The Waratahs won’t be making any grandiose statements in Super Rugby preseason, as they look to turn around recent mediocre seasons. Waratahs players have spoken plenty in the preseason about putting a grim 2017 behind them, in a new training base with a handful of new faces among the squad and in the coaching staff….
Ready to return for Reds
Outcast hooker Andrew Ready has fought his way back into the Reds 23, named on the bench for Queensland’s clash with the Jaguares. Ready has been overlooked for Queensland’s first three games this season, Brandon Paenga-Amosa taking the opportunity as starting hooker with both hands and Alex Mafi doing a fine job as a late…
Rebels vs Sunwolves: Five things we learned
A strong second half was all the Rebels needed against the Sunwolves, kicking clear to claim a big win. Here’s what we learned from the 40-13 result. 1. Hodge’s best position remains a mystery Reece Hodge started at flyhalf for the first time in his Super Rugby career and while there were a few nice…
Izzy channels inner Super Coach to guide 'Tahs to glory
Defence wins championships. That’s the mantra ringing in the ears of NSW players this week ahead of their semi-final in South Africa but it didn’t come from coaching gurus Michael Cheika, Craig Bellamy or Kevin Sheedy. It came from a quietly-spoken Waratah who played under all three, and on the biggest stages of three of…
Brumbies confirm Lealiifano re-signing
Brumbies playmaker Christian Lealiifano will return to the Brumbies in 2019 after inking a new deal with the club. Lealiifano was off-contract at the end of the season and had committed to Japanese Top League team Toyota Industries Shuttles for the 2018-19 season, but his future beyond then had been unclear. That has all changed…
Club Hub: Phipps to push World Cup claims from Shute Shield
Nick Phipps feels his World Cup chances are far from over as he prepares to return to the Shute Shield this weekend. Phipps and fellow NSW halfback Jake Gordon missed out on the Wallabies’ 34-man squad with Will Genia, Nic White and Joe Powell heading to Africa this week. The pair will be playing for…
Reds blow: Emerging half Tuttle's Super Rugby season over after re-injuring achilles
Emerging Reds half James Tuttle’s season is officially over after he re-ruptured his achilles tendon, ending the already wafer-slim chance he had of making a surprise Super Rugby return. Tuttle was forced out of Queensland Country’s NRC grand final after tearing his achilles last October, with the recovery process all but ruling him out of…
Compromise a reality of World Cup year: Carter
Extra Wallabies camps and resting stars are just realities of life in a Rugby World Cup year, Brumbies lock Sam Carter says. Most of Australia’s Wallabies players have been in Sydney for a fitness camp this week, ensuring they’re up to speed for when they return to their states despite starting preseason later than their…
Speakers solidified, registration open for 2019-20 NFCA Coaches Clinics
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The NFCA is excited to announce that registration is open for the 2019-20 NFCA Coaches Clinics and its incredible speaker lineup is solidified for year three. It features 40 elite softball minds, who will share their knowledge, drills and secrets to success this winter. “Providing relevant, cutting-edge fastpitch education is one of the…
'Defeats can tend to linger' – Lingard urges Manchester United to get over Barcelona disappointment
The midfielder knows his club must focus on three matches ahead if they are to reach next year’s Champions League Jesse Lingard knows it is essential for Manchester United to finish in the top four as they prepare for a potentially decisive run of matches. United were knocked out of the Champions League by Barcelona on…