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Paul Cully

Brisbane Times

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 6

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

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 20

The Age

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

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Waratahs had 10 Wallabies in starting XV and nearly lost. But victory was all that mattered

The win over the Highlanders was effectively an eight-point swing in terms of competition points, and could be vital come the end of the season.

17.02.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

Waratahs had 10 Wallabies in starting XV and nearly lost. But victory was all that mattered

The win over the Highlanders was effectively an eight-point swing in terms of competition points, and could be vital come the end of the season.

17.02.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Waratahs had 10 Wallabies in starting XV and nearly lost. But victory was all that mattered

The win over the Highlanders was effectively an eight-point swing in terms of competition points, and could be vital come the end of the season.

17.02.2025 8

The Age

Paul Cully

Waratahs had 10 Wallabies in starting XV and nearly lost. But victory was all that mattered

The win over the Highlanders was effectively an eight-point swing in terms of competition points, and could be vital come the end of the season.

17.02.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Why Waratahs will start the Super Rugby season on the back foot

NSW start their 2025 campaign this Friday, but will they be ready for the challenge?

10.02.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

Why Waratahs will start the Super Rugby season on the back foot

NSW start their 2025 campaign this Friday, but will they be ready for the challenge?

10.02.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Why Waratahs will start the Super Rugby season on the back foot

NSW start their 2025 campaign this Friday, but will they be ready for the challenge?

10.02.2025 10

The Age

Paul Cully

Why Waratahs will start the Super Rugby season on the back foot

NSW start their 2025 campaign this Friday, but will they be ready for the challenge?

10.02.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Wallabies would be unwise to rule out a foreign coach. Here are five of the best

If the next Wallabies coach flops, an Australian passport or an Akubra isn’t going to shield him from criticism.

07.02.2025 6

WA Today

Paul Cully

Wallabies would be unwise to rule out a foreign coach. Here are five of the best

If the next Wallabies coach flops, an Australian passport or an Akubra isn’t going to shield him from criticism.

07.02.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Wallabies would be unwise to rule out a foreign coach. Here are five of the best

If the next Wallabies coach flops, an Australian passport or an Akubra isn’t going to shield him from criticism.

07.02.2025 9

The Age

Paul Cully

Wallabies would be unwise to rule out a foreign coach. Here are five of the best

If the next Wallabies coach flops, an Australian passport or an Akubra isn’t going to shield him from criticism.

07.02.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

The two questions Australian rugby need answers to ASAP

Decisions need to be made about two of the biggest names in rugby.

03.02.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

The two questions Australian rugby need answers to ASAP

Decisions need to be made about two of the biggest names in rugby.

03.02.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully