Author: Nathan Williamson
Nathan Williamson
Loved rugby since the day I could remember, got the nickname Footy to show that, I watch Matt Dunning's dropkick every night before going to bed
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at the surprise date and time for the Bledisloe, James O’Connor looking to repay the Reds, Force coach Tim Sampson’s well deserved re-signing and Lachlan McCaffrey’s uncertain future ahead of the Super Rugby Australia final. Green And Gold Rugby · GAGR Podcast 325 – "Off-The-Ball Work" [one_half last=”no”] Afternoon Bledisloes As Australian rugby heads into a new era so will the Bledisloe Cup after New Zealand Rugby announced that the opening two tests will be held on Sunday October 11 and 18. This was confirmed on Tuesday as the New Zealand Government formally announced that they…
Monday’s Rugby News reviews the semi final of Super Rugby AU, looks at the Wallabies squad and the host of the Rugby Championship along with recapping results at clubland Green And Gold Rugby · GAGR Podcast 324 – On The Clock [one_half last=”no”] Redy to go The Reds have booked their place in the Super Rugby Australia Grand Final after defeating the Melbourne Rebels 25-13 at Suncorp Stadium. The Rebels would dominate possession and territory during the first half, however, they would go into the half locked at 10-all thanks to an intercept try to Jordan Petaia. From here, tries…
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at DHP firing shots at the Reds, the Force contemplating joining the Kiwis, the Brumbies re-signing a promising star and James O’Connor opening up on his remarkable transformation. Green And Gold Rugby · GAGR Podcast 324 – On The Clock [one_half last=”no”] DHP fires shots The Rebels are entering their qualifying final against the Reds full of confidence after last week’s ‘do or die match’. This was reinforced by Rebels captain Dane Haylett Petty, who reportedly pointing out they had already played a ‘do or die’ match against the Force three times during his press conference.…
Monday’s Rugby News looks at the results from Super Rugby Australia and club rugby, the All Blacks squad for The Rugby Championship after North v South and the Force/Waratahs players named in a Wallabies train-on squad. Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 109 – The Superanos [one_half last=”no”] Super Rugby recap There was still plenty to play for as Super Rugby Australia played its final round of the regular season. To kick off Super Saturday, the Force were looking to end the finals dreams of the Rebels at McDonald’s Jones Stadium. Needing to win by four or more,…
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at the axing of the 2021 Sydney Sevens, the Force out for some sweet revenge, Glen Ella’s plea amid a copyright battle involving the first nations jersey and the Aboriginal flag along with the Reds firing shots at the Brumbies Green And Gold Rugby · GAGR Podcast 324 – On The Clock [one_half last=”no”] Sydney Sevens Scrapped World Rugby has confirmed that the 2021 Sydney Sevens has been cancelled as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. The sevens circuit has been out of action since March, with only six legs played in the 2019-20 season before…
Monday’s Rugby News looks at the results from Super Rugby Australia and across clubland, celebrates the appointment of Amy Perrett and ‘Super Saturday’ continuing to grow. Green And Gold Rugby · GAGR Podcast 324 – On The Clock [one_half last=”no”] Super Rugby recap With the finals on the horizon, the match mattered even more in round eight of the Super Rugby Australia competition. The action started in the freezing ACT where the Brumbies took on the Force as the home side attempted to wrap up top spot and a home final. The Force put up an inspired fight, taking it…
The finals start two rounds earlier as the Rebels and Waratahs fight for the all important final spot in the finals. The equation is simple: – If the Waratahs can manage a bonus point victory (without the Rebels earning one in defeat), the Rebels season is over. – A Waratahs victory without a bonus point/Rebels earning a bonus point in defeat would mean that a Rebels victory over the Force next week securing their spot – A Rebels victory locks up the finals a week early, eliminating the Tahs from contention. FORM The Rebels got off to a shaky start,…
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at a duo of emerging talent re-signing with their Super Rugby clubs, Rod Kafer’s bold vision for the Wallabies and Reece Hodge opens up on playing against his boyhood side. Green And Gold Rugby · GAGR Podcast 324 – On The Clock [one_half last=”no”] Horton hears an extension The Waratahs have secured the signature of emerging hooker Tom Horton until the end of the 2022 season. Horton has been one of the form hookers of the Super Rugby Australia competition, rewarded with selection in Dave Rennie’s PONI squad. The news delighted Horton, who was thrilled to…
Monday’s Rugby News looks at the results from Super Rugby Australia, Dave Rennie’s PONI squad, the race for the first Bledisloe Test and the anticipated North-South clash hits a hurdle. Green And Gold Rugby · GAGR Podcast 324 – On The Clock [one_half last=”no”] Super Rugby recap The Super Rugby Australia competition is starting to reach fever pitch as teams battle it out to make the finals. The action started on the Gold Coast as the Western Force looked for their first win of the season against the Reds. Unfortunately for the Force, they ran into a red-hot Queensland outfit,…
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at a pair of promising talent re-signing with their respective clubs, a ‘Super’ finish announced for the final round of Super Rugby AU and the North/South teams have been announced Green And Gold Rugby · GAGR Podcast 324 – On The Clock [one_half last=”no”] The Wright stuff The Brumbies have confirmed that rising star and potential Wallabies bolter Tom Wright will remain in the nation’s capital for another year. Wright has been one of the standout players of the competition, having found his footing in the sport after seeing the light and leaving the NRL/Manly Sea…
