Author: Nick Wasiliev

It was a busy weekend of rugby. Monday’s rugby news has RUPA calling for a new competition, Force and Rebels standing together, a swinging axe in South Africa and yet more complaints about a certain French referee. [one_half last=”no”] A King and a Cheetah feel the axe The big news in regards to Super Rugby this weekend was the official announcement that SA Rugby will officially remove the Cheetahs and the Southern Kings from Super Rugby for next year. Many may be unsurprised by the decision, and also disappointed that the fact these teams are being cut. However, the Kings and…

Friday’s Rugby news has Lealiifano ruled out, the Force and the Rebels coming together, and all gossip about the final All Blacks-Lions test (squads included, of course). [one_half last=”no”] Lealiifano ruled out Of all the news pieces that grinds my gears the most this week, this was it. After close to a year of battling leukaemia and overcoming it, Christian Lealiifano has been ruled out of his long anticipated comeback for the Brumbies due to a hamstring strain. Lealiifano had been starting to regain his form of old, and certainly showed it after coming on the field for the Brumbies in…

Its that time of the week again! We’re heading towards the business end of the Intrust Super Shute Shield, and with a table as tight as this, there is everything to play for. Here’s our preview for round fourteen. The Table The Previews FREE-TO-AIR BROADCAST MATCH: Eastwood vs. Randwick, T G Millner Field, Kick Off: Saturday 3:10pm, LIVE ON 7TWO IN NSW AND THE ACT FROM 3:00PM, REPLAY IN QLD.  It’s great to see the Shute Shield on free-to-air TV. First of all, for many of us, it’s the only chance we get to see any regular rugby, but also it’s because we get to watch great…

Thursday rugby news has Horne being hopeful, Itoje being iconic, Coleman being captain and Magnay being missed. [one_half last=”no”] Horne being Hopeful He might be leaving the Waratahs at years end, but veteran centre Rob Horne believes that Australian rugby can find its groove again in time. Chatting to rugby.com.au, Horne conceded that while he admits that there is a general dissatisfaction in regards to Super Rugby, there is still an underpinning strength underlying the code in Australian rugby (i.e. everyone is going to watch club rugby instead). “I think you’ve seen in club rugby, just the turnout to club rugby’s been…

It’s a short and sweet but special edition of the Green and Gold Rugby Show this week, with all eyes on Eden Park for the decider of the All Blacks-Lions series. Reg, Hugh and Jamie were on hand to chat about the Lions tour, and even braved London’s public transport to hear from JB of The Eggchaser’s Podcast. The Five Burning Questions: 1. Did the Lions win the Test, or did the All Blacks lose it? 2. Did Garces get the big calls correct? 3. Who holds the key to victory at Eden Park? 4. Who are you cheering for…

Round 13 was one of the most entertaining rounds of the Intrust Super Shute Shield in recent memory, with thrilling wins the order of the day. Here is our review for the weekend of rugby that was. RANDWICK 29 – 30 WARRINGAH, COOGEE OVAL, 1ST JULY 2017 Starting off, the broadcast match of the round on 7Two was the first of many high scoring thrillers of the weekend. In the end, this match really came down to the critical moments. It was an emotional day out at Coogee Oval, and the Galloping Greens threw everything into this game. But the mistakes they made…

The Intrust Super Shute Shield enters the thirteenth round, and the fight for the top of the table is looking close, with Warringah, Eastwood and Randwick all on equal points. Here’s our preview for round 13. The Table The Previews FREE-TO-AIR BROADCAST MATCH: RANDWICK VS. WARRINGAH, COOGEE OVAL, KICK OFF: SATURDAY 3:10PM, LIVE ON 7TWO IN NSW AND THE ACT FROM 3:00PM, REPLAY IN QLD.  Coogee Oval is one of the best rugby grounds in Australia, and it plays host to the latest edition of a legendary rivalry and a top of the table clash when Randwick host Warringah this weekend.…

Friday Rugby News has Tolu being sent to the Shute Shield, World Rugby talking up the Pacific Islands, The Kiwi and Lion squads for this weekend, and Hansen defending Gatland (yep, you read that correctly!) [one_half last=”no”] Latu sent back to the Students Fitness has long been an ongoing concern for Wallabies coach Michael Cheika this year. So, when Tolu Latu showed up to Wallabies training unfit, Cheika decided to send him back to club rugby. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, Cheik made it no secret that he wants his players to be fitter for the Rugby Championship, and that the standard…

The Kiwi Media clowns are at it again! Thursday Rugby News has more Lions banter, the Wallaroos squad announcement, Rebels jumping ship and words of wisdom from Dan McKellar. [one_half last=”no”] Clowning Around I’d like to quickly disclose that this may be a case of the pot calling the kettle black, because Aussie media isn’t exactly a shining example when it comes to taking in good taste potshots at opposition teams (Case in point- “Richie grub”). But in the latest attempt to get under the Lions coach Warren Gatland’s skin, the New Zealand Herald have resurrected their infamous ‘clown gate’…

It’s Rugby Reg’s turn to have a week off, so Matt and Hugh preside over this weeks episode of ‘The Matt Rowley Hour’ The Green and Gold Rugby Show. With the Lions series now in full swing, they were joined once again by guest speaker JB of the Eggchasers Podcast to talk all things Lions and All Blacks, as well as touch on the Wallabies performance against Italy. The Five Burning Questions: 1. How good was the All Blacks performance? (Featuring JB) 2. What do the British & Irish Lions need to do to bounce back? (Featuring JB) 3. Did…

Round 12 of the Intrust Super Shute Shield  kicked off on Saturday June 24, and was a welcome return after a weeks break  during the June series. There was spellbinding tries, emotional scenes, and even some upset victories. Here’s our review for the weekend rugby that was. Northern Suburbs 26 – 38 Manly, NORTH SYDNEY OVAL, 24th June 2017 The broadcast match of the round on 7TWO more than lived up to the hype, as the two best attacking sides in the competition went head-to-head. Unsurprisingly, it led to a high scoring shoot out occurring at North Sydney Oval. The Shoreman put up plenty of…

Friday’s rugby news has moving tributes, a challenge from Cheika, and finally… it’s time for the All Blacks and Lions to rock and roll! [one_half last=”no”] Ward Farewelled Starting off on a more sombre note this Friday, Warringah Rat Lachlan Ward was farewelled yesterday at a moving ceremony at Oxford Falls in Sydney. The moving ceremony also included a tribute haka performed by his Warringah’s Polynesian Players, “The Brotherhood,” of which Ward had become a recent member. It was a ceremony of both sadness at the loss of a member of our community, but also joy at a celebration of the life…

The break is over! With no Wallabies in town, the Intrust Super Shute Shield is back and the race for the finals is more than heating up. Here is our preview for round 12. The Table  The Previews Free-to-Air Broadcast Match: Northern Suburbs vs Manly, North Sydney Oval, Kick Off: Saturday 3:10pm, Live on 7Two in NSW and the ACT from 3:00pm, Replay in QLD.  Where better to begin?! This match looks like a cracker, and thank god it’s the broadcast match of the week. Both teams won big last round and will be looking to guarantee their place in the top of…

After one of the toughest weekends in Australian rugby history, we have the mother of all podcasts for you this week. Rugby Reg, Matt and Hugh are all in to talk the week that was, and were joined by the hero of Australian Rugby (and the man behind one of the best online rants in recent memory), Jack Quigley, as well as GAGR favourite JB from The Eggchaser’s Podcast to talk about the British & Irish Lions upcoming first test against the All Blacks. The Five Burning Questions- 1. THAT rant. Was it on the money or wide of the mark? (Feat. Jack…

It’s been a sad week for all of us following the Intrust Super Shute Shield and rugby in general. Club rugby is a game full of passion and rivalry, but at the end of the day, it really is a sport that brings people together. No matter what your shape, size or background, it is a game that is for everyone. When you say that you play rugby, no matter where you are in the world, it is a calling card that resonates with others who have played and who appreciate the game. It is like a large community. So when something…

Fridays Rugby News has some big news down at the Rebels, Reds signing young guns, South Africa making decisions and the Scots and Wallabies finalising squads. [one_half last=”no”] McGahan Calls it Quits God, it’s been a tough year if you are a rugby fan from Melbourne! On the back of their worst year in club history and consistent threats of being cut from Super Rugby, they are now faced with this announcement: that coach Tony McGahan, after a four year tenure at the Rebels, will be leaving the club come the end of the Super Rugby season. While many have called for…

The squad is finally back together! Reg, Matt and Hugh are all back in the chair to talk about the latest in Australian rugby, including the Wallabies Performance against Fiji, and their upcoming test with Scotland in Sydney. They were joined this week by special guest Dave Leslie of The Thistle podcast to talk about upcoming Scottish test. The Five Burning Questions: 1. What mark do we give the Wallabies out of ten for their performance against Fiji? 2. Who was the standout individual performance of the Wallabies-Fiji test? 3. What can we expect from Scotland this weekend? 4. Is…

While test rugby is getting underway on weekend, it is important to remember the awesome club rugby competition that is the Intrust Super Shute Shield, which has entered into Round 11. While our coverage of the competition has been (to our shame) fairly minimal this year, all that is about to change. Here is our preview for Round 11 of the Intrust Super Shute Shield. The Table The Previews Free-to-Air Broadcast Match: Eastern Suburbs vs Southern Districts, McKay Oval (Centennial Park). Kick off: Saturday 3:10pm, LIVE on 7TWO in NSW and the ACT, replay in QLD. The broadcast match sees Eastern Suburbs host…

No Super Rugby, no ARU politics… Friday’s rugby news is all about the test rugby, with some Under 20s  thrown in for good measure. The Wallaby squad talking points Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has thrown caution to the wind and announced a combination of new and old in his squad for the match against Fiji on Saturday. The run on squad includes the notable debutants Ned Hanigan starting at blindside flanker, and Karmichael Hunt who will be thrown in the deep end at starting centre. Michael Hooper will also be captaining the side. The squad for the Wallabies can be…

Thursday Rugby News has more on the Buildcorp NRC, a new twist in the Super Rugby saga, players coming and going, and some rather blue-faced Lions. NRC still a worthy cause Following the news that Buildcorp had pulled their naming rights support of the NRC yesterday, the ARU have been quick to jump to the defence of the young competition. Josephine Sukkar, the Principal of the construction company, announced they had pulled support due to the ARU’s inability to commit to a women’s XVs National Championship. With Sukkar being President of Australian Women’s Rugby and also sitting on an ARU nomination committee,…