Author: Nick Wasiliev

Die-hard Brumbies/Country Eagles fan now based in Sydney. Author, anthropologist, musician, second rower. Still trying to make sense of the 21st century. Dropped a debut novel last year...

Monday’s Rugby News sees results from the weekend, Thorn furious at his team, Hooper disappointed at discipline and the latest from the Sevens. [one_half last=”no”] The weekend that was All up, it was a pretty good weekend for Aussie rugby fans, with two of the better matches we’ve had so far this year played out in Canberra and Tokyo. First up, the Brumbies put a smile back on this news writers face against the Reds, coming from 0-15 inside the first fifteen minutes to run out 45-21 winners in front of the Canberra faithful. The second half was where shit went sideways for…

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Friday’s Rugby News sees the teams for the weekend, the latest in clubland, Izzy getting called into the headmasters office and new record being set. [one_half last=”no”] That Time of the Week Again… The squads are up, the teams are ready, so let’s get into this weekend of Super Rugby. Starting off, the Waratahs will be heading off to Tokyo to play the Moon Dogs in what will look like a really interesting encounter. The Sunwolves haven’t won a match so far, but they have shown glimpses of potential, particularly when they nearly knocked off the Lions in Johannesburg. Alex Newsome…

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Thursday’s Rugby News sees Miller and Newsome stepping up, Parahi becoming skipper, Fainga’a re-signing, and a legend retiring. [one_half last=”no”] Blooding the boys The Waratahs have named their squad for their upcoming match against the Moon Dogs, and there’s a couple of notable inclusions in the squad. One of the biggest ones is Will Miller. After debuting with the Rebels last year, Miller has continued to grow and mature through the Shute Shield and the NRC, and his inclusion in the Tahs starting lineup squad after five weeks of impressing on the bench seemed to be a case of not if, but…

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Wednesday’s Rugby News Hutchy having high hopes, the Brums having a point to prove, Newsome in the hunt, and some opinions on the Trans-Tasman situation. Sorry guys, unfortunately there won’t be a new podcast this week. Reg won’t come on unless the Reds are playing. Rest assured, we’ll be back next week. [one_half last=”no”] Hopeful Hutchy Hong Kong seems to be the last place to go if you’re looking to earn a maiden Super Rugby berth. But for Henry Hutchison, it’s the perfect place. With the Dewar Shield not kicking off for another fortnight, Hutchison is hoping to use his…

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Monday’s Rugby News sees the results from the weekend, the latest from Izzy’s injury, the Rebels picking up the pieces, and Sio on the line. [one_half last=”no”] Back to Square One It was a weekend where we were brought back to earth, with everyone (bar the Waratahs) having a bit of a shocker. Friday night saw the much anticipated first Trans-Tasman derby between the Hurricanes and the Rebels in Melbourne. I wasn’t confident of the Stockade’s chances against a Hurricanes side this good, but at least if we could be competitive, and show that 2017 was far behind us, that would be…

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Friday’s Rugby News sees the matches of the weekend, the club rugby corner, Debreczeni defying critics, and Con Foley captaining. [one_half last=”no”] Time to Dance The rugby is upon us once again, and this time it’s the moment of truth… can we finally beat the Kiwis and end this god-awful Super Rugby streak? Dave Wessels has made three changes to the Rebels, with Lopeti Timani, Matt Philip and Tom English coming in for Colby Fainga’a, Geoff Parling and Sefa Naivalu, respectively. “I can honestly say this week has been the toughest selection I’ve ever had to make,” Wessels said. “We are very fortunate to have…

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Thursday’s Rugby News has Tupou cleared, Folau searching inside, Haylett-Petty ruled out and more on Pocock. [one_half last=”no”] Surviving the music Reds fans can breathe a sigh of relief: the Tongan Thor has escaped suspension. Tupou was potentially in line for a suspension under law 9.13: ‘A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously’ for a late tackle on winger Craig Barry during the Stormers match. Instead, he was found guilty of law 9.11: ‘Players must not do anything that is reckless or dangerous to others.’ However, after reviewing multiple angles of the hit and a statement from Barry and the…

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Wednesday’s Rugby News see’s Tupou facing the music, Horwitz heading overseas, Cheika happy with Super Rugby, Rugby Australia appealing for unity, and the latest out of Europe. [one_half last=”no”] Facing the music The Tongan Thor had a disappointing end to his tour, after being being cited for a dangerous tackle in the Reds 25-19 loss to the Stormers in Cape Town. It could get a lot worse for Tupou, with him being pulled before a judiciary hearing on Tuesday night, charged with contravening law 9.13: ‘A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously’. Should he be found guilty, Tupou…

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The Green and Gold Rugby Show is back for another week, with Hugh, Matt and Nick chewing the fat on the latest topics in Australian rugby. This week’s podcast features an exclusive interview with Waratahs Forwards Coach Simon Cron, ahead of their crucial derby match against the Brumbies this weekend. The Five Burning Questions –  1. What can rugby learn from the cricket scandal? 2. Should we be disappointed with that Reds loss? 3. What would be an acceptable result against all the Kiwi teams this year? 4. Who is Simon Cron and where did he come from? 5. What…

