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The three (pointed) reasons why Wallabies botched chance to prosper in Paris

The three (pointed) reasons why Wallabies botched chance to prosper in Paris

Up against a beatable French team, the Wallabies played better at Stade de France. But their decision-making under pressure was not good enough to...

23.11.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

The three (pointed) reasons why Wallabies botched chance to prosper in Paris

The three (pointed) reasons why Wallabies botched chance to prosper in Paris

Up against a beatable French team, the Wallabies played better at Stade de France. But their decision-making under pressure was not good enough to...

23.11.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

The three (pointed) reasons why Wallabies botched chance to prosper in Paris

The three (pointed) reasons why Wallabies botched chance to prosper in Paris

Up against a beatable French team, the Wallabies played better at Stade de France. But their decision-making under pressure was not good enough to...

23.11.2025 9

The Age

Paul Cully

The three (pointed) reasons why Wallabies botched chance to prosper in Paris

The three (pointed) reasons why Wallabies botched chance to prosper in Paris

Up against a beatable French team, the Wallabies played better at Stade de France. But their decision-making under pressure was not good enough to...

23.11.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Why blaming the coach is our childish way of coping with complex rugby landscape

Why blaming the coach is our childish way of coping with complex rugby landscape

As rugby has become more complex, our answers have become simpler: put the coach in the bin and start again. It’s not that simple.

22.11.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

Why blaming the coach is our childish way of coping with complex rugby landscape

Why blaming the coach is our childish way of coping with complex rugby landscape

As rugby has become more complex, our answers have become simpler: put the coach in the bin and start again. It’s not that simple.

22.11.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Why blaming the coach is our childish way of coping with complex rugby landscape

Why blaming the coach is our childish way of coping with complex rugby landscape

As rugby has become more complex, our answers have become simpler: put the coach in the bin and start again. It’s not that simple.

22.11.2025 10

The Age

Paul Cully

Why blaming the coach is our childish way of coping with complex rugby landscape

Why blaming the coach is our childish way of coping with complex rugby landscape

As rugby has become more complex, our answers have become simpler: put the coach in the bin and start again. It’s not that simple.

22.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Wins over Lions, Springboks offered hope. But it is now undeniable the Wallabies have gone backwards

Wins over Lions, Springboks offered hope. But it is now undeniable the Wallabies have gone backwards

Australia have produced more false dawns than we can remember in recent times. Did we see another one last winter?

16.11.2025 6

WA Today

Paul Cully

Wins over Lions, Springboks offered hope. But it is now undeniable the Wallabies have gone backwards

Wins over Lions, Springboks offered hope. But it is now undeniable the Wallabies have gone backwards

Australia have produced more false dawns than we can remember in recent times. Did we see another one last winter?

16.11.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Wins over Lions, Springboks offered hope. But it is now undeniable the Wallabies have gone backwards

Wins over Lions, Springboks offered hope. But it is now undeniable the Wallabies have gone backwards

Australia have produced more false dawns than we can remember in recent times. Did we see another one last winter?

16.11.2025 7

The Age

Paul Cully

Wins over Lions, Springboks offered hope. But it is now undeniable the Wallabies have gone backwards

Wins over Lions, Springboks offered hope. But it is now undeniable the Wallabies have gone backwards

Australia have produced more false dawns than we can remember in recent times. Did we see another one last winter?

16.11.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Sure, the Wallabies are tired. That’s not the only reason they’re struggling in the north

Sure, the Wallabies are tired. That’s not the only reason they’re struggling in the north

With Tests against Ireland and France to come, Joe Schmidt’s side is staring down the barrel of a winless spring tour. When did it become so tough...

15.11.2025 9

WA Today

Paul Cully

Sure, the Wallabies are tired. That’s not the only reason they’re struggling in the north

Sure, the Wallabies are tired. That’s not the only reason they’re struggling in the north

With Tests against Ireland and France to come, Joe Schmidt’s side is staring down the barrel of a winless spring tour. When did it become so tough...

