Australia’s squad to face the British and Irish Lions has been finalised, with no Quade Cooper and the inclusion of Kurtley Beale the main talking points. [...]
Wallabies
Kurtley forgiven, Cooper ignored
10 Jun 13 10:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 12 Comments
Will the British and Irish Lions roar in Australia?
3 Jun 13 12:05 by Andre Liebenberg (King Shark) | 28 Comments
The British and Irish Lions have a proud history that reaches back to 30 July 1891 when they played their inaugural match against the Springboks in Port Elizabeth. The Lions is a touring team with regular tours to South Africa, New Zealand and Australia every four years. They have officially only played one home match ever, which they drew 25 all against Argentina at the Millenium Stadium in 2005. [...]
Sharksworld chats with Kyle Cooper in Dunedin
4 May 13 15:45 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 8 Comments
After the bruising 22-25 loss at the hands of the Highlanders, Sharksworld cornered Kyle Cooper for his thoughts on the evening – as well as his first tour away with the Sharks. [...]
Lions watch: Round 2 – The Forwards
14 Feb 13 12:30 by Andre Liebenberg (King Shark) | 4 Comments
With the second round of the Six Nations behind us, it is a good time to continue the speculating on the composition of the team that will take on the Aussies later this year. Again, I base my selection on this past weekend’s performance only, so bear that in mind before you start baying for my blood! [...]
Lions watch: Round 2 – The Backs
14 Feb 13 11:30 by Andre Liebenberg (King Shark) | 11 Comments
With the second round of the Six Nations behind us, it is a good time to continue the speculating on the composition of the team that will take on the Aussies later this year. Again, I base my selection on this past weekend’s performance only, so bear that in mind before you start baying for my blood! [...]
Lions watch: Round 1. The Backs.
5 Feb 13 14:07 by Andre Liebenberg (King Shark) | 19 Comments
With the first round of the Six Nations behind us, it is perhaps a good time to start speculating on the composition of the team that will take on the Aussies later this year. I base my selection on this past weekend’s performance only, so bear that in mind before you start baying for my blood! [...]
Deans to re-apply for top job
10 Jan 13 11:50 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | Comment?
Australian coach Robbie Deans will have to re-apply for his job as head coach of the team when his contract expires at the end of the year. [...]
Simmons gets eight, Thomson only one
15 Nov 12 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 11 Comments
If you watched the weekend’s rugby, you would have seen the incidents in question, but somehow, the judicial system got it wrong once again, as Aussie lock Rob Simmons got an eight week ban for a tip tackle while All Black flank Adam Thomson got one week for stamping. [...]
Quade cops ban and fine for comments
31 Oct 12 10:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | Comment?
Australian trouble maker Quade Cooper has been found guilty of a breach of ARU Code of Conduct, for which he has been fined $60 000 and given a three match ban. [...]
A Lion for the Wallabies
30 Oct 12 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | Comment?
Etienne Oosthuizen, the 19 year old Lions lock who has signed with the Brumbies, has arrived in Canberra to join up with his new team ahead of the 2013 Super Rugby season. [...]
Bledisloe Cup – Australia vs New Zealand
20 Oct 12 11:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 18 Comments
The third Bledisloe Cup match for the year, albeit a dead rubber in terms of the Cup, will be a key match for the All Blacks as they keep their impressive winning record going. A win today will keep them on track to overtake Lithuania as world record holders for the longest winning streak in International rugby. [...]
Two changes for All Blacks
18 Oct 12 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 2 Comments
A line up mixed with youth and experience will take on Australia, after New Zealand coach Steve Hansen selected his team. Keven Mealamu will become the third All Black to represent his country for the 100th time, and will start this match in place of Andrew Hore. [...]
Aussies call on experience for All Black clash
16 Oct 12 09:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 3 Comments
Australia and New Zealand clash for the third time this year when they tackle each other at the Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, for nothing more than our viewing pleasure, after the All Blacks secured the Bledisloe Cup during the Rugby Championship already. [...]
O’Joy! O’Rapture! O’Neill retires!
12 Oct 12 08:24 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 9 Comments
Australian media outlets are this morning reporting that Australian Rugby Union chief John O’Neill has decided to bring forward his retirement. [...]
Prelims passed; Finals to come
1 Oct 12 08:19 by Austin (The Sharks Sharkie) | 11 Comments
The country is overjoyed right now. The Springboks played the game of rugby without the silly up-and-unders, kicks down field and one dimensional (predictable) gameplan that they usually employ. They ran in five tries, attacked from within their own 22m area, offloaded in the tackle, dummied, defended like champions too… AND Lambie, Jantjies and De Jongh all got to show what they’ve got! [...]
