Australian Catholic University Communications. Running & craft beer enthusiast, often in tandem. Exiled blue tick often tweeting rugby and higher ed.
Queensland, Australia
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Wallabies hitman Hunter Paisami cops big ban in Bledisloe Cup blow
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Appeal could occur, I’m told.
Petaia staying for Bled series, plus Ikitau fitness test later in the week. Squad announced at 2pm. All the latest 👇
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Best piece of sports writing I’ve read in some time.
Baltimore was many things for @geoffparkes, but not a rugby town.
That's all changed now, after a finale more than fitting for the #GreatestRivalry series, as outlined in this week's The Wrap
8/9 Rugby on Substack: buff.ly/Y2vmohn
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With Massimo de Lutiis set to run out as Wallaby cap #1000, here’s a look back at the players who landed our other major milestone cap numbers.
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GPS School rugby kicks off this weekend in SEQld. Lots of young stars and stars to be. Two names to note - Sunny Lockyer (son of Darren) playing fullback for Terrace. In the same team at lock - Xander Chisholm (son of Mark) at lock - reportedly 209cm!!
Feeling some Cheika-rific end of tenure vibes.
Don’t hate McReight having a rest after carrying the side v France but devastated for Campbell.
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Fraser MCreight doing Fraser things. Simply outstanding.
And jeez I love the service from Count Lucu. That guy is slick.
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This is mindblowing. In a great way.
Following your point @iainpayten would this set an encouraging precedent to talk seriously to Marky Mark. At any Super club for that matter.
Coming in July 2028 🍿
Welcome to the Reds, Tom Hooper!
📲 reds.rugby/news/tom-hooper-s…
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Spent nearly 8 years trying to find some love for this football science research. Took a World Cup to really make it sing. Bravo @TBMcGuckian and GJ.
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Can’t argue with this. Had a tonne more line breaks too and couldn’t make them pay.
Did many things right for little pay.
Australia gave away 13 penalties last night - 12 in our half. Hard to win a game under that much pressure. That was the decisive factor I reckon. Oh and the try from the forward pass.
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Can only assume Australia is abundantly rich with beastly, 80-minute, lineout target, maul-splitting locks.
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto dropped from the Wallabies for July Tests. Again. Another head scratcher from Joe Schmidt.
Instead, uncapped locks Lachie Shaw and Miles Amatosero are in.
Declan Meredith also in.
Paisami included, but the centre is under a huge injury cloud.
Tupou, Hooper overseas picks. Bell, Ikitau in too.
Don't wanna put the mock on them but Ben Darwin tipped the Canes in pre-season, on the 8/9 podcast if I remember right.
Apart from Brett Cameron injury they've had a dream run. And didn't meet another top Kiwi side til Round 9.
All year we've asked 'who will stop the Hurricanes?'
The Chiefs now have a week to become that answer.
But it won't be easy - @bmcsport outlines how the 'Canes have used momentum to make teams pay in 2026
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Been sweating on this for a few days now and still no update. Anyone know where they're off to?
Assuming NRLW but far from certain
rugby.com.au/news/madison-as…
I’d expect this is proper cross country. Great destination
ATTENTION DISTANCE RUNNERS 💚💛
Australian Athletics will invite a team of athletes to compete at the New Zealand Cross Country Championships in Christchurch, New Zealand on 1 August, 2026.
💥 U20 Women's 6km
💥 U20 Men's 8km
💥 Senior Women's 10km
💥 Senior Men's 10km
Athletes must submit their Expression of Interest by 11:59pm AEST, June 22.
MORE INFORMATION👉bit.ly/NZXC-AA26
#AthleticsNation
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A closer look at where your 2026 McDonald's Fiji Drua Women hail from 🇫🇯⛵️
Only four players remain from the inaugural and groundbreaking 2022 championship team, proving how quickly the game is growing and a testament to the incredible pathway of women's rugby in Fiji - still lots to do and our women are only able to do this thanks to the support of their families, friends, sponsors and fans.
Keep showing up fam 💙
#SuperRugbyW #TosoDrua #PacificAusSports
Gold from @HulaBulaJim
All-Time Fijian Queensland Reds XV:
Peni Volavola, Isaac Rauluni, Peni Ravai, Ilaitia Savai, Radike Samo, Seru Uru, Ilie Tabua, Epi Bolawaqatabua, Jacob Rauluni, Ben Volavola, Ricky Nalatu, Samu Kerevi, Filipo Daugunu, Isei Nasiganiyavi, Ilaisa Droasese.
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I'd be shocked if he did. But jeez I'd love to see him in action
Very much hope so …
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The $2.4m megastar of French rugby has never played in the south. Will that change in July? smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union…
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