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Paul Cully

Brisbane Times

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The Wallabies are in freefall, and it’s difficult to see how things improve

The Wallabies are in freefall, and it’s difficult to see how things improve

Les Kiss’s side was lucky to avoid a cricket score in the defeat to England after several selection decisions backfired badly. This weekend’s Test...

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WA Today

Paul Cully

The Wallabies are in freefall, and it’s difficult to see how things improve

The Wallabies are in freefall, and it’s difficult to see how things improve

Les Kiss’s side was lucky to avoid a cricket score in the defeat to England after several selection decisions backfired badly. This weekend’s Test...

previous day 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

The Wallabies are in freefall, and it’s difficult to see how things improve

The Wallabies are in freefall, and it’s difficult to see how things improve

Les Kiss’s side was lucky to avoid a cricket score in the defeat to England after several selection decisions backfired badly. This weekend’s Test...

previous day 20

The Age

Paul Cully

The Wallabies are in freefall, and it’s difficult to see how things improve

The Wallabies are in freefall, and it’s difficult to see how things improve

Les Kiss’s side was lucky to avoid a cricket score in the defeat to England after several selection decisions backfired badly. This weekend’s Test...

previous day 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

This is the Test match that does not need a fancy new format

This is the Test match that does not need a fancy new format

A 12-team tournament has been characterised as a power grab by the top-playing rugby nations to the detriment of Fiji, Japan and the Pacific islands.

07.11.2026 50

WA Today

Paul Cully

This is the Test match that does not need a fancy new format

This is the Test match that does not need a fancy new format

A 12-team tournament has been characterised as a power grab by the top-playing rugby nations to the detriment of Fiji, Japan and the Pacific islands.

07.11.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

This is the Test match that does not need a fancy new format

This is the Test match that does not need a fancy new format

A 12-team tournament has been characterised as a power grab by the top-playing rugby nations to the detriment of Fiji, Japan and the Pacific islands.

07.11.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

This is the Test match that does not need a fancy new format

This is the Test match that does not need a fancy new format

A 12-team tournament has been characterised as a power grab by the top-playing rugby nations to the detriment of Fiji, Japan and the Pacific islands.

07.11.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Wallabies should wing it with Lomax and Pietsch ahead of the World Cup

Wallabies should wing it with Lomax and Pietsch ahead of the World Cup

Zac Lomax’s ability under the high ball should make him a contender for a Wallabies wing spot, but he’s stuck playing in the centres for Australia A.

31.10.2026 60

WA Today

Paul Cully

Wallabies should wing it with Lomax and Pietsch ahead of the World Cup

Wallabies should wing it with Lomax and Pietsch ahead of the World Cup

Zac Lomax’s ability under the high ball should make him a contender for a Wallabies wing spot, but he’s stuck playing in the centres for Australia A.

31.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Wallabies should wing it with Lomax and Pietsch ahead of the World Cup

Wallabies should wing it with Lomax and Pietsch ahead of the World Cup

Zac Lomax’s ability under the high ball should make him a contender for a Wallabies wing spot, but he’s stuck playing in the centres for Australia A.

31.10.2026 30

The Age

Paul Cully

Wallabies should wing it with Lomax and Pietsch ahead of the World Cup

Wallabies should wing it with Lomax and Pietsch ahead of the World Cup

Zac Lomax’s ability under the high ball should make him a contender for a Wallabies wing spot, but he’s stuck playing in the centres for Australia A.

31.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

A Nawaqanitawase circus should not be on Rugby Australia’s list of priorities

The Wallabies won’t get what they need to win a Rugby World Cup from the NRL next year.

23.10.2026 30

WA Today

Paul Cully

A Nawaqanitawase circus should not be on Rugby Australia’s list of priorities

The Wallabies won’t get what they need to win a Rugby World Cup from the NRL next year.

23.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

A Nawaqanitawase circus should not be on Rugby Australia’s list of priorities

The Wallabies won’t get what they need to win a Rugby World Cup from the NRL next year.

23.10.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

A Nawaqanitawase circus should not be on Rugby Australia’s list of priorities

The Wallabies won’t get what they need to win a Rugby World Cup from the NRL next year.

23.10.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

It’s three years since Rugby Australia sacked Dave Rennie. Have the Wallabies improved?

Based on evidence of the past two weeks, it would be difficult to argue the Wallabies are better now than they were in 2022.

18.10.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

It’s three years since Rugby Australia sacked Dave Rennie. Have the Wallabies improved?

Based on evidence of the past two weeks, it would be difficult to argue the Wallabies are better now than they were in 2022.

18.10.2026 300

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

It’s three years since Rugby Australia sacked Dave Rennie. Have the Wallabies improved?

Based on evidence of the past two weeks, it would be difficult to argue the Wallabies are better now than they were in 2022.

18.10.2026 30

The Age

Paul Cully

It’s three years since Rugby Australia sacked Dave Rennie. Have the Wallabies improved?

Based on evidence of the past two weeks, it would be difficult to argue the Wallabies are better now than they were in 2022.

18.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Australia’s rugby players are looking for money in the wrong places

The World Cup windfall must go towards the game’s future, and not the current crop of Wallabies – no matter what the Rugby Union Players...

16.10.2026 70

WA Today

Paul Cully

Australia’s rugby players are looking for money in the wrong places

The World Cup windfall must go towards the game’s future, and not the current crop of Wallabies – no matter what the Rugby Union Players...

16.10.2026 30

The Age

Paul Cully

Australia’s rugby players are looking for money in the wrong places

The World Cup windfall must go towards the game’s future, and not the current crop of Wallabies – no matter what the Rugby Union Players...

16.10.2026 100

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Australia’s rugby players are looking for money in the wrong places

The World Cup windfall must go towards the game’s future, and not the current crop of Wallabies – no matter what the Rugby Union Players...