15.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Sure, the Wallabies are tired. That’s not the only reason they’re struggling in the north

Sure, the Wallabies are tired. That’s not the only reason they’re struggling in the north

With Tests against Ireland and France to come, Joe Schmidt’s side is staring down the barrel of a winless spring tour. When did it become so tough...

15.11.2025 10

The Age

Paul Cully

Sure, the Wallabies are tired. That’s not the only reason they’re struggling in the north

Sure, the Wallabies are tired. That’s not the only reason they’re struggling in the north

With Tests against Ireland and France to come, Joe Schmidt’s side is staring down the barrel of a winless spring tour. When did it become so tough...

15.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Defeat in Italy puts more pressure on Schmidt. But he’s taking one for the team

Defeat in Italy puts more pressure on Schmidt. But he’s taking one for the team

There is criticism coming Australia’s way this week, and some of it will be on the money. But Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is taking a long-term...

09.11.2025 8

WA Today

Paul Cully

Defeat in Italy puts more pressure on Schmidt. But he’s taking one for the team

Defeat in Italy puts more pressure on Schmidt. But he’s taking one for the team

There is criticism coming Australia’s way this week, and some of it will be on the money. But Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is taking a long-term...

09.11.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Defeat in Italy puts more pressure on Schmidt. But he’s taking one for the team

Defeat in Italy puts more pressure on Schmidt. But he’s taking one for the team

There is criticism coming Australia’s way this week, and some of it will be on the money. But Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is taking a long-term...

09.11.2025 7

The Age

Paul Cully

Defeat in Italy puts more pressure on Schmidt. But he’s taking one for the team

Defeat in Italy puts more pressure on Schmidt. But he’s taking one for the team

There is criticism coming Australia’s way this week, and some of it will be on the money. But Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is taking a long-term...

09.11.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Respect Italy, target Ireland: How Wallabies can rescue faltering season

Respect Italy, target Ireland: How Wallabies can rescue faltering season

The Wallabies have one eye on the future this week but can’t take Italy lightly if they are to salvage their European tour.

08.11.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

Respect Italy, target Ireland: How Wallabies can rescue faltering season

Respect Italy, target Ireland: How Wallabies can rescue faltering season

The Wallabies have one eye on the future this week but can’t take Italy lightly if they are to salvage their European tour.

08.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Respect Italy, target Ireland: How Wallabies can rescue faltering season

Respect Italy, target Ireland: How Wallabies can rescue faltering season

The Wallabies have one eye on the future this week but can’t take Italy lightly if they are to salvage their European tour.

08.11.2025 10

The Age

Paul Cully

Respect Italy, target Ireland: How Wallabies can rescue faltering season

Respect Italy, target Ireland: How Wallabies can rescue faltering season

The Wallabies have one eye on the future this week but can’t take Italy lightly if they are to salvage their European tour.

08.11.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Fifteen Test matches in a year is too much. The Wallabies are paying the price

England had all the answers at Twickenham – especially after they unleashed their second-half replacements.

02.11.2025 6

WA Today

Paul Cully

Fifteen Test matches in a year is too much. The Wallabies are paying the price

England had all the answers at Twickenham – especially after they unleashed their second-half replacements.

02.11.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Fifteen Test matches in a year is too much. The Wallabies are paying the price

England had all the answers at Twickenham – especially after they unleashed their second-half replacements.

02.11.2025 7

The Age

Paul Cully

Fifteen Test matches in a year is too much. The Wallabies are paying the price

England had all the answers at Twickenham – especially after they unleashed their second-half replacements.

02.11.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Why England have stacked their bench – and given the Wallabies an opportunity

Steve Borthwick’s side has a strange look – almost lightweight up front – and has no doubt been picked with a view to combating England’s...

01.11.2025 5

WA Today

Paul Cully

Why England have stacked their bench – and given the Wallabies an opportunity

Steve Borthwick’s side has a strange look – almost lightweight up front – and has no doubt been picked with a view to combating England’s...

