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Waratah Finances: The Toughest Market of them all

May 22nd, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Having looked at the finances of both the ARU as a whole and the Reds (see here and here respectively), let’s take a look how the NSW Waratahs are doing (their annual report is here). 
Two years ago the NSW rugby union decided to split into two parts, the amateur […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · analysis · NSW waratahs · Southern Hemisphere

Dwyer’s View: Bright points, with questions

May 21st, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
The weekend started brightly for Aussie fans, with the Brumbies playing well again and picking up a valuable bonus point win over the well-performed Hurricanes – and in Wellington. One of my mates pointed to the interesting fact that three top NZ sides have each “surrendered” to three Aussie […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · Opinion · Melbourne Rebels · act brumbies · queensland reds · NSW waratahs · western force

Defence STATS: what’s the bottom line?

May 20th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
They say defence wins world cups, or test matches, or tournaments, or something like that. Anyway – defence is important.
So how are the Super teams doing?
Well, the tackle completion stats don’t really tell us too much with 13 teams being within 3% of each other – except that is […]

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Tags: Melbourne Rebels · Super Rugby · Provincial Rugby · act brumbies · NSW waratahs · western force · queensland reds · statistics

Dwyer’s view: Aussie Teams Shine – at last!

May 13th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
On Saturday night, I had decided on my “headline” for this week’s article – “The Rebels are the Real Deal” – and then, on Sunday, came the Reds astonishing rout of the high-flying Chiefs. New headline needed!
Just a few weeks back I was bemoaning the form of most of […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · Provincial Rugby · Opinion · Melbourne Rebels · NSW waratahs · western force · queensland reds · rugby

Brutal Bulls Break Waratah Hearts

May 11th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Heartbreak. An all too familiar feeling for Tahs fans in 2012. The Bulls scored a try in the 77th minute to take tonight’s game 27-24 in front of a crowd of 17,368.
The home side was the better team for much of the game, however will rue a couple of […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · NSW waratahs · review

Preview: Waratahs v. Bulls, Feeling Bullish

May 10th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
With every loss another nail goes into the Waratahs’ coffin, and there have been a lot of nails this season.
On your bike, Bulls (we hope)
Tonight’s game against the Bulls at home is a real must-win for the Tahs. To be any chance of making the finals they can only […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · Opinion · analysis · NSW waratahs · preview · news

Video: The Downing of the Boks

May 8th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
An excerpt from Guardians of the Game, The History of The New South Wales Rugby Union 1874-2004, John G Mulford 2005:
NSW WARATAHS v SOUTH AFRICA Sydney Cricket Ground 19 June 1937
Some great Springboks came to tour Australia in 1937, the first South African Rugby team to tour since 1921.
Captained […]

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Tags: video analysis · NSW waratahs

Brumbies whack weak Waratahs

May 5th, 2012 · No Comments

Stuart Fazakerley wrote this article.
The ACT Brumbies have cemented their place on top of the Aussie conference with a 23-6 win over the Waratahs in Canberra. The win was soured by a cruel season ending broken right ankle to flyhalf Christian Lealiifano that occurred after the final siren that has now dashed his […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · act brumbies · NSW waratahs · review

Scrum Analysis: The Importance Of The Middle Row

May 1st, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Last week I analysed the Rebels’ scrum, including a review of the correct techniques for props when scrummaging – click here if you missed it.
This week I’m going to look at the importance of the middle row when scrummaging. 
The middle row consists of the two locks and the two flankers.  The […]

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Dwyer’s View: What the Brumbies are getting right

April 29th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Today I want to talk about the Brumbies and the foundations of their consistent, high quality performances, which are attractive and exciting for fans – and, no doubt, also for their players.
Fronting up
A statement I make often is, “You don’t need great players, you need players playing great.” Great […]

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Tags: Opinion · Super Rugby · act brumbies · NSW waratahs · queensland reds

Crusaders Crush Tahs in Sunday Arvo Classic

April 29th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
The Crusaders put yet another dent in the Waratahs finals hopes, taking out their Sunday afternoon clash 37-33 in front of a healthy crowd of 30,663. The Waratahs will be ruing some simple missed tackles in the backline which contributed to each of the visitors tries.
The locals battled amiably […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · NSW waratahs · review

Let’s Play Wallaby Props In Their Best Position

April 28th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Last week I analysed the Rebels scrum which included a review of the correct techniques for props when scrummaging – click here if you missed it.
That analysis included some footage of Sekope Kepu playing at loosehead which sparked a discussion on the merits of Kepu and his form for both the […]

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Let’s Play Wallaby Props In Their Best Positions

April 28th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Last week I analysed the Rebels’ scrum, including a review of the correct techniques for props when scrummaging – click here if you missed it.
That analysis included some footage of Sekope Kepu playing at loosehead, which sparked a discussion on the merits of Kepu and his form for the Waratahs and […]

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Preview. Waratahs V. Crusaders. The Return of the Black Seven

April 27th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Sunday afternoon football returns to Sydney this weekend. And the Fans are set to embrace it with more than 35000 of them expected to turn up for what is most likely the match up of the round. The Crusaders, in recent weeks, frankly have looked awesome. They have a […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · Adam Ashley-Cooper · benn robinson · Provincial Rugby · paddy ryan · Waratah · New South Wales Waratahs · sydney · rob horne · rocky elsom · rugby · preview · berrick barnes · crusaders · NSW waratahs · Dan Carter · Richie McCaw

Preview: Waratahs v. Crusaders – The Return of the Black Seven

April 27th, 2012 · No Comments

Brumby Jack wrote this article.
Sunday afternoon football returns to Sydney this weekend. And the fans are set to embrace it with more than 35,000 expected to turn up for what is most likely the match up of the round. The Crusaders in recent weeks have looked awesome. They have a complete game and […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · Adam Ashley-Cooper · benn robinson · Provincial Rugby · paddy ryan · Waratah · New South Wales Waratahs · sydney · rob horne · rocky elsom · rugby · preview · berrick barnes · crusaders · NSW waratahs · Dan Carter · Richie McCaw