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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Dwyer’s View: Bright points, with questions
May 21st, 2012 · No Comments
Tags: Super Rugby · Opinion · Melbourne Rebels · act brumbies · queensland reds · NSW waratahs · western force
The Boyos Down Under
May 17th, 2012 · No Comments
Lee Coan wrote this article.
The locals at The Hen and Chickens in Abergavenny will have confidence that their boyos will perform good deeds Down Under when the Welsh arrive for the June Test Series.
Sam the Man
And why wouldn’t they? The last few times they’ve played the Wallabies, in the RWC quarter-final (21-18) and in the December 2011 Test (24-18), […]
Governance ARU style and rugby’s faceless-man
May 16th, 2012 · No Comments
Lee Coan wrote this article.
Australian rugby’s governance structure is under review with both New South Wales and Queensland’s current voting powers set to be knee-capped in favour of a ‘one vote one value’ system across all states. This mightn’t be a bad thing, but when you consider the potential it has to concentrate […]
Governance ARU-style and rugby’s faceless man
May 16th, 2012 · No Comments
Cat wrote this article.
Australian rugby’s governance structure is under review with both New South Wales and Queensland’s current voting powers set to be knee-capped in favour of a ‘one vote one value’ system across all states. This mightn’t be a bad thing, but when you consider the potential it has to concentrate the […]
Head Injuries Part 1: Life in Clubland
May 14th, 2012 · No Comments
Lee Coan wrote this article.
Last night’s episode of Four Corners dealt with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and how it relates to sub-concussive forces (those forces that aren’t enough to induce concussion symptoms, but which can induce ongoing and long-term damage). This is a huge topic that could be looked at in so many […]
Tags: Opinion · analysis · rugby
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 […]
Tags: Super Rugby · Provincial Rugby · Opinion · Melbourne Rebels · NSW waratahs · western force · queensland reds · rugby
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 […]
Tags: Super Rugby · Opinion · analysis · NSW waratahs · preview · news
Dwyer’s View: A few silver linings
May 7th, 2012 · No Comments
Lee Coan wrote this article.
Only one Aussie team won on the weekend and they defeated another Aussie team. The Rebels lost narrowly to the Bulls but picked up two bonus points; the Force lost by four points to the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein – not that easy a result; the Tahs were well beaten […]
Tags: Opinion
GAGR Podslam 61 – The Beards Of Rohan Josh
May 1st, 2012 · No Comments
Lee Coan wrote this article.
Gagger makes an appearance with Sam Ikin and myself. We are joined by Brumby Scott Fardy and his Beard
We have a wang on all things Australian Rugby, and try to decode the last round of contract negotiations.
WE also begin the pump up of our new “Play-up” hang out, but […]
Tags: Opinion · Live · podcast · rugby · preview · review
Podslam 61: The Beards Of Rohan Josh with Scott Fardy
May 1st, 2012 · No Comments
Lee Coan wrote this article.
Gagger makes an appearance with Sam Ikin and me, and we’re joined by Brumby Scott Fardy and his beard.
We have a wang on all things Australian Rugby, and try to decode the last round of contract negotiations.
We also begin the pump-up of our new “Play-up” hangout — more details […]
Tags: Opinion · Live · podcast · rugby · preview · review
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 […]
Tags: Opinion · Super Rugby · act brumbies · NSW waratahs · queensland reds
Dwyer’s Alternative Wallaby XV
April 29th, 2012 · No Comments
We have our sauces wrote this article.
Last weekend, I challenged you all to name your ”alternate Wallaby XV” to be coached by me to challenge the Wallabies in a “Wallaby trial match”. So, it’s about time I picked my team.
One of you suggested that Jake White should coach the team – given the […]
Dwyer’s Alternative Wallabies XV
April 29th, 2012 · No Comments
We have our sauces wrote this article.
Last weekend, I challenged you all to name your alternative Wallabies XV to be coached by me to challenge the Wallabies in a trial match. So, it’s about time I picked my team.
One of you suggested that Jake White should coach the team – given the success […]
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 […]
Tags: Opinion · Super Rugby · rugby video · scrum analysis · scrum technique · scrum technique video · scrum analysis video · scrum video · Melbourne Rebels · analysis · queensland reds · Southern Hemisphere · rugby · NSW waratahs · act brumbies · video analysis · scrums · Wallabies