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Monday’s Rugby News sees the results from the weekend, Thorn being proud of the lads, the latest signings for the Force, and Dom saying goodbye. [one_half last=”no”] The results are in… It was another solid weekend for Aussie rugby, even though one team got up and another went down. Starting in Melbourne, the Rebels got back to winning ways by thumping the living daylights out of the Sharks, 46-14. It was an all-round attacking masterclass from the home side, particularly in the second half when they ran in four tries to earn the bonus point. It was fair to say…

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Friday’s Rugby News sees squads named, games to be played, the start of a new segment, confidence building for the Kiwis, and other news. [one_half last=”no”] Squads Named… The rugby kicks off again this weekend in what will be a reduced round, with three teams having a bye. Unfortunately for Aussie rugby fans, two of those teams are the Tahs and the Brumbies, which leaves the Reds and the Rebels as the teams that will do battle this weekend. Starting in Melbourne on Friday night, the Rebels will be determined to get back to winning ways after getting blown off…

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Thursday’s Rugby News sees Cooper being content, Holland being ruled out, Hunt not being required and the Junior Wallabies getting ready to go. [one_half last=”no”] Content Cooper After Brad Thorn decided that Quade Cooper was no longer required by the Reds this year, he sent him down to become the expensive club player in… probably the world? You’d think that a decision like this would have pissed off any player, but Cooper admitted that he’s actually pretty chill, and is hopeful that he can earn back a starting position in the Reds squad. “I’m very happy where I am,” Cooper said yesterday. …

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Wednesday’s Rugby News sees Pocock returning, the latest fallout after the infamous Spain-Belgium match, the Rebels in a dark place and Clough calling the west home. [one_half last=”no”] Poey is back, baby! Finally, the news that all Brumbies (and Aussie) fans wanted to hear: David Pocock is set to be back for the Brumbies next match against the Waratahs in Round 7! Should he make it (which is looking increasingly likely he will), Pocock could actually have a fight on his hands to get the No.7 jersey, with Tom Cusack putting in a good performance last week against the Sharks. But few can deny…

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Rugby Reg, Matt and Hugh are back for another week to chew the fat on the latest topics in Australian rugby. After the most successful round for Australian rugby since 2016, there was plenty to talk about. The Five Burning Questions- 1. What the hell happened in Sydney? 2. What the hell happened in Argentina? 3. Who the hell will win the Aussie Conference? 4. Why the hell did Andy Friend get sacked? 5. What the hell is happening this weekend?

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Tuesday’s Rugby News sees Karmichael somehow getting off, the Reds in limbo, Walsh named as the new Sevens coach and Rugby Australia attempting to patch things up. [one_half last=”no”] The Hunt is called off Finally, Rugby Australia has handed down its verdict on Karmichael Hunt, and the result? Well, pretty much a $10,000 slap on the wrist. Hunt was found guilty of  a “low-level” breach of RA’s player code of conduct and received the fine, as well as a four match ban. However, seeing as he has already missed four matches, that doesn’t apply. So it pretty much makes the…

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Monday’s Rugby News sees the action from all the weekend, Jones on the result, Super Rugby in Hawaii and the Brumbies taking one step at a time.  [one_half last=”no”] Super Results Aside from the Rebels, it was a pretty bloody awesome weekend for the Aussie teams in round five, with two wins against international opposition and a cracker of a derby match. We start off in Canberra. It was dull, it was scrappy and it was tedious, but a win is a win, and this one was certainly an important one for the Brumbies as they knocked over the Sharks 24-17.…

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Friday’s Rugby News sees the Super squads for the weekend, the other big rugby matches, Hunt copping a fine and the Commonwealth Rugby squads announced. [one_half last=”no”] Super Squads There will be a slightly different format to Super Rugby this weekend, with only one match on Friday, and Australian festivities kicking off on Saturday night down in Canberra. The Brumbies are currently the lowest ranked Aussie team, sitting on only one win for the season. They are up against a similarly placed Sharks outfit, who themselves only grabbed their first win of the year against the Sunwolves at home last weekend. Dan…

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Thursday’s Rugby News sees Rugby Australia phasing out foreign players, Folau not rushing himself, the Rebels reining themselves in, and the Brumbies naming their first Super W squad. [one_half last=”no”] Downsizing Over the last decade, Australian rugby grew with the inclusion of the Force and Rebels in Super Rugby, and with them came an influx of marquee players from overseas, here to get fans to games and to make the teams more competitive. Well, after years of having a foreign marquee player policy, Rugby Australia has announced plans to focus more on Australian players, with less player contracts up for grabs. With…

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Wednesday’s Rugby News sees a whole bunch of stats, the Waratahs preparing for the Dunlop clash, the Brumbies and Reds talking improvements, and a big achievement for New Zealand Womens Rugby. [one_half last=”no”] The Stats Don’t Lie Well, here’s a funny thing. Four rounds in, and we’re getting analysis reports. Analysis group Rugby Vision have released some pretty interesting stats about Super Rugby 2018. I don’t actually know how the hell they calculate these results (or that they might be jumping the gun on this whole thing), but they seem pretty accurate. And it’s pretty obvious who is dominating the…

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The Green and Gold Rugby Show is back for another week, and for the first time in a long time Matt, Hugh and Jamie were all in the same room (literally) to talk about the most pressing topics in Australian rugby. The Five Burning Questions: 1. What was the best/worst performance of round 4? 2. Are the Rebels the real deal? 3. Which side should be more worried – the Brumbies or the Tahs? 4. Can we beat Ireland with one week to prepare? 5. What are our predictions for round 5?

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