Author: Brisneyland Local

In what we thought would be two pretty lopsided matches, we got one rout, and one extremely close bore-a-thon! After last week’s fantastic quarter final games, we get this semi-final letdown. But alas, we’re down to two teams, the Nearlies v the Dutch Dirt Farmers for the big dance.We’ll also take a look at the Kiwi NPC final and round it out with Brisneyland Local’s tip for the RWC 2023 final! So let’s settle down at our desks, make it look like we’re doing some work, and dive in for a good bit of rugby banter.New Zealand 44 defeated Argentina…

Wow well didn’t the quarter finals kick off with a bang? Two great games between four very evenly-matched teams. Great to watch as a neutral bystander with no dog in the fight. Certainly makes watching the games a whole lot less stressful. Firstly we will examine the Argentina v Wales clash; then take a look at the NZ v Ireland spectacular. Finally, we will wrap the day’s news with a look at the Australian coaching shenanigans.*Note: Monday’s news was written prior to the England V Fiji, and South Africa V France games being played.We will also take a visit to…

Happy sleep deprived Monday, G&GRs. As you’re reading this I’m jetting my way to Singapore for a work conference. But I managed to watch a number of the games this weekend with some very unexpected scorelines. So, let’s dive in and have a look at the games completed, and also look at some of the dross being published about Aus rugby at the moment. Grab a snorkel because we’re going down!*This news article was written prior to the completion of the Japan v Argentina, Tonga v Romania, and Fiji v Portugal.New Zealand 73 defeated Uruguay 0See KARL’s G&GR match report…

Well, happy Monday to you all G&GRs. A long weekend and the start of daylight saving, that wonderful institution where we divide our country even further. Mind you in Queensland that extra hour of daylight will fade the curtains and confuse the cows as to when miking time is 🤣! But let’s kick our day off with a review of the weekend’s games and then examine our divided union.*Note – This Daily News summary was written before South Africa v Tonga and Portugal v Australia.Japan 28 defeated Samoa 22See Nutta’s excellent match Preview and Review here.Six points were all that…

Bula vinaka my fellow G&GRs! With the form of both teams coming into this World Cup, I’m not sure if anyone would have been tipping the game that we ended up seeing. But let’s look at the last few times these two teams went head-to-head.On a beautiful day in the premier wine region of Bordeaux let’s sip a cheeky little red and enjoy this one. The TeamsFiji: 15 Ilaisa Droasese, 14 Selesitino Ravutaumada, 13 Waisea Nayacalevu (c), 12 Josua Tuisova, 11 Semi Radradra, 10 Teti Tela, 9 Simione Kuruvoli, 8 Viliame Mata, 7 Levani Botia, 6 Lekima Tagitagivalu, 5 Te Ahiwaru…

Well well well! Here we go now. And no this isn’t a jump on the sack Eddie bandwagon article because we lost the Wales game. Most of you G&GRs will know that I’m no fan of Hamish or Eddie and his appointment. As evidenced by here and here!No, this is Bris coming off the long run up, in fact from outside the boundary fence.What did we genuinely think was going to happen?As I mentioned previously in my other two articles, what did we all genuinely think was going to happen here? This was an ill-conceived plan from the very beginning.…

Well happy Monday G&GRs and what an exciting round 3 of RWC. Some great matches out of this round, and potentially we saw a preview of the World Cup final. Also, some massive injury news could greatly affect the hosts’ chances. A couple of cricket score type games balanced out a few of the nailbiters to make this a really exciting round. I’ll also round out Monday’s news with a stunning piece of arrogance from RA and Hamish ‘The Hammer’ McLennan.*Note – This is written before Scotland v Tonga and Wales v Australia.France 96 defeated Namibia 0Read Eloise’s excellent G&GR…

Now don’t be alarmed by the headline, I’m not saying sack Eddie today! But, at the end of the World Cup, he needs to quietly submit his resignation, and exit stage left. If he doesn’t resign, then Phil Waugh needs to have a ‘Come to Jesus’ conversation that says “You can resign or be fired publicly, your choice!” And while Eddie is quietly sulking on the way out the door, take Hamish with you. When did anyone ever think that sacking your coach eight months prior to the RWC was going to bear fruit in any way?The PremiseWhen England sacked…

Happy Monday G&GRs! Hope you lot are feeling as sleep-deprived as I am. Other than Australia v Fiji, Round 2 has really been a case of David v Goliath. Tier 1 v the minnows. As generally happens in RWCs, the heavyweights of the pools engage with the second tier. However, we are definitely seeing an improvement in all of the tier 2 nations, and to date, no real cricket scores are being racked up. So anyway let us dive into round two and see what has come out of these games.* Note: this match report was written late Sunday night,…

The MatchIn what has to go down as the match of the tournament to date, this blistering encounter between Fiji and Wales was just heart in the mouth stuff. I couldn’t take my eyes off the TV the whole game.Wales had to hang on with their fingernails as they just managed to close out the game against Fiji in an absolutely thrilling match in Bordeaux, winning 32-26 early Monday morning Australian time. The Fijians came oh so close to recovering from being outmuscled by Wales to have them 32-14 down with just seven minutes remaining to go. But a knock-on…

