Christy Doran
Rugby editor at The Roar. Previous: Fox Sports, The Australian. Covered Tokyo Olympics, Rugby World Cup
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4 days ago |
theroar.com.au | Christy Doran
The Brumbies are on target for a top two finish after dismantling the Western Force 33-14 in Perth on Saturday night, but their championship hopes might have come at a cost after losing a couple of big name players to injury. Playmaker Noah Lolesio was stretchered off midway through the first half after being squished in a clean out on his goal line, while Luke Reimer was forced off late in the match with a concussion.
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5 days ago |
theroar.com.au | Christy Doran
The Black Ferns’ stranglehold over the Wallaroos has continued in Newcastle on Saturday afternoon. By winning 38-12, the Black Ferns extended their unbeaten run to 28 matches. The Wallaroos were hardly disgraced. Indeed, two late tries saw the Black Ferns extend their 26-12 lead to an emphatic 26-point win after fullback Braxton Sorenson-McGee sliced through to score under the posts in the 79th minute.
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5 days ago |
theroar.com.au | Christy Doran
The NSW Waratahs’ finals hopes are all but over after being overrun by the Queensland Reds on Friday night. A try to winger Lachie Anderson in the 76th minute off the back of a pin-point kick from Filipo Daugunu proved to be the difference, with the Reds winning 28-21 to retain the Bob Templeton Cup. Making matters worse, Dan McKellar’s Waratahs will be without Wallaby Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii for at least a week after the cross-code star was knocked out cold.
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6 days ago |
theroar.com.au | Christy Doran
Wallabies great Matt Giteau has thrown his support behind Super Rugby expanding into the United States, saying it would be “game over” and “scary” if the North American nation took rugby seriously. “I don’t think it’s ridiculous at all,” Giteau told The Roar.
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1 week ago |
theroar.com.au | Christy Doran
Three years ago Taniela Tupou half-jokingly said, “show me the money”. Rugby Australia did, but halfway through the 2025 Super Rugby season, the Tongan Thor fears being dropped for the Lions after a crisis of confidence, which has left him questioning whether the 58-Test Wallaby can play rugby. “My focus now is just trying to play well for the Waratahs because at the moment I’m not performing, and it was a goal of mine to play against the Lions.
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Junior Wallabies down Argentina in a thriller - but Kiwis steal title after Bok collapse ** Good showing from Chris Whitaker's men. Some talented players in this group. https://t.co/rz5ncw9R8z
Ikitau, Valetini step up to lead Brumbies into top two - but key injuries sour bonus point win over Force https://t.co/uDyQHLbyZF
Weird ol’ game in Perth. Neither side opting for three points in a tight game. Quick taps, and with your Wallaby 10 off the field. Don’t understand it.