Author: Shane Sullivan

Welcome to The Resort, pull up a banana lounge by the pool, grab a drink and settle in. I’ve scraped the internet for whatever news I could find. But, that doesn’t mean I found everything (or cared) so feel free to add any news you found in the comments.January Wallabies training squad”Big Kev” going straight to the pool room.James Horwill, ex Reds and Wallaby captain and all round good guy, is to be inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame. Which gives us a chance to post this classic photo.More details here.Ten tests for the Wallaroos in ’26We’ve got them…

Great news, fellow rugby fans! Last week’s missive was the most successful off season post written by me in G&GR’s history! It was seen by tens of people, allegedly. World rugby domination is only a few steps away, all you need to do is read it. It’s that easy.We need to talk about Rassie.Guess what the bastard’s done now? Only signed a bloody contract extension, until fucking 2031! Another six years of his genius guiding South Africa is not what I needed in my inbox today.Details are here.Etzebeth gets 12 weeks.Eben’s eye gouge was deemed mid-range, an entry point of…

The greenandgoldrugby.com team are having a well deserved break. With hundreds of daily news posts, match reviews and over 100 podcasts, I hope they’re enjoying their first week off.If you are on a break then WTF is this then? This is a place to relax, share interesting news and just wang on. I plan on doing this every Monday, including a few very low effort articles like this.Harry Wilson!The best #8 in the world! Want proof? Here’s World Rugby’s team of the year.Bam! Surely no one could prove me wrong in the comments. Oh, no…Some super rich guys who want…

Join Happy, and Sully, on G&GR’s Teams Podcast as they dissect a thrilling rugby weekend! As always, we hope you enjoy.

A tough ask for the Wallabies after England selected their full complement of players from club rugby while blocking access to the Wallabies players in the same comp. I’m on a stuttering replay because I slept through my alarm, but I’ll do the best with what I have.The game1st HalfAustralia, while they had their moments, spent most of the first 20 minutes under pressure and gave away plenty of penalties. For all the pressure, the score had remained 0-0. England finally took a shot at goal from one of their penalties, but after the kick off England box kicked and…

The Wallabies’ Autumn Tour Kicks OffThe Wallabies begin their autumn tour with a warm-up match against Japan. Normally, this fixture wouldn’t draw too much attention, but this year is different — Japan are coached by two-time Wallabies boss Lord Voldemort Maaate. That alone makes this one worth watching, and I’m definitely more invested than usual, hoping for a big win from the men in gold.The MatchConditions were damp at Tokyo’s Japan National Stadium. The Wallabies lost Lukan Solakaia-Loto early to what looked like a rib injury, while Japan’s inside centre, Shogo Nakano, departed soon after for a Head Injury Assessment.Australia…

Join Happy, Sully, and KARL on G&GR’s Teams Podcast as they dissect a thrilling rugby weekend! They cover the All Blacks’ comeback win against the Springboks, noting Carl’s delight over South Africa’s “too smart” midfield lineout play. The episode also dives into the Wallabies’ massive come-from-behind victory over Argentina, highlighting Harry Wilson’s exceptional captaincy and in-game adjustments.The hosts commend the Wallaroos’ “wonderful game against England” and discuss their Rugby World Cup journey, including their quarter-final against Canada. Looking ahead, they preview the upcoming Wallabies vs. Argentina and All Blacks vs. South Africa clashes.As always, we hope you enjoy.Our sponsor, Goodradigbee…

The teams have been named but, a clear leader in the Rugby Championship is yet to appear. This is one of the most intriguing series since the Championship started. As always, we hope you enjoy.Our sponsor, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20   (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).

The teams have been named for the third test and the build up is underway. The Lions have won the series, but there’s still plenty to play for. Are they better or worse than last week? Australia have plenty of forced, and unforced, changes and are building for the Rugby Championship.As always, we hope you enjoy.OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).

It’s a wet night in Melbourne for the second test. Australia need to win this to keep the series alive after they looked off the pace last week. Can they turn it around this week, or will the visitors win the series?The MatchWhat a difference a week made, suddenly the Wallabies looked like a complete team able to compete with the Lions in physicality and skill. Referee Andrea Piardi was much stricter at the breakdown, and that suited Australia more than the Lions.The Lions gave away two early penalties and Australia took full advantage, leading 6-0. Dan Sheehan grabbed five…

The teams have been named for the second test and the build up is underway. The Lions have won the first test, but both teams have changed their sides. Are they better or worse than last week? We don’t really kn ow, but we’ll still tell you what we think.As always, we hope you enjoy.OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).

Just three days after the first Test the Lions are up again, this time against a combined First Nations & Pasifika team. The FNP squad has had only a few days to sort things out but, there are some very good players in their side. The Lions have called in the cavalry and should easily account for their opposition.The Match.The match started poorly for the FNP side with Triston Reilly copping a yellow card for a high shot just four minutes in. The Lions scored twice while he was off, the first to Osborne off a nifty little chip to…

After the first test, there is just one tour game left for the Lions, and that’s against the Pacifika side. The players have only been together a few days and that could be the main issue for the side because they look impressive on paper. Our thoughts on this game and a very quick review of the 1st test are in this pod As always, we hope you enjoy. OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).

The teams have been named for the first test and the build up is underway. I’m a little too excited for a Thursday night, but I love the beginning of the test season. I know we’ve already played a test but, this is the Lions! For most players, a once in a career opportunity.As always, we hope you enjoy.OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).

The Lions rolled the NSW Waratahs on Saturday in a slightly scrappy performance. Next team up is the Brumbies, this Wednesday, we preview the match and quickly go over the weekend games.As always, we hope you enjoy.OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).

The lion’s rolled another Australian franchise on Wednesday. Next team up is the Waratahs, we preview the match and the Wallabies game against Fiji on Sunday. As always, we hope you enjoy.

The BIL didn’t disappoint on Saturday night against the Force. But the Force stayed with them for quite a while in what I thought was an entertaining game. Next up for the Lions is the Queensland Reds, just four days after the Force match. Even for a large touring party, that’s a stretch. Happy, Butz and I preview the match.As always, we hope you enjoy.

The Lions have finally made it to Australia and the excitement is building quickly. The Force is the first Aussie team to take them on; they’ve put together a decent side but the Lions team looks scarily good. Can the Force make a game of it? I’m hoping so. Stick around and I’ll tell you how it went.The Match.The Force received the kick off deep in their 22 and failed to find touch on their clearance kick, gifting the Lions field position. They attacked for the next 85 seconds until a cross field kick found his hooker Dan Sheehan loitering…

The BI Lions have finally arrived in Australia and the first team to play them is the Force. We run through the teams for Wednesday’s game and give our thoughts on the players and the possible results.As always, we hope you enjoy.

The crusaders play the Chiefs in this year’s Super Rugby final. We take a look at the teams, trawl through the Brumbies and Blues year’s and give our opinions on them. And generally wang on a bit.As always, we hope you enjoy.