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Brisbane Times

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Code’s fortunes, as always, depend on the success of the Wallabies

Rugby Australia is right to celebrate the cash bonanza from a Lions tour and a home world cup. But it needs on-field results, too.

yesterday 4

WA Today

Paul Cully

Code’s fortunes, as always, depend on the success of the Wallabies

Rugby Australia is right to celebrate the cash bonanza from a Lions tour and a home world cup. But it needs on-field results, too.

yesterday 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Code’s fortunes, as always, depend on the success of the Wallabies

Rugby Australia is right to celebrate the cash bonanza from a Lions tour and a home world cup. But it needs on-field results, too.

yesterday 5

The Age

Paul Cully

Code’s fortunes, as always, depend on the success of the Wallabies

Rugby Australia is right to celebrate the cash bonanza from a Lions tour and a home world cup. But it needs on-field results, too.

yesterday 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Drua loss could come back to bite Waratahs at end of the season

Losing a game that was there to be won could jeopardise the Waratahs’ finals hopes as they have a difficult run home.

21.04.2025 9

WA Today

Paul Cully

Drua loss could come back to bite Waratahs at end of the season

Losing a game that was there to be won could jeopardise the Waratahs’ finals hopes as they have a difficult run home.

21.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Drua loss could come back to bite Waratahs at end of the season

Losing a game that was there to be won could jeopardise the Waratahs’ finals hopes as they have a difficult run home.

21.04.2025 10

The Age

Paul Cully

Drua loss could come back to bite Waratahs at end of the season

Losing a game that was there to be won could jeopardise the Waratahs’ finals hopes as they have a difficult run home.

21.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

The ‘Japanese blood’ plan that could drastically change rugby’s player market

The ‘Japanese blood’ plan that could drastically change rugby’s player market

For years, cashed-up clubs in Japan have raided Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands for stars. But the numbers of players being poached may...

18.04.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

The ‘Japanese blood’ plan that could drastically change rugby’s player market

The ‘Japanese blood’ plan that could drastically change rugby’s player market

For years, cashed-up clubs in Japan have raided Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands for stars. But the numbers of players being poached may...

18.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

The ‘Japanese blood’ plan that could drastically change rugby’s player market

The ‘Japanese blood’ plan that could drastically change rugby’s player market

For years, cashed-up clubs in Japan have raided Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands for stars. But the numbers of players being poached may...

18.04.2025 10

The Age

Paul Cully

The ‘Japanese blood’ plan that could drastically change rugby’s player market

The ‘Japanese blood’ plan that could drastically change rugby’s player market

For years, cashed-up clubs in Japan have raided Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands for stars. But the numbers of players being poached may...

18.04.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

The numbers don’t lie – why Super Rugby is the best club comp in the world

A rugby-loving French data scientist has examined the figures and found that Super Rugby is superior to its European counterparts.

11.04.2025 7

WA Today

Paul Cully

The numbers don’t lie – why Super Rugby is the best club comp in the world

A rugby-loving French data scientist has examined the figures and found that Super Rugby is superior to its European counterparts.

11.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

The numbers don’t lie – why Super Rugby is the best club comp in the world

A rugby-loving French data scientist has examined the figures and found that Super Rugby is superior to its European counterparts.

11.04.2025 9

The Age

Paul Cully

The numbers don’t lie – why Super Rugby is the best club comp in the world

A rugby-loving French data scientist has examined the figures and found that Super Rugby is superior to its European counterparts.

11.04.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Hip-drop tackles are a blight on the game and rugby bosses need to stamp them out

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.

31.03.2025 4

WA Today

Paul Cully

Hip-drop tackles are a blight on the game and rugby bosses need to stamp them out

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.

31.03.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Hip-drop tackles are a blight on the game and rugby bosses need to stamp them out

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.

31.03.2025 20

The Age

Paul Cully

Hip-drop tackles are a blight on the game and rugby bosses need to stamp them out

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.

31.03.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Why Waratahs-Brumbies cracker could cost McKellar, Larkham Wallabies job … for now

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.

24.03.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

Why Waratahs-Brumbies cracker could cost McKellar, Larkham Wallabies job … for now

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.

