Aussie Pro Rugby
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So is Hooper retiring, or has he signed somewhere else (returning to Japan?)? The last thing I read was that he was even considering playing sevens. Haven't heard anything since.
https://nsw.rugby/news/michael-hooper-to-farewell-waratahs-in-final-home-game-appearance-2023527
I don't think he's announced any new deals yet. He did say that he won't be playing Super Rugby
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@NTA how much truth do you think in this mate?
"Eddie Jones has declared that win or lose it will be time to leave his job as Wallabies coach after the World Cup.
Jones, speaking on the Evening Standard Rugby Podcast, also made his thoughts clear on the Giteau law, praising Will Skelton as the best in the world in his position and giving a huge hint that Richie Arnold is in line for a World Cup spot.
Jones sensationally signed a deal in January that takes him through the end of the next World Cup in 2027 but rejected suggestions he was in it for the long haul.
“I’m only coaching to this World Cup,” Jones said. “I’ve signed, but as I’ve made the mistake before, I’ve stayed too long. So we win the World Cup it will be time to go. If we lose the World Cup it will be time to go.”
Whether Jones genuinely belies that, or it’s another example of the veteran’s mind games, only he knows right now. He has talked of the World Cup campaign as being a “smash and grab” and anything is possible whichever scenario works out for the Wallabies in France.
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@NTA how much truth do you think in this mate?
"Eddie Jones has declared that win or lose it will be time to leave his job as Wallabies coach after the World Cup.
Jones, speaking on the Evening Standard Rugby Podcast, also made his thoughts clear on the Giteau law, praising Will Skelton as the best in the world in his position and giving a huge hint that Richie Arnold is in line for a World Cup spot.
Jones sensationally signed a deal in January that takes him through the end of the next World Cup in 2027 but rejected suggestions he was in it for the long haul.
“I’m only coaching to this World Cup,” Jones said. “I’ve signed, but as I’ve made the mistake before, I’ve stayed too long. So we win the World Cup it will be time to go. If we lose the World Cup it will be time to go.”
Whether Jones genuinely belies that, or it’s another example of the veteran’s mind games, only he knows right now. He has talked of the World Cup campaign as being a “smash and grab” and anything is possible whichever scenario works out for the Wallabies in France.
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A wizard signing for the Force.
https://twitter.com/westernforce/status/1664225396647133184?t=jyJysOotPl8e1_fbYYVOTQ&s=19
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Eddie Jones is already thinking about picking Harry Potter for the Wallabies, but having seen him play for Leicester Tigers Eddie knows he only plays well in spells.
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Eddie Jones is already thinking about picking Harry Potter for the Wallabies, but having seen him play for Leicester Tigers Eddie knows he only plays well in spells.
@sparky said in Aussie Rugby:
Eddie Jones is already thinking about picking Harry Potter for the Wallabies, but having seen him play for Leicester Tigers Eddie knows he only plays well in spells.
Well played
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Eddie Jones is already thinking about picking Harry Potter for the Wallabies, but having seen him play for Leicester Tigers Eddie knows he only plays well in spells.
@sparky said in Aussie Rugby:
Eddie Jones is already thinking about picking Harry Potter for the Wallabies, but having seen him play for Leicester Tigers Eddie knows he only plays well in spells.
True that but Eddie has created an exciting new position for Harry at 9 and 3/4. Harry says it has given him a great new platform to train.
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@NTA said in Aussie Rugby:
Phil Waugh to be named CEO...
Confirmed.
https://www.rugby.com.au/news/phil-waugh-announced-as-new-rugby-australia-ceo-202366
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@sparky said in Aussie Rugby:
Eddie Jones is already thinking about picking Harry Potter for the Wallabies, but having seen him play for Leicester Tigers Eddie knows he only plays well in spells.
True that but Eddie has created an exciting new position for Harry at 9 and 3/4. Harry says it has given him a great new platform to train.
@nostrildamus said in Aussie Rugby:
@sparky said in Aussie Rugby:
Eddie Jones is already thinking about picking Harry Potter for the Wallabies, but having seen him play for Leicester Tigers Eddie knows he only plays well in spells.
True that but Eddie has created an exciting new position for Harry at 9 and 3/4. Harry says it has given him a great new platform to train.
Geez I almost wish I had seen some Harry Potter movies to keep up with all this.
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@NTA said in Aussie Rugby:
Phil Waugh to be named CEO...
Confirmed.
https://www.rugby.com.au/news/phil-waugh-announced-as-new-rugby-australia-ceo-202366
@KiwiMurph said in Aussie Rugby:
@NTA said in Aussie Rugby:
Phil Waugh to be named CEO...
Confirmed.
https://www.rugby.com.au/news/phil-waugh-announced-as-new-rugby-australia-ceo-202366
Rugby cannot keep secrets
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@nostrildamus said in Aussie Rugby:
@sparky said in Aussie Rugby:
Eddie Jones is already thinking about picking Harry Potter for the Wallabies, but having seen him play for Leicester Tigers Eddie knows he only plays well in spells.
True that but Eddie has created an exciting new position for Harry at 9 and 3/4. Harry says it has given him a great new platform to train.
Geez I almost wish I had seen some Harry Potter movies to keep up with all this.
@Dan54 said in Aussie Rugby:
Geez I almost wish I had seen some Harry Potter movies to keep up with all this.
or you could visit London
https://www.viator.com/London-attractions/Platform-9-3-4/overview/d737-a20212 -
The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed the signing of Wallaby lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto through until the end of the 2025 season.
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The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed the signing of Wallaby lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto through until the end of the 2025 season.
@Tim If those are accurate quotes, I'm glad he's leaving.
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Caps Name Years 139 George Gregan 1994–2007 129 Stephen Moore 2005–2017 127* James Slipper 2010- 124* Michael Hooper 2012- 121 Adam Ashley-Cooper 2005–2019