Wow G&GRs, I don’t know about you lot but too much rugby just isn’t enough! Even the time difference isn’t dampening my enthusiasm. Just love this! It has been an absolutely fascinating opening weekend this RWC2023. So let’s dive in and review the first weekend’s round of matches.* Please note this report was written late Sunday night and will not include the games that were played late (South Africa v Scotland and Wales v Fiji).France 27 defeated New Zealand 13See the G&GR match report from KARL here.Simply put, this was a classic test match. And a wonderful way to start…

Welcome one and all to G&GRs final countdown to the Big Dance! With minimal rugby on this weekend it gives us a chance to look at some of the other things going on, but also to part with our final thoughts and predictions leading into the kick-off in less than a week! Well, four and a half days to be more precise. We will also have a bit of a gander at the Barbarians (read Aus A) against the Northampton Saints game. Eddie Jones has also stuck the boot into his former employer the RFU! And Fiji are remaining focussed…

Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to the new era of G&GR. The number one rugby site for fans written by fans. Come and join us on this journey of fan-written content, where we promise not to toe the political line of Rugby Australia!Well Holy Dooley, G&GR, what a weekend of rugby (please note this is written before Aus plays France). So many games to talk about, a number of shocking results, and upsets. Just a fantastic viewing overall weekend! So in my very sleep-deprived state, let’s dive straight in. There’s absolutely heaps to discuss!Weekend ResultsSouth Africa 35 defeated New Zealand 7Wow,…

Well, Happy Monday RDUs, and what a massive weekend of rugby we had to lead into the world cup. We will have a brief run-through of the results and what impacts, if any, that has had on teams leading into the Bill. I will also discuss Dr. Evils’ presser and the Presser that Hamish “I have to back you because I hired you” McLennan gave alongside Dr. Evil. So let’s sit at our desks, make it look like we are doing work, have a coffee, and let us grab a snorkel because we are going down!Lead Up gamesFrance 34 Defeated…

Happy Monday RDU’s! Well didn’t Thursday evening’s squad announcement set the cat amongst the pigeons? We will have a look at that at the end of this article in what will definitely be BLL coming in off the long run-up, in Wallabies Dilemmas! Lets just say I am not happy Jan! But firstly, we will roll out the Weekend’s results, in what were two really interesting and contrasting encounters for completely different reasons. And then have a delve into “Lead-up Issues’ that all squads are now facing prior to the kick-off of the Big Dance! So come on Lad’s and…

OK RDU’s! To be honest that loss hurt more than the one from last week. Just soul destroying! As Hoss has mentioned many times before it is the hope that kills you. Sitting up here in Townsville, this Mad Monday rant is going to me being a lot harsher on the Wobs than the week befores’ total capitulation. But firstly we will look at the other results of the many other tests played this weekend; and then I will come in from the long run up and viscerate that performance.Other ResultsSome really interesting results there over the weekend.Samoa 34 defeated…

Well after shaking off my hangover, and coming to terms with that dreadful loss and the injuries to our players, I am back to write Monday’s rugby news. Firstly we will look at the Haggis Eaters Vs Italians, have a gander at the Dutch Dirt Farmers against the FISM’s, and then round out the morning with a bit of post-game review of the Wallabies, and again I will harp on Leadership. So grab your KWOFFEEEEE, sit down, and let us go for a ride.Scotland V ItalyA very experimental Scotland handed Italy a defeat (25-13) in the first match of Scotland’s…

Apologies for the late posting, I was hungover from drowning my sorrows from having to watch that disaster. Saturday night proved to be disappointing to Wallabies fans in all so many ways. With the game not going to plan, selections not working and the injury toll now debilitating our world cup bid. Was it what we expected? I would say minus the injuries yes!First HalfThe First half didn’t really start off the way the Wallabies or Eddie would have wanted. A beautiful kick by Aaron Smith sent the ball deep into the All Blacks Attacking 22. The subsequent lineout was…

Well, happy Monday one and all in the RDU universe. Kind of like the Marvel universe but less geeky, a lot older, fatter, and alcohol-soaked. With no TRC games on over the weekend, you would think there isn’t a lot to talk about. But alas there definitely is. Firstly we will discuss the flying Fijians and their marvelous 5 tries to 3 victory over Tonga. We will also look at the Samoan victory over the Japanese in ‘Close Encounters of the Aisa-Pacific Kind’. We will have a look at Dr. Evil’s crazy selection wheel, and round out with a discussion…

Hearty CongratulationsFirstly a hearty congratulations to both Los Pumas and the All Blacks for what can only be described as good performances. We will have a look at the ‘Nearlies’ stunning match win over the ‘Dutch Dirt Farmers’, in Taking Care of Business. But first, let’s have a dissection of the Wallaby’s below-par performance on Saturday night.Are the Wallabies becoming Catholic?Well, the Hoss Man refers to the South Africans as Catholics (due to them having an aversion to the pill (ball) in playing non-possession rugby). And with Eddie the messiah (insert sarcasm font) saying possession rugby is dead, the question…