Paul Cully
Paul Cully is a rugby columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald.
- Opinion
- Super Rugby
The credibility of the Wallabies and Super Rugby goes on the line in July
The stakes for Australia, New Zealand and Super Rugby Pacific will be very high during the opening clashes in the new Nations Championship.
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- Opinion
- Australian rugby
Fewer Brumbies, only three Tahs and Suaalii on the bench. The Wallabies team I would pick on form
The outstanding form of Queensland Reds centre Filipo Daugunu means $5 million man Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii should not start for the Wallabies against Ireland in July.
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- Analysis
- Australian rugby
How the French will be paying to develop the next generation of Wallabies
The niggly relationship between Australian and French rugby has taken another twist that could one day pay off for the Wallabies.
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- Analysis
- Australian rugby
Suaalii looked like a man on a mission in Perth. But he’s not the form centre in Australia
The highest-paid player in Australian rugby turned in a strong night against the Force after a season of frustration. But he wasn’t alone.
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- Analysis
- Australian rugby
‘I can’t recall’: Waugh’s awkward court grilling airs rugby’s dirty laundry
In extraordinary evidence, the Federal Court heard on Thursday that by mid-2023 there were doubts about the solvency of once rugby powerhouses the Brumbies and Waratahs.
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- Analysis
- Super Rugby
Why Waratahs’ prized recruit would be wasted if used only at inside-centre
Roosters star Angus Crichton will bring leadership and fitness to the Waratahs next year, but he might also bring something else – if given the chance.
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Super Rugby’s next partnership will be with Japan
Expect to see Super Rugby teams take on Japanese opponents in the future – but don’t bet on a Sunwolves revival.
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- Opinion
- Australian rugby
Waratahs waited too long to start youngsters. They deserve another shot
The excellent performances of Teddy Wilson and Jack Bowen in NSW’s win in Fiji raised the obvious question: why did it take so long to start them?
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- Opinion
- Wallabies
Why Les Kiss is the coach Wallabies need … even if Reds don’t reach Super Rugby semis
There will be a predictably gloomy reaction if the Reds, and Brumbies, are knocked out before the semi-finals. Here’s why it won’t matter to the Test team.
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- Opinion
- Super Rugby
Waratahs had it all to play for. One part of their game was embarrassing
The way Matt Philip has led the Waratahs forwards has been admirable. He can’t do it all on his own.
- Paul Cully