Hugh Cavill

Can't write, can't play.

• Rugby

  Eight Observations from the French series

  What a game, what a series. The last few weeks have been a celebration of rugby and man it’s nice to come out on top. It feels like forever since we’ve won a big game like we did on the weekend. There’s plenty to digest, so let’s get to it: Hail to...

  Hugh Cavill July 22, 2021
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  Seven half-baked observations from Super Rugby so far

  It’s late April and we are entering the 10th round of Super Rugby AU, on the precipice...

  Hugh Cavill April 20, 2021
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  Rugby

  Calling out the callers: Why Fox Sports needs to do better

  This year has thrown so many elements of our game into sharp focus. With months of no...

  Hugh Cavill July 14, 2020
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  Rugby

  An Open Letter to Rugby Australia

  It's time to go... Rugby Australia. The skippers and I have spoken.

  Hugh Cavill April 22, 2020
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  Rugby

  The Sydney sharks are circling Raelene Castle

  The stakes are high as the search for the next RA Chair begins.

  Hugh Cavill December 9, 2019
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  Drowning in Pool D: how the Wallabies lost to 16 men

  Once again the Wallabies faced up to 16 men, and lost. It's an all-too-familiar story.

  Hugh Cavill September 30, 2019
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  Why I can’t support Brett Papworth and Alan Jones

  Do you hear the people sing? Singing the songs of angry men? So goes the famous tune...

  Hugh Cavill October 3, 2018
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  The man in the crowd: have we all gone too far?

  Do we all need to calm down just a little bit?

  Hugh Cavill September 17, 2018
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  Rugby

  Is it time to spice up the Rugby Championship?

  Is it time to give the tired old Rugby Championship a shot in the arm?

  Hugh Cavill September 11, 2018
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  Rugby

  Eight Observations from the Wallabies vs Ireland Series

  Three tests, 110 points, eight piercing observations.

  Hugh Cavill June 26, 2018
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  Rugby

  Teams named for Third Test

  The teams have been named. The battle awaits.

  Hugh Cavill June 21, 2018
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  Rugby

  It’s time… to put the TMO back where he belongs

  Join the campaign sweeping the nation to put the TMO back where he belongs.

  Hugh Cavill June 19, 2018
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  Nine observations from the Wallaby win over Ireland

  Here are the things you need to know after that epic Wallaby win.

  Hugh Cavill June 12, 2018
• Rugby

  Wallabies team named to play Ireland

  The first Wallaby XV for the year has been announced. Brendan Paenga-Amosa and Caleb Timu will make their debuts in the run-on side, while Pete Samu is set to debut off the bench. Samu Kerevi has edged out Tevita Kuridrani for the 13 jersey, while Dane Haylett-Petty returns from injury to claim...

  Hugh Cavill June 7, 2018
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  Eight reasons to be excited about the Wallabies

  It's time for test rugby, people. Let's get excited!

  Hugh Cavill June 6, 2018
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  Podcast

  The Crash Ball Podcast – Episode 3

  Hugh gets stuck into this week's rugby, in a podcast Liam Neeson described as 'a true masterpiece...

  Hugh Cavill May 22, 2018
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  Analysis

  The future of Super Rugby: the Pacific Model

  Is Super Rugby dead? Hugh looks at a proposal to grow rugby beyond 2020.

  Hugh Cavill May 21, 2018
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  Podcast

  The Crash Ball Podcast – Episode 2

  The Crash Ball is back for another week, and this week it's better than ever.

  Hugh Cavill May 1, 2018
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  Podcast

  The Crash Ball Podcast – Episode One

  The Crash Ball Podcast is here, and the World will never be the same again.

  Hugh Cavill April 25, 2018
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  Rugby

  Final observations for 2017

  Hugh takes a look at the Wallabies in 2017, and how they are shaping up for the...

  Hugh Cavill November 27, 2017