Michael Lynch
Michael Lynch, The Age's expert on soccer, has had extensive experience of high level journalism in the UK and Australia. Michael has covered the Socceroos through Asia, Europe and South America in their past three World Cup campaigns. He has also reported on Grands Prix and top class motor sport from Asia and Europe. He has won several national media awards for both sports and industry journalism.
Rugby Union
Higginbotham shows faith in Rebel cause
Michael Lynch Scott Higginbotham knows what it takes to win a Super Rugby premiership.
Higgers reinforces Rebel alliance
Michael Lynch Scott Higginbotham knows what it takes to win a Super Rugby premiership, having done so with the Queensland Reds, so the Wallaby back-rower's move to sign a contract extension with the Melbourne...
Rugby Union
Rebels fail despite Beale heroics
Michael Lynch Spirited second-half fightback by Melbourne Rebels just falls short with 39-33 loss to Chiefs.
Rugby
Brave Rebels comeback falls agonisingly short
Michael Lynch A spirited second half fightback by the Melbourne Rebels, illuminated by a tremendous individual Kurtley Beale try, just fell short as the Victorian side went down 39-33 in a thrilling Super Rugby...
Opposites are just as attractive
Michael Lynch IN ALL sport it's the contrast in styles that makes the contest, particularly when the differences between two key players in the opposing teams are so evident.
Rebels stutter, but come good in the end
MICHAEL LYNCH With his mop of curly fair hair and his thick russett coloured beard Scott Higginbotham resembled a rampaging Viking as he filled the front cover of the Melbourne Rebel's match programme for the...
Wallaby heads for Hills
Michael Lynch It's rare for a current Wallaby to be on display in Victoria in anything other than the Super 15 competition.
Mortlock's last home game ends on a low note
Michael Lynch Fairytales, sadly, only happen regularly in children's books.
Rugby Union
Wince of Wales
Michael Lynch It was hard to detect a groundswell of excitement for the visit of European Rugby champions Wales.
Rugby Union
Gutsy Rebels stun Crusaders
Michael Lynch Melbourne Rebels pull off one of the biggest upsets of the season, defeating the Crusaders.
Rugby
Underdogs turn in a display for the ages
Michael Lynch THE Rebels were rated at nearly 6-1 outsiders before they kicked off against the pretty-in-pink Bulls at AAMI Park last night — generous odds in a two-horse race, but a measure of the expected...
Underdogs turn in a display for the ages
Michael Lynch The Rebels were rated at nearly 6-1 outsiders before they kicked off against the Bulls.
Rugby Union
Keeping the faith: big three deliver
Michael Lynch In many cultures and religious traditions three is the magical number, denoting unity.
Rugby
Rebels, Victory exodus
Michael Lynch and Stathi Paxinos Melbourne Victory and the Melbourne Rebels also severe their links with EnergyWatch.
Rugby Union
Hill satisfied Rebels are on the improve
Michael Lynch Coach pronounces himself satisfied with the improvement shown by his side in Saturday night's 31-21 loss to the Auckland Blues.
Rugby Union
Trial and error for Rebels
Michael Lynch We all know trial matches aren't that important, but they still serve a purpose.
Rebels with a cause, but without a score
Michael Lynch The new boys on the block battled hard but were outclassed.
