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In the gritty South African win last Saturday, a Bok water carrier harangued an assistant referee. He followed the AR up the touchline, yelling…
Law 9 (7) (b) of the Laws of the Game requires that a player must not do anything that may lead the match officials…
Every person is entitled to have his/her view about the laws of the game and their application. Some views show deep thought and are…
There were two send offs last Saturday night when New Zealand played Australia. Both players involved showed tackling skills which the Laws of the…
Let me take you to the 56th minute of last Saturday's match between the Waratahs and Sharks. The referee had just told Michael Hooper…
Michael Cheika will face no disciplinary action for his "f***ing cheats" comment during the English Test. The official statement merely gave the Aussie coach…
The more I hear and see from Michael Cheika, the less enchanted I become. It appears to me the Wallabies do not have a…
The Chiefs and Hurricanes game on Friday night was a cracker, as was the Lions and Crusaders match its own way – but unfortunately…
I became a foundation member of the Melbourne Rebels as soon as membership became available, but shortly I will be renouncing it. Here's why.…
The foreword to the laws of rugby state the object of the game is for the players to observe fair play according to the…
The outstanding feature of the Brumbies' loss on Friday night was the disrespectful way in which both teams, but especially the Brumbies, treated the…
After every Test match against England, Michael Cheika has complained about the referee in public statements to the press. The purpose of this article…
I am sitting at Heathrow on my way home pondering the last month. I have been in Great Britain, Ireland and France for all…
On the weekend, we saw our men in gold collapse again in the face of strong opposition. No, I am not talking about the…
If there was one single facet of play which lost the Wallabies the game on Saturday night against England, it was the scrum. Ever…
In the wake of his decision to leave the Brumbies, I have thought long and hard about Jake White. Without doubt he did a…
I mean to cast no aspersions upon the ability of Israel Folau when I say he should not be chosen for the Wallabies against…
Earlier in the week I referred to the cost of Lions tickets and why I thought they were outrageous. The ARU responded to my…
I received early notice to get my British and Irish Lions test tickets this year. As soon as sales opened I was online ready…
John O'Neill is shortly to leave the ARU and as a parting shot, he had a dig at referees. Fox Sports quotes him as…
Fair enough. A good rugby man and deserving of respect but a break from tradition nevertheless.
Aussie rugby's worst-kept secret is almost over as Wallabies prepare to unveil fifth coach in six years
I read the report of the Judicial Committee who heard all of the evidence. They appeared to be well qualified to make a decision. Their report was well written. Cheika himself did not accept the findings of fact against him yet he did not appeal them.
On that basis, I am happy to accept it was not a joke. Rather it was an appropriate intervention to punish somebody for inappropriate conduct.
Aussie rugby's worst-kept secret is almost over as Wallabies prepare to unveil fifth coach in six years
😂 He is a complicated person. While he clearly has strong attributes, I just don’t like the cut of his jib. Fair enough. He probably wouldn’t take to me either.
Aussie rugby's worst-kept secret is almost over as Wallabies prepare to unveil fifth coach in six years
Well done to Les Kiss if that is true. An impressive, articulate thoughtful man. Queensland’s loss will be Australia’s gain.
However, I do not want to see Cheika anywhere near Queensland.
He served a suspension this year in England for disrespecting a match doctor after a game. He perpetually blames refs for his teams’ losses. Generally he is not a good fit for a respectful, no-nonsense approach shown by Queensland players and coaches in recent years.
I understand he has some success at various times and that some players have spoken highly of him. However I would rather see Queensland coached by someone less uncouth and divisive. Queensland has a tradition of being coached by Queenslanders. I hope the tradition continues.
Aussie rugby's worst-kept secret is almost over as Wallabies prepare to unveil fifth coach in six years
Thank-you for this article Christy. I had not heard of Blair Swanell. A fascinating history.
110 years after being killed in Gallipoli, a Lions and Wallabies hero will be remembered with medal in AUNZ match
That gave me an “Ah ha!” Moment. Thanks for that. I was unaware of it.
Leota set for French move - and Tahs are already looking for Tupou's replacement as Top 14 club circle Wallaby
I’d be fascinated to know where the French clubs get their money to offer so much more than what we can here. I realise Rugby Australia and its states are not flush with funds. However the dollars I have seen bandied around in offers by the French donot seem to come from the FFR.
Leota set for French move - and Tahs are already looking for Tupou's replacement as Top 14 club circle Wallaby
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'Why bother, my memory won't return': Rugby icon's tragic admission - 'I have the impression it wasn't me'
I was in tears by the end of that article.
It is heartbreaking that the game has taken the memory of a man who gave me such wonderful memories.
'Why bother, my memory won't return': Rugby icon's tragic admission - 'I have the impression it wasn't me'
And perhaps Jamie has some explaining to do. I am not sure the Waugh/Australian newspaper’s relationship will be enhanced by this.
'Wouldn't have put myself in this position': 'Disappointed' Folau hits out at RA after new firestorm
Selecting a a man who has not played a game of rugby at halfback nor played a Super Rugby match and selecting him against the best of 2/3ds of the six nations sides? It will be April fools day when this is read. Nearly had me there – or at least I hope so!