16.10.2026 60

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Wallabies knew what was coming at Eden Park, but were powerless to stop it

Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie’s imprint was all over the All Blacks’ performance in the Bledisloe Cup opener.

12.10.2026 40

WA Today

Paul Cully

Wallabies knew what was coming at Eden Park, but were powerless to stop it

Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie’s imprint was all over the All Blacks’ performance in the Bledisloe Cup opener.

12.10.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Wallabies knew what was coming at Eden Park, but were powerless to stop it

Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie’s imprint was all over the All Blacks’ performance in the Bledisloe Cup opener.

12.10.2026 40

The Age

Paul Cully

Wallabies knew what was coming at Eden Park, but were powerless to stop it

Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie’s imprint was all over the All Blacks’ performance in the Bledisloe Cup opener.

12.10.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Why the Wallabies should rest their best player for opening Bledisloe at Eden Park

Beating the All Blacks would provide a boost for World Cup confidence, so Australia may be wiser to target the second Bledisloe Cup clash in Sydney.

04.10.2026 40

WA Today

Paul Cully

Why the Wallabies should rest their best player for opening Bledisloe at Eden Park

Beating the All Blacks would provide a boost for World Cup confidence, so Australia may be wiser to target the second Bledisloe Cup clash in Sydney.

04.10.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Why the Wallabies should rest their best player for opening Bledisloe at Eden Park

Beating the All Blacks would provide a boost for World Cup confidence, so Australia may be wiser to target the second Bledisloe Cup clash in Sydney.

04.10.2026 40

The Age

Paul Cully

Why the Wallabies should rest their best player for opening Bledisloe at Eden Park

Beating the All Blacks would provide a boost for World Cup confidence, so Australia may be wiser to target the second Bledisloe Cup clash in Sydney.

04.10.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

World Rugby has a year to sort out this farce

Simulation hasn’t crept into rugby, it’s been invited through the front door. Four yellow cards for the Wallabies against South Africa and a...

03.10.2026 30

WA Today

Paul Cully

World Rugby has a year to sort out this farce

Simulation hasn’t crept into rugby, it’s been invited through the front door. Four yellow cards for the Wallabies against South Africa and a...

03.10.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

World Rugby has a year to sort out this farce

Simulation hasn’t crept into rugby, it’s been invited through the front door. Four yellow cards for the Wallabies against South Africa and a...

03.10.2026 40

The Age

Paul Cully

World Rugby has a year to sort out this farce

Simulation hasn’t crept into rugby, it’s been invited through the front door. Four yellow cards for the Wallabies against South Africa and a...

03.10.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Is Boks’ bench really a ‘bomb squad’? Maybe not, but it can still blow the Wallabies to bits

The strength in depth of South African rugby can be seen again by the quality of their replacements, and Les Kiss’ side will need to be at their...

27.09.2026 350

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Is Boks’ bench really a ‘bomb squad’? Maybe not, but it can still blow the Wallabies to bits

The strength in depth of South African rugby can be seen again by the quality of their replacements, and Les Kiss’ side will need to be at their...

27.09.2026 50

The Age

Paul Cully

Is Boks’ bench really a ‘bomb squad’? Maybe not, but it can still blow the Wallabies to bits

The strength in depth of South African rugby can be seen again by the quality of their replacements, and Les Kiss’ side will need to be at their...

27.09.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Is Boks’ bench really a ‘bomb squad’? Maybe not, but it can still blow the Wallabies to bits

The strength in depth of South African rugby can be seen again by the quality of their replacements, and Les Kiss’ side will need to be at their...

27.09.2026 250

WA Today

Paul Cully

The four tests the Wallabies must pass to beat the Springboks

The back-to-back world champions will provide Les Kiss’ toughest test since he took charge of the Wallabies.

20.09.2026 50

WA Today

Paul Cully

The four tests the Wallabies must pass to beat the Springboks

The back-to-back world champions will provide Les Kiss’ toughest test since he took charge of the Wallabies.

20.09.2026 60

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

The four tests the Wallabies must pass to beat the Springboks

The back-to-back world champions will provide Les Kiss’ toughest test since he took charge of the Wallabies.

20.09.2026 40

The Age

Paul Cully

The four tests the Wallabies must pass to beat the Springboks

The back-to-back world champions will provide Les Kiss’ toughest test since he took charge of the Wallabies.

20.09.2026 60

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Forget the romance. Rugby Australia and NZ Rugby are locked in a marriage of necessity

Behind the recent rapprochement between the trans-Tasman rivals lie huge financial challenges for the game on either side of the ditch that are better...

19.09.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Forget the romance. Rugby Australia and NZ Rugby are locked in a marriage of necessity

Behind the recent rapprochement between the trans-Tasman rivals lie huge financial challenges for the game on either side of the ditch that are better...

19.09.2026 50

The Age

Paul Cully

Forget the romance. Rugby Australia and NZ Rugby are locked in a marriage of necessity

Behind the recent rapprochement between the trans-Tasman rivals lie huge financial challenges for the game on either side of the ditch that are better...

19.09.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Forget the romance. Rugby Australia and NZ Rugby are locked in a marriage of necessity

Behind the recent rapprochement between the trans-Tasman rivals lie huge financial challenges for the game on either side of the ditch that are better...

19.09.2026 50

WA Today

Paul Cully

Wallabies foiled by an all-time great, lack of composure and missing whistle

Leaving Argentina without a loss is a positive for the Wallabies, but it was still a case of what might have been.

06.09.2026 60

WA Today

Paul Cully

Wallabies foiled by an all-time great, lack of composure and missing whistle

Leaving Argentina without a loss is a positive for the Wallabies, but it was still a case of what might have been.

06.09.2026 60

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully