Greg Growden
Greg Growden is Chief Rugby Correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald
Match report
Wallabies reeling after shock loss to Ireland
Greg Growden AUCKLAND: It doesn't get any more embarrassing than this for Australian rugby. The Wallabies were yet again shown to be second-rate by one of the also-rans of world rugby.
Something's brewing: time for this well-fed scribe to bid adios
Greg Growden It all began 30 years ago. Australia v Scotland. Sydney Cricket Ground. After babbling my first Test match report for The Sun-Herald country edition to a similarly confused copytaker back in the old...
A Rocky start under Cheika
Greg Growden If, as expected, Michael Cheika is announced the new Waratahs coach in the next few days, don't be surprised if a former Wallabies captain is again sighted wandering around Moore Park.
Fightback saves Deans for now, but great escape isn't over yet
Greg Growden It wasn't quite the momentous speech that Michael Lynagh made to his Wallabies teammates behind the Lansdowne Road goalposts in 1991 that led to the match-winning try against Ireland in the 1991...
Rugby Union
Wallabies pinpoint where to get better
Greg Growden, Sydney New support staff for Wallabies coach Robbie Deans focusing on key areas.
Rugby
Wallabies focus on kick and catch skills to counter Kiwis
Greg Growden IMPROVEMENTS in the Wallabies' kicking and catching capabilities, and more clinical work at the breakdown are imperative if Australia are to win the major silverware this year.
Union
It's time for a win, says Deans
Greg Growden The Wallabies are buoyant after repeatedly peaking at the right time during the Wales Test series but know they are still well short of what is required to beat the All Blacks at ANZ Stadium tonight.
Rugby
Confidence high, but belief alone won't beat All Blacks
Greg Growden THE Wallabies are buoyant after repeatedly peaking at the right time during the Wales Test series, but know they are still well short of what is required to be confident of beating the All Blacks at...
Why Foley had to go
Greg Growden MICHAEL FOLEY wanted to continue as Waratahs coach, but in the end it became too hard. Too many barriers had been placed in front of him, forcing him to stand down yesterday and head to the Western...
More tensions for Tahs as Foley faces review, team boss exits
Greg Growden THE Waratahs' woes continue, with their long-standing team manager, Chris Webb, deciding to leave the beleaguered province at the end of the Super Rugby season.
Fading Force: Cheika snub hits hard in Perth
Greg Growden Morale at the Western Force has slumped after Michael Cheika knocked back their offer to take over as head coach.
Wallabies' Super focus prevents training camp
Greg Growden The Wallabies will not follow the All Blacks lead in conducting training camps during the early part of the Super Rugby season, instead relying on a few days of full training before the start of the...
All Blacks tactic of running early-season camps not for Wallabies
Greg Growden THE Wallabies will not follow the All Blacks' lead in conducting training camps during the early part of the Super Rugby season, and instead rely on a few days of full training before the start of...
Relieved Robinson back after passing Tonga test
Greg Growden IT'S EASY to choose the most relieved player in the Australian Super Rugby ranks. Wallabies prop Benn Robinson wins comfortably after he convinced himself and state selectors that his long injury...
Rugby
Highlanders gathering, but Tahs will be equipped
Greg Growden THE Waratahs believe they have the necessary variety in their attack - in particular knowing when to go direct - to avoid any Highlanders trap.
Greg Growden
Long road to 2015 Cup glory for tarnished Wallabies
Greg Growden As for the ''Bronzed Wallabies'', their World Cup campaign fell short, prompting queries such as:
Match report
Backs to the wall, with Giteau in frame as saviour
Greg Growden The Wallabies got to enjoy a rejuvenating 11-try scoring feast against the USA last night, but the win came at a cost - with midfielders Pat McCabe, Rob Horne and Anthony Faingaa all suffering...
Bungles and brain snaps cost dearly, says Gaffney
Greg Growden ALAN GAFFNEY'S many years coaching in Australia, Ireland and Britain have taught him that teams crucify themselves if they mess up their attacking opportunities.
Rugby
Deans keeps keen eye on O'Connor, Cooper
Greg Growden THE Wallabies selectors will know within a week whether James O'Connor and Quade Cooper will be available for next month's Test matches against Scotland and Wales.
Rugby
Tahs brass vows 'repercussions' if team pulls off yet another loss
Greg Growden How the Waratahs fare against the Cheetahs on Sunday will not only determine whether they end an exasperating, month-long losing streak but will also impact on the future of numerous leading team...