Monday’s Rugby News looks at the results from Super Rugby and the rest of clubland, the Waratahs major salary cap decision and Matt Toomua’s major praise for Michael Hooper Green And Gold Rugby · GAGR Podcast 324 – On The Clock [one_half last=”no”] Super Rugby recap Super Rugby Australia continues to find another gear as we start getting closer to the finals. The action for round seven started in the Gold Coast with the Force hoping to secure their first win of the comp against the Waratahs. The Tahs were looking to mark Michael Hooper’s 150th with a win and…
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at the players’ response to a Super Rugby ‘deadline’, how the Reds are planning to bounce back, RA’s hopes for the Bledisloe and NZ’s response to Australia’s future plans Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 110 – Dew On The Weekend [one_half last=”no”] Unity on deadline There are not many things that will bring Australia’s Super Rugby forwards together besides from a half-price, all you eat banquet. However, we can one more thing to the list after they came together (without them knowing) to applaud the move by Rugby Australia’s CEO Rob Clarke to…
Monday’s Rugby News recaps a wild Super Rugby round, the results from clubland, Dave Rennie’s call for unity and James O’Connor describes his wild past Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 109 – The Superanos [one_half last=”no”] Super Rugby upsets Well just when you think you know what’s going to happen, the Super Rugby Australia competition decides to flip the script for round six. Starting in Leichhardt, the Brumbies were expected to cruise to victory against the Rebels. However, the Melbourne side produced a near-perfect first half in soggy conditions, racing out to a 27-7 half-time lead. They…
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at Dave Rennie’s break from coaching tradition, the ominous warning from the Brumbies, Liam Wright’s surprise reaction to last week’s narrow loss and the bold message that the Waratahs will look to send against the Reds. Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 109 – The Superanos [one_half last=”no”] North of the border Not contempt with being a Kiwi, Dave Rennie is set to break further tradition as he becomes just the 2nd Wallabies coach in almost four decades to make his base in Queensland. Rennie will look to distance himself from the Mosman mafia…
Monday’s Rugby News celebrates a brilliant round of Super Rugby Australia, mourns the departure of Rob Simmons, takes a reality check from Dan McKellar and looks at the various club rugby results from across Australia. Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 109 – The Superanos [one_half last=”no”] Awesome Aussies Australian rugby fans were treated to arguably the best weekend of games during the brief inception of the Super Rugby Australia competition in round five. The round started at Leichardt Oval where the Force were attempting to secure their first win of the comp against the Rebels in the…
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at Jordan Petaia’s return, national club competition back on table, South Africa’s grim outlook for Rugby Championship and the Waratahs major recruitment battle. Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 109 – The Superanos [one_half last=”no”] Jordie’s back The Reds are set to receive a much-needed boost with centre Jordan Petaia likely to be cleared for their clash against the Brumbies. Petaia has been out of action since suffering a shoulder injury at training before their clash with the Jaguares in February. With the 20-year-old resigned to missing the rest of the Super Rugby season,…
Monday’s Rugby News looks at the Super Rugby Australia results, Michael Hooper’s captaincy pitch, the back and forth between Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby and how Rugby Australia can afford Joseph Suaalii’s ‘multi-million’ dollar deal Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 109 – The Superanos [one_half last=”no”] Round four action Round four of Super Rugby Australia saw a pair of teams make emphatic statements as the games relocated to NSW. The action started at the SCG where the Waratahs looked to turn around their slow start to the season against the Rebels. They looked set to build…
Wednesday’s Rugby News gives an injury update on Noah Lolesio, Will Genia’s pick for the Wallabies halfback, RA’s major bid for Joseph Suaalii and Jack Maddocks on the Waratahs new found confidence. Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 109 – The Superanos [one_half last=”no”] No-Lesilo The Brumbies have suffered a major injury blow after fly-half Noah Lolesio was ruled out for eight weeks with a hamstring injury. Lolesio was forced off the field during the first half of their narrow win over the Waratahs, eventually replaced by Bailey Kuenzle. It is expected that he will be back for…
Monday’s Rugby News looks at Super Rugby Australia round three, Samu Kerevi & Benard Foley’s Olympics push, RA’s response to New Zealand’s domestic plans and Stephen Hoiles’ bold claim about the Rebels. Green And Gold Rugby · GAGR Podcast 323 – Cavill The Crooner [one_half last=”no”] Super Rugby delivers classics Super Rugby Australia has kicked into another gear after a pair of thrilling encounters in round three. The action started in Queensland where the Reds looked to bounce back from their disappointing draw with a win over the Force. However, the Force continue to show that they belong with the…
Wednesday’s Rugby News looks at the Force’s new signing, Liam Wright’s response to Matt Toomua’s claims of delaying tactics, a fixture swap between Waratahs and Rebels and Rod Kafer’s thoughts for the future of Australia’s domestic competition Green And Gold Rugby · GAGR Podcast 323 – Cavill The Crooner [one_half last=”no”] Force nab Kahui The Western Force continue to bolster their squad after announcing that they have signed New Zealand outside back Richard Kahui. Kahui joins the club following a seven-year stay with Japanese Top League outfit Toshiba Brave Lupus, having played an integral role in the Chiefs 2012 Super…