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IMO, good article from Cully re this tour as it's roughly shaping up post-RWC 2011. Sort of ironically amusing headline: "...the next big test for the Wallabies...". http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/lions-will-be-the-next-big-test-for-the-wallabies-20111019-1m6wx.html Btw, here...

Amongst all the downbeat vibe from the Wallabies' current position, there is a big beacon of light for me that, in such a context, must be sincerely congratulated for its: - quality - spirit - good, regular rugby analysis, in depth and of a type far exceeding the mainstream rugby media in...

http://www.superxv.com/news/super15_rugby_news.asp?id=31763

DEAR TAHS, BRUMBIES, REBELS, FORCE FANS! AUSTRALIAN RUGBY NEEDS YOU! ** THERE COULD BE NO SIGHT WORSE THAN LARGE TRACTS OF SUNCORP STADIUM FILLED WITH CRUSADERS' FANS ON JULY 9 YELLING IN AN ACCENT NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SUNCORP'S ACOUSTIC DESIGN. THERE MUST BE NO FOREIGN SOUNDS ON THIS GREAT...

Remember October 2007, that penalty kick at the death? Oh, the horror returns for me every time I think back to that day. And on Sunday just gone, whilst we (Reds fans) all love QC (Quade Cooper), another off-day with the boot, it nearly cost us the game. Bruce Ross' analysis of RWC results months back...

From: http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/rugby-union/queensland-reds-now-most-watched-rugby-union-team-as-television-ratings-double-in-two-years/story-e6frepm6-1226065912324 Perhaps some unavoidable truths (re the game's revival strategies) are emerging here...

Somewhat timely: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/saving-the-union/story-e6frgabx-1226061133447

What with Gregan, Fisher, Larkham, Jones all coming back to Canberra (or reappointed) in various roles, Jake White has dipped into the human Brumbie Museum big time, and clearly, by weight of numbers, a big call on his part. New coaches hired to make radical changes usually go outwards and...

IMO, a very interesting article re the strategic situation of the SH teams, the possibility of Rugby USA joining SuperRugby, the need the NZRU has for enhanced income growth (as does AusRU), and the fear that NH $ strength could increasingly threaten Aus and NZ player retention...

Interesting article from the Link on a current hot subject: kicking from hand. Whatever your views, highlights how Link thinks very analytically about most aspects of the game. http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/union-can-get-its-kicks-from-league-20110512-1ejjt.html

IMO, a very interesting, factual article by Link re his Reds coaching staff. And a Part 2 to come. (Btw, he makes no mention of kicking coach (a Reds' soft spot from QC (Quade Cooper) if they really want to make the big time), nor of the QRU wrestling coach.) Those of you who will know of my conviction...

I have noticed our heavy focus upon selection choices for the coming 2011 Wallabies, and thus the team composition look-forward for the RWC. OK, selection is king in most domains, no argument. But as I looked back over the Wallabies' actual delivered goods over the 2008-10 period, I yearned in...

Just loved these quotes (link below) from QC (Quade Cooper). It's great to hear a good player talking with a lot of pride, no bullshit, nothing whatever from the Modern Dictionary of Meaningless Media Statements and Management Gobbledegook (take notice Robbie). Surely this is 'ARU - Uncensored'...and all the...

Looks like there's more NRL undercurrents surrounding the QC (Quade Cooper) dramas than perhaps was first realised: The Australian, 20 August 2010: "The ARU is very vulnerable at the moment, absolutely vulnerable," former Balmain and NSW captain Ben Elias said...

http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/TriNations/Jake-wants-his-Bok-job-back-20100725

It has to be of some use to compare these three performances by the Wallabies, all at the some ground, under two different coaches, with overlapping but different Wallaby teams. Video highlights from the 2006 and 2009 games are here on GAGR. How have the Wallabies evolved since 2006 (or...

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/former-wallaby-to-apologise-for-vilifying-peter-de-villiers-with-puppet-and-clown-jibes-20100723-10nqj.html

IMO, this article's worth a read. It certainly reinforces the view that the Wallabies' ongoing SH silverware achievements (or not as the case may be) are important for the game's economics and overall market position. Views...

From rugby.com.au 19 July 2010: Returning hooker Stephen Moore says Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium has become the Qantas Wallabies' spiritual home and it's imperative they capitalise on starting their Bundaberg Rum Tri-Nations series there on Saturday.The former Lang Park isn't even the...

I'm interested in the mental skills element of top teams' coaching, and how mental skills development partners raw talent and experience to produce the best outcomes, and players who can endure disappointments and dips better. I see this discussed a lot (in fact more and more) in many global...