Aussie Pro Rugby

[Nepia]

@NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

@NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

Shame about Ransome but again: this isn't a dealbreaker. She's still covering other sports for Fox I assume.

I'm told Ransome is freelancing but mostly working with the ABC over here.

No Ransome 😡

[Godder]

@Nepia said in Aussie Rugby:

@NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

@NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

Shame about Ransome but again: this isn't a dealbreaker. She's still covering other sports for Fox I assume.

I'm told Ransome is freelancing but mostly working with the ABC over here.

No Ransome 😡

Of course not, we don't negotiate with terrorists...

[Stargazer]

Reds squad v Waratahs (Dangar Park, Narrabri on Friday 5 February at 8:00pm AEDT)

Frontrow
Richie Asiata
Matt Faessler
Feao Fotuaika
Harry Hoopert
Josh Nasser
Zane Nonggorr
Dane Zander

Locks/Backrow
Ben Grant
Fraser McReight
Ryan Smith
Tuaina Taii Tualima
Sam Wallis
Liam Wright
Seru Uru

Halves
Lawson Creighton
Bryce Hegarty
Moses Sorovi
Kalani Thomas

Centres/Outside Backs
Jock Campbell
Hudson Creighton
Filipo Daugunu
Ilaisa Droasese
Mac Grealy
Hamish Stewart
Suliasi Vunivalu

Jim Tucker  /  Feb 3, 2021

St.George Queensland Reds announce squad for Waratahs pre-season match in Narrabri

The St.George Queensland Reds have announced a 25-man squad for tomorrow night’s pre-season fixture against the New South Wales Waratahs in Narrabri.

[NTA]

Rumour is that Penney isn't far away from losing the head coaching gig at the Tahs.

Based on what, I don't know. Think some of the old boys don't like a coach who doesn't win with a squad full of rookies.

[KiwiMurph]

@NTA That seems incredibly harsh. The Tahs developed nicely last season.

[Stargazer]

Here's the link to the Tahs - Reds game (on a computer); you need to log in.

On and Off the Field – Uncovering Australian Sports Culture

[Stargazer]

Interesting to hear the commentators say that the Women's RWC will be broadcast free to air in Australia. I hope TVNZ will do the same in NZ and that we don't have to watch it via Spark Sport (who have the rights).

[Tim]

I haven't missed the penalties that constantly disrupt rugby games.

[Siam]

Not really Aussie rugby per se but how do us trapped in convict land watch Super Rugby, both the Aus and Aotearoa comps, on the tele this year?

Ta

[KiwiMurph]

@Siam

All Super Rugby AU + Super Rugby Aotearoa games will be live and on demand on Stan Sport.

1 x Super Rugby AU game per week will also be shown live on 9Gem.

To get Stan Sport you will need to sign up for Stan.

See below.

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[Stargazer]

BRUMBIES SQUAD for the preseason game against Western Force (Tue 9 Feb 2021 - 6.00pm AEDT/8.00pm NZT - Viking Park, Canberra):

1 James Slipper
2 Folau Fainga'a
3 Allan Alaalatoa (c)
4 Darcy Swain
5 Cadeyrn Neville
6 Rob Valetini
7 Jahrome Brown
8 Pete Samu
9 Nic White
10 Reesjan Pasitoa
11 Andy Muirhead
12 Rod Iona
13 Len Ikitau
14 Mack Hansen
15 Tom Banks

REPLACEMENTS

Forwards
Scott Sio
Harry Lloyd
Tom Ross
Connal McInerney
Lachlan Lonergan
Nick Frost
James Tucker
Tom Hooper
Luke Reimer
Rory Scott

Backs
Issak Fines-Leleiwasa
Ryan Lonergan
Junior Tupou
Reece Tapine
Noah Lolesio
Tom Haddad
Corey Toole

The trial will be live streamed on brumbies.rugby and the Brumbies Facebook Page.

Brumbies.Rugby  /  Feb 7, 2021

Plus500 Brumbies squad named for Western Force Super Rugby trial

[Stargazer]

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[Stargazer]

Interview in the Sydney Morning Herald with Jack Whetton:

Tom Decent  /  Feb 4, 2021  /  Rugby Union

Wikipedia fact or fiction with the Waratahs recruit who can bench press 200kg

NSW second-rower Jack Whetton is the son of an All Blacks captain but is he eligible to play for Germany and did he really refuse advice once from Brad Thorn?

[Stargazer]

[Kiwiwomble]

@Stargazer said in Aussie Rugby:

Interview in the Sydney Morning Herald with Jack Whetton:

Tom Decent  /  Feb 4, 2021  /  Rugby Union

Wikipedia fact or fiction with the Waratahs recruit who can bench press 200kg

NSW second-rower Jack Whetton is the son of an All Blacks captain but is he eligible to play for Germany and did he really refuse advice once from Brad Thorn?

I rated Whetton for us last year, wouldn't have been upset if he'd hung around

[NTA]

@Stargazer said in Aussie Rugby:

Interview in the Sydney Morning Herald with Jack Whetton:

Tom Decent  /  Feb 4, 2021  /  Rugby Union

Wikipedia fact or fiction with the Waratahs recruit who can bench press 200kg

NSW second-rower Jack Whetton is the son of an All Blacks captain but is he eligible to play for Germany and did he really refuse advice once from Brad Thorn?

Nothing like mates taking the piss.

Big unit. Hopefully he and Caird can help us make a formidable combination. Bro.

[Nepia]

I find it weird that Whetton hasn’t made more of an impact in NZ. Son of an AB and big, yet he’s struggled while every NZ team has played midget locks.

[Kiwiwomble]

@Nepia agreed, hard to now if hes moved around because he doesn't want to commit to one team or because the teams he's played for haven't wanted to keep him around

[Duluth]

@Nepia said in Aussie Rugby:

I find it weird that Whetton hasn’t made more of an impact in NZ. Son of an AB and big, yet he’s struggled while every NZ team has played midget locks.

Struggled in terms of game time? He's mostly played good when selected

When he first went to the Brumbies it was early in his career and he wasn't the beast he is now. I remember he was still getting picked at blindside at times for Auckland.
It's a shame he signed with the Brumbies before being offered an NZ pro contract. His development might have been different

When he came back from the northern hemisphere he was huge. Since being back he has been one of Auckland's best in the last three campaigns.

The Highlanders have underplayed him. Yes they have good locks but they could've rotated better. For instance in 2019 he was named to start vs the Crusaders and the game was cancelled. He barely saw any time for the rest of the year. It was just a pre planned rest for the regular starters.
Last year injuries forced his selection and he performed well

I think he'll succeed in the Aussie competition. Those games do become an arm wrestle and don't flow that well.

The main criticism I have of him is he isn't that mobile. If the backs aren't setting the right targets or are putting in shitty kicks I have seen him gas a few times.

[Nepia]

@Duluth Meant struggled to make an impact on NZ rugby more than game time, or how well he's played when selected.