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teach, I wouldn't worry too much about the forwards in Oz being called 'pigs' or 'piggies' as it is a term of endearment. Pigs like rolling around in the mud and so do forwards is what it is based on IIRC. Like you I could barely catch, pass, kick or tackle and as soon as I was fat enough to...

For reunification to happen it would need to be a gradual process whereby the rules of league changed to those of rugby. this could be done by allowing the scrum to become a real contest (over a number of seasons with incremental rule changes), allowing players to strike at the ball at the ruck...

Yes,Gristle Stephen Hoiles is the guest speaker and the super rugby trophy will apparently be on display. The $100 includes drinks as well apparently. Looking forward to a great afternoon catching up with past clubmates and hearing the stories of the clubs more successful days in the 1980s.

Any word on how long Paul Alo-Emile is signed on with the Rebels? Would be great to see him stay in Oz as IMHO he is our next long-term THP. At least get him capped or Oz A so that if he wants to play international he would need to return to Oz.

Since professionalism all of the ads have been aimed at "selling" the Wallabies rather than the game. I remember in the early 90s the ad campaign "What do you want to be?" and the whole "running game" song. the Wallabies were used to promote the game and get kids involved. IMHO it comes down to...

My local rugby union has been MIA on the promotion front the past couple of weeks. In quick succession we've had Ourimbah junior Adam Ashley-Cooper earn his 100th test cap, no mention in the local rag or as far as I'm aware on local tv or radio. Then this past weekend Avoca junior Matt Hodgson...

The Entrance Rams are celebrating 40 years this year and will hold a reunion lunch on November 28th (tickets are $100 contact Burgo if you're keen).

Would like to see it changed to similar to Ranfurly Shield in that the cup is 'live' whenever the game takes place at the current holders home ground.

Excellent point Jets. Ever since hearing the Beale decision on Saturday morning I have been facing a personal quandary: For a long time now I have supported the Wallabies in spite of an intense dislike (bordering on hatred) of the ARU. Here is the crux - how do I go on supporting the Wallabies...

From what I've seen and heard Jed was doing similar for the Rams. Good position to be in having two form players battling it out for the same position.

for anyone who's played you know how these things work - normally blokes who do the most memorable things get the first voters nod, next bloke comes along says pretty much the same thing as they are still buggered from playing. Very little thought goes into it. This explains why fullbacks...

Who's Julie Burgess?

@4918 Is it possible losing your first 4 hookers (Moore, TPN, Charles and Latu) could have an effect on the consistency and performance of the lineout? As for around the field is that the job of the forwards coach or the breakdown / defence coach? Around the field we are still lacking...

I don't get why everyone seems so in favour of getting rid of Andrew Blades as forwards coach. Since his appointment in 2012 (?) the Wallaby set piece has improved immensely, with not just sporadic excellent performances and consistent performances. I know Foley is a good forwards coach but...

One last thing to post on this thread - Thank you Link for all the hard work you put into the Wallabies over the past 16 months (and Australian rugby beyond that). Unlike others I thought that the Wallabies had bridged the gap with our leading competitors (draw and 1 point loss to the ABs -...

Jackpot has been capped by the Springboks so won't ever be eligible for the Wallabies (bar a season in the 7s according to some new Olympic rule but that hasn't totally been ratified from my recollection).

The Australian is reporting that Michael Cheika has reportedly accepted the Wallabies role and they are just going through the final details.

What got me was when we were trying to wind down the clock the forwards were going into the AB defence practically vertically - I was thinking at the time drop your shoulder FFS and drive your legs. Basic shit. When White decided to box kick I knew we would lose, up until that point I thought we...

guys, can you please get over this Patston / Beale storm-in-a-teacup he said / she said merry-go-round? This thread is about Link's resignation (thanks and best of luck to the future and all that) and who should succeed him. I would advise you to back away before a mod comes along with mjolnir...

The next coach of the Wallabies should be someone who can get the best out of young rugby players. Surely that man is Alan Bedford Jones. :p