Behind the Ruck

VIDEO: Gordon and Ashley-Cooper ready for their Italian Job

The Wallabies have announced their initial 24-man squad for this weekend’s Bledisloe Cup clash with the All Blacks in Japan, and coach Michael Cheika has made some intriguing tweaks to his backline with Israel Folau to start his first test in the no.13 jersey.
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Hoodoo ended as Wales edge Wallabies in Cardiff

All good things must come to an end, but the Wallabies certainly didn’t help themselves as Wales ended a 13-match losing streak against Australia to edge home 9-6 in a
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Devastating Drua down Country to lift groundbreaking title

A thrilling finale to the 2018 NRC competition has seen the Fijian Drua claim an inaugural title, with a 36-26 defeat of reigning champions Queensland Country in rain-soaked Lautoka.
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NSW Waratahs’ 2019 ‘Grand Tour’ finalised

The grounds to be used for the NSW Waratahs’ first year without a permanent home have been finalised, with 2019 seeing four different hosting venues across the eight regular season fixtures, and the first Super Rugby game ever held by the team outside of Sydney.
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VIDEO: Folau at 13 as Cheika shuffles his deck for Bledisloe 3

The Wallabies have announced their initial 24-man squad for this weekend’s Bledisloe Cup clash with the All Blacks in Japan, and coach Michael Cheika has made some intriguing tweaks to his backline with Israel Folau to start his first test in the no.13 jersey.
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Andrew Deegan: Back on deck, back on track, and loving it!

Being called Andrew and helping to lead the Western Force back into the limelight seems to be in vogue right now. But while Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest is busy putting his money where his mouth is and delivering off the field for rugby fans in Western Australia, it’s his on-field namesake Andrew Deegan that is doing to plenty to validate those efforts to preserve the Force’s long-term status.
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Successful Colts coach Hadley Jackson handed the reins at Randwick

The new era at Randwick Rugby Club is well and truly underway, with the announcement today that successful 2018 Colts 1st Grade head coach Hadley Jackson has been promoted to the role of 1st Grade head coach for the 2019 Intrust Super Shute Shield season.
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Rookie Holloway named in Wallaby squad for Bledisloe 3 in Japan

It’s taken longer than expected due to an injury-hampered couple of seasons, but Southern Districts and NSW Waratahs loose forward Jed Holloway has finally got the Wallabies call-up his talents promised when he first burst onto the Super Rugby scene for New South Wales.
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Waratahs to go west in 2019

The NSW Waratahs have today announced that they will be taking three of their regular home games to Western Sydney for the 2019 Super Rugby season.
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An enforcer and a gentleman: Here’s to you, Rob Horne (Part Two)

After his impressive debut season for the Waratahs in 2008, Horne got further recognition at national level through a stint with the Aussie Sevens, and then the Australia U20’s team, and returned to cement a starting role with the Tahs the following year. The only thing that prevented him from going on to become a genuine superstar was his body.
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The Final Word: Exclusive Grand Final preview by Todd Louden

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Paul Cook Leave a comment

Expert analysis on the title decider from Todd Louden, the former Waratahs and Bulls attack coach, Premiership winning Sydney University head coach in 2012, and current West Harbour head coach.

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Grand Final Key Match-Up – Rory O’Connor v Paddy Ryan

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Paul Cook Leave a comment

The contest between both packs looms as potentially the clash of the day. Behind the Ruck caught up with front row behemoths Rory O’Connor and Paddy Ryan earlier this week to gauge their views on the battle ahead.

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2018 Colin Caird Shield Grand Final: Eastern Suburbs

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Paul Cook Leave a comment

Eastern Suburbs 2nd grade head coach Ben Staunton takes us through his 23 man squad for today’s Colin Caird Shield grand final showdown…

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2018 JR Henderson Shield Grand Final: Northern Suburbs

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Northern Suburbs 3rd grade take us through their starting XV for today’s JR Henderson Shield grand final showdown…

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2018 JR Henderson Cup Grand Final: Warringah

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Warringah 4th grade head coach Greg Lee takes us through his 25 man squad for today’s JR Henderson Cup grand final showdown…

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2018 JR Henderson Cup Grand Final: Northern Suburbs

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Northern Suburbs 4th grade head coach Justin Trollip takes us through his 25 man squad for today’s JR Henderson Cup grand final showdown…

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Grand Final Key Match-Up – James Kane v Tyson Davis

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Paul Cook Leave a comment

Behind the Ruck caught up with the opposing wingers this week to see how they rate each other, their side’s style of play from the back three, and their team’s chances of glory.

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