EXCLUSIVE: DCE to sign bombshell contract with Reds, Wallabies debut for Bledisloe Cup looms
Apologies. My mistake. It should have read “a provoked elbow.”. You are quite right. Lomani was taken out while he was in the half position. However I did mean to say defenceless though. Canham (not sure) was falling down with his face looking at the ground. Had no ability to see it coming or to defend himself.
Players' union claims Super refs are disrespecting Drua captains, as Fiji investigate travel scandal
Agreed about Lomani.
His tone is badgering at best and insulting at worst. His body language is nothing short of aggressive. He either does not listen to what is told to him or refuses to accept it.
That leads to his continuing to shout at the ref.
His disrespect for the game generally was reflected in his 6 weeks ban (reduced from 10) for an unprovoked elbow to the head of a defenceless player last year. He is clearly a player of talent but needs to chill out.
Rather than an enquiry into the way in which the refs treat him, there should be a gentle reminder to the refs that Lomaani should not be allowed to speak to them in that way. A penalty followed by as many 10 metre marches/YC/RC as needed should do that trick.
Players' union claims Super refs are disrespecting Drua captains, as Fiji investigate travel scandal
A mate of mine played for Queensland Country opposite Joe in the 80’s. My mate’s shoulder has never been the same since.
Instilling fear and ducking the press, late bloomer Joe Stanley enjoyed a prolific All Blacks career
That ref’s decision is simply wrong mate. That head contact occurs does not constitute foul play. I defy anyone to point to any provision of Law 9 which has been breached.
'We saw Neymar': Skelton sent off as coach rages over rival's dive in 'dark day for rugby'
G’day Chips. Have a gander at the Head Contact Process. The order to look at things is (i) was their head contact (ii) was there foul play? – if not play on.
Mitigation does not come into play unless there was foul play.
Where was the foul play by Skelton? There simply wasn’t any. Just because there was head contact doesn’t mean there was. He joined the ruck and went to bind on an opponent who lifted his head.
The violence police have swung the pendulum too far with that send-off.
'We saw Neymar': Skelton sent off as coach rages over rival's dive in 'dark day for rugby'
In the last 3 seasons, O’Gara has been suspended for, in effect ref abuse and bringing Rugby into disrepute. That was on 4 occasions and for a total of 20 weeks.
I do not want a person of that calibre coming anywhere near the Wallabies, regardless of his coaching knowledge.
I have commented on O’Gara’s record on a number of articles on the Roar. It does surprise me that it does not get more widespread coverage when his name comes up.
'It's a real option': O'Gara admits he could be on the way out of French club, responds to Wallabies rumours
In the last 3 seasons, O’Gara has been suspended for, in effect ref abuse and bringing Rugby into disrepute. That was on 4 occasions and for a total of 20 weeks.
I do not want a person of that calibre coming anywhere near the Wallabies, regardless of his coaching knowledge.
Why Michael Cheika is the perfect man to lead Wallabies to the World Cup -'ready to walk into fire'
It depends on the terms of the suspension. Most do not affect the ability to coach outside match day. Sometimes the coach is not allowed to attend the ground on match day. Sometimes he is allowed in the stand but not to communicate with anyone to do with the team while there – can’t enter the change room, be on the sidelines etc. Other times a coach might be prohibited from attending any rugby ground at all, including training grounds. The type of suspension depends on the nature of the offence and the way in which it was committed.
Revealed: Cheika's secret meeting with RA boss as hunt for Schmidt's Wallabies successor ramps up
Not O’Gara with his disciplinary record please. Ref abuse and bringing the Gane into disrepute has seen him receive 4 suspensions as a coach in the last 3 seasons totalling 20 weeks.
Cheika received a 2 week suspension just last year. He blames everyone but himself for a loss. No thanks.
Both men are the last coaches RA need
Revealed: Cheika's secret meeting with RA boss as hunt for Schmidt's Wallabies successor ramps up
I think the suggestion that Ntamack “will be ruled out for the next fixture against England” is widely optimistic from a French point of view. A shoulder charge to the head with high force gets someone at least 6 weeks.
With an admission of guilt and a previous good record it’s down to 3. If the system persists in allowing one week off for completing a “ How not to cock your shoulder at someone in the head” course, ludicrous though that is, then down to 2 weeks.
Gatland’s Welsh sink to new low after 13th straight defeat - but France sweat on star 10 as Dupont lights up Six Nations
Or lack thereof
'Absolute clown behaviour': ICC hit 'sook' Kohli with feather touch for Konstas bump, India under fire over selection shock
Agreed. After the Symonds/Singh affair, we should all suspect that Indian money rules the ICC roost. Appalling behaviour from any cricketer let alone a tiny minded petulant test match player in the twilight of his career.
'Absolute clown behaviour': ICC hit 'sook' Kohli with feather touch for Konstas bump, India under fire over selection shock
Well good on Rassie. I was not aware of that.
I am surprised that WR refs would have accepted his offer after the video made about Berry. I’m glad they did. Better things happen when Rugby people work together, rather than against each other.
Perhaps Michael Cheika should take a page out of Rassie’s sequel! 😛
All Blacks star's head hit sparks wild Mack Hansen ref rant
Christy, thanks for publishing the interview. Interesting reading.
'It's a welfare sport': Eddie Jones on rugby's 'arrogance', 'cheap' Suaalii, 'sad' Brumbies and what must change