By the narrowest of margins,ex-Brumbies captain Brett Robinson has been voted in as the new chair of World Rugby;the first person from the Southern Hemisphere to hold the role.
Stephen Larkham knows a bit about how to be a successful Wallabies No.10. And he also knows how to get the best out of the heavily scrutinised five-eighth Noah Lolesio.
The ACT Brumbies have followed the Waratahs’ lead by signing a partnership agreement with the game’s national governing body.
Noah Lolesio’s Test future seemed clouded after he was overlooked for the World Cup. It ended up providing clarity.
Powering up the Waratahs scrum with Rebels stars could help NSW regain some lost ground. But it could also fuel one of the Tahs’ oldest problems.
Wallabies stars Taniela Tupou and Carter Gordon could be heading to NSW.
Rugby Australia must be learning that centralisation means taking on the problems of the franchises,not magically making them disappear.
The Brumbies have cemented their place in the top four and left the Tahs sitting second-last after their 13th consecutive win over the NSW side.
Wallaroos debutant Sally Fuesaina,32,may need ice packs in bed instead of breakfast on Mother’s Day this Sunday.
Serious questions must be asked about the Waratahs’ effort in their heavy defeat to the Hurricanes,while Test coach Joe Schmidt will have been delighted at the Reds’ win over the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Kurtley Beale had a remarkable impact at fullback for the Force in Saturday’s victory over the Crusaders.