Union
I preferred Graham Henry over Robbie Deans for All Blacks job, says skipper Richie McCaw
Paul Cully Richie McCaw has revealed that he told the NZRU that the Graham Henry-led ticket was the better option than appointing Robbie Deans after the All Blacks' 2007 World Cup failure.
Paul Cully
How the Waratahs can do Robbie Deans a favour
Paul Cully Spare a thought for Robbie Deans and the Wallabies selectors as they sift through the resumes of the men with a No.10 on their backs over the first two weeks of Super Rugby.
Rugby
Barnes' storming efforts could have him in starting side
Paul Cully The significance of Berrick Barnes' cameos against the Stormers and Brumbies in successive weeks is that he could be playing his way into the Wallabies starting XV, let alone the 25-man squad.
Rugby
Cooper a risk Deans was not prepared to take
Paul Cully Cooper was out of the 25. The process that led to that point has been a few years in the making.
Rugby Union
Folau set to face Lions, Cooper stakes his claim
Paul Cully Israel Folau has one arm in a Wallabies jersey after another good showing..
Rugby
Folau's Wallabies stocks up in leaps and bounds
Paul Cully Israel Folau has one arm in a Wallabies jersey.
Rugby
Hold the phone: the one call no Wallaby wants to get
Paul Cully If you find yourself nervously checking your mobile device on Sunday waiting for the release of the Wallabies' initial 25-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions, you will be in good company.
Rugby
Deans in for pleasant viewing as Tahs take on Brumbies
Paul Cully Wallabies coach Robbie Deans will be sitting reasonably comfortably when he settles in to watch the Waratahs v Brumbies game on Saturday evening.
Rugby
O'Connor the offloader close to wrapping up No.10 spot
Paul Cully When the Rebels take on the Chiefs in Melbourne on Friday night, the man who will wear the coveted Wallabies No. 10 jersey against the British and Irish Lions could well be on view.
Rugby
Who will squeeze into Deans' 25-man tent
Paul Cully Trying to squeeze in 25 names for the initial Wallabies squad to be announced on May 19 is akin to putting away a tent for the first time.
Rugby Union
Deans spoilt for choice, but strategy will dictate picks
Paul Cully With the Lions series fast approaching and the highly charged Reds v Brumbies game doubling as a virtual Wallabies trial, Fairfax Media looks at five key Test positions.
Rugby
Wallabies improving, just don't tell them
Paul Cully It would be easy to imagine Wallabies coach Robbie Deans with a look of contentment as he surveyed the state of play after the weekend.
Rugby
Folau shows skills to take off on the wing
Paul Cully The Herald looks at five more Wallabies positions before the British and Irish Lions series, with three Super Rugby rounds before Robbie Deans names his first squad of 25 players.
Rugby
Gatland opts for slabs of red meat
Paul Cully There will be no real surprise in the Wallabies camp to this 37-man British and Irish Lions squad. Not even in the selection of Sean Maitland, the New Zealand winger given his debut at the Crusaders...
Rugby
Second row must be first priority for Deans
Paul Cully The Wallabies have big problems in the second row: that's a hard concept to grasp
Rugby
It's a numbers game, so it's time to nail down No. 10
Paul Cully Australian rugby has a dilemma, one largely of its own making, that would be inconceivable in New Zealand or South Africa.
Rugby
Last calls for Cooper to tap form needed to sway Deans
Paul Cully When Robbie Deans went to Hobart in early February to watch the Rebels and Waratahs in a pre- season trial many assumed it was to see Israel Folau's first game of rugby.
Rugby
McKenzie has plans for facing All Blacks
Paul Cully EWEN McKenzie is not a coach who takes backward steps. He has declared he wants the Wallabies job and says he already has plans on how to beat the All Blacks.
Rugby
McKenzie holds line on Cooper defence
Paul Cully Reds boss Ewen McKenzie has launched a robust defence of five-eighth Quade Cooper, deriding the “national obsession” with Cooper's position in the defensive line and saying not to play to the...
Rugby
Wallabies look pretty good, even to NZ selector
Paul Cully There was a a caveat, but the acknowledgment of the good work of Australian Super Rugby from All Blacks selector Grant Fox was unmistakeable.