01.11.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Why England have stacked their bench – and given the Wallabies an opportunity

Steve Borthwick’s side has a strange look – almost lightweight up front – and has no doubt been picked with a view to combating England’s...

01.11.2025 6

The Age

Paul Cully

Why England have stacked their bench – and given the Wallabies an opportunity

Steve Borthwick’s side has a strange look – almost lightweight up front – and has no doubt been picked with a view to combating England’s...

01.11.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Let’s give Eddie Jones some credit – Japan were good

The Brave Blossoms will always have to blend Japanese players and non-Japanese born players in Test rugby, but the performance in Tokyo had a strong...

26.10.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

Let’s give Eddie Jones some credit – Japan were good

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26.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Let’s give Eddie Jones some credit – Japan were good

The Brave Blossoms will always have to blend Japanese players and non-Japanese born players in Test rugby, but the performance in Tokyo had a strong...

26.10.2025 10

The Age

Paul Cully

Let’s give Eddie Jones some credit – Japan were good

The Brave Blossoms will always have to blend Japanese players and non-Japanese born players in Test rugby, but the performance in Tokyo had a strong...

26.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Encouraging campaign, but the Wallabies saved their worst for last

Australia are on the up as a Test rugby side but sometimes you have to take your medicine. And they got a few spoonfuls in Perth.

05.10.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

Encouraging campaign, but the Wallabies saved their worst for last

Australia are on the up as a Test rugby side but sometimes you have to take your medicine. And they got a few spoonfuls in Perth.

05.10.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Encouraging campaign, but the Wallabies saved their worst for last

Australia are on the up as a Test rugby side but sometimes you have to take your medicine. And they got a few spoonfuls in Perth.

05.10.2025 8

The Age

Paul Cully

Encouraging campaign, but the Wallabies saved their worst for last

Australia are on the up as a Test rugby side but sometimes you have to take your medicine. And they got a few spoonfuls in Perth.

05.10.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

The Wallabies ‘know their game’. That makes them threat in a home World Cup

Finally the Wallabies have some momentum heading towards a World Cup – and they’ve been handed a generous draw to boot.

03.10.2025 8

WA Today

Paul Cully

The Wallabies ‘know their game’. That makes them threat in a home World Cup

Finally the Wallabies have some momentum heading towards a World Cup – and they’ve been handed a generous draw to boot.

03.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

The Wallabies ‘know their game’. That makes them threat in a home World Cup

Finally the Wallabies have some momentum heading towards a World Cup – and they’ve been handed a generous draw to boot.

03.10.2025 8

The Age

Paul Cully

The Wallabies ‘know their game’. That makes them threat in a home World Cup

Finally the Wallabies have some momentum heading towards a World Cup – and they’ve been handed a generous draw to boot.

03.10.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Don’t blame the ref: Sloppy Wallabies need to look at themselves

The Wallabies’ discipline has been an issue in recent years and there are some deep-rooted bad habits even Joe Schmidt is finding hard to break

28.09.2025 7

WA Today

Paul Cully

Don’t blame the ref: Sloppy Wallabies need to look at themselves

The Wallabies’ discipline has been an issue in recent years and there are some deep-rooted bad habits even Joe Schmidt is finding hard to break

28.09.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Don’t blame the ref: Sloppy Wallabies need to look at themselves

The Wallabies’ discipline has been an issue in recent years and there are some deep-rooted bad habits even Joe Schmidt is finding hard to break

28.09.2025 8

The Age

Paul Cully

Don’t blame the ref: Sloppy Wallabies need to look at themselves

The Wallabies’ discipline has been an issue in recent years and there are some deep-rooted bad habits even Joe Schmidt is finding hard to break

28.09.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Why the first play of the Bledisloe Cup could tell us all we need to know

The Eden Park clash has the makings of a classic if the Wallabies navigate the early storm.

26.09.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

Why the first play of the Bledisloe Cup could tell us all we need to know

The Eden Park clash has the makings of a classic if the Wallabies navigate the early storm.

26.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully