of Wallabies hero and ex-Schoolboys winger called up as Japan names squad to face Wallabies (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/10/12/son-of-wallabies-hero-and-ex-schoolboys-winger-called-up-as-japan-names-squad-to-face-wallabies/)

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Coaches corner , with Nicholas Bishop. What a world of knowledge this man is From the ROAR;

Coach’s Corner Issue 30: How Tolu Latu can get even more from Taniela, and Eddie's big decision (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/10/15/coachs-corner-issue-30-is-eddie-going-to-roll-the-dice/)

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Christian Lealiifano chose the Moana Pacifika team over the brumbies, for all the right reasons. The ROAR;

'I wish my dad could see this': Emotional reason Lealiifano chose Moana Pasifika over Brumbies return (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/10/14/i-wish-my-dad-could-see-this-emotional-reason-lealiifano-chose-moana-pasifika-over-brumbies-return/)

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Some rugby snippets from around the traps.
Rugby World: Eddie find who 'could be like Kolbe,' Quade's hilarious coach stitch up, Carter's 'most influential' (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/10/20/rugby-world-eddie-find-who-could-be-like-kolbe-quades-hilarious-coach-stitch-up-carter-names-most-influential-coach/)

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Wallabies V Japan, Wallaby rust, or just a good Japanese team?

‘False narrative’: The BS construct that does my head in about the Wallabies’ winning run (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/10/26/false-narrative-the-bs-construct-that-does-my-head-in-about-the-wallabies-winning-run/)

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What now for the Wallaby mid field? Nicholas Bishop, Coaches Corner;

Coach's Corner Issue 33: What now for the Wallaby midfield? (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/11/12/coachs-corner-issue-33-what-now-for-the-wallaby-midfield/)

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Wallaby side to play England. Some changes, new front row.

Beale to start at fullback against England as Hoskins handed debut | Latest Rugby News | RUGBY.com.au (https://www.rugby.com.au/news/wallabies-team-to-face-england-team-annoucenment-kurtley-beale-20211111)

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Ireland defeat the All Blacks, 29- 20.

Ireland claim stunning victory over the All Blacks (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/ireland-claim-stunning-victory-over-the-all-blacks/ar-AAQFh6U?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531)

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The REDS getting ready.

Soldiers push Reds to the limit - CONTACT magazine (contactairlandandsea.com) (https://www.contactairlandandsea.com/2021/11/10/soldiers-push-reds-to-the-limit/)

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Question & confusion over the Wallaby loss to England. I think it shows the obvious, we have no depth ATM. Put our best 15 on the park, we can compete. Otherwise its more of the same. Going to be like this until we get the grass roots sorted.

'No answers': Only questions and confusion left lingering from Wallabies' loss to England (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/11/16/no-answers-only-questions-and-confusion-left-lingering-from-wallabies-loss-to-england/)

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How Ireland beat the All Blacks.

How Ireland plans to revolutionise the rugby world with green energy (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/11/17/how-ireland-plans-to-revolutionise-the-world-with-green-energy/)

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Why the Wallabies have fallen off a cliff. Nicholas Bishop, The Roar;

Coach's Corner: Here's why the Wallabies have fallen off a cliff (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/11/19/coachs-corner-34-heres-why-the-wallabies-have-fallen-off-a-cliff/)

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Not all doom & gloom for the Wallabies, Nicholas Bishop;

Why it's not all doom and gloom for the Wallabies (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/11/24/why-its-not-all-doom-and-gloom-for-the-wallabies/)

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How Ireland beat the All Blacks.

How Ireland plans to revolutionise the rugby world with green energy (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/11/17/how-ireland-plans-to-revolutionise-the-world-with-green-energy/)


The secret weapon? The Fields of Athenry. Sung during the Haka. Took the vinegar right out of it.

The Fields of Athenry - The Dubliners & Paddy Reilly | 40 Years Reunion: Live from The Gaiety (2003) - Bing video (https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=the+fields+of+athenry+youtube&view=detail&mid=67B6375CF7F23835F4A667B6375CF7F23835F4A6&FORM=VIRE0&ru=%2fsearch%3fq%3dthe%2bfields%2bof%2bathenry%2by outube%26form%3dANNTH1%26refig%3dcebb40960e3843b8b aa9f9bb2ebda70d%26sp%3d3%26qs%3dSC%26pq%3dthe%2bfi elds%2bof%2batheny%26sk%3dPRES1OS1SC1%26sc%3d8-20%26cvid%3dcebb40960e3843b8baa9f9bb2ebda70d)

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Wallaby trio tests positive for COVID before the Barbarians game with Samoa.


Wallabies trio test positive to COVID as part of Barbarians outbreak: Report (thenewdaily.com.au) (https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/2021/11/28/wallabies-trio-positive-coronavirus-barbarians/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%20-%2020211129)

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The Aussie 7's in Dubai, a mixed bag. Women first, Men fifth, with the women it was the charlotte Caslick show.

How the Aussies fared in the first Dubai World Rugby Sevens Series (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/11/30/how-the-aussies-fared-in-the-first-dubai-world-rugby-sevens-series/)

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More Rugby 7's news, Aussie Women win again, the men just short , against South Africa, in the final.

Aussies again! Womens sevens side claim back-to-back trophies in Dubai (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/12/05/aussies-again-womens-sevens-side-claim-back-to-back-trophies-in-dubai/)