24.03.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Why Waratahs-Brumbies cracker could cost McKellar, Larkham Wallabies job … for now

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.

24.03.2025 10

The Age

Paul Cully

Why Waratahs-Brumbies cracker could cost McKellar, Larkham Wallabies job … for now

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.

24.03.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Waratahs lost to Queensland because they lacked smarts, not toughness

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...

21.03.2025 6

WA Today

Paul Cully

Waratahs lost to Queensland because they lacked smarts, not toughness

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...

21.03.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Waratahs lost to Queensland because they lacked smarts, not toughness

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...

21.03.2025 10

The Age

Paul Cully

Waratahs lost to Queensland because they lacked smarts, not toughness

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...

21.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

This derby looms as critical for the Waratahs. Here’s how they can beat the Reds

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.

15.03.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

This derby looms as critical for the Waratahs. Here’s how they can beat the Reds

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.

15.03.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

This derby looms as critical for the Waratahs. Here’s how they can beat the Reds

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.

15.03.2025 10

The Age

Paul Cully

This derby looms as critical for the Waratahs. Here’s how they can beat the Reds

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.

15.03.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Six Nations has shown us one thing: the Lions won’t be as strong as their last visit

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...

10.03.2025 9

WA Today

Paul Cully

Six Nations has shown us one thing: the Lions won’t be as strong as their last visit

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...

10.03.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Six Nations has shown us one thing: the Lions won’t be as strong as their last visit

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...

10.03.2025 10

The Age

Paul Cully

Six Nations has shown us one thing: the Lions won’t be as strong as their last visit

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...

10.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

The moment I realised I genuinely cared about Super Rugby

Forget Super Rugby Pacific as merely a vehicle to produce Test players. It has now become an exciting, standalone product with a genuine future.

08.03.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

The moment I realised I genuinely cared about Super Rugby

Forget Super Rugby Pacific as merely a vehicle to produce Test players. It has now become an exciting, standalone product with a genuine future.

08.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

The moment I realised I genuinely cared about Super Rugby

Forget Super Rugby Pacific as merely a vehicle to produce Test players. It has now become an exciting, standalone product with a genuine future.

08.03.2025 8

The Age

Paul Cully

The moment I realised I genuinely cared about Super Rugby

Forget Super Rugby Pacific as merely a vehicle to produce Test players. It has now become an exciting, standalone product with a genuine future.

08.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Will Americans embrace league? Rugby is miles in front and it can’t crack US

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.

03.03.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

Will Americans embrace league? Rugby is miles in front and it can’t crack US

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.

03.03.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Will Americans embrace league? Rugby is miles in front and it can’t crack US

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.

03.03.2025 6

The Age

Paul Cully

Will Americans embrace league? Rugby is miles in front and it can’t crack US

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.

03.03.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Smith and Waugh did it. So did Pocock and Hooper. Can McReight and Tizzano follow suit for the Wallabies?

The rise of a bulked-up Carlo Tizzano could see him partner Fraser McReight against the British and Irish Lions.

28.02.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

Smith and Waugh did it. So did Pocock and Hooper. Can McReight and Tizzano follow suit for the Wallabies?

The rise of a bulked-up Carlo Tizzano could see him partner Fraser McReight against the British and Irish Lions.

28.02.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Smith and Waugh did it. So did Pocock and Hooper. Can McReight and Tizzano follow suit for the Wallabies?

The rise of a bulked-up Carlo Tizzano could see him partner Fraser McReight against the British and Irish Lions.

28.02.2025 10

The Age

Paul Cully

Smith and Waugh did it. So did Pocock and Hooper. Can McReight and Tizzano follow suit for the Wallabies?

The rise of a bulked-up Carlo Tizzano could see him partner Fraser McReight against the British and Irish Lions.

28.02.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Donaldson is Australia’s form No.10, and big reason Force have shocked Super Rugby

The Western Force are 2-0 to start the season and coach Simon Cron must be delighted by how his five-eighth is managing games.

24.02.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

Donaldson is Australia’s form No.10, and big reason Force have shocked Super Rugby

The Western Force are 2-0 to start the season and coach Simon Cron must be delighted by how his five-eighth is managing games.

24.02.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully