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Pretty good gear from O'Connor on his Instagram stories:

RA won't pick R360 players, according to Doran: https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/10/01/rugby-australia-wont-pick-r360-players-for-wallabies-after-rebel-league-gets-ready-for-lift-off/

The first part is right (if this thing lasts, I'm still very skeptical it will), but I don't see how it protects Australian eligible players, not on balance.

The biggest difference is that this would be as well as a guys taking deals in Europe, not instead of. There's plenty of expectation that this is going to draw players out of the Prem, URC and Top 14 where season lengths are significantly longer. Those teams are going to be looking for plenty of...

They withdrew their application for World Rugby sanctioning, delaying it until at June next year. It seems like the strategy is to force the issue by signing up a bunch of important players, but contracts may also have out clauses for those players (particularly the test capped one) if the...

It's thankfully the one position we could best cover a long term injury to a starter in, but Tate will still be missed. Hopefully the others stay fit and firing to allow Tate to ease back in too, I imagine it'll take a bit of time for him to hit his stride.

Very delayed report from the game after recovering from my Waiheke Island recovery day. It was a cracking match to be at, things were pretty dire when we down in the first half but the fight back into the game and throughout was excellent, and Eden Park at sunset is a special spot to watch...

Wallabies looking slick and confident. All blacks unprepared for what's to come

No but we had the same plans. Ended up doing it in style last night when we sat down to dinner at the table next Phil Waugh and Dan Herbert. They were very good sports getting a photo with us but Phil Waugh refused to say Queensland instead of cheese and just laughed when I asked him how much...

Clear skies so far in Auckland. Weird vibe in the city though, possibly because their all terrified about what will come tomorrow. Could just be the locals though.

The failure case is probably as good or better for the maul in most situations then the penalty, where the opposition is like to get a 22 drop out or at least an easier exit

That I need to pack a raincoat

Really like - Ala'alatoa back - McDermott starting with O'Connor to take advantage of the partnership established at the Reds (and ease Lonergan in) - Lukhan starting I'm less enthused about the back 3, but I don't think there were really any better options with the injuries

Sensing the fear in the NZ camp, Joe has gone 30 minutes early to really screw with them. Masterful play.

2pm AEST as always. The very picture of confidence and consistency.