There is a lot of debate about what constitutes a “hip drop” tackle,but common sense tells you they’re an accident waiting to happen.
Beating the All Blacks and becoming more of a force in Super Rugby would get the attention of New Zealand Rugby.
The prospect of Dan McKellar and Stephen Larkham going toe to toe in Super Rugby for a few more years could just sway Rugby Australia’s thinking.
The apparent singling out of Taniela Tupou for not contributing to the Waratahs’ maul defence is a dangerous road to go down because it overlooks bigger issues.
The cross-code star was already on something of a rugby crash course with the Lions tour looming,but the ongoing nature of his toe injury is a concern.
The clash against Queensland in Brisbane kicks off a tough run of games for NSW. A string of losses could easily wipe out their early-season gains.
As Australian teams trend up with good form in Super Rugby,the decline of Ireland in the northern hemisphere has opened a window of opportunity for the Wallabies.
Forget Super Rugby Pacific as merely a vehicle to produce Test players. It has now become an exciting,standalone product with a genuine future.
The NRL is looking for a miracle in the US when it should be taking the easy option and expanding to New Zealand’s South Island.
The rise of a bulked-up Carlo Tizzano could see him partner Fraser McReight against the British and Irish Lions.